Farmer-Labor warned of suffering if Hitler defeats England
Carroll Wilson of Roanoke Rapids, chair of the local Defend America by Aiding the Allies committee, warns American farmers and the nation will suffer if England falls to Nazi Germany. He cites reports from William Allen White and stresses that England’s strength protects American agricultural markets and foreign trade, urging swift aid to the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
England
Carroll Wilson
Roanoke Rapids
America
William Allen White
Emporia
Kansas
Germany
Mr. Wilson
South America
Europe
United States
Defend America Committee
Congress
Four Get Fines For Violation Of Cotton Quota
Four men pleaded guilty in United States District Court at Brownsville Texas on June 7 to conspiracy to defraud the cotton marketing quota program. Lloyd F Elliott Bryan W Long Nycum and W R Wardlow were fined with various suspended penalties for misuse of marketing cards falsified reports and failure to submit required reports. The government may sue to recover penalties. Social attendees included Dr Pollack and several named local residents. After dinner dancing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Brownsville
Texas
R. Hunter Pope
Halifax County Aaa Committee
Lloyd F. Elliott
Bryan W. Long
Electric Gin Company
San Benito
William C. Nycum
W. R. Wardlow
Elliott
Long
Nycum
Wardlow
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Dr Pollack Honored By Farm Security Office Staff
The Farm Security Administration office crew held a chicken barbecue Tuesday evening to honor Dr David Pollack who has resigned to pursue surgery in a New York hospital. He received a wrist watch as a farewell gift from colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Security Administration
David Pollack
New York
Pollack
Dance Honors Dr Pollack at Halifax Club
A Friday evening event at the Halifax club house celebrated Dr David Pollack as he prepares to leave for surgical work at Polyclinic Hospital in New York City. The venue featured summer flowers balloons and buffet refreshments with guests including out of town attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Read
Halifax
David Pollack
Polyclinic Hospital
New York City
Lparty
Miss Vernelle
Local residents list attendees from several towns
Kimball of Enfield, Miss Ruth Allen of Roanoke Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vincent of Murfreesboro, Jack Anderson of Weldon, Ben Juren of Scotland Neck, John Newton Jr., and Hiram Braswell of Enfield, John Shearin of Weldon and Bill Cowan of Windsor.
Opening Week Draws 10000 Fans to The Lost Colony
More than ten thousand spectators from across the states attended Paul Green's The Lost Colony at Waterside Theatre during opening week. Performances run nightly June 29 through Labor Day with events including a sermon by Rev. Walter Peele, Youth Day for NYA youths, and praise from prominent critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Green
Waterside
Walter Peele
Methodist Episcopal Church
Virginia
Carolinas
NYA
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Farmer-Labor
Grady Rauten
Macon Radcliffe
J. J. Cooper
Ralph Morrow
North Carolina
South Carolina
Gastonia
Dr. Pollack
Josephine Mercer
Elsie Kimball
Mildred Gray
Dorothy Trexler
Ola Williams
Louis Speed Smith
Francis Glasgow
Connie Rook
Madry
Gaga
Tri-City Motor CO. Inc
Roanoke Ave
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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