Sanitary Board gains full lineup with Young Taylor Camp
The Sanitary Board now has A. J. Young of Virginia Electric & Power Co. as third member alongside J. W. Taylor and H. D. Camp. The new board plans to meet, elect a chairman, study the survey, estimate costs, advertise for bonds, and begin contract procedures. Local work should start promptly to provide jobs, prioritizing local labor over outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Young
Virginia Electric & Power Co
County Board of
Sanitary Board
Messrs
J. W. Taylor
H. D. Camp
Lee
Son
Roanoke Junction Renamed Roanoke Rapids In Court
Railroad officials renamed the station Roanoke Rapids with the change taking effect this week. Businesses urged to bill shipments to Roanoke Rapids by November for post offices. Telegraph and Weldon long distance calls to be routed from Roanoke Rapids to end confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Junction
Roanoke Rapids
Weldon
Central
Radio programs decline shows growing lack of quality
A reader laments the overall standard of radio programming, arguing that it is deteriorating. While occasional high-class shows exist, the majority of offerings are not worth listening to and reflect a troubling decline in the medium.
Radio advertising and audience expectations in a changing era
The passage argues that most listeners seek music on radio and view speeches and educational features as inferior compared with printed material. It damns lengthy, intrusive advertising as dull and counterproductive to building goodwill.
Texas votes down cotton acreage cuts in 1932 policy move
Texas the leading cotton state rejects two bills to cut acreage by 50 and 25 percent, dimming hopes for a 1932 cotton holiday. Gov Sterling expresses caution amid mixed public opinion and lingering price pressures as other states weigh similar actions and markets react to potential policy shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Louisiana
Sterling
Lone Star
Maxwell Outlines Governor Bid Platform
A. J. Maxwell announced for Governor and outlined his platform in specific terms. He argues revenue sources are exhausted and government costs are too high while proposing cuts to school and other costs. The piece notes criticism of his rankness and earnestness and suggests the political fault may both hurt and help him. lists Fountain Ehringnans Brummitt Maxwell as leading candidates with more possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Maxwell
Maxwell
Fountain
Ehringnans
Brummitt
Spiritual Revival Versus Business Revival in Modern Life
The passage argues that people drift from God in plenty and seek false idols, while adversity prompts a return to the straight path. It frames humanity as childish both in hubris and in dependence, noting the boldness by day and humility by night as a universal pattern.
Local Notices Mention Roanoke Rapids Property Map
A damaged notice references the Roanoke Rapids Power Company project in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina with a map for description and a dated notice of August 27 1931 by Allen Zollicoffer trustee. Other fragments mention social visits in Scotland Virginia and Norfolk area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids Power Company
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Allen
Zollicoffer
Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust Roanoke Rapids lands
Notice of sale by trustee under a 1930 deed of trust for Harry Shell. Halifax County NC properties in Roanoke Rapids Township fronting 25 feet on Roanoke Avenue and 140 feet deep, lots 606 608 610 and Lot 234, described in Plot Book 1 pages 11 12 13 14 and recorded in Book 408 page 270. Sale to be held October 1 1991 at 11:00 AM in front of Rosemary Branch Roanoke Bank & Trust Co Rosemary NC for cash to highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Shell
Register of Deeds
Hialit County
North Carolina
Rosemary
Roanoke Bank & Trust Company
N. C
Halifax Coun
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Avenue
Roanoke Rapida Power Company
C. P. Gore & Co
Weldon
Halifax County
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Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids, N.C
Carroll Wilson
the Sanitary Board
Gotton
Manwell
Squire Edgegate
Louis
Richard
Wternat's Cartoon Co. N.Y
Ge" Byrnes
Peyton Keee
Mrs . Underwood
Violet Keule
Scotland
Nvcr
R. O. Bray
Mrs Jay
Norilly Va
Mrs
Bert
Brey Diffic
Amy
Zain
Clarence A. O'Brien
Walmington, D.C
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
E. P. Brenner Chiropractor
Rosemary, N. C
Long & Crew Attorneys-at-Law
Roanoke
Fomula
Loots
Niaderm
Disenae
Taylor-Matthews Drug CO
Nixon
Lydia E. Pinkham
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E. D
Donerpar
North
Taa
Stedman Stores
Roanoke Rapids, N
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Louis B. Meyer
Office
Rosemary Theatre
W. C. Williams
B. Haine
Renee Bree
Aciaites
Vemary, N.C
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