THIS 'N THAT AND SEEN N HEARD NOTES
A nostalgic column recounts local life and chatter about Mother’s Day, injuries, service members abroad, and residents seen in town. Snippets cover a burned arm, a lilting pup on a bike, a future Hollywood dream, and social notes from Pendleton Grizzard to Sheriff Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Shell
R. E. Cleaton, Jr
Australia
Lewis Cannons
Frank Wilsons
Wyche Land
Richmond
J. M. Grizzard
Washington
Herald
Society to Meet by Young Women's Society of Christian Service
The Young Women's Society of Christian Service will hold its regular meeting on Monday evening May 4 at Rosemary Methodist Church at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
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Young Women’s Society of Christian Service
Rosemary Methodist Church
St John’s Church Announces May Religious Events
St John’s Catholic Church outlines Mass times on Sunday 8 and 10 am and weekday 7 am with confessions daily and catechism after Saturday Mass. May devotions nightly after Mass and a spring social Tuesday at 8 pm. Pentecost novena prayers each weekday after Mass. Pope Pius XII Silver Jubilee May 13. Ascension Day Mass 7 am. Mother’s Day observance noted.
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Peter M. Denges
Good Book Club
Halifax County
Pius XII
Catholic Soldier Services and Confessions Public Invitation
On Sunday Catholic soldiers and parishioners received Holy Communion at the 8 o clock Mass. Confessions for soldiers will be heard Saturday at 7 p.m. Father Denges extends a cordial welcome to the public to attend all Catholic services.
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Denges
Raleigh social notes feature Taylor and Mason visits
Miss Mildred Taylor of Raleigh spent the weekend as a guest of Mr and Mrs Winfield Taylor. Miss Maxine Mason returned to Raleigh Sunday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J S Mason here over the weekend.
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Mildred Taylor
Raleigh
Winfield Taylor
Maxine Mason
Mrs. J. S. Mason
Whitaker seeks Halifax County Board of Commissioners nomination
J Waldo Whitaker announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the Halifax County Board of Commissioners at the upcoming primary, seeking to succeed himself and urging Democratic voters to support him.
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Halifax County
Halifax County Board of Commissioners
N. W. Warren
J. R. Wrenn
White announces candidacy for Halifax County Commissioner
F Ray White declares run for Halifax County Commissioner in the Democratic primary to be held in May. He pledges to serve the citizens without fear or favor if elected and asks for votes.
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Halifax County
F. Ray White
Halifax County Commissioner Candidate Statement
A candidate pledges to serve all Halifax County residents without fear or favor if elected to the Board of County Commissioners. The public notice references the Halifax County primary election date May 30, 1942 and states commitment to impartial governance.
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Halifax County
Board of County Commissioners
G H Johnson Announces Candidacy for Halifax County Board
The former Halifax County sheriff G H Johnson declares his bid in the Democratic Primary on May 30 1942. He pledges to serve all citizens and cites his record as sheriff as his guarantee of efficient county commissioner service.
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Jim Story
The
Herald
O.K
Skyland
West Jefferson
Madison County
George Penny
Raleigh
Zeb Denny
Aurelian Springs School
Pendleton Grizzard
Halifax County
G. H. Johnson
Clerk Primary Nomination Notice for Halifax County
For Clerk for the office of Clerk of Superior Court of Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary to be held on Saturday May 30 1942. SAM A DUNN L0t pd 5 28
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Halifax County
Superior Court of
Sam A. Dunn
Clerk Superior Court
House of the General Assembly
B. B. Everett
Paul C. Luter
S. M. Thompson
Leonidas Hux Seeks Reelection for Clerk Superior Court
Democratic voters are urged to renominate Leonidas Hux in the May 30 1942 primary. He pledges to keep the office open to the people if reelected.
Atkinson Seeks Halifax Recorder Court Seat for Voters
A. M. Atkinson declares candidacy for Judge of the Recorder's Court in Halifax County subject to the primary. He cites four years as Justice of the Peace and four years as mayor of Enfield as qualifications and asks for Democratic support.
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Recorder's Court
Halifax County
Recorder’s Court
Enfield
A. M. Atkinson
Julian R. Allsbrook State Senator Candidate Card
State Senator from Halifax County seeks Democratic Primary on Saturday May 30 1942. Julian R Allsbrook is the listed candidate. The notice identifies the office and election date for voters in Halifax County.
Travis seeks reelection as State Senator from Halifax County
Hon. E L Travis announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State Senator from Halifax County Fourth Senatorial District to succeed himself. He asks for the support of voters and thanks supporters in the note dated 131-Pd-5-28.
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E. L. Travis
Halifax County
Taylor announces candidacy for House seat in Halifax County
F. M. Taylor declares his bid for the House of Representatives from Halifax County in the Democratic Primary set for May 30. He notes four terms of service and asks for voters’ support.
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Halifax County
F. M. Taylor
Everett Announces Candidacy for State House Seat in May Primary
House race filing notice for the General Assembly under Democratic primary scheduled for Saturday May 30 1942. Candidate B B Everett listed with district or ballot id 111-pd-528.
Sheriff Election Notice for Halifax County
Public notice lists PAUL C. LUTER as candidate for Sheriff of Halifax County in the 1942 election with file reference 131 PD 528. Voters are advised to confirm eligibility and casting options for the upcoming race.
RIDDICK Announces Sheriff Candidacy for Halifax County
Former deputy Joe L. Riddick declares his run for Halifax County sheriff citing nine years of service. He asks friends and supporters to vote and back his campaign.
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Halifax County
Joe L. Riddick
Thompson seeks reelection as sheriff in 1942 primary
S M Thompson announces candidacy for Sheriff in the Democratic primary on May 30 1942. He notes forty years as a deputy and eighteen months as sheriff and asks for votes and support from readers.
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Bloys
W. Britt
Frank Williams
Charlie Matthews
Roanoke Avenue
Hamilton Street
Little Jane White
Tom White
Hollywood
Peoples’ Theater
C. Stephenson
Northampton
Earnest Guthrie
T. A. Chappel
Weldon Plumbing
L. G. Shell
M. McRae Faison
Bill Medlin
C. A. Wyches
Wyche
Goldsboro
Howard Hancock
Bill Thorne, Jr
Frank Sherry
Francis M. Sherry
Frank
Roanoke Rapids Building & Loan Association
W. 2Nd Street
St. John's Catholic Church
Tory
of W, Perry
Leonidas Hux
Recorder's Court of
Chas. R. Daniel
Julian R. Allsbrook
House of Representatives
H. A. House
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