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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1936
Page
3
The article argues cotton rust stems from potash starvation and warns that July August growth will decline if top-dressings are not applied. It recommends applying 100 lb per acre NV Granular 50% Muriate or 200 lb NV High-grade 20% Kainit to keep plants green and maximize quality lint.
Open to cotton growers and families to submit a 250 word letter on how potash top-dressing stops rust and boosts profits. Entries judged by three impartial judges with prizes awarded by merit. Mail to N Y Potash Export M Y Inc Atlanta before October 15 1936 after observing the 1936 crop.
A school benefit play coached by Miss Ellis Ballance of Popular Branch Virginia was very successful and enjoyed by all. We hope to have Miss Ballance with us again in the future.
Mrs. William Neville received a surprise miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. H. H. Hardison and others in Enfield. Guests included Mrs. Jimmie Neville, Mrs. Estelle Macon, Mrs. T. Short, and many neighbors as the Nevilles move into the former Kester Askew residence.
Mr and Mrs William A Wolhar announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Theresa Wolhar to Colonel B Womble on September 22 1955 The couple are among Roanoke Rapids most popular young people and the nuptials attract widespread interest among friends.
El ebrated her birthday with a party Monday April 15 after games hot chocolate and cakes were served to guests Misses Fay Butts Gwendolyn Butts Sarah ricon Lilie Mae Britton Louise Daniel Junita Downing and Messrs Ran Butts Mudolph Butts Lefty Downing Miss Singletary received many nice gifts.
Miss Daniel received many lovely gifts as dozens of neighbors and friends including Dorothy Braswell Brown Lillie Britton Juanita Downing Fay Moody Hilda Singletary Shirley Hall Nadine Organ Evangeline Organ Sarah Britton Rosa Clyde Bryant Louise Daniel Lefty Downing Randy Butts F E Singletary and Rudolph Butts attended the gathering with Mr and Mrs Singletary in attendance.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church met at the church on Monday afternoon. Attendance was small due to stormy weather. Mrs. Frank Branch presided with devotional by Mrs. Robert Kimball on The Mustard Seed. Circle No. 4 led by Mrs. Hampton Pope discussed Pioneers of the Kingdom and noted pioneers including Miss Fannie E. S. Heck, Dr. J. T. Tichenor, and Dr. R. H. Graves.
P B Lynch of Richmond spent the week-end with his sister Mrs Jennie Reiney and Mr and Mrs C L Davis. Elizabeth visited Woodland with relief. Thomasville was guest of A M Glover. Mrs Grady Hawkins sien spent the week-end in White Plains with relatives. A M Glover had an operation at Roanoke Rapids Hospital. Tuestle Everette Crowder of Kendridge spent the week-end in town. Mrs Frank Newsome and children spent the week-end in Littleton.
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