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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

18

County Officers Ballot Instruction Card

Voters are urged to mark the ballot by making a cross in the square beside the candidate name. If the ballot is feared defaced or marked wrongly, return it to the registrar and obtain a replacement.

Local names listed for upcoming council candidates

Balfour Dunn W. J. Collier C. T. Johnson M. W. Perry Sidney R. White R. C. Rives appear as names in a government election slate, suggesting candidates or officials connected to a civic race or appointment at a municipal level.

Negro Loses Leg In Hit And Run On Weldon Halifax Road

Rufus Crowell, 28, of Halifax, had his right leg amputated after a hit and run while walking home from work Saturday night. He suffered facial cuts and body bruises. says he was on the left side of the road and does not know the driver’s identity.

Rufus Crowell Halifax Weldon-Halifax Crowell

Births in Roanoke Rapids Hospital This Week

Twin boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Powell on May 18. Other births include a boy to Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Connell on May 16, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Finch Pair on May 16, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pleasants on May 17, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon on May 21, and a boy to Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Faucett on May 22.

W. B. Powell Roanoke Rapids Hospital W. D. Connell Mrs. Finch Pair W. H. Pleasants John Dixon B. L. Faucett

Two County Boys Named Qualified Flying Cadets

Horace Palmer of Hollister and Amon E Liles of Aurelian Springs qualified by the Flying Cadet Board and placed on the eligible list for War Department appointment. Palmer, son of Mr and Mrs Horace Palmer Sr, is a UNC Commerce graduate and Zeta Psi member with football experience. Liles, son of Mr and Mrs Edward W Liles, is a State College ROTC student active in Agriculture Education Society and Agriculture Club.

Horace Palmer Hollister Amon E. Liles Aurelian Springs Flying Cadet Board War Department Palmer Littleton High School Georgia Military Academy University of North Carolina Zeta Psi Fraternity Lilies Edward W. Liles Aurelian Springs High School State College Agriculture Education Society Agriculture Club

Silver Grill Expands At 119 West Tenth Street

Extensive improvements at Hatem's Silver Grill include a Brunswick Blue Flash drink cooler for uniform cold drinks, a new magazine department for fiction and papers, and plans to repaint and redecorate soon. The popular spot serves sandwiches and light meals and has gained citywide patronage with curb service.

Hatem West Tenth Stret Silver Grill Tenth Street A. K

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. M. Gurley W. J. Collier C. T. Johnson M. W. Perry Sidney R. White J. P. Holoman J. W. Whitaker Luther E. Williams N. W. Warren J. R. Wrenn Recorders Court Daniel Irwin Clark Board OF Education A. N. Martin A. G. Willcox Cc. L. Kelly R. C. Rives J. T. Thomason Anna Kitchin Josey Albert W. Oakes, JR R. L. Applewhite Kelly Jenkins Halifax County Board of Electi Negro C. Wayland Spruill OF Agriculture Windsor Bert Sional District Spruill
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