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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1945
Page
2
The Glee Club elected Hazel Lee president Ernestine Smith vice president Sara Lou Debnam secretary and treasurer. Sara Pope will handle music distribution and collection. Miss Josephine Johnson returns as director with plans for Christmas music and possible spring operetta or concert depending on resources.
A promotional note previews an October issue article detailing the expenses of living as U S president from Roosevelt to Truman. It emphasizes the high cost for a poor man to hold the office and urges readers to order the Baltimore Sunday American for the full piece.
A provocative line questions democratic influence when vast populations, many illiterate, share power with a smaller educated electorate. It contrasts 20 million readers with 100 million informed citizens, debating equity in political voice.
Lloyd Sandlin, adviser, opened the first Hi-Y meeting last Monday to elect officers and plan the year. Elected: Willis Murphrey president, Thomas Clark vice president, Bob Weiss secretary, Navarro Hux treasurer. Two representatives to Hi-Y Conference likely. last year Selby Lowe and Murphrey attended in Greensboro.
Roanoke Rapids High School Hi Y chapters discuss improving the organization in all schools. The local Hi Y holds a charter as a National affiliate with a motto to uphold high Christian character. Plans include monthly church visits and a 24 member constitution requiring averages of 85 in each subject and good citizenship.
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