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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

4

State 4-H Club Short Course and Farm Week Plans

The HOM aired by Miss Florence Cox and assistants promote the State 4-H Club Short Course at State College Raleigh August 18 to 28 with a tour to Manteo August 20 21. State Farm and Home Week at State College Raleigh August 25 29 features Dorothea Thompson addressing women August 28 and General Dwight D. Eisenhower addressing the general session August 28 at Memorial Auditorium.

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Birthday Party Honors Jo Jo Sullivan Friday

A local birthday party celebrated Jo Jo Sullivan's birthdate on Friday August 15 at his Ankh Street home. Guests enjoyed four games and candy, with many gifts and well wishes from Arles Scott Garner and others including Vicky, Anna, and Elizabeth.

Jo-Jo Sullivan Ankh Street Arles Scott Garner Lirbare Pants Iswands Vicky Nived Anna John Whima Harrie Taree Vrancis Ann Gris- Linn Coburn Michael Johnc Bong Elizabeth Sun Mh Pusy Sandy T Peres Warrick Bobby Cameron Brinda Charles ‘ Sirs Sullivan

Kinston Chamber Official Seeks Veterans Hospital Status

In North Carolina, Secretary Charles McCuller of the Kinston Chamber of Commerce went to Washington on Thursday to confer with federal officials about elevating a veterans hospital to a new status. He was accompanied by Frank Sender and Kerr, secretary and subordinate.

Mrs D. E. Bennett Club Hostess Honored at Event

Mrs D E Bennett hosted a club gathering with guests including Fuller Clayton and Dick Tay. The event featured hospitality at their home with discussions and light refreshments in a congenial setting.

Auction Notice for Roanoke County Real Estate Lot 25

Public notice of an auction in Roanoke County North Carolina for Lot No. 25 in a Royal property, part of a larger tract in Halifax County. Court confirmation required with a 3 percent bid guaranty, posted August 194 W. Allsbrook as clerk.

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Outdoor supper for Ladies Aid Circle at Smith Church Road

Jor hosted an outdoor supper for Ladies Aid Circle Number One of the First Christian Church and their families at a home on Smith Church Road last Wednesday evening. A Brunswick Stew supper with trimmings was served at 690. Afterward, roll singing followed. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Buck Taylor, Ken and Mrs Ry Ly Topping and granddaughter Linda, Mr and Mrs Linda Ennis and daughter Tootale, Mrs Stella Wilson and silence, Mr Toxspls 1 Mrs HL ere aint son, Miss Christine Topping, Mi flea Voyving, Miss Annie Vianis and Miss May Starke.

Jor Ladies Aid Circle First ‘Christian Church Smith Church Road Buck Taylor Ken Ry Ly Topping Linda Linda Ennis Tootale Stella Wilson Silece

Local Obituary Notes From Virginia and Nearby

An obituary notice records the death of Mrs Drake of Nashville and funeral details in Portsmouth Virginia. The service was held at Newk Swineday with assistance from several named relatives and clergy, followed by interment at Elwood Cemetery in Blylot. Survivors include four great grandchildren and other family members named in the notice.

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Roanoke Rapids bid notices for fire dept second story addition

The city seeks sealed bids by September 16 2017 at 8 00 PM local time for adding a second story to the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department building Plans and specs available at the mayor's office with a 25 00 deposit refundable on return of documents Bids require a 200 00 bid bond or certified funds and a bid may be withdrawn before closing but not for 10 days after opening The city reserves the right to reject any bid and bidders must be NC licensed firms Dorothy A Shearin Clerk

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