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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1932

Page

25

Aurelian Springs Students Hear College Guest and Debate News

Juniors and seniors welcomed Mr. N Harrison of High Point College who spoke on youth ambitions. A hundred dollar scholarship was offered to a worthy pupil chosen by Mr Matthews. Debate practice with Weldon scheduled, and John Wesley Heptinstall led cheers for the debaters and Mr Simpson.

N . Harrison High Point College Harrison Matthews Aurelian Springs Weldon John Wesley Heptinstall Mr. Simpson

Chapel program at Aurelian Kings School

On a Wednesday chapel at Aurelian Kings School the student body gathered with the choir song The Blowers That Bloom in the Spring. Mr Matthews Bil led scripture, Miss Jackson offered prayer, and announcements included a Hollister play next Wednesday. Mr shall of Halifax spoke on behalf of North Carolina forest fish and game, noting a related magazine sponsoring a contest and mentioning the state essay.

Aurelian Kings School Matthews Miss Jackson Hollister Mrshall Halifax Forest, Fish and Game North Carolina

Darlington Triumph in 12-10 Baseball Win

Aurelian Springs opened its baseball season Friday afternoon with Darlington in a 12 to 10 victory for Darlington. The game showcased offense from both sides as Darlington pulled ahead in the late innings.

Aurelian Springs Darlington

Debaters Practice Local Teams Clash Schedule

Aurelian Springs hosts debates with Roanoke Rapids and Teggetts at Benevue and Aurelian Springs on the same night. Teams include Teo Pittard Plummer Shearin and Julien Shaw Allison Thompson for the affirmative and negative sides.

Aurelian Springs Roanoke Rapids Aureli Springs Benevue Leggetts Teggetts Benevwe Lociolt Avelian Springs Teo Pittard Plummer Shearin Julien Shaw Allison Thompson

Chicago Emerges as Convention Hub for 1932-33

The Windy City leads in convention assignments with June gatherings of Democrats and Republicans set to spotlight Chicago as a curtain raiser to the Century of Progress. Key figures include Melvin Traylor and E N Hurley with a $200000 fund for entertaining officials. Engineers plan the Chicago Stadium interior to host both parties for a spectacle seating 8 000 to 10 000 delegates and 16 000 guests.

Hicago Chicago Nnd Windy Century of Progress Stulie 'S Melvin A. "Eaytor Yani Traylor Kentucky Nat Melvin A. Traylor

Easter Week End Visitors Noted in Hollister Area

Linton Hoffler of Portsmouth and various locals spent Easter weekend in Hollister and surrounding towns. Miss Vera Qualls from Richmond visited Essex. Mary Alston and others remained at home or rode to Washington, D C for holiday events.

Hollister Linton Hoffler Portsmouth Hollister Vera Qualls Richmond Sauuday Essex Mary Davis Alston Limsburg College Ida Mae Shearin Margora Gup Ton

Notice of sale by trustee on property in Halifax County

The trustee will sell at public sale on Monday April 14 1932 at 11 oclock A M in Roanoke Rapids NC the real estate of N M Shearin secured by deed of trust dated February 6 1931 and recorded in Halifax County NC The two parcels include a 49 by 165 foot lot in Littleton Town and two Roanoke Rapids lots Nos 3 and 4 on Roanoke Avenue per Virginia Carolina Power Company plat and related deeds The sale is to satisfy indebtedness and is conducted by WM Knight Trustee dated March 2 1952

N. M. Shearinet Halifax County Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Littleton Littleton Township W. M. Thorton Littleton Female College Harvey Street W. R. Harvey W. N. Thornton Furgerson N. M. Shearin J. T. Maddrey Office of the Register of Deeds Roanoke Avenue Virginia-Carolina Power Company R. L Martinet Ax WM. L, Knight

Airlie News notices and Halifax divorce summons

A compilation from Airlie News includes social notes on Miss Belle Townes illness and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Verno Alston of Richmond, and other local residents. In Halifax County Superior Court Sallie T Bowser sues Ponce Bowser for a divorce on statutory grounds with the defendant to answer by April 9 1982.

Belle Townes Mrs. Verno Alston Richmond Airlie North Carolina Wilfax County Sallie T. Bowser Ponce Bowser Halifax County

Easter Holiday Visits Shared by Heathsville Residents

Heathsville residents and relatives spent Easter week with family and friends across nearby towns. Notable visits included families of Mooney Joyner Viverstte and Keeter, plus Aubrey Mooney and Paul Hardy visiting relatives in Enfield and Centerville, with several households hosting guests through Easter.

Paul Hardy Centerville Enfield

Local Happenings Report Easter Travels

Miss Merle Bell spent Easter in Richmond. Mrs. John Mooore and Miss Ruth Glover spent the weekend in Norfolk, Va.

Merle Bell Richmond John Mooore Ruth Glover N¢folk, Va

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parent Teacher Association of Aurelian Springs High School Taylor-Matthews Drug Co Rosemary Drug Co Rosemary Terminal Hotel N. Cal Aio Court Ann Tra Ted Bowden Mildred Sawyer B.C Nicholson Cal Stuart Washington, D. C Lege George Alston William Henry ‘Thorne Murray Neville Raymond Shearin Campbell Col Owen Jialcott Edward Hamlet F. L. Nash F. Brown 8. B. Pierce John L. Patterson J. A. Moore UD. L. Traynham, JR Mgr. Insurance Dept I Airlie News Summons B. B. Daniel Washington Sper T. A. Daniel Bud Conner Toro Mr Jim Best J. N. Edgerton Thorne Duke Mrs W. H. Thorne Superior Court N. C L. Travis Allen C. Zollicoffer Heathsv Ses Virginia Clara Belle Mooney Mr Bertha Viverstte Katie Mae Clydeon Irvill Laura Mae Joyner Annie Quincy Aubrey Mooney J. E. Mooney Belle Butts Sister Winterville, the Sssie Keeter Rocky Mount Dudley Powell Heathsvill Mrs. L. Wilson Eustace Thorne Mrs. Thorne T. M. Lewis Audrey Dennison Dorothy Perkins Leggett Leggett’s “Thrift Leggett’s Department
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