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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1936
Page
12
A 68 ton whale exhibit led by Captain David Barnett and 30 lecturers will tour Roanoke Rapids in a large railroad car. Colossus will be displayed Friday Oct 16 from noon to 11 pm on a siding opposite Seaboard Depot attracting thousands of visitors curious about Jonah and ocean lore.
The paper launches a weekly cotton market column explaining price influences, classing tips, and practical advice for growers. It urges holding cotton with rising prices, stresses knowing grade and staple, and directs readers to obtain free classing via the North Carolina State Department of Agriculture. It includes brief current news notes and local anecdotes.
The Roanoke Rapids Lions Club meeting at First Baptist Church set December 4 as a tentative date for the annual Lions Club play. The date awaits committee confirmation amid carnival cooperation from Kays Shows at Halifax County Fair, aiding underprivileged children escorted to the midway.
The Lions Club hosts a carnival tomorrow afternoon offering all rides free. New members Morris Clary Robert Hines and Preacher Gilliam were welcomed into the club.
The Baltimore American previews an American Weekly cover story about two parents who reject the old adage and permit their children to act freely. The October 18 issue promises to reveal the consequences in vivid fashion.
J H Newsom Inc advertises reduced prices on used cars and trucks at Newsom, Littleton. Also offers a furnished bedroom for rent with shared bath, available to gentlemen or a couple, located near 77 Washington St with contact R-5486.
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