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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
7
Aurelian Springs students enjoy a visit from Hudson son of Scotland II during the cotton essay contest. Mx John son receives a warm welcome as a notable guest. On April 19 Enfield and Aurelian Springs meet on the former’s diamond in a scheduled game.
Declamation preliminaries this week pick eight speakers for the finals at commencement. More pupils enter than ever before and the silver loving cup from the Hardware Company will be engraved with the winners' names.
Fragments indicate a forthcoming commencement program with notes on speakers and schedule details. Readable items mention proceedings at a local venue and expected participation from students and faculty.
Airlie News notes a siise recital Wednesday evening April 27 at 8. Mrs. Timothy Chuk and daughter attend the event in Bayetteville. The group left Tuesday to attend serades and return home after a week in the area. Commencement sermons by Rev. D were planned at the home of Mrs. St. Clark.
Henderson resident rnhardt listed for Class Day on Sunday May 1. Schedule shows Monday May 2 with Block Heckimers Contest in the morning and graduation events in the evening. C. C. Mcintosh acting secretary of the School of du is named as speaker.
On Monday April 18 the Cotton Growers Cooperative Association held its fifth annual high school Cotton Essay Contest. John Heptinstall won among four rivals for an essay on Cotton Production in North Carolina How to Make it Profitable. Heptinstall proposed remedies for farmer troubles and received strong support from the student body.
The young woman posing as Miss Denmark won the International Beauty Contest title Miss Europe at Nic France. Mrs W Thorne and her son visited her and were joined by Thorne’s mother Mrs G Wellston and others. Several local residents, including Mr Nicholson and family, were visitors in Greenville and relatives gathered for Sunday events. The Miss Dora Clark incident is noted with Sunday visits and local greetings.
Mrs. J R Mason of Enfield and Mrs. C G Willcox of Brinkleyville visit Mrs L I Bowers. B Y P 10 convention attended by L A ayvouk Lora Mildred Stuart Wood L 1 Bowers and Bowers. Sallie Perry of Wake Forest visiting Mrs D L Wilson.
Miss Cara Minenew Orinston Salem spent last week with Mrs E K Taylor in Brinkley Ville.
Local Happenings notes Mr and Mrs F T Rice and daughter of Richmond spent the weekend with relatives. Mr and Mrs Horton Rice also visited friends here. April 14 Master Bill Pruden celebrated his seventh birthday at home with a sweet course at five o'clock for a list of local youngsters.
Mr and Mrs George Smith announce the birth of a daughter Marjerie Ann on Thursday April 14.
At St John’s Catholic Chapel corner Mamilton and Ninth Streets Rev P J McCourt leads the 4th Sunday after Easter with an 8 am Low Mass and a special sermon by Rev J B Murphy. Holy Communion Benedict Sunday School confessions 7 15 to 2 m services at Scotland Neck Rocky Mount Chester Sts Tarboro St David St invited to all services.
Roanoke Rapids dominates the district in the State Class B race as the team defeats every rival twice. Hoyle's squad reached the finals last year after a narrow loss to Rowland and a previous strong showing. The Jackets near the Eastern title and face tougher opposition next in the State meet.
An advertised bladder remedy claims to cleanse the bladder and relieve irritation causing restless nights. It offers a five grain tablet box called BU-KETS with a money back guarantee after four days if not relieved. Sold by The Roanoke Pharmacy and Rosemary Drug Co. Adv.
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