Townsfolk Visit Family and Social News
Mrs Lyle Wilson left for an extended visit to Ohio to see relatives and friends. Mrs Carroll Wilson and daughter Patricia plan time with relatives. Mr and Mrs Staten of Bear Swamp visited Mrs L G Jemigan. Mrs J E Grant and Mildred of Emporia Va spent the weekend here. Mesdames Grover Taylor Jack Rook Joe Williams were in Bracey Va Sunday. S J Cook S C Cook and Jerome Cook attended a ball game at Slagles Sunday. Miss Alice Massey spent the weekend in Rocky Mount with relatives. Tom Edwards was injured in a fall and is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Wilson
Ohio
Carroll Wilson
Patricia
J. E. Grant
Mildred
Emporia
Mesdames Grover Taylor
Jack Rook
Joe Williams
Bracey, Va
Death of W. H. Camp at 67 in Garysburg
W. H. Camp 67 of Garysburg died at Roanoke Rapids Hospital Sunday May 20 Funeral services were held at home Monday with Rev. A P Mustin and several ministers part of Pine Forest Baptist Church. Survived by his wife seven children and several relatives. Pallbearers and flower girls named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Camp
Garysburg
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
A. P. Mustin
Mars Hill
J. E. Kirk
Rosemary
Trueblood
Seaboard
Neice
Ernest Wrenn
Portsmouth
Pine Forest Baptist Church
William
Jack
Lewis
Laura
Ashley Moody
David and Clyde
Roanoke Rapids
Will Woodruff
Brutus Rook
P. I. Rook
Cebron Jordan
J. P. Allen
W. C. Bratley
Misses Margaret Camp
Marie Camp
Frances Dickens
Kathleen Rook
Flossie Thompson
Marie Cooper
Christine Drewitt
Edna Rowell
Mincher Family Holds Surprise Birthday Supper
John Mincher celebrated his 73rd birthday with a surprise supper on May 10. Guests enjoyed barbecue Brunswick stew baked chicken and dressing potato salad jello cake and pie. Attendees included Aloase Garris Edna Hux Ernestine Warrick Etta Mincher many Mincher relatives and friends from Emporia Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mincher
Aloase Garris
Edna Hux
Ernestine Warrick
Etta Mincher
Kate Smith
Edna Earl Loomis
Jesse Baird
Johnnie Mincher
Eddie Baird
Peter Harris
Willie Mincher
Joe Williams
Ryland Draper
Rheuben Cook
Curtis Higgins
Waverly Warrick
Tucker Fayed
B. Nedder
T. W. M. Long
W. L. Rumbly
Emporia
J. E. Brown
J. E. Sullivan
Birthday Party for Lula Mae Floyd at Madison Street
Little Miss Lula Mae Floyd celebrated her eighth birthday Saturday evening May 19 at her Madison Street home. Guests included Ethel Moore Annette Van Dyke Helen Nicholson Winifred Floyd William Basil Junior Johnson Charlie Carpenter and Raymond Floyd. refreshments comprised lemonade cake and jello with many small gifts for the celebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Mae Floyd
Madison St
Ethel Moore
Annette van Dyke
Helen Nicholson
Winifred Floyd
William, Basil
Junior Johnson
Charlie Carpenter
Raymond Floyd
Notice of Sale in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina
The Julian R. Allsbrook Trustee will auction the Hawkins property in Roanoke Rapids on June 4 1934 at 1 00 PM. The sale follows a deed of trust dated January 23 1932 with Hal ifax County records cited. The parcel fronts First Street and Hamilton Street and measures 25 by 60 feet with alley access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hawkins
Lillie G. Hawkins
Julian R. Allsbrook
Register of Deeds
Halifax County
North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids
First Street
Hamilton Street
M. B. Anderson
John Hawkins
Bettie N. Hodges
Office of the Register of Deeds
JRA
Warren announces candidacy for Halifax County Commissioner
N W Warren of Littleton announces candidacy for County Commissioner of Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary on June 2. He asks voters for support and appreciation of their vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
N. W. Warren
Littleton, N. C
Julian Allsbrook Seeks State Senate Seat in Halifax County
To voters of Halifax County Julian R Allsbrook announces his candidacy for state senator subject to the Democratic Primary on June 2 1934. He appeals for vote and support from Roanoke Rapids N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Julian R. Allsbrook
Roanoke
Rapids, N. C
State Senator Campaign Message to Democratic Voters
A candidate pledges faithful service if nominated and elected in the June 2 primary. The notice addresses Democratic voters in Hali fax County and asserts commitment to duties of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Atkinson Declares Candidacy for State House Seat
A. M. Atkinson of Enfield North Carolina announces candidacy for the State Legislature House of Representatives in the Democratic Primary to be held June 2, 1934.
Campaign Card for Robert Shields in Halifax County Race
A local political message from Hobgood North Carolina urging support and vote for Robert Shields in the Democratic Primary for one of Halifax County's two seats in the North Carolina General Assembly on June 2 1934. The note seeks electoral support in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
House of Representatives
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Robert Shields
Hobgood
N. C
Quentin Gregory Seeks Re-Election as Halifax Clerk
Quentin Gregory of Halifax County writes a letter announcing his candidacy for re election as Clerk of Superior Court. He thanks voters for past support and asks for active backing in the June primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Superior Court
Quentin Gregory
Halifax, N. C
Coroner Williams Announces Candidacy in Halifax County
W Billy Williams of Roanoke Rapids announces his bid to succeed himself as coroner of Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary on June 2. He seeks the support of friends and voters in Roanoke Rapids and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Billy” Williams
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Coroner Candidate Seeks Support in Halifax County Primary
A candidate for Halifax County Coroner runs in the Democratic Primary on June 2. The campaign asks for voter support and expresses appreciation for any backing.
Thorne Seeks Democratic Support in 1934 NC Primary
A political advertisement from W. H. Thorne urges Democratic voters in North Carolina to back his 1934 campaign for the House of Representatives in the General Assembly. It requests votes and support in the June 2 primary, noting Thorne's alignment with the party and the will of its voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
House of Representatives
North Carolina General Assembly
W. H. Thorne
Littleton, N. C
Nomination for House Seat in Democratic Primary
A statement announcing a candidate's nomination for the next General Assembly as a member of the House of Representatives, subject to the will of voters in the Democratic Primary on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Candidate for County Commissioner in Democratic Primary
A candidate announces entry for the office of County Commissioner subject to the Democratic Primary on June 5, 1934. The statement pledges best efforts to handle county business if elected.
Halifax County Primary Election Set for June Second
Commissioner announces Democratic Primary to be held June second and urges community support in the county.
Local Clerk Primary Candidate A Leonidas Hux Seeks Votes
A Leonidas Hux announces his candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court of Halifax County in the Democratic Primary on June 2 seeking votes and support.
Political advertisement from Roanoke Rapids native
A brief political ad from Roanoke Rapids North Carolina itemizing Joyner as the applicant and noting payment and advocacy to support a candidate or cause. The short text emphasizes appreciation and local participation in the political process.
Whitaker Seeks Re election as Halifax County Commissioner
The candidate for re election to the office of Commissioner for Halifax County appeals for support ahead of the June 2 1934 decision. J Waldo Whitaker asks voters for backing in the upcoming race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
J. Waldo Whitaker
Enfield, N. C
Local Notices Include Everett and Collier Names
Readable fragments list B B Everett of Palmyra North Carolina and W J Collier of Aurelian Springs. The brief item appears among public notice text with other names.
Halifax County Coroner Candidate Letter Published
A Republican primary candidate letter from Henry Cashwell is addressed to the voters of Halifax County with L. C. Barbour of Halifax, R. F. D. noted. The missive requests support in the upcoming coroner race.
Voters Address Primary Choice in Halifax County
In Halifax County voters hear a party call for the June 2 1934 Republican primary urging support for V. I. Boy Hockaday of Roanoke Rapids R F D and the Roanoke Rapids district.
Reynolds Seeks House Seat in Halifax County Race
Candidate Otis J. Reynolds runs for membership in the House of Representatives representing Halifax County with the election set for June 2, 1934.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Staten
Bear Swamp
L. G. Jemigan
S. J. Cook
S. C. Cook
Jerome Cook
Slagles
Alice Massey
Rocky Mount
Tom Edwards
Ross Edwards
A. M. Atkinson Enfield
J. R. Wrenn
Superior Court of
A. Leonidas Hux
Joyner
B. B. Everette
Palmyra, N. C
W. J. Collier
Aurelian Springs
Henry Cashwell
L. C. Barbour
Halifax
V. I
Boy
Otis J. Reynolds
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