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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1939

Page

9

Community Chest Credited Share In Recreation Success

The Roanoke Rapids Recreation Committee reports its 1000 daily child participants benefited from a season funded by 400 from Community Chest plus 300 from the School Board and 200 from the City. Rosemary Pool, four playgrounds, and softball fields supported by volunteers and guards logged safe activity with only one minor injury.

Community Chest J. Crawford Hoyle Roannoke Rapids Rosemary Committee The Sanitary Board Bernard Allsbrook Crawford Hoyle George Wood Francis Taylor Central School Vance Street Bunker Hill Old Town Mr. Hoyle S. N. Graham Margaret Poynor Wells Tillery Virginia Wilson Helen Stuart

Enfield to Open New Theatre September Fifteenth

Mrs Harold Burrows and Wood row Pittman will receive three months passes to Enfield’s new theatre opening September 15. Levon was chosen from 242 suggested names. Edward Barnhill hosted a birthday party for his fifth year. Mrs J M Graham, children and Miss Polly Hackney of Annis ton, Alabama visit the Col lins Cuthrells. Miss Elsie and Vernelle Kimbell spent the weekend at Virginia Beach. Miss Annie Mae Sherrod visits relatives in Oxford. Mrs John Williams and son Jonnie visit her father J K Newton in Oxford. Miss Evelyn Leonard and grandfather P V Randolph return from Myrtle Beach S C. Dr and Mrs William C Hunter of Wilson announce birth of daughter Martha Elizabeth July 26 1939. Mrs Hunter was Martha Elizabeth Cheatham of Wilson. Mr and Mrs R F Shaw hosted bridge night with D Mac Johnson and Eva Pope receiving prizes. Guests included S W Dickens J B Britt R Hunter Pope R H Edwards Joe Edwards and many others.

Harold Burrows Woodrow Pittman Enfield Levon Edward Barnhill J. M. Graham Polly Hackney Anniston Alabama Collins Cuthrell Elsie Vernelle Kimball Virginia Beach Evelyn Leonard P. V. Randolph Myrtle Beach S. C William C. Hunter Wilson Martha Elizabeth Hunter Martha Elizabeth Cheatham R. F. Shaw Bridge D. Mac Johnson Eva Pope Ruth Pope Turner Erie Penn S. W. Dickens J. B. Britt R. Hunter Pope R. H. Edwards Joe F. Edwards Mary Collins

Luncheon for Miss Kiki Andleton Card Club Host

Miss Kiki Andleton entertained her card club at a Thursday luncheon at ten thirty. Miss Dot Bell and Miss Eunice attended, sharing a light menu and friendly conversation.

High scores achieved by F. D. As Staff at event

Cuthrell set two high scores with guests including Frances Hofler, Mrs. John Walton, Mrs. Elmer Cuthrell, Mary Shaw, R. C. Whitehead, Ralph Cuthrell, Mary Mac Clark, Eunice Cuthrell, Durward Anderson, Dot Bell, Eloise Hardison, and Elmer Cuthrell in attendance.

Cuthrell Frances Hofler John Walton Elmer Cuthrell Mary Shaw R. C. Whitehead Ralph Cuthrell Mary Mac Clark Eunice Cuthrell Durward Anderson Dot Bell Eloise Hardison

Mrs Powell Hostess Mrs Claude Powell Was Hostess

Mrs Powell hosted a gathering, with Mrs Claude Powell assisting as hostess. The event featured socializing and hospitality noted in local society notes.

Mrs. Powell Claude Powell

Baptist Ladies' Aid Society Holds Country Meeting

The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. J. B. Britt's country home near Enfield on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Sam T. Habel led devotionals, Mrs. R. Hunter Pope read minutes, Mrs. D. Mac Johnson reported the treasury and collected a special donation. A social hour followed with brunswick stew and iced tea.

Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society Enfield J. B. Britt Sam T. Habel R. Hunter Pope D. Mac Johnson Powell Brunswick

Entertains At Bridge By Mrs Ivy On Friday Night

Mrs Robert Ivy hosted a bridge party on Friday evening awarding high score prizes to Mrs Robert Vaughan and Mrs James Harris. Guests included Mrs Jack Whitehead Mrs Collins Cuthrell Mrs Bennie Bobbitt Mrs Max Meyer Mrs W L Madry Mrs Robert Baugham Mrs Emmette Marshall Mrs Claude Randolph Mrs Harold Burrows and Mrs Henry Cuthrell.

Robert Ivy Bridge Robert Vaughan James Harris Ivy Jack Whitehead Collins Cuthrell Bennie Bobbitt Max Meyer W. L. Madry Robert Baugham Emmette Marshall Claude Randolph Harold Burrows Henry Cuthrell

Methodist Circle E Church Missionary Society Meeting

The Methodist Circle E Church Missionary Society will meet Monday August 7 at 730 PM in the home of Mrs D Py Wyke.

E. Church Missionary Society D. Py [Wyke

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