Town Talk highlights from Norfolk and surrounding area
Mrs Ida Leitner and granddaughter Mae Leitner spent the week end in Norfolk with Mrs W H Allsbrook. Mrs Lizzie Briley and Mrs E B Davis attended the Woodmen Circle Convention in Greensboro last week. Mrs Early Maddry and Miss Lucy Rochelle of Jackson visited Mr and Mrs Jimmie Rochelle over the weekend. B B Liles of Norfolk guest of her parents in town. Elmo Davis and Kermit Mason spent the week end in Norfolk. B B Liles spent the week end in Rosemary. Mrs H T Griffin of Boykin Va visited her daughter Mrs E T Blowe last week. Miss Lizzie Shearin spent the week end in Henderson. Mr and Mrs Mark Allen spent Monday in Richmond. Miss Edith Bobbitt spent Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Leitner
Mae Leitner
Norfolk
W. H. Allsbrook
Lizzie Briley
E B. Davis
Greensboro
Early Maddry
Lucy Rochelle
Jackson
Jimmie Rochelle
B. B. Liles
H. T. Davis
Elmo Davis
Kermit Mason
Rosemary
H. T. Griffin
Boykin
E. T. Blowe
Lizzie Shearin
Henderson
Mark Allen
Richmond
Edith Bobbitt
Easter Visits Highlight Severn and Greenville Social
Mr. Joe Gay of Severn visited his sister Mrs. J. B. Boyd last Saturday. Miss Lucy Shearin of ECTC Greenville spent Easter with her sister Mrs. Frank Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Littleton
Joe Gay
Severn
J. B. Boyd
Las
Lucy Shearin
E.C.T.C. Greenville
Frank Hudson
Rock Muddle Time On Upper Roanoke
The piece describes Weldon peak rock fishing season with visitors from Mount Holly and locals selling fish along river streets and camps. It notes recent high water, improving conditions, and activity around banks as fishing resumes and rock muddle becomes a local repast. It also mentions Miss Mavis Crawley’s eighth birthday party with games, Easter eggs, and treats hosted by Miss Mildred Crawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Mavis Crawley
Essex
Mildred Crawley
Mavis
Commends Weldon’s Kindness in Train Tragedy
Lawrence Garland praises Weldon residents after his father Harry P. Garland of Soco Maine died on an Atlantic Coast Line train. The writer recalls his mother’s distress being forced to disembark in a small town and credits strangers for swift help and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Garland
Harry P. Garland
Garland Manufacturing Company
Soco
Maine
Atlantic Coast Line
Weldon
Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Addie B Wright in Emporia
Honor guest Miss Addie B Wright attended a birthday dinner in Emporia on Sunday evening April 21. Other guests included Miss Edith Davis Wiley Connell and Beach Massey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie B. Wright
Emporia
Miss Wright
Edith Davis
Wiley Connell
Beach Massey
Benefit Bridge Bingo for Welfare at Woman's Club
Plans are set for a Friday evening April 26 benefit bridge party at the Woman's Club to aid the Welfare Department. Bridge and bingo will be played, and unsold tables may be claimed at the door. Christian Science services and reading room hours are listed for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington, D
Flora M.gillentine
Chattanooga, Tenn
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Congress
Upper
George and
Edward Hornbuckle
Mount Holly
N. C
Home Equipment CO
Roanoke Ave
Chockoyette Garden
Jersey
Guernsey
E. G. Hecht
DELCO
Norlina
Guartmohher
del Monte
Olympia Peas
Sauer Krauwt Libty's
IONA
Bebe Sunnyfield Ie
Crisco
Choe
WELCH
Sto Doe
Maxwell House Coffee
Franks
Christian Science
Woman's Club House
Jackson Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!