Roanoke Rapids Backs Peaceful Political Settlement
Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County celebrate a noncompetitive opposition for State Senator featuring Dr Long and Julian Allsbrook. The plan includes Halifax County delegates in Raleigh and community health clinics with health nurses to improve overall wellbeing for all residents including Negro workers.
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Roanoke Rapids
Halifax County
Dr. Long
Julian Allsbrook
Allsbrook
Everett
Raleigh
National Negro Health Week Observed With Clinics
The twenty sixth annual National Negro Health Week runs March 31 to April 7, 1940, urging cooperative effort for community health in the county with a large Negro population. Programs include preschool clinics with exams for entering students, diphtheria immunization for infants, smallpox vaccination, and Wasserman blood tests at venereal disease clinics, with the County Health Officer attending.
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Health Department
Wasserman
Victim Letter on Pinball Complaints Declined
The Herald states it does not publish unsigned letters like the one signed "A Victim" about pinball tables. It urges the writer to pursue grievances through proper authorities and promises coverage if proper names and addresses are provided.
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Herald
Community Chest Re-elects Officials and Sets 1941 Drive Date
The Community Chest official roster was re-elected for another year at a Tuesday Municipal Building meeting. Mr Mullen praised for leading as president while Frank Sherry outlined city contributions and drive preparations for 1941.
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Mullen
Frank Sherry
Community Chest
Community Chest Run by Contributors for City Welfare
Citizens are urged to view the Community Chest as their organization not the trustees or officers. The Chest funds support scouting, recreation, libraries, and essential aid, ensuring every cent benefits the needy and encouraging public input and oversight from all contributors.
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Tees
Community Chest
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