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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1940

Page

20

Darlington Women Plan Better Homes Week Meeting

Darlington Woman's Club members heard Miss Ona Patterson present sanitation in the home and cleaning fluid formulas. A program outline for Apr 28 to May 4 included home cleaning day, club house day, church yard use, and a fashion show with prizes for dress categories.

Darlington Ona Patterson Darlington Woman’s Club Dickens Darlington Club Louis Butts Jim Harlow Harlow Frank Warren Roanoke Farms Project E. M. Carter

Wirtz Hosts Bridge Club With Floral Arrangements

Mrs Wirtz entertained her bridge club and guests Tuesday evening. Tulips iris and spirea brightened the room while prizes went to Mrs Eddie Cameron high score Miss Edna Wafford second high and Mrs Sam Bunn traveling honor. Mrs Parsons mother of Mrs A L Gilliam received a gift. Coffee and sweet courses followed at 10 30 PM.

H. C. Wirtz Tulips Iris Spirea Eddie Cameron Edna Wafford Sam Bunn Parsons A. L. Gilliam

Notable Guests and Members Invited to Play

Guests and members invited to play include Mesdames Bill Alligood Sam Bunn A O George A L Gilliam Geo Lampley Ivey Mahorn Geo Pappendick HE B Smoot J A Wood Eddie Cameron J E Michael S J Parsons and Miss Edna Wafford.

Mesdames Bill Alligood Sam Bunn A. O. George A. L. Gilliam Geo. Lampley Ivey Mahorn Geo. Pappendick HE. B. Smoot J. A. Wood Eddie Cameron J. E. Michael S. J. Parsons Edna Wafford

Boyd Downs Littleton 5-0 In Roanoke Rapids Tilt

Roanoke Rapids ace Boyd allowed one hit over seven innings at Littleton as the Jax pushed 9 hits, scoring five runs. Threewitts worked for Littleton but the visitors struck first with a four run third and finished 5 to 0. Two double plays highlighted Littleton’s defense.

Melton Boyd Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets Littleton Littleton Boys Jax Threewitts Rhe R

Card of Thanks to Medical Staff and Friends

I thank the nurses and doctors especially Dr Martin and Dr Weathers and all my friends who were very kind during my hospital stay.

Dr. Martin Dr. Weathers

Gasburg Man Pinned Under Car Over Hour After Wreck

Kelly Ellis a 24 year old man from Gasburg Virginia was brought to Roanoke Rapids Hospital after a wreck near his home. He was pinned beneath the car about one and a half hours. A colored passenger in the car was uninjured. Ellis suffered cuts and bruises with no broken bones. The accident occurred when he lost control and the car overturned.

Kelly Ellis Gasburg Roanoke Rapids Mr. Ellis Ellis

Birth announced for four local families this week

Born in Roanoke Rapids Hospital this week are four newborns: a boy to Mr and Mrs W J Murphy on April 19. a boy to Mr and Mrs H G Bridges on April 21. a girl to Mr and Mrs Lester Bass on April 21. and a boy to Mr and Mrs E R Keeter on April 22.

Roanoke Rapids Hospital W. J. Murphy H. G. Bridges Lester Bass E. R. Keeter

Mrs Wirtz and Cullom Visit Sister in Washington

Mrs J R Wirtz and Mrs Ben Cullom are visiting their sister Mrs Raymond Luck in Washington D C. The trip brings together two families for a cordial visit in the nation’s capital.

Mrs. J. R. Wirtz Mrs Ben Cullom Raymond Luck Washingston, D. C

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Emma Johnson Mrs. Wirtz Boyd Marks Shoe Store the Fair Shoe Store
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