Health Department defends typhoid vaccine efficacy
Halifax County health officials cite state and national records to counter "anti vaccine" reports. The piece notes a dramatic drop in typhoid deaths since 1914, high immunization numbers, and US Public Health Service approval, urging vaccination within three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Young
M. D
Health Department
Halifax County
State Board of Health
North Carolina
United States Public Health Service
Night baseball shines as Brooklyn tops and lights dazzle
Radio chatter grows in importance as fans flock to night games under bright lights. Brooklyn leads the league while Roanoke Mills park powers up for adjustments and a holiday atmosphere returns to the field with band music and festive play.
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Brooklyn
Roanoke Mills No. 2
Christie Heads to Jackson Miss for Brief Stay
H B Christie departed for Jackson Mississippi on Saturday and will stay a few days. His family, already in Jackson for three months, will join him on the return. Mr and Mrs R L Powell were in Rocky Mount for a Sunday visit.
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H. B. Christie
Jackson
Miss
R. L. Powell
Rocky Mount
Joint Hostesses Throw Lovely Friday Bridge Party
A Friday evening party at the home of Mrs. Johnnie Martin and Mrs. B E Stephenson featured bridge for nine tables. Prizes went to Mrs. Julian Allsbrook high, Mrs. W C Williams second, and Mrs. Edwin Akers received the consolation. Miss Priscilla Mullen was honored with a gift and refreshments of strawberry shortcake nuts and coffee were served.
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Johnnie Martin
Martin
B. E. Stephenson
Bridge
Julian Allsbrook
W. C. Williams
Edwin Akers
Priscilla Mullen
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