Halifax County 4 H crowns health royalty at pageant
Theodore Ray of Roanoke Rapids was named King of Health after over 140 4 H Club boys were examined by Dr. Robert Young and assistants. Miss Sara Lane of William R Davie School was named Queen of Health but did not attend, with Theresa Boswell serving as Queen of Health substitute.
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Theodore Ray
Roanoke Rapids
Sara Lane
William R. Davie
Halifax County
Ray
Robert Young
Miss Lane
Theresa Boswell
Miss Boswell
Delegates Return From North Carolina Lions Convention
Delegates from the local Lions Club returned from the 19th annual State Lions Convention in Asheville with reports it was one of the best gatherings. A necrology service featured Dr Paul H Clyde as speaker, with a flag ceremony and nations’ emblems.
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Lions Club
North Carolina Lions Clubs
Paul H. Clyde
Duke
Asheville
G. H. Hastings
Winston-Salem
Colombia
Costa Rica
Panama
Cuba
China
Mexico
Canada
United States
John M. Smith
Roanoke Rapids
R. S. Fountain
Weldon
Shell named first vice president of North Carolina Merchants Association
Shell, a prominent local merchant and civic leader, was elevated to first vice-president of the North Carolina Merchants Association at its 39th annual convention in High Point. George W. Dowdy of Charlotte was elected president for the ensuing year, with F. S. Stout, T. C. Hinkle, W. L. Dowell, and R. B. Rollinson named to key posts. The body pledged cooperation with the national defense program and efforts to hold prices down. Paul C. Kelly urged delegates that individuals can contribute through their associations during trying times.
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Co. C. Shell
North Carolina Merchants Association
High Point
Temporary Receiver Appointed for J. Winfield Crew Jr Estate
Judge C R Daniel of Halifax County recorder's court named temporary receiver for the estate of J Winfield Crew Jr Roanoke Rapids attorney and bank president after Citizens Bank & Trust Company of Roanoke Rapids filed suit in Halifax Superior Court to recover about four thousand dollars on a promissory note for 4200 with no security or board approval The complaint claims 3753 46 is due and unpaid, with no resolution entered in board minutes or attached evidence.
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C. R. Daniel
Halifax County Recorder's Court
J. Winfield Crew, Jr
Roanoke Rapids
John J. Burney
Daniel
Citizens Bank & Trust Company of
Halifax
Crew
Board of Directors
Roanoke Rapids Merchants Close Stores for Fourth of July
The Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association voted to close stores offices mills banks and the post office on July 4. Banks will remain closed July 5. No public celebration planned as citizens make private observances amid World War II context.
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Roanoke Rapids
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Herald
The
Moon
H. V. Duckett
Canton
E. E. Butler
Clinton
W. J. Ashbaugh
Durham
State Committee For the Blind
Andy Burke
Pentecostal Church of God
SHELL
Ass'n
USO
United States Armed Forces
O .G. Horton
F. C. Williams
O. L. Johnson
T. W. Mullen
F. M. Sherry
W. J. Norwood
Thornton Wilson
Roy ©. Thompson
A. O. Pendleton
W. T. Hodges
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