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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1934

Page

4

Young Democrats Rally as Asheville Convention Planned

A Raleigh gathering of about a thousand young Democrats held a Jackson Day dinner and voted to hold a statewide convention in Asheville between July 15 and 31. Senator Benett Champ Clark delivered the principal address criticizing Republican policy while praising Democratic gains. North Carolina Governor Ehringhaus outlined the state platform and noted internal party sniping as a key challenge.

Raleigh Bob Coughton Asheville Benett Champ Clark Missouri Roosevelt J. W. Bailey Ehringhaus North Carolina John H. Kerr R. L. Coughton D. Ed. Hudgins Greenboro Wallace Winborne Ruth Lockett California May Thompson Evans Dent Palmer Jeman Thomas O’berry

Local Family Hosts Social Weekend Guests From Virginia

Miss Essie Matkins spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Matkins. Her guests were Miss Jewell Harris of Richmond and Miss Ducky Henry of Roanoke, both Virginia residents.

Essie Matkins J. H. Matkins Jewell Harris Richmond Ducky Henry Roanoke

Pageant at All Saints Church Sunday Evening

All Saints Episcopal Church invites the public to a 7 30 p m pageant titled He Liveth on Sunday April 8. Mrs Roy Carlton directs a cast of twenty or more portraying Resurrection era scenes with choir music. Katherine Webster Branch Women s Auxiliary sponsors a window fund drive.

All Saints Episcopal Church Our Lord Roy Carlton Katherine Webster Woman’s Auxiliary

Mrs Williams Hosts Bridge Party for Overstreet Guests

Mrs W C Williams hosted a bridge party Thursday evening for house guest Overstreet, with Steve Lipscomb as host. Three tables played progressive contract. high score went to Mrs Jack Young, guest prize to Mrs Overstreet. Favors and a salad course followed for the group.

W. C. Williams Y Overstreet Steve Lipscomb Jack Young Overstreet Haster Mesdames Overstreet J. T. Chase J. W. Harrell George Hayes J. H. Vries Heath Lee William Batton Margie Caldwell Evelyn Caldwell Josie Chase

Christian Science Sunday Services and Reading Room

Sunday services at 11 a m with a Wednesday service at 8 p m. Reading room open Tuesdays and Fridays 10 to 12. Public invited to visit reading room and attend services. Subject Sunday: Unreality. Woman's Club Building Jackson Street.

Woman's Club Jackson Street

Osburn Philips Visit Edgerton Guests

Mr and Mrs Osburn Philips of Edgerton Virginia are visiting Mr and Mrs L C Taylor.

Osburn Philips Edgerton, Va L. C. Taylor

Mrs Griffin Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. C. Griffin entertained her bridge club on Wednesday afternoon with jonquils throughout. High score winner Mrs. Heath Lee received perfume. Refreshments and Easter motifs followed a salad course as players listed include Pendleton zard Nash ham Wilson Grizz zard Williams Medlin Lee Alford Young Batton.

Mrs. C. Griffin Bridge Club Heath Lee Mesdames Pendleton Zard Frank Nash David Tham Frank Wilson Cooper Grizzzard W. C. Williams William Medlin T. J. Alford Jack Young William Batton Mrs. George

Railway conciliator chosen in wage controversy

Washington reports that Joseph B. Eastman has been accepted by both sides as the railway wage conciliator upon the suggestion of the president. The appointment aims to mediate the dispute between management and labor factions.

Washington Joseph B. Eastman Ansnvalt

T. E. L. Class Meets at Rosemary Baptist Church

The T. E. L. Class held its regular business and social meeting Thursday night in the classroom. Mrs. G. M. Gurley presided and several readings were performed by class members. After business, a social hour followed.

Rosemary Baptist Church G. M. Gurley

Weekend Visits Highlight Mrs Taylor Cole Party

Mrs Taylor Cole and daughter Merle and Edward Strange with Geo rd and Lloyd Baird spent the week end in LaCrosse Ca with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Jack Young spent the week end in Richmond Va.

Taylor Cole Merle Edward Strange Geord Lloyd Baird LaCrosse Jack Young Richmond, Va

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Young Democrats the Herald Democratic Committee Emil Horja James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Farley National Committee Mrs. Williams Christian Science Society Mrs. Griffin NAVY Kellogg’s O. K. Soap Syste
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