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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1934

Page

4

Election Board Chosen for Statewide Elections

Two Democrats and one Republican named for each county board of elections for spring primary and fall election after an all day meeting of the State Board of Elections. Contests arose in about 10 counties, Halifax among them, with adjustments by the board. Halifax board includes W. E. Bellamy and J. R. Wallett Democrats and E. Dana Dickens Republican. Irwin Clark’s name discussed but not added. Boards to meet April 14 to name judges and registrars for June 2 primary and June 30 second primary. Minimum county officer filing fee set at 10 dollars. Participants from several cities and counties attended the session.

State Board of Elections Halifax Polk Edgecombe Onslow Craven, Lee Northampton Swain Yancey Wilkes W. E. Bellamy Scotland Neck J. R. Wallett Littleton E. Dana Dickens State Elections Board Halifax County State Election Board Bellamy Wollett Irwin Clark L. P. McLendon R. G. Maxwell Major McLendon Greensboro W. A. Lucas Wilson J. Harry Sample Asheville T. L. Bland Raleigh Adrian Mitchell Windsor

Jackson Day Dinner Draws 1500 Attendees in Raleigh

Expect 1500 or more tickets issued for the Jackson Day Dinner at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium on March 31. Mrs May Evans heads the State Young Democrats and notes counties are asking for extra tickets. Principal speaker will be Senator Bennett Champ Clark with remarks by Governor Ehringhaus and others.

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium May Evans Young Democrats of Bennett Champ Clark Missouri House of Representatives C. Max Gardner J. W. Bailey Ehringhaus Wolfe U. S Senate

CWA Plants Oysters in Eight North Carolina Counties

The Civil Works Administration planted more than half a million oysters and shells across eight North Carolina counties through February 21 under the Department of Conservation and Development. Director R Bruce Etheridge reports.

C.W.A North Carolina CWA Department of Conservation and Development R. Bruce Etheridge

Gardner Getting Business in Washington Voice

Former Governor O Max Gardner is active in a Washington law practice handling air mail contract clients and rayon industry work. Reports say he meets with President Roosevelt and may leverage influence to attract more clients while considering a future Senate run.

Raleigh O. Max Gardner Washington Roosevelt Max North Carolina

Bidgoods Visit Portsmouth Couple Spend Weekend Here

Mr and Mrs B N Bidgood and daughter Ann of Portsmouth VA spent the weekend with relatives here.

B. N. Bidgood Ann Portsmouth

Hunk Anderson Speaks at State College Alumni Banquet

About sixty local students and State College alumni attended the alumni banquet at the high school. Guest speakers included Hunk Anderson former Notre Dame coach and State College head coach, Doc Sermon athletics director, Chick Doak baseball coach, Polk Denmark, and Ned Manning as MC. The event marked the first meeting of the local State College alumni club with about twenty five alumni present.

State College Hunk” Anderson Notre Dame N. C. State Doc. Sermon Chick Doak N. C Polk Denmark Sec State Alumni Association Yellow Jacket Anderson State Hunk Dec Sermon Ets J. D. Edwards Irvin Dickens Ned Manning

Woodland man visits Davis couple for Friday

Herbert Bryant of Woodland spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Cc L Davis as part of a social visit.

Herbert Bryant Woodland Cc. L. Davis

Richmond Woman Guests At Hedgepeth Home

Mrs. J. W. Deaton of Richmond Virginia is visiting Mrs. M. H. Hedgepeth as a guest.

J. W. Deaton Richmond, Va M. H. Hedgepeth

Sensational Fan Dancer To Appear At Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount reports the Rocky Mount Merchants and Manufacturers Exposition and Automobile Show will feature Sally Rand style fan dance. Miss Corrine Reynolds, headliner of Charlie Mack's Rhapsody in Fun, will perform in a near replica costume and routine, with a similar fan display once staged in Chicago and on Broadway.

Rocky Mount Corrine Reynolds Charlie Mack Miss Rand Chicago New York Hollywood

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Election Board V. E. Bellamy, J. R. Wallett Dana Dickens McKinley Teddy Roosevelt Taft Jack Abernathy U. S Oklahoma Gardner Airmail Ved Manning C. W. Davis Tom Sally Rand Virginia Electric and Power Company
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