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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1933

Page

10

Wife Of Aurelian Springs Principal Pneumonia Victim

Mrs. V. C. Matthews wife of the Aurelian Springs consolidated school principal died April 26 after a short pneumonia illness at her home. services were set for Tabor Church at 11 am with burial at Olive Branch Church near Lillington. She is survived by husband daughter Dorothea mother two sisters and three brothers. She had lived in Halifax County for eleven years and was a community leader in Aurelian Springs.

Aurelian Springs Tabor Olive Branch Church Lillington Hatnett County Matthews V. C. Matthews Dorothea Della Matthews Flossie Matthews Sadie Dodd Raleigh Kyle Matthew Maylon Matthews Fotterdale Georgia Ora Moss High Point Harnett County Halifax County Aurelian’ Springs

Study Club Plans Williamsburg Trip

The Study Club met with Mrs. Frank Kemp hosting and Mrs. Geo L Hayes in charge in the president's absence. Plans were made for a club trip to Williamsburg Virginia on Wednesday. The Tuesday Club of Henderson joined the meeting and Miss Susan Holliday reviewed Eugene O Neills Morning Becomes Eleera. A sweet course was served to listed members.

Frank Kemp Geo. L. Hayes Williamsburg T. R. Manning Henderson Womans Club Susan Holliday Eugene O’neil Eleera Mesdames C. A. Wyche Alfred Martin A. E. Akers R. L. Towe Frank Wilson Fred Brown W. S. Dean Frank Williams T. M. Jenkins A. Meikle George Hayes

Flower Show Planned By Garden Department Women’s Club

The Garden Department of the Woman's Club plans a flower show in the club building with entries of single flowers or collections. The event will run Thursday afternoon May 4 or May 11, depending on weather, from 3:00 to 9:00 PM with a ten cent entry at the door. Public attendance encouraged. for details call Mrs. Wyche, Meikle, Pruden, Joyner, or Hayes.

Woman's Club Howard Pruden A. Meikle C.A. Wyche Woman’s Club C. A. Wyche Frank Joyner George Hayes

Robt Hitchcock faces eye injury after paper edge blow

New York attorney Robt Hitchcock may lose sight in one eye after the edge of a paper struck his eyeball. The incident highlights a reckless act causing potential permanent injury to a lawyer residing in New York.

Robt. Hitchcock N. Y. Atty

King and West Bride in Simple Emporia Ceremony

Miss Mary Catherine King of Thelma married Clarence Odell West of Durham last Tuesday evening April eighteenth at the Emporia Methodist parsonage. Rev. J. A. Hughes officiated in a ceremony attended by a few friends. The couple will reside near Roanoke Rapids.

Mary Catherine King Thelma Clarence Odell West Durham J. A. Hughes Emporia Roanoke Rapids

Ervin Davis Hosts Egg Hunt for Seventh Birthday

Ervin Davis invited friends to his Franklin Street home on Monday afternoon April 17 to celebrate his seventh birthday with an egg hunt games and refreshments. Guests included Geraldine Radcliffe Lucille Thompson Doris Moore Dorothy Harris Barbara Ann Radcliffe Payne Harris George Warick Charles Radcliffe Willis Ricks and Warren Radcliffe.

Ervin Davis Franklin St Erwin Geraldine Radcliffe Lucille Thompson Doris Moore Dorothy Harris Barbara Ann Radcliffe Payne Harris George Warick Charles Radcliffe Willis Ricks Warren Radcliffe

Army seeks 9 500 recruits in first quarter 1933

The British Army aims to enlist 9 500 recruits in the initial quarter of 1933. Officials project a regional birth rate with Tennessee reporting 390 000 to 400 000 calves born annually.

Tennessee

Birth of Son Announced by Arusha Couple

A cablegram received Monday by Mr. and Mrs. Wade Marks announced the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Schmid of Arusha East Africa. Mrs. Schmid is known here as Miss Corrin Marks.

Wade Marks Ferdinand Schmid Arusha East Africa Schmid Corrin Marks

Prosecutor Questions Jurors Over Defendant's Looks

Asst. Co. Prosecutor Frank D. Yelebreeze of Cleveland asked six women jurors if they would set the defendant free because he is good looking. The remark sparked debate over bias and juror conduct during the trial.

Beauty Specialist Audrey Dennison Heads to Roanoke Rapids

Leggetts Department Store announces Miss Audrey Dennison a Dorothy Perkins cosmetics expert will visit Roanoke Rapids next Thursday through Saturday. She will offer free private consultations in a booth at the store with no charge or obligation, urging early appointments.

Leggett’s Department Store Audrey Dennison Dorothy Perkins Roanoke Rapids Miss Dennison Dorothy Perkins Company

Eastern Carolina Teachers College Hosts Subscription Bridge

The Eastern Carolina Teachers College announces a Subscription Bridge party at the Woman's Club House this Friday evening. Reservations are open with Miss Martha Spivey. Tables cost 1.00.

E. C. T. C. Club Eastern Carolina Teacher's College Woman’s Club Martha Spivey

Chicago Firm Secures Orders for 68 Brewery Tanks

A Chicago company reports receiving orders for 68 brewery tanks, signaling strong demand in the brewing equipment sector. The consignments involve sizeable storage vessels and reflect ongoing expansion in local manufacturing capacity.

Chicago

Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Blanche Vinson

A surprise party was given in honor of Miss Blanche Vinson at Mrs. R. Saunders home on Hamilton Street Tuesday night April 25. Dancing and games entertained guests. Fruits and candy were served to Blanche Vinson Ruth Rogers Ruby Brown Mesdames Frank Connor Cole Smith E S Bryant Mary Smith of Rocky Mount Alice Upjohn of Norfolk Garland Halo din Richard Cooper Dick Burton Richard Lyles Cecil Vaughan James Connor Clarence Loomis Louis Browning.

Blanche Vinson Ruth Rogers Ruby Brown Frank Connor Cole Smith E. S. Bryant Mary Smith Rocky Mount Alice Upjohn Norfolk Garland Halodin Richard Cooper Dick Burton Richard Lyles Cecil Vaughan James Connor Clarence Loomis Louis Browning

Weiner Roast and Puzzle Party Hosted by Mrs Pruden

Mrs J P Pruden hosted a Sunday School class weiner roast and jig-saw puzzle gathering Monday afternoon. Attendees included Florine Clary Piccola Cooper Hazel De Berry Angelyn Bryant Helen Matthews Edna Sarle Wood Mary Ray Odessa Nethercutt Louise Medlin Charlotte Shell Lillian Dail Dora Dean Insco Hazel Pridgen Ruby Lois Davenport Ruth Edsom and Alice Gaylord. Visitors were Larl Rook Jr and C D Martin.

J. P. Pruden Weiner Florine Clary Piccola Cooper Hazel DeBerry Angelyn Bryant Helen Matthews Edna Sarle Wood Mary Ray Odessa Nethercutt Louise Medlin Charlotte Shell Lillian Dail Dora Dean Insco Hazel Pridgen Ruby Lois Davenport Ruth Edsom Alice Gaylord Larl Rook, Jr C. D. Martin

Richard Arlen Marks Ten Years With Paramount

Richard Arlen celebrates a decade of collaboration with Paramount Pictures, marking ten years of film roles and continued studio partnership.

Richard Arlen Paramount

Thieves Target Foreign Diplomat Homes in Santiago

A gang robs only residences of international diplomats in Santiago Chile, focusing on homes of foreign officials and evading other targets as police investigate a localized pattern of burglaries.

Santiago Chile

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