Weevils Hit Late Cotton in Halifax County Survey Finds Boost
A Halifax County survey shows widespread boll weevil infestation late in the season. F W Reams reports late hibernation and August reproduction, with fields lacking molasses poison most affected. Despite 10 percent yield loss from late bolls, overall output remains strong near one bale per acre. Farmers urged to persist with the Cotton Improvement Campaign.
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Halifax County
Halifax
F. W. Reams
Local Socials Highlight Regional Guests and Health News
Mr and Mrs A H Pearson of Bracey Virginia host along with Mr and Mrs A H King of Norlina and J Pearson of Raleigh as guests of Mr and Mrs Grover Taylor on Sunday. Friends of T B Turner learn he arrived last week from Oteen Hospital to spend two weeks locally.
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A. H. Pearson
Bracey, Va
A. H. King
Norlina
J. Pearson
Raleigh
Grover Taylor
T. B. Turner
Oteen Hospital
From Waitress to Queen of the Follies
Flaming haired star rose from waitress to fame as the Queen of the Follies while enduring five marriages and sweeping fortunes. The story traces her luck and losses including spending a million dollars as she scoffs at tomorrow and squanders today in a remarkable life journey.
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Times-Herald
Circle Meets at Mrs. Cole Home For Baptist Group
The Willie Kelley Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Alice Cole on Monroe Street with Mrs. Henry Fitts presiding. Members sang and prayed, discussed business, and heard sermonettes from God's Purpose. refreshments were served to the listed members and guests. Due to the revival at the t
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Willie Kelley
First Baptist Church
Alice Cole
Monroe St
Henry Fitts
Jesus
Matthew
Fitts
Hawkins
Hasty
R. J. Askew
John Baird
J. L. Langston
R. W. Hawkins
L. R. Hasty
Julian Bell
T. O. Corbitt
Gene Pearson
W. B. Massingale
J. M. Vincent
Janie Askew
Inez Williams
Gene Hasty
Meeting Postponed for First Baptist Church Circle
The church circle meeting is postponed to next week and will be held at the home of Mrs. T O Corbitt on Jefferson Street.
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First Baptist Church
T. O. Corbitt
Jefferson St
Letters to the Editor Seek Flood Photos for Water Works Talk
A reader requests use of Roanoke Rapids Herald flood photos for a North Carolina Water Works Association talk. The writer, R F Hill Jr and Frank Clodfelter of Asheville Citizen Times are referenced, asking the paper to lend relevant pictures.
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Carroll Wilson
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Wilson
American Water Works Association
Frank Clodfelter
Asheville
Request to use photographs for upcoming convention
Warren H. Booker requests permission to use photographs for a convention a month away. The letter asks for courtesy in granting permission and is signed by Booker and D S Abell, officials in the Division of Sanitary Engineering.
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Warren H. Booker
Division of Sanitary Engineering
D. S. Abell
Cafe Grades Released For September
Halifax County Health Department issued September cafe grades for numerous establishments. Top scores include Kidds Lunch 91.0, New Bakery Cafe 90.5, Weldon T N Cafe 90.0, Camerons Lunch 90.0, with several others ranging from 87.5 to 70.0 across diners, cafes, and stations.
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Halifax County Health Department
Nouone Rapids
Kidds
Duncans
New Bakery
Camerons
Johnsons News Stand
Blue Front
Woodies Place
Rays Barbecue
P. W. Rays
Cutlers Cafe
Rosemary Cafe
Jimmie Woods
Fred Forest
Bills Place
McDaniels
Davenport and Neal
E. T. Medlin
Littleton Youngs Cafe
Col
Toppings Cafe
Austin and Austin
Weldon T & N
New York Cafe
Terminal Inn
Carolina Lamb
Pete Morris
Rex Cafe
Mr. Avent
McCalls Cafe
Roanoke Rapids High Proposes Comedy Show Benefit
The Roanoke Rapids high school athletic association sponsors a Saturday night program of comedy music and dancing at the high school auditorium October 12 starting at 8 pm Proceeds fund new athletic equipment for school teams The show features Paul Byrd and Shorty Strickland of station WENC Fayetteville
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Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Association
Paul Byrd
Shorty Strickland
WENC
Fayetteville
Mrs Garland Vaughan Guests Visit Vaughan Home
Mrs. Garland Vaughan and her son visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Vaughan with Mrs. Bill Overton of Rich Square joining the visit.
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Garland Vaughan
Bill Overton
Rich Square
J. T. Vaughan
Black-Draught Vegetable Laxative Ad Promotes Relief
The advertisement touts Black-Draught as a gentle constipation remedy using vegetable ingredients. It highlights an intestinal tonic laxative to improve bowel tone, and notes the product is economical with 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents.
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