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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1937

Page

4

North Carolina Domestic Servant Health Examination Act

The act requires domestic servants to present employers with a physician or county health officer certificate within two weeks showing they are free from contagious diseases including venereal disease and tuberculosis. Annual exams are mandated with employer access to health evidence. the measure repeals conflicting laws and takes effect upon ratification.

State Board of Health

Captain Peter Harris Hosts Barbecue For 100 Guests

Captain Peter Harris hosted a Saturday barbecue and Brunswick stew for about 100 friends at his Bolling Road home. He served what the writer called the best stew and even presented a two year old ham. Helpers included Paul Harris and John Baird from Roanoke Mills No. 1.

Peter Harris Bolling Road Peter Roanoke Mills Paul Harris John Baird

Hoffler Joins Investors Syndicate as Local Rep

Q Hoffler accepts role as local representative of Investors Syndicate. He formerly managed Roses 5 and 10 and will keep his Roanoke Rapids residence.

Q. Hoffler Investors Syndicate Mr. Hoffler Roses 5 & 10 Roanoke Rapids

Roanoke Rapids Seeks Stop Lights Questions Safety

To The Editor: Why can't we have stop lights in Roanoke Rapids Is it because one of the most prosperous towns in Eastern Carolina can't afford it Or are the lives of our children of such little importance that we let conditions remain as they are. ie Fisher.

Roanoke Rapids Carolina

Saving Water in Town Prompts Reader Proposals

A Herald note invites citizens to submit questions and comments on water use and city life. The letter asks residents to share tips on saving water and to address editor with suggestions, criticisms, or newsworthy ideas for publication.

Local Residents Visit and Travel Notes

Local residents and visitors share trips and visits across towns. Mr and Mrs H B Mowry traveled from Mt Carmel to Stafford Springs with relatives, visiting William Harris II and Mrs Harris. Several people spent weekends in Chapel Hill and Williamsburg, and others shopped in Benson or Warrenton while attending events and conventions.

H. B. Mowry Mt. Carmel Cal Stafford Springs Conn William Harris II Harris Mattie Williams Lelia Zowers Willard Elizabeth Chapel Hill George Nethercutt W. E. Murphrey Willis Edward John Buffalo Verna Boykin Williamsburg Murray Simmons Enfield City Algie Dickens Benson M. T. Morris Rocky Mt E. W. Smith Z. T. Brewer Nellie Mae Franklin Mesdames Carl and Edward Hales Seaboard Rebecca King Warrenton Ann Russ Greenville John Dunn W. H. Duke Durham

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R. S. McGeachey General Assembly of North Carolina General Assembly W. P. Horton Senate R. G. Cherry Case of Representatives Enone Koanoke Rapids, N. C Hoffler Ie Fisher The Herald Century Club C.O Whiskey Savanna McDonald Roanoke T. E. Epps Littleton R. M. McMahan Edith Margaret Bobbitt Washington, D. C H. Bobbitt T. G. Howard Rocky Mount Matthew Broun Asheville Clyde Hargrove Sonny Natches Natchel
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