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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
2
Hollywood stars and fans applaud the Peoples Theatre of Roanoke Rapids praising its comfort, sound, and early big pictures. The piece notes Roanoke Rapids owns three theatres and expresses pride in having the best and most varied entertainment.
The New Orleans Association of Commerce promotes a drive to have farmers live off their farms by producing their own food. They cite widespread reliance on purchased butter, eggs, poultry, and produce in cotton states like Louisiana, arguing cotton farmers should diversify and sustain their families and livestock.
The Cotton Trade Journal argues fresh meat from livestock and a shift to food crop production can boost rural Southern health and prosperity. It claims ideal weather favors food crops and urges farmers to live off their land, questioning the administration's rural support.
Roanoke Rapids loses two old friends Allen Zollicoffer and Duke Wade within a week. Zollicoffer, once a bank president and State Senator, faced ill health cutting short a promising career. Wade, known as Old Duke, was beloved for his quiet kindly temperament and home spun philosophy.
The county seeks accountability as auditors who have reviewed county books for several years resolve issues that had puzzled residents. Officials promise transparency while awaiting the full report and possible actions.
Halifax County taxpayers ask why annual audits fail to uncover shortages and who bears responsibility for the conditions in the tax-collecting office if the auditing firm cannot be held accountable. The questions probe accountability for financial gaps and internal controls.
Miss Vera Lillian Daniel became the wife of Mr. Robert Oliver Bloomer at her parents home in Arcadia. The ceremony featured a Madonna lilies altar and musical numbers by local performers, with a reception and wedding breakfast following. The couple, educated at UNC and UVA, will reside in Chapel Hill after a wedding trip.
Miss Lois Smith spent Sunday in Farmville. Miss Miriam Smit som and Wylie Rea day at Ocean View with Hazel Gris ves.
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