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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1932

Page

10

Aurelian Springs Students Win Debates and Prepare for Chapel Hill

Aurelian Springs debaters defeated Bellevue 6 votes to none in a dual debate with Julian Shaw and Allison Thompson on the negative side and Phimmer Shearin and Leo Pittard positive. Four debaters plan to travel to Chapel Hill on April 14. Community events include a Friday clinic with first grade mothers aiding and a Wednesday chapel program led by the first grade.

Aurelian Springs Bellevue Leggetts Julian Shaw Allison Thompson Phimmer Shearin Leo Pittard Chapel Hill Tmne Chapel Chi Matthews Patterson Sevnth

Declamation Club Meeting Ends With Bible Reading and Jokes

The Declamation Club gathered last week for its regular session. Programs included Bible reading by Kathleen Heptinstall, the Lord's Prayer, a club song, jokes, and remarks by J. W. Lew.

Kathleen Heptinstall J. W. Lew

Members Absent Leave Heptinstall Poetry Session

Kathleen Heptinstall presents a short poem by J. W. Lewis as part of a gathering. several members were absent and their absence was felt by the group.

Kathleen Heptinstall J. W. Lewis

Senior Pool Party Honoring Seniors Saturday

In Honor of the Seniors Saturday night April 2 Mrs J Lewis grade mother for the Seniors entertained the Seniors with a Pool party. Games and cow were enjoyed after which sal course was served. The class color pink and white were carried in the refreshments and decor tone.

J. Lewis

Weekend Visits Across Winston-Salem Enfield and Rocky Mount

Blake Nicholson and Mr and Mrs Nicholson of Winston-Salem spent a weekend in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs W E Nicholson in Winston-Salem. Mr and Mrs B J Clark spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W N Clark of Rocky Mount. Plummer Clark of Enfield visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Clark last week.

C. L. Kelly W. C. Matthews Rocky Mount Blake Nicholson J. Clark W. N. Clark Plummer Clark Enfield Mrs Jack Lark Clyde Hargrove Winston-Salem Elatives

Belle Butts Returns Home After Winter Visit

Miss Belle Butts returns from weeks with D L Dempsey in Winter with Mrs T A Marshall and son Bud Marshall visiting in the home scene.

Belle Butts D. L. Dempsey T. A. Marshall Bud Marshall

Engagement Announcement At Easter Brides Party

The text describes an Easter brides party at Miss Alma Plount and Miss Virginia Plounts home with tulips jonquils and a rhymed verse announcing Miss Julia Dixon Blounts engagement to Mr William Eaton. The event includes a bride elects olive fork gift and notes Miss Blounts role on the local school faculty.

Alma Virginia Plount Julia Dixon Blount William Eaton Miss Blount Mr. Batton W. S. Batson

Hamill Family News and Easter Visit Notes

Mr and Mrs F R Hamill were at church Sunday evening. Miss Blanche Shearin and Miss Katie Hamill spent the weekend with Miss Jessie Bell Lewis. Paul Hardee of Centerville Maryland returned to work after spending Easter holidays with relatives near Enfield.

F. R. Hamill Blanche Shearin Katie Me Hamill Jessie Bell Lewis Paul Hardee Centerville Enfield

Local Social Notes From Brinkleyville and Nearby

Mrs Horace Mitchell of Brinkleyville left for Wilmington Monday. Bert Butts of Hawkins Chapel visited his aunt Mrs Hubert Harris over the weekend. Mrs E R Nelson of Henderson is visiting her mother Mrs N M Harrison.

Horace Mitchell Brinkley-ville Wilmington Bert Butts Hawkins Chapel Hubert Harris E. R. Nelson of Henderson N. M. Harrison

Bear Swamp Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Elizabeth Aycock spent Sunday with Maudine and Agnes Chichester. Mr and Mrs Lee Keeter of Littletown visited Mr and Mrs J P Chichester. L L Brewer, Stuart Wood, W R Bowers, David Lee Wilson and Pryor Bowers attended the Central B Y P U convention in Siler City last week. J W Bowers returned from Philadelphia after visiting Eva B Moss. Dr and Mrs B A Bowers of Gastonia and Dr and Mrs Roy McDonald of Belmont visited T R Bowers last week. Mrs W B Daniels visits sister D L Wilson.

Elizabeth Aycock Maudine Agnes Chichester Lee Keeter Littleton Yusted J. P. Chichester L. L. Brewer Stuart Wood W. R. Bowers David Lee Wilson Pryor Bowers Central B. Y. P. U Siler City B. A. Bowers Gastonia Roy McDonald Belmont T. R. Bowers

Local Happenings In Virginia Town

Mrs Mabel Pittman and neighbor Miss Dora Williams plus Hugh and Irvin Williams from Ivor attended a Sunday gathering with Miss Annie Hancock. The Kendricks visited relatives in Concord while J E Spencer of Lawrenceville joined Lynn Shell for the day. R L Britton and Mrs W E Fuller with Edwin spent Sunday in Richmond. The Teachers Bridge Club was entertained by Miss Hart Sheridan and Miss Martha Craddock with refreshments to several attendees.

F. G. Jarman Wylie Long Frank Wilson Carroll Wilson Frank Hawley Howard Pruden Hugh Camp T. W. M. Long Frank Nash Frank Williams Pendleton Grizzard Frank Kemp W. S Mabel Pittman Dora Williams Hugh and Irvin Williams Ivor, Va Annie Hancock J. E. Spencer Lawrenceville Lynn Shell R. L. Britton W. E. Fuller Edwin Richmond Teachers Bridge Club Hart Sheridan Martha, Craddock Carrie Faulconer Omara Daniel Ada Edwards

Sheffield and Jones Families Visit Richmond Demeanor

Mr and Mrs Eugene Sheffield and Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones of Kich visit daughter of Richmond family spending Sunday with Mr and Mrs W C Sheffield and G R Jones in a small community gathering.

Eugene Sheffield Lewis Jones Kichdaughter Richmond Mond W. C. Sheffield G. R. Jones

Card of Thanks for Mrs Nick Wray

In loving remembrance of my dear mother Mrs Nick Wray who died one year ago today April 3. She is resting by the river across silent streams where flowers bloom and banks are evergreen. It is sweet to think we’ll meet again. Her daughter Cora Clary.

Nick Wray Cora Clary

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