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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1936

Page

9

Fence Busting Races Highlight Halifax County Fair

The Halifax County Fair on October 10 showcases the Atlantic Racing Association featuring a dozen dirt-track drivers led by Will Rogers and Chuck Gray. Competitors from Kentucky, Indiana, California, and North Carolina arrive as track work to prepare begins with speed trials at 1 30 PM and heat rounds at 2 30 PM.

Atlantic Racing Association Halifax County Fair Roanoke Rapids C. C. Gray Will Rogers Lexington Chuck Gray Dayton Ohio Pat Crawford High Point N. C Pat Williamston Raleigh Earnie Rushing Banks Lopp Buddy Bledsoe Bill Getty Art Fleming Lew Wallace Ned Quist Speed Rambo George Ferguson Lew Gray Tony Montana Fair Management Rogers Wallace Ind Rambeau California Cranford North Carolina

Glenn Thompson Graduates From Flying School

2nd Lieutenant Glenn C Thompson Infantry who resided in Roanoke Rapids NC transfers from Infantry to The Air Corps on October 1 1936. He completes the Advance Flying School at Kelly Field Texas and is assigned to Langley Field Virginia after his course. Thompson, a West Point graduate, had a perfect training record and plans to visit his parents October 15 before Langley duty.

Glenn C. Thompson Infantry Roanoke Rapids N. C Air Corps Kelly Field Texas Langley Field Virginia Thompson United States Military Academy West Point N. Y Glenn W. O. Thompson

Buckner Returns From Visit To Relatives In La Crosse

Mrs. G. E. Buckner came back Friday after visiting relatives in La Crosse Virginia.

G. E. Buckner la Crosse

Contest Worker Prompts Herald Subscriptions for Car Prize

A contest worker urges readers of the Herald to subscribe regularly with the promise of a 1937 Pontiac or Chevrolet as the prize. The appeal emphasizes loyalty and ongoing participation to boost chances of winning.

Mrs. Brewer Visits Fitzhugh Neighbor

Mrs. W. H. Brewer of Fitzhugh Virginia spent Sunday with Mrs. W. J. Chambliss.

W. H. Brewer Fitzhugh, Va W. J. Chambliss

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Irene McLeod Nash F. L. Nash Alan S. O'Neal Office of the Register of Deeds Halifax County Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Court House Halifax Towit Roanoke Rapids Township County of Chockoyette Creek C. M. Pearson Chocoyotte Creek D. B. Moody Susie Moody A. L. Clark Laura EB. Pearson Laura F. Clark Irene’ McLeod Nash J. E. Pearson Dora . Pearson Halifax County Registry Mewin Clark Kaus United Waste Materials Company DIAL Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids, N. C Jake Spire Mgr Glenn Thompson Annie Colson Jeanette Shearin Rich Square Jackson Roanoke Avenue ESSO Lith St Ball Park Better Values Dept N.C R. R Seaboard
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