Fountain Carries County In Roanoke Rapids Vote Tally
Richard T. Fountain won Roanoke Rapids by over a thousand votes while Senator J. W. Bailey carried the state by a large margin. Halifax County shifted 2000 votes to Fountain, who alleges irregularities and may seek a second primary. Halifax totals show Fountain 5230 Bailey 3220 Griffin 359 Strain 264.
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J. W. Bailey
Richard T. Fountain
Roanoke Rapids
Senator Bailey
Halifax County
Bailey
Fountain
Griffin
Economy Auto Store Wins Prize in War on Unsafe Tires
The B F Goodrich Company announced Economy Auto Supply will be awarded prizes for its work in the 1936 Goodrich War on unsafe tires. The local firm helped promote tire safety and educate car owners on hazards, part of a nationwide Goodrich safety drive on highways.
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B. F. Goodrich Company
Economy Auto Supply
Goodrich
Goodrich Company
Oxford Orphans Sing at Roanoke Rapids High
The Oxford Orphanage Singing Class led by Mrs. Sadie T. Hutchinson performed at the Roanoke Rapids High School auditorium. Fifteen children presented a varied program of songs and rhymes under L. W. Alderman’s management, as the orphanage houses 375 children. Homer Jones of Norfolk visited his mother for the weekend.
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Oxford Orphanage
Roanoke Rapids High School
Sadie T. Hutchinson
L. W. Alderman
Homer Jones
Norfolk
Carter Abandons Second Primary in Recorder Court Race
Dr W A Carter announced he would not call for a second primary for Judge of the Recorder Court. He said the votes cast showed it was unwise to continue and urged thanks to supporters. The move leaves only two county races to be contested on July 4 including the sheriff and the two Lower House seats.
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W. A. Carter
Recorder Court
Vaccination Drive Sets Roanoke Rapids Dog Visits
A government order schedules a four day period next week for vaccinating dogs in Roanoke Rapids. Local officials urge owners to bring pets for shots during the clinic window and follow health guidelines.
Rawleigh Routes Seek Reliable Workers in Richmond
MEN WANTED for Rawleigh Routes of 800 families. Reliable hustler should start earning 25 weekly and increase rapidly. Write today. Rawleigh, Dept. NCF-182-S, Richmond, Va. 1t 6-4. Also ads: 6 rooms with bath on Jackson St. for sale. lots on Hamilton St at sacrifice. cotton storage at Roanoke Rapids Bonded Warehouse. residential lots on Charlotte St. seeking avation planning contact Mrs. George Hayes. 5-21 tf.
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Rawleigh
Dept
Richmond
Bath
Jackson St
C. E. Matthews
Hamilton St
C. EB. Matthews
Roanoke Rapids
Dial
George Hayes
Rabies Vaccination Schedule Issued For Town Residents
An annual rabies vaccination program will be available each afternoon from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday at the old fire station on Second Street, Tuesday at Patterson Store building, Wednesday at Smith Service Station in South Rosemary, Thursday at Shell's Store near Smith's Church, and Friday at the Weldon office. The law requires participation.
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Second Street
Patterson Store
Smith Ser
South Rosemary
Shell’s
Smith’s Church
Weldon
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Oxford Orpha Ge
Bruce Tillery
L. A. Daniel
Charlotte St. C. E. Matthews
E. Caligari and Son
Great Barrington
Mass
Simmon’s Company
Bettes Co., Inc
DuBois, Pa
Rosemary Drug Co. Leggett’s
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