McDonald backers claim convention shows machine politics
Ralph McDonald supporters say the State Democratic Convention revealed a Raleigh ring working to back his opponent. E. D. Broadhurst charged officials abandoned duties to attend and boost the rival, aiming to elect by influence. He argued this harmed rank and file voters and exposed county ring influence.
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Ralph McDonald
E. D. Broadhurst
McDonald
Broadhurst
Raleigh Ring
North Carolina
Board Issues Certificates for Textile and Pulpwood Trades
The board issued certificates last week to numerous workers and firms in Roanoke Rapids Weldon Littleton and surrounding areas. Names include Ernest S Lynch Howard D Saunders E C Hamrick James E Warren and Daisy M Wells among others in textiles farming and lumber.
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W. W. Johnston
Weldon
J. N. Wright
Roanoke Rapids
James R. Johnson
Littleton
Bill Dickens
Lunch Smith
H. C. House
Mitchell Lumber Co
Ernest S. Lynch
Howard D. Saunders
E. C. Hamrick
James E. Warren
Taylor W. Crocker
M. A. Sillery
Eric Jenkins
M. C. Maddrey
Paul Collins
Bill Ellis
Pleasant Hill
L. S. Neal
Catherine Sutter
T. C. Williams
Essex
J. A. James
Dry Cleaners
Thomas B. Davis
Daisy M. Wells
Ernest G. Jenkins
Robert T. Wright
Ruth Bryant
Agnes Price
Pvt Jas Whitby Now In England
James G Whitby son of Mr and Mrs Grady D Whitby 902 Rapids Street Roanoke Rapids is reported safe in England. He volunteered after graduating Roanoke Rapids High School class of 1943 and entered service October 27 1943 at age 18. His brother Pvt Leroy Whitby is stationed at Camp Davis NC.
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James G. Whitby
Grady D. Whitby
Rapids Street
England
James
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
Roanoke Rapids High School
Meats Reclassified Under Ration Changes
All meats except beef steaks and roasts were removed from the ration list last Friday. Beef steaks and roasts excluding flank cuts keep a point value between seven and thirteen points per pound.
Nethercutt Commissioned as Ensign in Naval Reserve
George E. Nethercutt, CPA in Raleigh, has been commissioned ensign in the U S Naval Reserve. A Raleigh native, he is a 1939 graduate of the University of North Carolina and the local high school. He is married to Winifred and his mother resides in Roanoke Rapids.
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George E. Nethercutt
U. S. Naval Reserve
Ensign Nethercutt
Raleigh
University of North Carolina
Winifred E. Nethercutt
W. C. Bowers
Roanoke Rapids
Batts Marshall Couple Wed In Rocky Mount Church
Lily Henry Batts daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Batts of Rocky Mount married Lieut. Walter K. Marshall Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter K. Marshall Sr. of Norfolk at First Christian Church Rocky Mount. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. L. B. Scarborough with close family present. The couple left for North Carolina and Virginia and Lieut. Marshall will return to Camp Hood Texas after extended leave.
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Enfield
William Henry Batts
Rocky Mount
Lily Henry Batts
Walter K. Marshall
Camp Hood
Texas
Norfolk
First Christian Church
L. B. Scarborough
Marshall
Points
North Carolina
Virginia
Grand Jury Reports to Judge Bone
The Halifax Superior Court May term grand jury submitted its findings to Judge Walter J. Bone. They inspected the County Farm and Home and found it in good condition with no inmate complaints, and the jail also in good shape though crowded. They noted the colored rest room in the courtyard was deplorable and urged immediate correction.
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Halifax
Peacock Returns After Nine Day Furlough at Bainbridge
Willie Peacock has returned to Bainbridge Maryland after spending nine days on furlough with his family.
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Peacock
Willie Peacock
Bainbridge, Md
Returns To Camp Campbell Pfc Roy D Taylor
Pfc Roy D Taylor has returned to Camp Campbell Kentucky after a 12 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs J Roy Taylor at 1400 Washington Street.
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Camp
Pfc
Roy D. Taylor
Camp Campbell
Mrs
J. Roy Taylor
Washington Street
Sgt Easters to Wed in Italy This June
Sgt Johnny L Easters of the 509th Parachute Infantry announces his upcoming marriage to Miss Nunz iatina Carolone in a formal double ring ceremony in a small church in Italy. The wedding will be in June with a white satin gown and lace veil. Home address listed as 201 Monroe Street, this city.
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Johnny L. Easters
Herald
Johnny
Returned to Ship Herbert L Davis in Pacific Raids
Returned to his ship in the Pacific after spending 20 days with his wife and parents. For four months he has patrolled the Pacific area and participated in raids on Jap-held islands.
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Herbert Leon Davis
Pacific
Coker College Red Cross unit reaches 40000 dressings
iLeads Students The Hartsville South Carolina Red Cross surgical dressings laboratory at Coker College has completed its quota of 40000 bandages for the current school year. Miss Angela Hardy led the student body with 27 hours of work.
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Coker College
Hartsville
S. C
Red Cross Surgical Dressings Laboratory
Angela Hardy
Mystery of The Pretty Italian Spook
In a small Italian village a couple believed a spirit resembled a dead princess until a real Polish Army officer appeared. The May 21 issue of The American Weekly Favorite Magazine reports this puzzling encounter.
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Favorite
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