Mountains and golf and navy notes in town column
The writer recalls a mild week followed by a fairground climax last Sunday. He mentions anglers trout fishing up in the Blue Ridges and a golfer on an Asheville course catching a trout in one. He describes crowded Ranger and tangley aircraft carrier visits and observes few sailors with beards. He comments on high school game attendance and local yard work while noting paving and street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Navy
Ranger
Sam
Ball Park
Kathrine Hardison Elected to Blackstone College Council
Miss Kathrine Hardison daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Hardison of Weldon is chosen as a member of the Blackstone College Student Government Council for the coming year and also elected vice president of the student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathrine Hardison
H. A. Hardison
Weldon
Blackstone College
Halifax County Recorder Court Actions April 25 1939
Halifax County Recorder's Court met Tuesday April 25 with Clyde Johnson charged reckless driving not pros with leave. Kenny Love failed to appear. case continued. Clarence Shearin charged with driving without license not pros with leave. Ovid Hudson charged assault found not guilty. Hux family charged with trespass not guilty. J M Caught charged driving drunk fined 50 dollars and costs. License revoked 12 months. Buddie Edwards charged with charquer not pros with leave. Robert Lane found guilty driving drunk fined and license revoked 12 months. Earl Thompson Futrell Dameron larceny not guilty Futrell prayer for judgement continued on costs. Robert Knight pled guilty possession non-tax paid liquor 90 days roads first count 8 months roads second count citation to be issued. Francis Myrick possession non-tax paid liquor 60 day roads. Wilson Hawkins Leitner Boddie Arps Ivey Boddie Willie Arps transferred to Superior Court. All other cases continued. No Recorder's Court May 2 1939 due to Superior Court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County Recorders Court
Clyde Johnson
Kenny Love
C S
Clarence Shearin
White
Ovid Hudson
Ite
Littleton
William Hux
Wheeler Hux
Olivia Hux
J. M
Buddie Edwards
Charquer
Lean Robert Lane
Enfield
Earl Thompson
Booker Dameron
S. Futrell
Thompson
Dameron
Futrell
Robert Knight
Weldon
Halifax County
Francis Myrick
Roanoke Rapids
Wilson Hawkins
Paul Leitner
Claude Boddie
Rufus Arps
Mrs Hoyle Hosts A C Club Progressive Bridge
Mrs Crawford Hoyle entertained eight guests at a five o'clock salad course for the A C Club. High score prize went to Mrs O Griffin. Iris spirea and tulips adorned the house. Guests included Mesdames O Griffin W C Williams J M C Covington W L Medlin J B Dunn John Lupton Lyle Wilson and T B White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Hoyle
O. Griffin
Iris
State College Alumni Meet At Weldon April 28
The Halifax Northampton County State College Alumni Association holds its annual meeting at the Coca Cola Plant in Weldon on April 28 at 6 30 p m. Dutch Seifert and Tom Holmes cook Mudder as main fare. The coaching staff will attend and game highlights will be shown. All State College alumni and students are urged to attend for a large turnout and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax-Northampton Cottate College Alumni Association
Don Coca Cola
Weldon
Seifert
Tom Holmes
State College
State College Alumni Association
C. F. Gore
Treas
Halifax-Northampton Counties
Roanoke Rapids Woman's Club to Feature Warrenton Speaker
The Roanoke Rapids Woman's Club will meet Monday May 1 at 3 PM with guest speaker Wm. T. Polk of Warrenton North Carolina. Polk chairs the Citizens' Library Committee and is expected to discuss libraries, urging interest from all Roanoke Rapids citizens and local library committee members.
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Roanoke Rapids
Woman's Club
Wm. T. Polk
Citizens' Library Committee
Warrenton
N. C
Polk
First Baptist Col. Church Sunday Services
The reading lists services at First Baptist Church Col. with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Supt. W D Ivey. Church services at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on every fourth Sunday. Junior Church meets on the second Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. N K Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Col
Milk Fund Aids Undernourished Children In Roanoke Rapids
Community Chest agencies like the Milk Fund support needy families. A widow mother earns a living while illness limits work, and a child given daily milk and lunch shows weight gain and school improvement. The program relies on local generosity to keep helping the less fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
East Carolina Teachers College Club Meeting Distracts with Talks
The E C T C Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday April 18 at Mrs O Briants home. Guests Miss Ruth White and Miss Elizabeth Copeland from East Carolina Teachers College gave talks on college activities. Mrs Jesse Harrell won high score in bridge and gifts were given to Miss White Miss Copeland and others. Refreshments followed for attendees including Mesdames China and Harrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Carolina Teachers College Club
Mesdames
Talton O'Briant
Wyche Land
Wilmer Collier
Ella Gibbs
Ruth White
Elizabeth Copeland
Frances Newsome
Katherine Reid
Hazel Whitehurst
Olive Gilbert
Ruth Dean
Margaret Eakes
Amanda Tillman
Martha Whitehurst
Julia Farrior
Sue Elizabeth Smith
Mesdames W. A. China
Jesse Harrell
Breath and health claim for Black Draught laxative
Ad promotes Black Draught as a remedy for bad breath linked to dental issues and bowel problems. It asserts constipation causes headaches and low energy and urges use of the product tonight with simple directions for gentle cleansing.
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Rs Cne
Zeb Denn
Minnesota
Mrs. Hoyle
W. 2Nd Street
R. R
Rst Baptist Col
EXIDE
Brickell
Community Chest
the Milk Fund
E.C.T.C. Club
Obody
W. Second St
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