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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
4
A candid, opinion driven piece laments the heated Halifax County election era, praising sober voters who seek intelligent, informed participation. It urges readers to support good leaders, accept losses gracefully, and demand accountability from officials while stressing civic duty and steady government through upcoming years.
The first primary pits Bob Teynours against Senator Cameron Morrison in North Carolina as Morrison enjoys broad backing from local and state political machines. The outcome is seen as pivotal with Morrison favored in many precincts, counties, and organizational blocs.
The article discusses the July 2 second primary driven by a broad liberal vote and party machinery. It urges Reynolds supporters to return to the polls, notes he may gain votes from June 4 low men, and warns a majority is possible only with continued turnout and strategic second preferences.
A dispatch describes Rachel Gibbes, a 17 year old from Bida Island, witnessing modern life wonders for the first time including a horse, an automobile, a railroad train, and a movie. The piece notes many elsewhere never see these familiar marvels despite proximity. It contrasts isolated regions with crowds in New York gathering to view a rare sight, a cow.
North Carolina colleges graduated 1,800 men and women this month as they face a bleak job outlook. With few white collar openings, grads may struggle to find work or return home to rely on relatives for years, raising questions about training for living wage jobs.
A teaser review of Vicki Haum's Rand Hotel and And Life Goes On notes a kaleidoscopic lobby and winding stairs. The piece suggests the European sensibility and raw realism clash with American demand for happy endings.
A fragment from a local page mentions a cavalry stunt linked to Fort Ross, personal visits to relatives in Virginia and Northamption County, and Rosemary Baptist church activities. It notes Miss Flossie Griffin visiting family, Otho Henderson visiting relatives, and a June church meeting with papers on Christian education.
Stella Hicks administratrix of Winnie Hicks estate in Halifax County North Carolina calls all creditors to present claims by June 4 1933 at Allen Zollicoffer Rosemary NC and to settle any debts immediately. Attorney Allen Zollicoster signs the notice as counsel.
Public auction will be held July 1982 in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina to sell the Still house place a 118 acre tract in Littleton Township Halifax County the sale is by the trustee under a 1930 deed of trust recording book 402 page 491 and is conducted after default on the note.
Public land notice describes two tracts in Halifax County. The first is Carolina land adjoining Willy King Estate and a public road from Rosemary to Aurelian Springs. The second is the 200 acre David Shaw Farm in Littleton Township bounded by Willy King Estate Peter Hines and others. References to multiple deeds dated 1869 1874 1878 1880 and 1878 are cited for certainty. Notice dated June 3 1982 and posted by trustee Julian R Allsbrook.
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