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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
7
A scan shows multiple political announcements for local offices including Solicitor of Halifax County Recorder's Court by James Liverman and State Senator candidate Julian R. Allsbrook, plus notices for County Commissioner race in Halifax County. Also listed are farm sales, livestock, vehicles, real estate, rentals, and business opportunities with contact details and prices.
A campaign notice from Halifax County indicates Joseph Branch seeks re nomination for the North Carolina General Assembly House of Representatives. The Democratic Primary is set for Saturday May 29 1948 noting the public demand for Branch’s continued service.
Democratic voter notice announces N. M. Hat Hockaday candidacy for nomination to the Halifax County Board of Education. He seeks votes in the Democratic Primary on Saturday May 29, 194K.
W Lunsford Crew announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State Senator from Halifax County. He asks Halifax voters to support his bid in the primary on May 29, 1948.
Dr Robert F Young of the Halifax County Health Department informs individuals and groups seeking to handle food for sale that permits are required after establishment approval. Open air booths for selling food are prohibited by state law and many civic groups misunderstand the regulations. Further details on sanitation rules are available at the County Health Department.
Robert C. Josey announces his candidacy for Halifax Courty Recorder Court in the Democratic Primary to be held Saturday May 29 1948. He expresses appreciation and signs sincerely.
County of Halifax announces removal of all graves from an abandoned cemetery on land acquired by the county. The order requires removal within a set period after notice. Authorities seek to relocate remains as part of land development plans.
Public notice in Halifax County records shows a land description transfer from W Shell and wife Josephine Shell to Halifax County and a 1948 divorce action in Halifax Superior Court. Plaintiff Catherine Vaughan Carter seeks absolute divorce from James Worth Carter and custody of two minors, with the defendant required to answer within twenty days.
In Memoriam for Wil lam L. Nicholson dated May 21 1945 expresses loss by wife and daughter. The Undersigned Executrix Walter L. Simmons Estate Halifax County requests claimants present by May 20 1949 to W Bernard Allsbrook Roanoke Rapids NC. debts due by May 14 1948. Hertha L. Simmons Executrix.
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