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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1933
Page
2
A letter discusses the physician’s challenge in diagnosing illness and choosing remedies. It argues that treating the right symptoms and understanding medicine’s action are crucial, sometimes more than precise diagnosis, and ends with a note about William Beasley and a Rochester charge.
A man with a 16 given names and Rose Cannavaciolo married in Havana Cuba. The ceremony joined two locals in a formal society event with family witnesses present at the Cuban capital.
A. J. Page of Glencoe Illinois received fifty dollars from an Indian resident who had borrowed the money thirty one years ago. Mary Levine had Nathan Goilan of Chicago arrested for throwing a flower pot at her while courted by Goilan's son.
A gypsy girl carrying a basket of fish in Paris was charged by over 200 stray cats. In a separate note Judge M. B. Rockwell of Valparaiso Ind refused to hear a divorce case until the husband washed his face, citing decorum.
A 21 year old angler from Prague Chechoslovakia killed himself after telling friends a lie about the size of a fish he caught.
An illustrated feature in The American Weekly claims the perfect woman is a composite of multiple pretty girls. The piece is distributed with next Sunday's Baltimore American and sold by newsboys and newsdealers.
Dr and Mrs Bahnson Weathers Mr and Mrs T J Alford and Mrs Howard Pruden spent days in Charleston South Carolina last week. Mr and Mrs Frank Williams spent days last week at Curles Neck for Deep Run Hunt Club races. Mr J M Ramsay returned home after a stay in Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Alexander Dunlap of Washington DC and Mr James A Hart of Bethlehem PA visited Mrs Charlina Hart weekend. Mrs R P Beckwith Mrs Fred Brown Mrs George Hayes Miss Winifred Beckwith and Miss Susan Holliday spent Thursday in Richmond VA. Mrs Annie Allen Belhaven is visiting her brother C Radcliffe who is ill. Mrs W L Moody and Mrs Will MacFarland and child left Monday to visit relatives in Florence and Hartsville South Carolina.
The Philatha Class held a social Friday night April 7 in the church basement. Participants played games including an old time spelling contest won by Margie Lewter on one side and Mrs. M H Waters on the other, with Mrs Waters winning overall and receiving a jig saw puzzle. The Young Men's Class attended and refreshments were pop cycles.
Mrs E A Ferris of Washington DC endorses Kruschen Salts noting her husband lost 16 pounds in 4 weeks while she uses the remedy to feel peppier and attractively slimmer. The ad urges daily half teaspoonful in hot water before breakfast with a 4 week jar priced to fit any budget and a money back guarantee if dissatisfied.
Walter Pearl of Niagara Falls New York owns three kittens born without tails.
Mrs. Sarah Russell of Malone New York reached 101 years old and has spent her entire life within a seven mile radius of her birthplace.
Thieves stole the entire telephone line linking La Serena and La Her radura in Chile, cutting communications between the two towns. The incident disrupted calls and prompted security investigations. Local authorities urged residents to use alternative contact methods while repairs are arranged.
A report notes New York crowds celebrated beer sales like Armistice Day joy. In London, two men were arrested for wearing women's clothing while begging, reflecting street disturbances and law enforcement actions.
Mr and Mrs Frank Grissom spent Saturday in Norfolk Virginia. Miss Josephine Pepper returned from a visit to friends in Norfolk. Mr and Mrs A B McAllister Mrs Clifton Massey and children plan to spend the Easter holidays with relatives in Salisbury North Carolina. Mr and Mrs Sam Young spent Sunday in Durham North Carolina. T B Browning visits Mr and Mrs G W Stinson in Rocky Mount North Carolina.
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash at Halifax County court house door on April 24, 1933 at twelve o'clock noon. Two lots on the west side of Jefferson Street Roanoke Rapids Halifax County North Carolina described as Lots 313 and 315 fronting 30 feet each and 140 feet deep. Trustee Bramham and Bland receivers for First National Company of Durham Inc. assigns sale details and assumes unpaid taxes.
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