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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

Page

7

Gregg Cherry questioned over fitness for North Carolina governor

North Carolinians question Gregg Cherry’s fitness to be governor after remarks belittling privates in the Army during a American Legion convention. Ralph McDonald campaign manager Broadhurst cites letters and calls protesting Cherry’s attitude toward “little and inconsequential” people and private soldiers.

Gregg cCherry American Legion Mnatorialém North Carolina HE. D. Broadhurst Ralph McDonald Stipo T. Valentine Spring Hope India Cherry Valentine Winston-Salem Broadhurst McDonald Gaston General Assembly

Weldon Social News Reports Weekend Gatherings

Mrs E B Clark and Florence Anne spent the week end with Mrs H G Rowe. Miss Mabel Alston of Lilling ton visited her parents. Margie Collins of Raleigh stayed Saturday and Sunday. Jim Benn and family from Portsmouth joined Mr and Mrs J G Benn. R T Cochrane and sons visited the Wyches. Pvt Haywood Cochrane of Fort Bragg visited family. Agnes Aakes of Jacksonville visited. Christine Alston returned to Richmond after a visit. Capt and Mrs Joe Hinson and daughter of Wilmington stayed with Mrs Helen Harrington. Mrs Paul Snitzner of Columbia S C is the guest of the Rawlings. Rev J G Huggins of Durham preached the commencement sermon at Weldon school auditorium.

Florence Anne H. G. Rowe Mabel Alston Lillington W. L. Alston Margie Collins Raleigh Jim Benn Portsmouth J. G. Benn R. T. Cochrane J. I. Wyche Pvt Haywood Cochrane Fort Bragg Agnes Aakes Jacksonville Christine Alston Richmond Joe Hinson Wilmington Helen Harrington Paul Snitzner Columbia

House Denies Floor for Votes on Small Town Needs

Lawmakers repeatedly blocked debate on petitions from ordinary citizens, saying the issues were small and inconsequential. The session highlighted tensions between national priorities and the voices of local residents the representatives claimed to serve.

Tax sales list for Halifax County lands 1944 Roanoke Rapids

Tax sale to clear 1943 taxes lists numerous Halifax County Roanoke Rapids Township properties owner by E H Smith tax collector. Sale to occur Monday June 5 1944 at courthouse door Roanoke Rapids with cash highest bid.

Halifax E. H. Smith Roanoke Rapids Township

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