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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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