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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
8
A writer reflects on Herr Hess and a shift away from town to discuss driving safety. He laments driving intoxication and ticket fixing, urges harsher punishment, and predicts his final newspaper column as memories of past features like family reunions and Dear Santa linger.
Final exercises were held at Scotland Neck High School on Friday night May 16 with an address by Dr. Carlyle Campbell of Meredith College. He urged graduates to continue learning and to apply knowledge for humanity while upholding morals and truth. Awards: Martha Hill and Bobby Fanney earned best all around medals. Lynwood Lawrence won the Agriculture award. Edward Moore the safety patrol honor. Hattie Thigpen the McDowell history medal. Bobby Fanney the A. L. Purrington scholarship medal.
Miss Mildred Rodgers, a junior, received the medal for best debater from B. Everett. Miss Anne Lilley, graduate of last year, presented a reader's stand for the new auditorium on behalf of her class. Diplomas were awarded by Stuart Smith, chairman of the school board.
U S Civil Service Commission announces exams for junior stenographer and junior typist with salaries of 1440 and 1260 dollars. Open to men and women in Washington DC only. Closing date June 9, 1941. Navy inspector positions announced with modified requirements up to age 65. Inspector engineering materials salary range 1620 to 2600 dollars. Applications via post offices or the Secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners.
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