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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
4
The article outlines efforts to set a common Easter date, noting the longstanding Council of Nice calculation. It cites a British Commons proposal to move Easter to the first Sunday after the second Saturday in April and discusses challenges to official adoption without broad religious backing.
The piece argues that party leaders control House membership and votes, shaping which bills pass or fail. It notes many proposals lack enactment chances, while few congressmen influence broad legislation, leaving others to perform district tasks and seek local gains like post offices and appropriations.
The candidate Ehringhaus proposes that the state assume maintenance of city streets designated as state highways mirroring the state takeover of county roads. He argues state control would streamline traffic and upkeep as vehicles traverse towns and cities.
Citizens argue Roanoke Avenue and other through streets suffer from state traffic and maintenance costs. They contend the state should fund or own key routes to relieve local taxpayers.
The letter endorses Reynolds for U.S. Senate, praising his stand against the AA and his repeal stance. It argues for states rights on Prohibition and similar laws, noting varied divorce and highway laws. The writer pledges support, noting Reynolds’ courage in facing Southern precedence.
The Damask Post urges an American Legion led Clean-Up Week starting March to employ unemployed men. Fundraising aims to hire labor to clean streets and lots, with $1.50 paying a full day’s work, echoing wartime solidarity and patriotism.
A fragmented reminiscence by Carl Goerch on Northern writers misquoting Southern speech and a mix of humorous and serious notes. It recalls Clemson professor Dr. D. Daniel, jokes, and musings on storytelling and moviegoing ordeals without graphic detail.
Roanoke figure S M Thompson declares his bid for Halifax County Sheriff subject to the Democratic Primary in 19. He seeks party backing to win the countywide law enforcement post.
L G Shell property described by E M Butsler Engineering of Raleigh North Carolina dated February 1920 records in Halifax County Register of Deeds Plot Book 2 page 94. The land was previously conveyed by L G Shell and wife to H L Bell by deed dated February 1920 recorded in Book 216 page 521. This notice dated February 24 1932 is signed A L Clark Trustee.
Under a 1920 deed of trust J W Hale and Samantha Hale defaulted on a Halifax County indebtedness. Trustee A L Clark will sell at public auction on March 26 1932 at 12 00 noon in Roanoke Rapids to satisfy the debt. The property includes 70 acres of Edmondson land in Faucett Township and 57 acres of the same land once owned by Jerome B Zollicoffer, bounded by J B Taylor G W Green J A Johnson and others. Sale is cash in front of Citizens Bank & Trust Company.
Advertises Bukets as a bladder physic containing juniper oil and buchu leaves. Claims juniper oil drives out impurities causing nighttime urination and bladder discomfort. Offers a 25 cent test box with money-back guarantee through The Roanoke Pharmacy Rosemary Drug Co Rosemary NC.
By deed of trust dated December 16 1929 H L Bell defaulted on indebtedness. On March 26 1932 at 12 00 noon in Roanoke Rapids Citizens Bank and Trust Company will sell to the highest bidder for cash seventeen lots on the north side of the Seaboard Airline Railway near Rosemary N C designated Lots 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 as shown on the plot.
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