Roanoke Rapids Red Cross Earns Honor Certificate
The Roanoke Rapids Chapter of the American Red Cross received the Honor Certificate for distinguished achievement in the 1933-1934 roll call. John Barton Payne praised chapter leadership and community service, noting members raised the largest amount since the war days.
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Roanoke Rapids
American Red Cross
John Barton Payne
T. W. M. Long
The
Red Cross
Payne
Halifax Visitor Kerr Draws Noted Town Support
Congressman Kerr, known locally as Judge Kerr, visited Halifax last weekend amid warm community reception. The Halifax Woman's Club met at the Community Kitchen with hostesses Mesdames J. C. Butts and Russell Weeks, as members learned home economics and showcased dishes. Leaders Mrs Harris and Mrs Gergory demonstrated recipes, with plans for interior decorating at the next meeting. Leonidas Hux suffered painful injuries but not serious in an incident last Sunday.
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Congressman Kerr
Judge Kerr
Slater
Halifax Woman's Club
Mesdames
J. C. Butts
Russell Weeks
James Harris
Arthur Gergory
Notable Wedding and Boat Accident Report
Douglas Hargrove of Halifax and Miss Irma Pearson of Scotland Neck were married at the M E parsonage by Rev. W C Wilson with only a few relatives present. Earlier, on the river, his new boat capsized after the steering gear failed, sending him and the craft into the water.
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Douglas Hargrove
Halifax
Irma Pearson
Scotland Neck
M. E. Parsonage
W. C. Wilson
Card of Thanks for Mrs. G. M. Merritt
The Family thanks friends for sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of our mother Mrs. G. M. Merritt. Gratitude is extended to the doctors and nurses and all who sent floral offerings.
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G. M. Merritt
Kiwanis Meeting in Halifax With Supper and Entertainment
The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke Rapids met at Halifax School last Thursday night with a two course supper prepared by the Halifax Woman's Club. About 40 attendees included 15 locals. The program featured Julian Allsbrook on Halifax history and John Paul Jones, with singing led by R. L. Towe and Steve Lipscomb and humorous skits culminating in a playful button-cutting contest.
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Kiwanis Club
Roanoke Rapids
Halifax
Woman's Club of
E. L. Travis
Julian Allsbrook
John Paul Jones
R. L. Towe
Steve Lipscomb
Alfred Martin
Quentin Gregory
Ned Manning
Paul Heydenrich
Swain Norman
Joe Butts
Lonnie Applewhite
Hugh House
Billy Norwood
Howard Pruden
Train Schedule Changes Affects Roanoke Rapids Trains
Three daily trains change times effective April 8 with Nos 14 16 and 17 adjusted. Trains 13 15 and 18 keep old times. No. 14 now to Roanoke Rapids at 4 07 P M and No 16 arrives 5 26 A M while No 17 shifts to 6 23 P M.
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E. W. Eulast
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
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Taylor- Matthews Drug Co
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Philadelphia
Robert Freeman
Washington, D. C
University of Pennsylvania
Kiwanis
Halifax County
Board of County Commissioners
Brinkleyville Township
Butterwood Township
Conocomara Township
Enfield Township
Faucetts Township
Halifax Township
Littleton Township
Palmyra Township
Roanoke Rapids Township
Roseneath Township
Scotland Neck Township
Weldon Township
C. S. Vinson
G. H. Johnson
Halifax County Board OF Education
A. E. Akers
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