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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1934

Page

5

Sixth Grades Graduation Program Set For Wednesday At High School

The sixth grades commencement will be in the High School Auditorium next Wednesday June 6 at eight p.m. Approximately 190 students will graduate and advance to Junior High. The program includes music by the High School Orchestra, solos by Ann Campbell Taylor and Margaret Burton, declamations by Everett Stainbach and Juanita Cooper, and a presentation of certificates by Miss Clara Hearne. The event closes with the Star Spangled Banner.

Clara Hearne George W. Warren Tinker Bell—Merz Ann Campbell Taylor Castle of Glinda Rodgers Margaret Burton Everett Stainbach Juanita Cooper Mabel Bryant W. Davis Schubert Scotland Gay Liesel Trancadillo Frances H. Brown Francis Scott Key

Pictures Set for Roanoke Rapids Theatres Booking

Roanoke Rapids Theatres booking manager Lyle Wilson reveals titles slated for showing including Sadie McKee with Joan Crawford It Ain t No Sin with Mae West Handy Andy with Will Rogers Shoot The Works with Ben Bernie Early dates secured for Now I ll Tell by Mrs Arnold Rothstein starring Spencer Tracy and Hollywood Party a star studded feature with Laurel and Hardy Jimmy Durante Ted Healy and his stooges and Mickey Mouse.

Lyle Wilson Roanoke Rapids Theatres Charlotte Sadie McKee Joan Crawford Laurel and Hardy Jimmy Durante Ted Healy His Stooges Mickey Mouse

Joyner Dies After Nine Week Illness at Roanoke Rapids

Thomas Nelson Joyner 34 died Saturday afternoon May 26 at Roanoke Rapids Hospital after a nine week illness. He lived in Roanoke Rapids many years and was beloved in the community. Survived by wife Alice Britt Joyner and three brothers George Edward and Budgeman of Weldon, sister Mrs R Parker of Portsmouth. Funeral by Rev M E Manus of New Hope Church near Lasker. burial near Lasker. Pallbearers listed. flow girls named. note on salt drying tip appended.

Thomas Nelson Joyner Alice Britt Joyner Roanoke Rapids Hospital Mr. Joyner Northampton County Roanoke Rapids Mrs. Joyner George, Edward and Budgeman Weldon R. Parker Portsmouth, Va M. E. Manus New Hope Church Lasker Ray Edwards Willie Moody Robert Benson Ben Stanley George Stanley Alice Phelps Lee Jones Flow J. R. Wrenn Shelton Ivey Myrtle Keeter E. B. Reynolds Ruth Waters Clara Jones

Warren seeks Halifax County Commissioner seat in Democratic primary

N W Warren of Littleton announces candidacy for County Commissioner of Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary on June 2. He asks for voters to support him. Political adv.

Julian R Allsbrook announces Halifax County State Senate bid

The Roanoke Rapids candidate declares for State Senator from Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary on June 2 1934. He asks voters for their support and notes Roanoke Rapids North Carolina as his base.

Julian R. Allsbrook Roanoke, Rapids, N. C

Candidacy Announcement for State Senate in Hali fax County

A message to Democratic voters in Hali fax County announcing candidacy for State Senator subject to the June 2 primary. The candidate pledges to faithfully perform the duties of the office if nominated and elected.

Halifax County

Atkinson Seeks House Seat in North Carolina Primary

A. M. Atkinson of Enfield, North Carolina runs in the Democratic primary for a seat in the State Legislature's House of Representatives on June 2, 1934.

Campaign message for House seat in Halifax County NC

A campaign note from ROBERT SHIELDS of Hobgood North Carolina urging support and vote in the Democratic Primary on June 2 1934 for one of the two Halifax County representatives to the North Carolina General Assembly.

Halifax County House of Representatives General Assembly of North Carolina Robert Shields Hobgood N. C

Thorne Seeks Democratic Primary Support for NC House Seat

W H Thorne appeals to Democratic voters in North Carolina for the 1934 primary to elect him as a member of the House of Representatives in the 1935 General Assembly. He asks for vote and support, noting the primary date June 2nd, 1934.

Halifax County House of Representatives North Carolina General Assembly W. H. Thorne Littleton, N. C

Quent in Gregory seeks re election Halifax Co Clerk post

J Waldo Whitaker accompanies a public letter from Quentin Gregory of Halifax County requesting Democratic primary support for his re election as Clerk of Superior Court. The message urges voters to consider his record and asks for active backing ahead of the June 2 1934 primary.

Coroner candidate seeks succession in Halifax County race

W C Billy Williams Roanoke Rapids announces candidacy for coroner of Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary on June 2 seeking the support of friends in Roanoke Rapids and surrounding area.

Halifax County W. C Billy” Williams Roanoke Rapids, N

Candidate for Coroner in Halifax County Primary

A candidate for the office of Coroner in Halifax County announces candidacy subject to the Democratic Primary on June 2. The statement asks for support and expresses appreciation for any backing in the election.

Halifax County

Commissioner Race in Halifax County Primary Draws Support

The upcoming Democrat Primary in Halifax County is set for June second. Community leaders urge voter turnout and pledge support for candidates aligned with local needs.

Nomination for House Seat in Democratic Primary

The text notes a nomination for the House of Representatives in the next General Assembly, subject to voters in the Democratic Primary on June 2. It references party process and the will of voters without detailing candidates or local context.

Hux Seeks Democratic Primary Vote in Halifax County Clerk race

The candidacy of A Leonidas Hux appears for the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary on June 2. The note asks for support and your vote in this local election.

Halifax County Superior Court of

Candidate for County Commissioner announces bid

A self announced candidate declares bid for the office of County Commissioner subject to the June 5 1934 election. The candidate pledges best efforts to advance the county’s business if elected.

Joyner Campaign Ad Shipping From Roanoke Rapids NC

Political advertisement from Roanoke Rapids North Carolina lists candidate Joyner with paid political messaging. The brief item notes campaign material and a location, indicating partisan outreach.

Halifax County Coroner Candidates Seek GOP Primary Support

W. J. Collier and Aurelian Springa announce their candidacy for Halifax County coroner with the Republican primary set for June 2. Henry Cashwell of Roanoke Rapids and L. C. Barbour of Halifax urge voters to support in the June 2, 1934 GOP contest. Voters are addressed by V. S. Boy Hockaday of Roanoke Rapids, R. F. D.

Halifax County Henry Cashwell Roanoke Rapids

Also Mentioned on This Page

Violin Barcarolle—Offenbach Jack Saunders Mary Louise Wells Norfolk Portsmouth Seaboard Air Line By. Co T.N. Joyner N. W. Warren A. M. Atkinson Enfield Court Quentin Gregory Halifax, N. C J. Waldo Whitaker Enfield, N. C General Assembly A. Leonidas Hux Joyner Roanoke Rapids, N. C Pd. Polit. Adv W. J. Collier Aurelian Springa Halifax L. C. Barbour V. S Boy” Hockaday Otis J. Reynolds
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