Local items from Norfolk area note ads and events
Norfolk area notes include seed corn for sale and a hosiery of local ads. Items mention M r r j y Boyd Sears traveling to Norfolk, barber shop plans by Mr Pope of Roanoke, updates on druggists and subscriptions, kidney cure testimonials, an ordination at Westville Baptist Church, Easter activities at Central M E Church and St Johns Sunday School, and a social for Easter Monday with a silver offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Roanoke
St John’s Sunday School
Hhorch
Socia
St. John’s
Wetton
Providence Church Ladies Aid social to aid repairs
The Providence Church Ladies Aid Society hosts a social April 21 1968 at Bohannon school house 7 PM with ice cream cake and chocolate. Proceeds fund wall repairs at Providence. notice notes Wesley Fosters business rising Easter demand and local patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of Providence Church
Bohannon School
Providence
Miss Mollie Seawell Died In Baltimore Home
Miss Mollie Seawell daughter of J Halsted Seawell of Gloucester County Virginia died Thursday at her aunt’s home in Baltimore. She left a sister Mrs Walter Perrin and a brother Str John T Seawell. Burials were at Ware church in Gloucester. Also notes of marriage plans for Cella Hope Seawell to Wi Be Lewis and a Fisheries Commission meeting in Norfolk to appoint inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Sackson Seawell
J. Halsted Sesivsil
Stoucester County
David Bahiwin
Baltimore
Mrac Walter Perrin
Cloucester
John T. Seawell
Newport News
Gloucester
Ware Church
Sey
John Ho Wright
Houcester County
Cella Hope
Wi BE. Lewis
Portsmouth
Providinece Baptist Church
Gloucester County
Ladies of Mathews Display New Millinery Line
An advertisement announces a showing by the Ladies of Mathews featuring a line of new millinery. A competent attendant will wait on customers, with emphasis on price and quality. Call for appointment and styling assistance.
How to Avoid Appendicitis Amid Digestive Troubles
Readers are presented with advice on preventing appendicitis by managing constipation and gut health. The text discusses laxatives, bowel regularity, and natural daily routines to support digestion and potentially reduce abdominal issues.
Appointments in Salem Circuit Serve Various Meetings
Fragmentary notice lists church appointments at Salem Circuit with times on Sundays including 1st and 2nd Sundays at 7 PM. Also mentions Central and 3 PM sessions and several names obscured by OCR but indicates ongoing religious services and assignments.
Pension Board to Revise List at Matthews Comhoche
The Pension Board will meet at Matthews Comhoche at 6 a.m. on Friday April 7 to revise the pension list and receive applications for pension. Owen Errenert, Chairman Pension Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews Comhoche
Pensigna
Errenert
Auction of late Josephus Swyacey's estate at his home
Public sale conducted by administrator Adwineirater on Friday at 10 A M at the premises of the late Josephus Swyacey in Agar Fitchelle. Items listed include corn barrels, McCormick mower, hay, gas bloom, wagon, chairs, piano, household and kitchen articles, plus many unenumerated farming tools, all cash to bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poliice
Josephus Swyacey
Agar Fitchelle
McCormick
Io A
Local Painter Display at 472 Bergen Street
A fragment notes a painter's work and studio at 472 Bergen St, Bronk Lyne area. Mentions names and firms in unclear form, with references to paint, brush, and bricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen St
All About a Tuesday Evening Party at the Misses Addie and Della Discs
The Misses Addie and Della Discs hosted a party on Tuesday night April 7 in honor of guest Mies Ea Hurst of Bohannon. Attendees included Belle Powell Ayes Carney Annie Adams Lessie Traist Golkrie Callis Henrice Callis Ruth Muse Lora Otwers Pearl Blake and several others with games then dining and lawn activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie
Della Discs
Mies Ea Hurst
Bohannon
Belle Powell
Ayes Carney
Annie Adams
Lessie Traist
Golkrie Callis
Henrice Callis
Ruth Muse
Lora Otwers
Elwood Horst
Edgar Callis
Gealus Minter
Edgar Mitchelm
Pearl Blake
Cobbs Creak
Dassie Mitchem
Elia Hurst
Tatesfere
Entertainments at Crystal Mt. Boehurch Evening
A fragmentary notice lists an entertainment program at Crystal Mount Boehrurch with a three item schedule. It mentions a carnival style act The vacation chate of the santer spree and other acts including fableyre fie and When Adam win a boy Master Dives Myaderatis Ay Valen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bystal
Boehurch
Santerspree
Adam
Obituary and community notes from Lilly Neck and Norfolk
The notice records the death of Mr WT Peters and funeral at his Lilly Neck home on Wednesday. It lists surviving relatives including Albert Peters Bliss Sartia Peters and Mrs A M Duncan. Norfolk attendees arrived for the obsequies and family events are mentioned alongside local social notes and the Limehill Club. Farmers prep for summer crops as the neighborhood enjoys mild evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aibert Callis
WT. Peters
Menitay Sreyaing
Peegeel Uyerry
A Wich
Ive Ciidzen
F. Peters
Albert Priers
Bliss Sartia Peters
Mathews
A. M. Duncan
George W. Balastine
Norfolk
Lilly Neck
G. W. Ballinfine
Four Acre Farmette Near Cotbds Creek For Sale
Property listing offers about four acres with barn and outbuildings including a dwelling. Buildings are in good condition and nearly new, only three years old. Ideal starter home, offered at a sacrifice. Contact 84 Bennett near the Fair Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotbds Creek
Ben
Bennett
Vaughan Dead As River Road Accident Claims Life
The article reports the death of Vaughan in a sudden accident near the Were River and Mackey township in Gloreeste county. He was a former soldier with a titled record and leaves a widow Addie Mae of Nude county, a son Adrigis, a brother Bideians Vaughan, and sisters Miss Susan Vaughan and Mrs. Thomas Codke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
Mackey
Addie Maein
Nude Withseem County
Adrigis
Bideians
Vaorheu
Ware Paint
Susan Vaughan
Thomas Codke
Ware Neex
Shalepsse Case Brings Quarantine to Isthmus
A hurried report notes a contagious disease threat near the Isthmus prompting strict quarantine measures. The only clearly readable detail mentions a hospital or asylum and a crackdown around a colored family, with a declared aim to halt spread and protect nearby residents.
Virginia Democrats Set Roanoke Convention Details
Fragmented notice from Robeon Virginia outlines a state Democratic convention to be held in Roanoke in June. It mentions registration, local party offices, and seating logistics amid garbled OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robeoen
Virginia State
Roanoke
Teas
Regis Office
Tia Wriseary
Bias Elelinis
Fragmentary 19th Century Transit and Notices
Fragmented OCR shows transit times, piers, and place names such as New York and Philadelphia, with scattered notes on routes, agents, and advertisements. The legible items hint at shipping or station schedules and public notices, including mentions of places like Old Path Near Forks and Trinity, amid garbled phrases and unclear dates.
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Mathew CB
Jy Boyd Sears
Idstville Bapist
Pobacca Wit Cigars
Main St
Messrs. M. Carter
R. W. Fleet
J. B. Bennett
Wyatt Wolffe
Miilinery
Foley
Elijah Baker, Jr
Richmond
Mec. Jno
Barke
Ror. Hoskins
the Journal
Ashley White
J. Finve Marchant
Westvile Baptist Church
Mrs. Witte
Post Office Department
Westville Baptist Church
W. E. Witt
Gloucester C. H
Westville Church
Central M. E. Church
Schowl
Ter
Laban
Mary
Jue
Wesley Foster
Cherec
Hina
Commission of Fisheries
Norfotts
the Ladies of
Isis
Salem
Siodiyit A.M. Ad. Fay
Central
Siciy A. M
Mi Gwyans
Craly We
Scieck
Ricks
Gwynns Island
James B.avgghinmvs
Bunnie Witinwas
Fist
Mathews Civenit
Hee Beli
Leo Point
Wal Michigan
Thorman
Dolson
Atrank
Vancouver
B.C
Thurman
Kentucky
Walher Walsh
Virginia
Ahuriwan
Lerr Sravuy
Leo Ebstmaan
Isa
Charmann
Bolsoy
Volson
Tharsaan
Tutter
Hencracy
Aginst Volway
Westelle Schon
Coles
A, ci
Li, CO
Watter
Stross
Westville School Board
Tion PO
Noess
White Bros. Wine and
Commercial Place
Moor
Calis
Sostine
Tercester
Caltiz
Willer
Pge
Sativa
Hitbates
Wake
Pabawia
Georgia
Alnta'St
Eehi Point Tiyeeio Pier
AL Betti
Budtmore Syats
New York
Pier
Old Pathe Ari Nearforks
Pertswain
Giaai
Boney
J. W. Brows
Sarge Crider
Ofyeni
Sears
the Lathes Journal
Janey
Bast
Jess Goods and Milks
Nelson
Savarese Pou
Globe
Dottie Marvthen Troe Hay
Blue
Groceang
Adnan
Svenetade
S. FP. James
Popula
Dolly Madison
Eer Bes
Vixen
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