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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
2
Petunias and zinnias are the most popular flowers in America today, surpassing nasturtiums and sweet peas. Petunias bloom from early protection seed to frost, with many varieties including all double types and the All-double Colossal Shades of Rose winning a silver medal in 1946.
Mariam Corey outlines daring summer play clothes in McCall's April issue. White dominates, with beige white wine yellow grey and black as key shades. New silhouettes include bralette looks built into suits and sun dresses with bare midriffs while peplums butterfly bodices and cape sleeves shape the season.
Kathryn T. Lockey takes over as home service director for the Virginia Electric and Power Company with duties across the Vepco system serving Virginia and parts of North Carolina and West Virginia. The announcement notes war-driven staff reductions and plans to restore full strength as Vepco expands its electrified demonstration kitchens for instruction to housewives, Girl Scouts and other groups.
Mr and Mrs N E Wilson of Littleton announce the marriage of their daughter Ida Marie to Pfc Roland John Stoupa USMC of St Simons Island Ga and Cleveland Ohio on March 16 The message includes a religious quote John 3 16 and a note on love as giving.
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