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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

11

State College Plans New Engineering Laboratories Building

North Carolina State College will build an Engineering Laboratories Building with 12 classrooms and labs for chemical and industrial engineering and a hundred seat lecture rooms. The project costs about 1.21 million dollars funded by the 1947 General Assembly with total for three new structures about 2.22 million.

School of Engineering North Carolina State College J. H. Lampe General Assembly Dean Lampe Dea Lampe Lampe Advisory Budget Commission State College North Carolina University Avenue

Eighth Birthday for Mabel Whitley Marked With Easter Theme

Mr and Mrs Asa Whitley Enfield hosted an Easter themed birthday party Friday March 19 for their daughter Mabel Elizabeth Whitley who turned eight. Guests enjoyed an Easter egg hunt outdoor games and gifts while ice cream and cake were served with favors of yellow chicks and rabbits. Attendees included Rita Duthrell Anne Duthrell Priscilla Bellamy Joyce Harris Bobby Williams and many more. Also Miss Louise Overton hosted a Come and Sit Tea in Enfield honoring bride elect Miss Sarah Wiley with spring flowers.

Asa Whitley C. Enfield Mabel Elizabeth Rita Duthrell Anne Duthrell Priscilla Bellamy Phesellamy Ety Gra Joyce Harris Bobby D Sammy Williams Durwoodderson Leonard Anderson Sally Moore Herbert Anne ‘Dunn Foyner Betty’ McGwigan James Whitley Allen McDaniel Ellen Smith Patsy Sledge Clarence Haskins Rachel Mullins Mary Alice Hardee Sidney Kay Whitley Mabel Eli Whitley Louise Overton Enfield L. C. Marshall Sarah Willey

Enfield Welcomes New Junior Chamber of Commerce

A Wilson Jaycees delegation organized a Junior Chamber in Enfield with 20 members. Perry Bland elected first president. other officers include Robert Norman as vice president Rom Parker as secretary R H Ladd as treasurer and directors Ernest Davis Joe Branch Sam Beavans and Dr C J Spears. This is the fourth new Junior Chamber this year for Wilson, following Scotland Neck Farmville and Louisburg. Enfield Parents Teachers Association also held a meeting.

Wilson Scotland Neck Farmville Louisburg

Miss Willey Honored At Mixed Shower In Enfield

Miss Sarah Willey was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Eden Church Women. Guests, including Mrs. R G Willey and several others, enjoyed tea, punch, cakes, mints, and gifts amid spring decor as bingo and a poetry contest were held.

Willey Woman's Society of Christian Service of Eden Enfield Sarah Willey W. C. Moone

Poultry Research Plant Near Willard Nearing Completion

Completion of a 32000 dollar poultry research plant at the Coastal Plain Test Farm near Willard will be celebrated with a Poultry Day Program on Thursday April 15. Dr Charles Dearing assistant director announces talks by leading polls and demonstrations by test farm staff plus tours for visitors.

Willard Coastal Plain Charles Dearing Dearing

Retonga hailed by inspector for relief of indigestion

Widely known lumber inspector J D Rivers praises Retonga after seven years of use. He says it relieved his nervous indigestion and insomnia, improved appetite, energy, and sleep, and he now keeps Retonga in his home. The advertisement notes Retonga’s herbal ingredients and availability at Rosemary Drug Co. Ad.

Retonga J D. Rivers McGavock Rd Nashville Rosemary Drug Co Ady

Poultry Research Plant Nears Completion for Southeast

The new poultry research plant aims to boost the regional poultry industry and support research. Two buildings are finished with three more under winter construction. land clearing, water, electricity, and fence work continue. Dr Dearing says Poultry Day open to all with possible refreshment booths and picnic lunches.

Bride Elect Honored At Shower In Sherrod Heights

Miss Sarah Willey bride elect was honored by Mesdames J W Britt and D M Johnson at a Thursday afternoon shower in Sherrod Heights. Guests enjoyed spring flowers, a corsage, bingo prizes, and a clothes hamper of gifts. Tea ice cream cakes and nuts followed, with green and white decorations.

Willey Miss Overton Miss Willey Sarah Willey R. G. Willey J. W. Britt D. Mac Johnson Britt Sherrod Heights Alvin Woodard Jim Taylor D. C. Anderson J.C Cuthrell Perry Bland Leon, Madry Jewels Kluger J. P. Neville W. Reavis Ernie Davis Ley Louise Overton Billie Hardisno Virginia Branch Missy Young Bass

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