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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
2
A personal reminiscence recalls Old Lady Melv who died at about 83. She toiled on stone cluttered fields after her husband’s death, helped raise the author, and shared memory of tater pies and a sharp humor. The piece reflects on memory, aging, and legacy.
A reader criticizes Everette Holoman and Long for backing sales tax and liquor limits, urges electing a business man to Raleigh, and mocks their alliance with Allsbrook. The letter calls for a political change and warns against lobbyist influence. Also notes Miss Helen Davis visiting family in Enfield.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to hospital doctors and nurses and to spinning room and card room employees and friends on Williams Street for kindness during the illness and death of their father A B McAlister. They also thank for the floral offerings from Mrs. Cora Fisher and family.
Miss Jackie Armstrong spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs David Bright in Winterville, sharing a short visit and time with the family.
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