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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
11
A California tale recalls a young art novelties seller and her niece who invite a prospective buyer to his house. They fall down stairs while proudly carrying items, but the buyer laughs and asks them to visit again, turning the moment into a hopeful memory.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur BE Myrick of Weldon announce the birth of a son on Tuesday April 9 at their Weldon home. Mrs Myrick was formerly Miss Hazel Martin of Jackson.
Julian Glover of Plymouth spent the week end here with his family.
Wake Forest seizes momentum in a tense game as Duke struggles, with Tommy Byrne driving play and the Deacons gaining a nickname shift. Roanoke Rapids faces baseball doubts with no legion team and uncertain start for a local season, while the high school squad shines as Byrd throws a five inning perfect game against women.
The article notes heavy rain snow and cold during day and night. It mentions the Rosemary boys league entry with a power company team and Deberry expected to dunk. Local players like Riggan show keen effort while Romance girls’ team is criticized. several local residents visit relatives in Virginia towns Roanoke Gordonsville Emporia and Fort Monroe over the weekend.
Mrs. Allen Zollicoffer entertained her bridge club on Monday evening with five progressions. Mrs. Howard Pruden won high score and received linen as a prize. Decor featured bowls of lilac and other spring flowers and a salad plate was served at 10 15. Attending were Mesdames Ned Manning Scott Benton Howard Pruden Frank Hawley Carroll Wilson Pendleton Grizzard George Hayes Lyle Wilson Miss Lucille Carson Ruth Transon Hart Sheridan and Martha Craddock.
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