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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

6

Fix the Responsibility

The Raleigh News & Observer argues election reform is vital after scandals, noting two compromise measures on absentee ballots and election markers reflect minimal reforms. It warns powerful forces in the General Assembly may thwart reform and urges voters to identify responsible lawmakers.

Raleigh News & Observer North Carolina General Assembly Raleigh State Board of Elections Democratic Party

Roanoke Rapids High Band Welcomed To New Spirit

The Roanoke Rapids High School Band under bandmaster R. L. Martin receives congratulations for new uniforms and fresh enthusiasm. The note urges more boys to join, saying musical skill boosts future life in college, military service, or work.

United States Roanoke Rapids R. L. Martin

Roanoke Rapids Considers Safety Campaign Celebration

A street paving project nears completion and Roanoke Rapids may mark the moment with a Safety Campaign. The suggestion reflects the town’s plan to celebrate progress and promote public safety.

Roanoke Rapids

City to buy street sweeper amid paving delays

The city weighs which sweeper type to buy as mud and dust from new pavements hinder cleanup. Several sweepers have been tested, but officials delay final purchase while considering machine specifications. Citizens urged to break bottles away from concrete streets.

Burial for R. D. Boseman Buried Man

Funeral services for Russell D. Boseman 87 longtime Harnett Co Surveyor were held at Buie's Creek Baptist Church with interment in Buie's Creek Cemetery. Survived by wife two daughters mother and several siblings.

Russell D. Boseman Harnett Co Buie’s Creek Buie's Creek Baptist Church Anna, Boseman W. J J. S. Boseman Weldon

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