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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
9
The Kiwanis Club recognized members of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department and the state championship High School baseball team with planned guest appearances this Thursday and later dates. The article urges public appreciation for civic clubs and the service of first responders and student athletes, underscoring gratitude beyond words.
Roanoke Rapids High School prepares to graduate what is expected to be the largest class on record. The commencement marks a start of new life for graduates, with many heading to college or entering the workforce. Proud parents and patrons credit local mills and industries for providing strong educational opportunities.
The Roanoke Rapids High School class is heralded as among the finest in the United States, thanks to top teachers, courses, activities, facilities, and instruction. It asserts their graduates go on to college or to work with strong life preparation, reflecting pride in the schools shaping them for commencement and success.
A historical voice argues for strict immigration limits led by Mr Reynolds. It claims job scarcity for natives and labels many foreigners as criminals, urging prohibition of immigration to curb social ills. The piece names Al Capone as a notable foreigner example and calls for selecting only the highest types of prospective citizens.
Owen D Young argues that a strong liberal leadership is needed to address foreign policy and tariff disputes. He criticizes the Smoot Hawley act for provoking retaliations and notes that nations fear reversing course due to global economic armaments. The statement was delivered in New York on May 17 1932.
A fragmentary report describes a newly discovered particle called the neutron, noted as smaller than an electron and too tiny to describe. The text also mentions a man named Graham Copely in St. Louis and an automobile incident involving a perilous chase or escape.
Two political notices announce candidacies for sheriff of Halifax County subject to the Democratic primary. G. J. Johnson declares after 13 years as deputy sheriff, while HL Bell of Roanoke Rapids also runs, with primary date June 4, 108.
A candidate named Quentin Gregory announces his bid for the Clerk of the Superior Court seat in Halifax County subject to the Democratic primary on June 4. He appeals for support and states readiness to serve the office if elected.
Hers a terse campaign notice from Shepherd announcing candidacy for Halifax County Commissioner in the Democratic Primary on June 4. The message requests support and references party alignment and primary timing.
Messages from B. B. Everett Palm Mussione and J. Waldo Whitaker announce candidacies for County Commissioner and Board of County Commissioners. They seek Democratic primary support and pledge diligent service to citizens.
A set of announced campaigns in Halifax County for the General Assembly and State Senate. Statements pledge to respect the Democratic primary, with names including P. M. Taylor, D. S. Mo., Hunter Pope, and T. W. M. Long of Roanoke Rapids, all seeking the Halifax County seats and promising to follow the voters' will if nominated and elected.
Weldon North Carolina candidate Meade H. Mitchell announces for Halifax Register of Deeds in the June 1932 Democratic primary. Elizabeth H. House of Halifax also announces her candidacy for the office in the same primary.
A memory of a town drayman mirrors King Lear's failed kinships. The elderly man, once strong and trusted, retired to the poorhouse after decades of labor. He deeded property to his children while healthy, then faced a failing relation and the challenge of being cared for.
Stanley C. Whitaker announces candidacy for Halifax County Register of Deeds subject to the Democratic primary in June. The filing notes a forthcoming pyort and references the 1992 primary.
W J Norwood announces candidacy for State Senate subject to the June 4 Democratic primary in Halifax County. A M Atkinson runs for Clerk of the Superior Court subject to the same primary, urging support and votes for county and state offices.
W F Joyner announces candidacy for re election to Halifax County Commissioner, subject to the Democratic Primary on June 4 1932. He pledges economy in government, cutting county expenses, eliminating unnecessary items, and reducing the tax rate while relying on his two term record.
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