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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1933

Page

2

North Carolina Factions Scramble Over National Democratic Chair Race

Raleigh reports a tense scramble among NC Democrats to fill the vacant National Democratic executive committeeman seat after O. Max Gardner. Candidates include C. L. Shuping, Major L. P. McLendon, A. Hall Johnston, and Governor Ehringhaus, with Bailey allies pressing for Shuping. Mrs. Reynolds hints at possible Morrison ties, while Ehringhaus leads among factions though outcomes remain uncertain.

Raleigh North Carolina National Democratic Executive O. Max Gardner J. Wallace Winborne Democratic Executive Committee

NRA Approves Buying Campaign Posters for Public Use

The National Recovery Administration permits posters in the Now is the time to buy campaign. The Capitol dome design may be sold by Blue Eagle printers. other designs are restricted to publication use only. Local NRA committees received samples and information on reproduction.

Washington National Recovery Administration Capitol Blue Eagle NRA Capitol Dome

Fragmented local politics rally around national committeeman

Old Bill discusses differences between paper profits and uncollectable rent money. The Commissioner of Revenue weighs why he should not be advanced again. Multiple factions exist including the Simmons group Morrison wing Gardner faction Bailey following Ehringhaus and the Reynolds clique creating uncertain alliances.

Now Is the Time to Buy Stimulus Campaign Impacts Retail

Government agencies report the first week of the Now is the Time to Buy campaign boosted spending 7.5 percent in 10 cent and dollar stores. Wholesale trade rose about 15 percent with manufacturers noting strong forward orders and apparel shortages. A major overalls maker said September sales tripled year over year. Analysts expect a Tremendous expansion in the next quarter due to NRA program gains.

Washington NRA Department of Commerce General Johnson Dunn and Bradstreet

Selfishness Endangers Recovery Drive Initiatives

A terse note warns that selfishness will wreck recovery efforts and progress on the community drive, underscoring the need for cooperation and shared responsibility among participants.

Americans Worry Over European Tensions

A wave of concern sweeps the United States as events in Europe unfold. Citizens fear economic disruption and possible conflict, prompting debates across politics, media, and daily life.

Ehringhaus Quoted On The Land In Green Pastures

Raleigh notes Col T L Kirkpatrick Mecklenburg Senator and governor candidate paid respects to Governor J C B Ehringhaus. In discussion Ehringhaus quoted lines from the Green Pastures play about being the Land. He warned that the job of governor is not a soft snap.

Shuping James A. Farley Bailey Raleigh Col T. L. Kirkpatrick Mecklenburg J. C. B. Ehringhaus Ehringhaus Gabriel Ros Ehvinghaus

Woman Seeks Answer as Husband Faces Troubles

A man shares that daily worries can mount into trouble while recounting a moment when his wife asked the meaning of a female sheep during a crossword puzzle session. He notes life’s small puzzles can echo larger concerns amid a backdrop of ongoing conflict.

Miss Harris Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Miss Fannie Harris entertained her bridge club Monday night. High score went to Miss Mary Gibson and low to Miss Lena Johnson. Attendees included Mesdames C. T. Johnson, C. L. Johnson, J. B. Moore, J. O. Matthews and Misses Merle Bell, Ethel Cook, Lena Johnson, Clyde Fulghura, Ruth and Vila Glover.

Miss Harris Fannie Harris Mary Gibson Lena Johnson Mesdames C. T. Johnson C. L. Johnson J B. Moore J. O. Matthews Merle Bell Ethel Cook Clyde Fulghura Ruth Vila Glover

Town Talk notes visits and house guests in Durham

Mrs Lucille Honeycutt of Durham spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs P H Hux Pauline Hux will be in Durham for a week with her sister Mrs Honeycutt Buck Johnson returned to Charlotte Tom Meachem of Washington DC visits the Williams family A K Hatem Rose Shop manager tours New York City Mr and Mrs O Griffin spent Sunday in Emporia T Bone of Rocky Mount visiting Pendleton Grizzard family Mr and Mrs Joseph Kling and son of York PA visit the Grizzards Mrs B E Albritton Snow Hill NC visiting daughter Mrs Cooper Grizzard Bernice Watson leaves Sunday for Emporia Virginia.

Lucille Honeycutt Durham P. H. Hux A. K. Hatem New York City Joseph Kling York, Pa Pendleton Grizzard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Max Gardner J. C. Carr Wilmington R. R. Reynolds C. L. Shuping J. W. Bailey Julian Price L. P. Mc- Lendon Reynolds Cameron Morrison Major McLendon Robert Einstein Albert Einstein Tulane University New Orleans Germany Bill Europe Roses E. D. Harbour E. C. Morrissette Certified Public Accountant Weldon, North Carolina Federal and State Income Tax Service Green Pastures W. L. Davis Lom Hodges Vance Hamilton St Dial Pauline Hux Mrs. Honeycutt Co. R Buck” Johnson Charlotte Tom Meachem Washington, D. C W. C. Williams Mrs. O. Griffin Emporia T. Bone Rocky Mount B. E. Albritton Snow Hill, N. C Mrs. Cooper Grizzard Bernice Watson Will Taa Smiths Horatius Roanoke Rapids Building & Loan Roanoke Rapids Building & Loan Assoc Second Street
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