Weekly editor replies to reader queries on weddings and politics
The Hertford County Herald notes reader questions posed to a city editor about weddings and other topics. It credits Thad Eure's comeback to second primary campaigning advice from the Parker Brothers and highlights a Roanoke Rapids building boom with several new homes and repairs observed by Tommy Jenkins Sr.
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Hertford County
Tommy Jenkins Sr
Roanoke Rapids
Jimmy Davis
Hamilton
William White
Wiley Warren
S. E
Bob Shell
Vecco Lines Reach Aurelian Springs Power Progress
The Roanoke Rapids to Aurelian Springs line will be completed mid next week lighting Aurelian Springs High School and 34 stores and homes. Virginia Electric & Power Co plans another Rural Electrification project to Thelma once rights of way are cleared. Gumberry pole setting near Seaboard connects 23 customers on a six mile line.
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Roanoke Rapids
Aurelian Springs
Aurelian Springs High School
Virginia Electric & Power Co
Thelma
Gumberry
Seaboard
Six Ile
Halifax appoints Millikin as postmaster Saturday
Postmaster Millikin, recently appointed with Congressman Kerr's support, takes over duties Saturday afternoon in Halifax. A Halifax Mercantile Co. partner and former House candidate, he enjoys strong local backing. He is son of D. J. Millikin, a prominent Halifax farmer and magistrate.
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Halifax
Millikin
Halifax Mercantile Co
Swayne S. Norman
John H. Kerr
Halifax County
House of Representatives
D. J. Millikin
Offices robbed in city
Two robberies here Friday and Saturday nights have police and inspectors baffled as they seek clues. A steel cabinet in the Citizens Realty Insurance Co. office was looted of all cash on hand in the move.
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Citizens Realty Insurance Co
Police Warn Merchants on Night Security
The police urge business owners to keep lights on all night and lock doors and windows securely. They advise reporting to the Chief of Police when extra vigilance is required at specific times.
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Police Department
Seaboard Rail Lines Promotes Mr Eberly to Freight Traffic Manager
ADVANCED Mr. Eberly after 37 years service with the Seaboard has been advanced to Freight Traffic Manager with headquarters in Norfolk. He has visited Roanoke Rapids many times on railroad business.
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Mr. Eberly
Seaboard
Norfolk
Roanoke Rapids
Woolworth Considers New Store in Roanoke Rapids
Woolworth's, a leading five and ten cent chain, has checked sites in Roanoke Rapids and is seriously considering opening a store there. The move signals potential job creation and economic activity for the town.
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Roanoke Rapids
Woolworth’s
Halifax County Votes Ten Cent Tax Increase for 1936 37
The Halifax County budget proposes a 10 cent tax rise to 90 cents per hundred dollars for 1936 37, with an estimated county valuation of 30 million dollars and total operating needs of 357 593.89. State and outside sources cover 87 593.89, leaving 270 000 to be raised from local property taxes, allocated to General fund 15 cents and County Home and Outside Poor 5 cents, unchanged from last year.
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Halifax County
County Board of Commissioners
S. Vinson
Lions elect Parkersburg leader as international president
Lion Head of Parkersburg West Virginia was elected International President at the Providence convention. Lions reported a net gain of 10 000 members during the year and announced the inclusion of the newly organized Lions Club of Roanoke Rapids.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Providence
Lions
Lions Club
Roanoke Rapids
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VEPCO
Milliken
R. H. Eberly
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Virginia
Woolworth
Lion Head
Edwin R. Kingsley
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