A Plea to Washington on Roanoke Rapids Relief
A reader argues that Hoover committee bulletins listing Roanoke Rapids water and sewer projects are pointless without funds. The writer urges selling bonds or enabling loan financing to start work, noting unemployment relief relies on actual money to hire labor and avoid false promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Hoover
Committee On
Roanoke Rapids
Willeh
Committee On Unemployment Relief
Washington
Graduating Nurses Inspire Roanoke Rapids Class
The Roanoke Rapids School of Nursing held a baccalaureate sermon last Sunday night. Rows of graduates in white filled the church as Rev. urged the nurses to know themselves know their fellow man and know their God. The speaker said the greatest opportunity for good lies in serving the sick and injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids School of Nursing
Roanoke Rapids Hospital Sends Off Graduates
S. H. Bradley, son of a doctor and a medical missionary, joins another class departing from Roanoke Rapids Hospital. Best wishes go with each graduate as they dedicate themselves to relieving suffering and pursuing a vigorous life of health for body and mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Bradley
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Proud of Them Roanoke Rapids Fire Department Honored
Mayor Kelly Jenkins releases a letter from the State Fire Marshall commending Roanoke Rapids Fire Department members led by Brockwell for their standout performances in statewide drills and competitions. The message thanks the regular and volunteer crews for valuable city service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Jenkins
Marshall v
Fire College
Roanoke Ratrom
Sherwood Brockwel
Repids
Roanoke Rapids
Brockwell
Uteir City
Weldon Hosts Roanoke Rapids Kiwanis Dinner Night
The Weldon Community Club invited members of the Roanoke Rapids Kiwanis Club to an idle at Weldon Yaessay night. Guests enjoyed hospitality, a good time, and a measured rivalry that could draw the two cities closer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Roanoke Rapids
Holmes
Saving the Taxpayers and the Budget Battle
A political discussion argues for the Democratic economy bill to trim a quarter billion dollars annually and balance the budget. It notes opposition from defense lobbies undermining a proposed Army Navy merger and predicts similar pressure at the state legislature, urging hard fiscal cuts.
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Army
Navy
Dayton Night Walk Leads Future Editor Discovery
In a famed column by D Metnty, a top earner in writing, he recalls roaming Dayton streets all night unable to beg shelter. At dawn he found work at the Dayton Herald and within six weeks rose to managing editor.
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Metnty
Dayton
Dayton Herald
Chicago Man Pleads Desertion Over Wife’s Parents Abuses
Charles Grannis of Chicago charged with desertion tells court he fled because his wife's parents visited frequently and beat him, claiming abuse as the motive for leaving home.
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Charles Grannis
Chicago
One Thing After Another By Cars and People
A fragmented memory piece by Daniel Centered on conversations about notable figures in North Carolina and beyond. It lists names from politics, sports, and business, and recalls humorous anecdotes about motorists, preachers, judges, and a roster of guests in a hotel room. The tone mirrors a casual reminiscence with scattered recollections and colorful character sketches.
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Carolinia
Daniel
Mighty Veely
A.V. Maclean
Crybody
Hobbie Jones
Jack Dempsey
Babe Ruth
Washington, N
MacLean
Lindsay Warren
EU Plannagan
Greenville
Scutor Morrison
Hallet S. Ward
North Carolina
Jon Moore
Superior Court
Walter Small
Tobe Conner
Ben Dixon McNeill
Dennis Brummitt
Clay Williams
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
U.S
Tom Connelly
Texas
R. E. Coontz
Strickland Gillian
W. O. Saunders
Gas Lezeat
Warren Pennington
Elmer Myers
Chase
University of North Carolina
Bob
Stacey
Halifax County Political Announcements in 1932 Primary
A series of candidate notices for Halifax County offices including Sheriff, Representative, Clerk of Superior Court, Register of Deeds, Coroner and County Commissioner. The candidates announce June 4 1932 Democratic primary participation and request support from Halifax voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
BELL
Roanoke Rapids
Therbey
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Superior Court
Quentin Gregory
A. M. Atkinson
Register of Deeds
Meade H. Mitchell
Weldon, N
Elizabeth H. House of
Halifax
Office of Register of Deeds
Register of Deeds of
Stanley C. Whitaker
W. C
Billy) Williams
Candidate promises to obey Halifax voters’ will in state senate
T W M Long of Roanoke Rapids announces candidacy for State Senate and pledges to follow the will of the Democratic voters of Halifax County in all legislative matters if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. ‘Thompson
Roanoke Rapids
Halifax County
State Senate
T. W. M. Long
N. C
Norwood Seeks Democratic Primary Support for Halifax Senate
W. J. Norwood urges Halifax County voters to support him in the June 4 Democratic primary for the State Senate. He pledges faithful service to the county and honest fair action on all legislation, thanking supporters in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Halifax County
W. J. Norwood
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Notable Newspaper Characters Raise Laughs at Lunch Tables
Walter Raleigh tends to linger an hour over meals at the same table. Tom Best of the Greensboro Daily News is described as the state’s most nervous newspaper man. Frank Smethurst of the Raleigh News and Observer is characterized as the most placid and serene. Senator Bailey struggles with spelling liquefy, and the next person is said to as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Raleigh
Tom Best
Greensboro Daily News
Frank Smethurst
Raleigh News and Observer
Bailey
W M S of Rosemary Baptist Church Mary May meeting
The W M S regular monthly session at Rosemary Baptist Church met Tuesday afternoon May 3 in the T E L Classroom with Mrs L E Davenport presiding. Members presented papers and talks on East and West China and the need for Christ in the Orient, with Chinese and Japanese costumes and homeland reflections forming the program.
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W. M. S. of Rosemary Baptist Church
L. E. Davenport
Jesus
E. T. Blow
East
G. M. Gurley
China
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Herald
Roanoke Rapids, N. C. Malifax County
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Ed Empry
Jenvelo Pe
Weldon
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Weldon Community Club
Mem
Poliieallurointees
Albert
Sheriff
Halifa County
G. H. Johnson
W. Leggett
Hobgood
F. M. Taylor
R.F. D
Enfield, N
W. M. Ward
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
E. D
Sunshine
Stedman Stores Co
Roanoke Rapids, N.C
Louis B. Meyer
Office
Imperial Theatre
W. C. Williams
E. P. Brenner Chiropractor
N.C
W. Lunsford Long
Winfield Crew, Jr
Long & Crew Attorneys-at-Law
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
D. A. Bush
Roxton
Cardus
KODAK
Norris Studio
Mrs. K
Annie Williams
Jackson Street
Philadelphia
New York
Bennie Linton
Florence Coburn
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