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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
6
Since marigolds came to Europe as Marygold they have become a leading flower family. Plant breeders have produced giant forms resembling chrysanthemums and carna tions, and crossing African and French types to create larger red flowers. Dwarf varieties for borders improve gardening options, while seeds are robust but need warm soil. Marigolds resist pests and diseases and reward gardeners with abundant blooms after frost danger passes.
State beer tax collections for the first three months of 1946 totaled $1,027,446.23, per the North Carolina Committee United States Brewers Foundation. The 1945 period yielded $692,018.13, with monthly breakdowns of January $470,930.09 February $334,675.64 and March $221,840.50.
New York City NYU establishes the first working and research graduate scholarship in air freight inviting qualified students to study logistics and transport.
An old advertisement touts Buckleys Mixture as a Canadian cough remedy for bronchial colds. It claims remarkable efficacy with ingredients like Menthol and Irish Moss, promotes non syrup formula, and offers fast relief of thick phlegm and breathing ease. Available at drug stores for 45c to 85c.
Miss Omara Daniel and Miss Ruby Maddrey hosted a five table bridge party in Coletrane Hall with lilac spizza and crab apple blossoms. Highest score by Mrs. Wilmer Collier, consolation to Miss Davis, bingo to Mrs. George Hayes Jr. Guests included Clayton Gurley Tommie Gates Wilmer Collier Claude Cannon I E Ready Thurman Bullock J M C Covington Julian Allsbrook Steve Robertson George Hayes Jr Frank Wilson Fannie Hayes Susan Holladay Ruth Chapman Elizabeth Clark Edith Barrett Marjorie Chapman Martha Robb Cherry and Davis. Mrs Bryant helped serve.
Mr. and Mrs. Lebon Mills spent the week end in Quantico Virginia. Mrs. Glenn Thompson and children of Pinehurst are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Thompson.
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