Our Choice for Governor Roanoke Rapids editorial backing Jim Broughton
The Roanoke Rapids editorial defends Jim Broughton for North Carolina governor, praising his fairness and sincerity while noting seven candidates, and citing past local voting patterns that favored non ring-linked leaders like Dick Fountain, Ralph McDonald, and Bob Reynolds. It mentions Jim Brough ton as the leading choice after statewide tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Fountain
Ehringhaus
Ralph McDonald
Hoey
Bob Reynolds
Cam Morrison
Bob
Frank Hancock
Halifax County
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Jim Broughton
Gover
Broughton
J. M. Broughton
No clear governor candidate named in this quotation
The passage discusses reactions to primary politics in North Carolina without naming a candidate. It mentions potential bandwagon support and readers’ anger at varied endorsements, noting anticipation of a second primary and willingness to welcome those who guess wrong if a second primary occurs.
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North Carolina
Do You Want to Vote in May Primary?
Citizens urged to register before May 11 to vote in the May 25 primary. New registration books opened last Saturday and may be closed by the deadline. Registrars should visit precincts to facilitate registration and ensure no voter is disenfranchised.
Notice of Foreclosure Sale of Real Estate
Public auction for cash of a Halifax County North Carolina property. The J A Tharrington and Annie May Tharrington deed of trust dated March 14 1982 secures the debt. The sale is on Tuesday May 28 1940 at 12 00 noon in front of the Halifax Court House door. The tract covers about four acres and details reference Book 387 page 425. Trustee T C Qu trustee and attorney Robert T Kirkland appear.
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J. A.tharrington
Annie May Tharrington
Office of the Register of Deeds
Halifax County
North Carolina
Court House
Halifax
N. C
Hollister Lumber Company
Gibbs Avenue
Register of Deeds Office
T. C. QU
Robert T. Kirkland
Administrator's Notice for Nellie R. Andrews Estate
Administrator of Nellie R. Andrews estate in Halifax County North Carolina calls all creditors to present claims by April 2 1941 and directs debtors to make immediate payment. Roanoke Rapids attorney firm Allsbrook Benton handles the matter.
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Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Halifax County
Carroll Wilson
Nellie R. Andrews
T. Mullen
Allsbrook & Benton
Jessie Simmons Named to Chautauqua Lake Program
Mrs. T. R. Manning and Mrs. W. A. Thorne attended the King's Daughters Convention in Durham. The Chautauqua Committee chose Miss Jessie Simmons of Roanoke Rapids, now at Greensboro College, for a six week summer training school at Chautauqua Lake New York representing the North Carolina Branch of King's Daughters.
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T. R. Manning
W. A. Thorne
King’s Daughters
Durham
Miss
Miss Simmons
Chautaqua Committee
Fannie
Mrs J A Nelson Returns Home From Visit
Mrs J A Nelson returns to Pilot Mountain North Carolina after visiting her daughter Mrs J N Graham in town.
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North Carolina Press Association
Jessie Simmons
Chautauqua Lake
Snctec, Lancer Devsit Infboyslitate Poracke
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