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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

12

Voting ballot instructions for marking a candidate

State instructions explain how to vote by making an X in the square next to a candidate. If the ballot is damaged or wrongly marked, return it to the registrar to receive a replacement.

Marker Law changes in coming primary as explained

Lucas outlines drastic 1939 General Assembly changes on marker use in primaries. Only illiterate or physically disabled voters receive help, with help from near relatives or a voter who has not aided another. Records kept. certain family assists allowed without record.

W. A. Lucas State Board of Elections General Assembly Attorney General

Mrs Bunn Hosts Tuesday Night Bridge Club

The Tuesday night bridge club met with Mrs Sam Bunn this weekend. Spring flowers brightened the living room. A sweet course with punch followed the game. High scores: Mrs Bill Alligood won, Mrs A O George second, Mrs Edward Smoot traveling prize. Guest high prize went to Miss Janie Lassiter. Mrs McQueen Cameron received a gift as a recent bride.

Sam Bunn Bill Alligood A. O. George Edward Smoot Janie Lassiter McQueen Cameron Hills Crew Zollie Powell Bill Alligooh A. ©. George A. L. Gilliam Geo. Lampley Geo. Pappendick E. B. Smoot H. C. Wirtz J. A. Econ M. F. White Earl Rook Mesdames McQueen Cameron C. L. Elting Edna Wafford

Ahoskie Kiwanis Festival Sets Three Night Events

The sixth annual Ahoskie Kiwanis Festival runs June 3 to 5 at the Farmers-Iron Warehouse. John R Jenkins, club president, says the event features Eddy Duchin and Dot Bennett and his Orchestra, with Broadway on Parade nightly. Aimed at helping underprivileged children, the festival includes over 100 educational and commercial displays and colorful decorations.

North North Carolina John R. Jenkins Ahoskie Kiwanis Club Eddy Duchin Dot Bennett

First Methodist Church Services in Roanoke Rapids

Pastor Daniel Lane leads Sunday services at First Methodist Church with 9:45 Church School, 11:00 Morning Worship, and 8:00 Evening Worship. Sermons titled Come Let Us Build and No Physician? highlight the nurses’ hospital commencement. Public urged to attend all sessions.

Daniel Lane Church School W. G. Lynch Roanoke Rapids Hospital

Legion Auxiliary To Sponsor Meet At Weldon Church

The American Legion William Shaw Post 38 auxiliary will sponsor a program at Weldon Baptist Church Sunday night May 26 at 8 oclock. George B. Greene will speak and the public is invited to attend and hear him.

Shaw Post 38 Weldon Auxiliary Weldon Baptist Church George B. Greene Greene

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A. J. Maxwell J. Melville Arthur Simmons L. Lee Gravely Paul Grady Thos. E. Cooper Wilkins P. Horton R. L. Harris L. A. Martin W. Erskine Smith Dan Tompkins Secretary of State Walter Murphy Thad Eure Geo Ross Pou Chas. W. Miller W. Kerr Scott C. Wayland Spruill William B. Oliver Dan C. BO Iney Lucas Mrs. Bunn Furn. CO Roanoke Rapids, N. C Ahoskie First Methodist Church Legion Auxiliary Meet The American Legion William ASE Ithdeal-Massey Business College Richmond, VA Dra AD Woon Ucan the American Distilling Co, Ine ANS Bros Jewelers Smith Hotel
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