Halifax Fair Is Attracting Record Crowds At Opening
The Greater Halifax County Fair opened Monday under T. R. Walker and draws large crowds for day and night performances. Schools dismiss early Friday for white and colored school days with reduced admission for children. Grandstand acts include Barth and Maier, the Flying Sullivans, and Daredevil Daniel. Fireworks cap the week as bus service and ample parking ease access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
Halifax County
T. R. Walker
Barth
Maier
Flying Sullivans
Higgins
Daniel
Walker
Roanoke Rapids
Weldon
Willis Perkins
Gruberg
Richberg On Job On The Midway And A Plentiful Shows
The item notes Richberg performing on the midway and mentions a score or more of high class shows and concessions, indicating a bustling fair scene with entertainment and vendors.
General Election Slate and World’s Fair Curiosities
The piece lists state and local races with incumbents and nominees. It notes Julian R. Allsbrook as State Senator and John H. Kerr as Democratic Congressman nominee, with Barbour challenging T. M. Cooper for Coroner. Stanley Winborne is Utilities Commissioner, and a Chicago World’s Fair feature highlights Gilbert Reichert and Werner Ritter, remarkable for height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eratic
Julian R. Allsbrook
House of Representatives
W. H. Thome
L. L. Leggett
Leonidas Hux
T. M. Cooper
J. W. Whitaker
J. R. Wrenn
W. J. Collier
N. W. Warren
M. W. Perry
John H. Kerr
Gilbert Reichert
Werner Ritter
Up and Down The Avenue and Area Notes
Ian and Mrs Brenner headed an important committee in the Womens Club. The cotton census shows 1347 bales ginned in Halifax County for 1934 prior to Oct 1, vs 10825 bales by Oct 1 last year. Scotland Neck Kiwanis Club won the silver cup for best attendance at the Asheville convention. Mrs J A Glantz of Asheville, mother of Mrs J E Cox, will spend winter with the Coxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Mrs. Brenner
Woman’s Club
Halifax County
R. S. Clark
Littleton
Census Bureau
Scotland
Neck Kiwanis Club
Asheville
North
South Carolina
J. A. Glantz
J. E. Cox
Mrs. Cox
Revue double bill at Roanoke Rapids theatres
Two stage revues booked by Roanoke Rapids Theatres visit the area this week and next. Ross Russell and his Coral Gables Revue Tropical lights plays the Peoples tomorrow afternoon and night with a 30‑piece setup. Charlie Mack and Melody Ramblers appear at the Imperial on Wednesday October 24 with matinee and evening shows.
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Roanoke Rapids Theatres
the Peoples
the Imperial
Ross Russell
Coral Gables
Peoples
Russell
Ramblers
Roanoke Rapids
Baltimore Couple Visiting Friends in North Carolina
Mr and Mrs Abe Norinsky of Baltimore are visiting friends in Enfield and other North Carolina points. His wife less than half his age will not permit him to attend a motion picture show once weekly. John F Smith 91 year old Civil War veteran of Fort Wayne Ind charged in a suit for divorce.
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Abe Norinsky
Baltimore
Enfield
North Carolina
John F. Smith
Fort Wayne
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Halifax Fairis Success
St. James
Times Square
POO Craer
al Oe
Julinven
Richberg
Washington
Donald Richberg
Industrial Recovery Board
NRA
Hugh Johnson
Oadidities
Mt. Izaru
Costa Rica
Charlie Mack
Imperial
Melody Ramblers
Played
Charlie Mack and His
Farbers
WM. Farber
Mgr
Youngs
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