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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

6

Eddie Lyles Honored On Eighth Birthday At Uncle’s Home

Eddie Craig Lyles of Henderson celebrated his eighth birthday Sunday afternoon at the home of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Russell Birdsong. After outdoor games ice cream and cake were served from a lawn table centered with a birthday cake. Gifts were given and thanked by Eddie. Attending were Charlie and Billy Birdsong June Paul ette Dickie Goddard Janet and Margie Wayne and Elizabeth Ann Matthews.

Eddie Craig Lyles Henderson Russell Birdsong Eddie Charlie Billy Birdsong June Paulette Dickie Goddard Janet Margie Wayne Elizabeth Ann Matthews

Cottie Griffin Circle Of Woodland Meets Tonight At 8 O'clock

The Cottie Griffin Circle of the Woodland WMS will meet Thursday night August 12 at 8 pm in the home of Mrs. S P McDaniel. Hostesses will be Mrs. Roger McDaniel Mrs Wingate Joyner Misses Marjorie and Margaret McDaniel. Brown University is the old college in Rhode Island and the seventh oldest in the United States.

Cottie Griffin Woodland W.ms Pam S. P. McDaniel Roger McDaniel Wingate Joyner Marjorie Margaret McDaniel Brown University Rhode Island United States

Bass Home Scene of Bridge Party Hosts Share Evening

Mrs. Al Zucker and Mrs. Bil Bass hosted at Mrs. Bass home with three bridge tables. Gladioli and zinnias framed the scene as lemonade cooled the players. By 10:80 the scores were tallied with Mrs. H. G. Starke high, Mrs. Roger Cook second, and Mrs. Katherine Murray consolation. Ice cream, chocolate cookies, nuts, and cola followed for guests Cleve Clem Louis Tickel Bill Bunting B Mincher Henry Coley E C Langford Wikis Hux Jr HG Starke Roger Cook Kath remaining attendees.

al Zucker Bil Bass Bass Gladioli Zinnas Ted G. Starke Roger Cook Katherine Murray Mesdames Cleve Clem Louis Tickel Bill Bunting B. Mincher Henry Coley E. C Langford Wikis Hux, Jr HG. Starke Kath

Planes to Fight Prairie Fires in Philip South Dakota

Plans have been completed to use privately owned radio equipped planes in fighting prairie fire in this area. Jim Carr, Philip fire chief, announced. The plan will be used to watch the progress of the fire fighters and to direct the distribution of reinforcements.

Coffee Still Be a Cup But We Don’t Fill the Cup Near So Full

Fort Worth cafe sign jokes about coffee culture with a playful wrinkle on serving portions. The quirky sign reflects local humor and casual dining life in the city.

Fort Worth Tex U.P Roanoke Rapids Weldon N. C

Mrs Alligood Honored At Bridge Party By Mrs Wirtz

Mrs Hubert Wirtz entertained with two tables of bridge Tuesday evening last week honoring Mrs Bill Alligood of Mount Holly. High score went to A O George, second to Earl Ro, with gifts for both. A sweet tea and nut dessert followed, with guests including Bill Alligood, A O George, A L Gilliam, M F White, Earl Rook, Sam Bunn, George Pappendick and Miss Edna Wafford.

Hubert Wirtz Bill Alligood Mount Holly A. O. George Earl Ro A. L. Gilliam M. F. White Earl Rook Sam Bunn George Pappendick Edna Wafford

Husky Barbara Kay Stephens gains weight from birth oddity

Barbara Kay Stephens, known as Husky Barbara Kay, weighs 76 pounds now and recalls weighing 31 ounces at birth. Her growth story is shared with an album of photographs. Alfred Carter, 68, died of a heart attack during a routine hospital visit after arrival.

Memphip Senn U.P Barbara Kay Stephens Barbara Kay Ro Chestu Alfred Carter

Town Talk Notes Local Travels and Visits

Miss Gace Taylor left Wednesday for Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Fuzzy Weathers is home from summer school. Many locals spent last weekend in Aurora, at the Methodist youth camp, or visiting relatives in Jackson and Richmond. Several couples vacationed in Front Royal Virginia and Roanoke areas, with visits to Norfolk and Greenville. Families and individuals are described as spending weekends, weeks away, or visiting kin in Richmond, Jackson, Enfield, Suffolk, Newport News, and beyond.

Mou Couple Welcome Daughter In Fort Worth Birth Notice

Mr and Mrs Vern P Mou announce the birth of a daughter in Fort Worth Texas. Mrs Mou is the former Miss Marie Cate. A brief family note mentions a 25 by 80 foot yard and den used for summer relaxation for family and neighbors. One plant reportedly bore 68 tomatoes this season.

Vern P. Mou Mouw Marie Cate Forth Worth Tex U.P Patton

Keeping Up With The Teens By Margaret Lou George

A breezy, gossip style column notes Roanoke au Rupus is gone and teen activities in town. Visitors include Louie Long from Leaville, with chatter about dances, house parties at Nags Head, and names like Gladys Draper Lola Cates and Margaret Outland. Leap Year reminders, girl break dances, and a closing line hint at next week’s column. Ceramic tiles in 16th century Spain cited as an aside about cool interiors.

Margaret Lou George Gene Krupa Dan Roanoke Nags Head Roancie Rapidé 1 Lola Cates Migaret Askew Ray Britt Steigman Josie Elli Jean Ridet Touise Tong Margaret Outland Josie Johnson

Watch Calories Says Expert

CHAMPAIGN Illinois Harriet Barto University of Illinois associate professor of diabetes says overweight is caused by excess calories. She notes people grow stouter with age due to more leisure time and eating richer food.

Champaign Ill U.P Harriet Barto University of Illinois

Purdue student pilots record setting model plane

A Purdue University student in Fort Wayne set a new speed record for miniature gas model airplanes by flying a class D motel plane at 193.28 mph, surpassing the previous mark of 132.48 mph.

Fort Wayne, Ind U.P Purdue University

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Eddie Lyles Bass Home Scene Bridge Party Gace Taylor Pittsburg Fuzzy Weathers John Mayes W. Stevens Paul Hasty Frank Massey Nathan Tickel HW. E. Cameron R. F. Rawlings Fleetwood Sullivan Lewis Moore Row Land Johnson Aurora Don Lee A. S. Harvey Richmond Cornelia Smith Jackson E. R. Kidd Harvey Hazelwood Norfolk, Va J. W. Gibson Greenville Virginia Ogletree of Enfield Mrs. P. T. Overton W. J. Pulley Roanoke Rapids Hospital R. H. Pair Suffolk, Va GR. Pulley Sylvia Joan Chambliss White Plains, Va B. Smith Rich Square Jim Ingram Dimtay Vand Ralph R. Stevens Jacksonpee Sindy Jack Williams Macon Radcliff Mathew Waters Washine Norfolk D.C E. Belend Billiany Detroit Mich Poindexter Tommy Pappendick Mrs. W. M. Johnston Jack Dickermann Appleton, Wis R. W. Swall A. Klein Bronx, N. Y Dave Mills Dick Herman Herman York River West Point A. B. Parker Hickory, N.C W. L. Mills Mrs Hugh Godwin Virginia Beach Rev. B. Murst Ahester Simmons Mary Francis Powell P. W. Ray Charlotte Mrs. Kermit Robinson of Kinston Dick Brown Laughter Mildred Mr. Brown Lee Wheeler Sammie Lanbeth High Point D. L. Traynham Marjorie Cannon North Carolina Fannie Hayes Pendleton Grizzard Ann Grizzard York, Pa Cooper Grizzard Washington, D. C J. M. Grizzard Rupert Haray Madeline Lipscomb Bill Speight Chowan River Crory Texas David John Daniel Quartette WCBT Wcbt FM Gladys Draper Oak City Bettel Sevral Gladys Robie Davis Jo Ann Black Ann Wood Dolores Sheffield Buck Spain Madam Gail jand_ wi Leggett Halifax County
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