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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
16
The community discusses changes at the Rosemary Drug Company after remodeling. Patrons note discomfort with the new layout while some leaders and locals reflect on adapting, nostalgia for the old fountain, and differing views on modernization. The column also revisits a tobacco road review and contrasts perceptions of social issues in media.
The notice announces Roanoke Rapids election on May 6 1941 for Mayor and two ward commissioners. Voter registration runs April 12 to 19 with Saturday hours extended to 9 pm. Polling places list Boy Scout Hut and Rosemary Graded School with named registrars and judges.
The Wednesday Afternoon bridge club met at Mrs. Edward Graves and Mrs. Thornton Wilson Jr. home for five contract progressions. Mrs. Ray Rodgers won the high score and received a prize. Guests included Mesdames D. E. Bennett Wilmer Collier Clayton Gurley Wyche Land Clyde Liske Lew Yerger Roderick Meikle Bob Montieth W. H. Proctor Howard Hancock and John Martin.
Mr and Mrs J A Harlowe announce the marriage of their daughter Midgett to James Gammage son of Mr and Mrs J C Gammage of Dozier Alabama on Sunday March 23 1941 in Dozier Alabama. The couple will reside in Philadelphia Pa.
Mr and Mrs J T Pearson of Fitzhugh Va spent Saturday with relatives in the area.
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