Four men announce for Halifax County High Sheriff race
Sheriff candidates include Joe L. Riddick of Scotland Neck Harry A House of Thelma and Clyde H Madry of Enfield along with S M Thompson of Roanoke Rapids who had announced earlier The primary is set for Saturday June 6 and a new highway surface debate centers on a March 18 Raleigh hearing where citizens urge concrete paving on Highway 158 plus a Littleton Roanoke Rapids delegation attends to push for the same.
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Halifax County
Shreiff G. H. Johnson
Joe L. Riddick
Scotland Neck
Harry A. House
Thelma
Clyde H. Madry
Enfield
S. M. Thompson
Roanoke Rapids
Riddick
Hubert
Buick
Mr. House
Johnson
J. A. House
Mr. Madry
J. H. Madry
Roanoke Rapids and Littleton Seek Suspension of Hwy 158 Work
Citizens and business groups from Roanoke Rapids and Littleton petition North Carolina officials on March 10 1936 to suspend reconstruction of Highway 158 until a hearing on replacing the current surface with a durable concrete road. The request cites past repair failures and calls for a concrete solution to safely handle ongoing traffic.
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FaecieTel
Techister
Roanoke Rapids
Carolina
Fabzoid
N. C
Chiizens
Capus M. Waynick
North Carolina State Highway Commission
Roanoke
Littleton
State address outlines key issues for citizens
Mr. Graham delivered a state-wide address discussing public schools roads old age pensions control of alcoholic beverages the sales tax and state finances highlighting the important problems facing citizens statewide.
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Graham
Narrowly Escapes Serious Injuries In Joy Ride
Little Aleta Neal Allsbrook known as Punkin, 31, daughter of Atty and Mrs W B Allsbrook of this city, was nearly seriously injured when she fell from the back seat of a four door sedan during a Sunday trip to Scotland Neck to visit Mr Allsbrook's parents. Mr and Mrs Allsbrook rode in the front seat.
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Aleta Neal Allsbrook
Punkin
Atty
W. B. Allsbrook
Scotland Neck
Mr. Allsbrook
Mrs. Allsbrook
Kiwanis Minstrel Revue to Stage Friday Matinee for Students
The Kiwanis Minstrel Revue will host a 1:30 PM Friday matinee for grade school children at special 10 cent price. Adults and high school pupils pay regular night prices. The matinee serves as a dress rehearsal for the 8 PM show and avoids parade Friday afternoon. A few numbers were performed at the High School assembly Thursday.
Roanoke Rapids Merchants Plan City Rat Killing Campaign
At a monthly meeting the Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association outlined a city wide rat killing push with government supervision city labor and association supplied poison. A Farmers Trade and Swap Day will be arranged with an auctioneer provided. A rural free delivery route to Northampton County is to be developed. City officials heard complaints against peddlers.
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Roanoke Rapids
Only One Week Of Superior Court At March Term
Clerk Leonidas Hux reports there will be no second week of Superior Court at the March term. Jurors called for the second week need not report.
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Leonidas Hux
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Joe
HI Sheriff
State Highway Commission
Raleigh
W. A. Thorne
J. R. Allsbrook
Capus Waynick
Joe Wollett
Paul Johnston
William Alston
G. T. Vick
Joseph P. Pippen
J. H. Newsome
G. S. May
Jack Johnston
G. Harold Myrick
C.C. Shell
W. P. Taylor
Frank Wilson
G. T. Hobbs
A. N. Martin
C. L. Wilson
L. S. Cannon
Kelly Jenkins
F. C. Williams
G. N. Taylor
Dr. R. P
North, Carolina
A. H
Sandy) Graham
People of
North Carolina
Kiwanis
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