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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1934

Page

15

Woman Club Opens New Halifax Clubhouse With Kitchen Shower

The Halifax Woman's Club celebrated the opening of its new clubhouse with a kitchen shower on a Thursday afternoon. A business session in the upstairs auditorium included a roll call, minutes, and adoption of rules for clubhouse use. Members donated funds for grounds cleanup, and the group welcomed used furniture items. A program followed with soprano solos, readings, and hosted dining. Mrs. Rutenburg then hosted a Tuesday Evening Contract Club event with a bridge party and prize awards.

Hlifax Woman’s Club of Halifax Sesson F. W. M. White R. L. Applewhite Sterling Gary Halifax Womans Club Fletcher Gregory Gary White

A Home-Grown Pitchfork and Local Orchard Tale

A local piece describes a pitchfork grown from mulberry wood used at perfume factories to pitch roses from wagons. The tool originates in a French nursery where trees are grown cut peeled tied and dried in an oven to temper the wood. The fair miss is Geneva Mitchell of Los Wasella.

Geneva Mitchell Los Wasella

Christian Science Sunday Services In Jackson Street

The notice invites the public to Sunday services at 11:00 a m and Wednesday services at 8:00 p m. A reading room is open Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 for visitors interested in Christ Jesus as the Sunday subject at the Woman's Club House on Jackson Street.

Christian Science Society Christ Jesus Womans Club House Jackson Street

Bridge Evening Honors Mrs Grimmer and Miss Cradock

Mrs P B K Ransom hosted a Tuesday bridge party honoring Mrs Clarence Grimmer of Conn and Miss Kathleen Cradock of Christiansburg Va. Three tables played contract with Mrs Paul Heydenrich achieving the high score and receiving prizes. An ice course was served after ten thirty. guests included Clarence Grimmer, David Traynham, T W M Long, F G Jarman, Tom White, George Hayes, Frank Williams, R P Beckwith, Jack Young, Paul Heydenrich, Frank Wilson and Kathleen Cradock.

P. BK. Ransom Clarence Grimmer Conn Kathleen Craddock Christiansburg David Traynham T. W. M. Long F. G. Jarman Tom White George Hayes Frank Williams R. P. Beckwith Jack Young Paul Heydenrich Frank Wilson

Beckwith Family Returns From Western North Carolina Vacation

Dr and Mrs Beckwith along with Miss Winifred Beckwith Buddy and Elizabeth Beckwith have completed a vacation in Western North Carolina returning home.

Mrs. Beckwith Winifred Beckwith Buddy and Elizabeth Beckwith North Carolina

Funeral Attended by Roanoke Rapids Residents in Egypt PA

Mr and Mrs Wm E Lewter and others traveled to Egypt PA Sunday for the funeral of Mrs F Mason sister in law to Mrs Lewter. The funeral took place Sunday and they returned Tuesday. Mrs Mason had many friends in Roanoke Rapids and leaves a seven year old daughter Emma Lou who will live with the Lewters.

Wm. E. Lewter A. Pridgen D. B. Mason Egypt F. Mason Duke University Pennsylvania Emma Lou Roanoke Rapids Lewter

Mrs Grimmer Honored by Contract Club in Groton

Mrs Frank Wilson hosted Tuesday morning for the Contract Club with guest Mrs Clarence Grimmer of Groton Conn former club member. High score prize went to Mrs Jack Young who received a cigarette holder while the guest of honor was given baking dishes. A salad course was served at twelve thirty and flowers were used throughout. Refreshments were provided by Mrs George Hayes. The table group included Mesdames W S Dean Tom White Cooper Grizzard Jack Young Alfred Martin Frank Kemp S J Bounds R E Ransom Frank Nash J M Jackson Page Bugg of Weldon Clarence Grimmer.

Frank Wilson Contract Club Clarence Grimmer Groton Conn Grimmer Jack Young George Hayes Mesdames W. S. Dean Tom White Cooper Grizzard Alfred Martin Frank Kemp S. J. Bounds R. E. Ransom Frank Nash J. M. Jackson Page Bugg Weldon

Mrs Traynham Hosts Bridge Event Honorng Craddock

Mrs David Traynham hosted a Saturday bridge gathering honoring her sister Kathleen Craddock and Mrs Clarence Grimmer. Three tables played, flowers formed a backdrop, and after six progressions high score was won by Mrs Frank Nash with gifts given to the honorees. A salad course followed at five. Participants included Mesdames P E Ransom David Clark Frank Wilson Tom White George Hayes Jack Young Clarence Grimmer Frank Nash Lofton Moody Page Bugg Florine Holt and Kathleen Craddock

David Traynham Kathleen Craddock Clarence Grimmer Lovely Frank Nash Mesdames P. E. Ransom David Clark Frank Wilson Tom White George Hayes Jack Young

Ebenezer Young People Plan Moonlit Hayride

Ebenezer church young people and their adult counselor led a pleasant hayride on a warm summer evening. About 35 members used a church board member's truck for the outing with a picnic supper and singing. Everyone enjoyed the delicious lunches and the lovely evening.

Board of Stewards Church

666 Liquid Tablets Salve Incomplete Cold Cure

A historical ad promotes 666 Liquid Tablets and 66 Salve for a complete internal and external cold treatment. It claims internal liquid or tablets and external salve provide an effective remedy. Contains no verifiable medical data.

Fun and Fellowship Event Boosts Local Youth Group

A brief note highlights a social gathering focused on friendship and group activities designed to aid and inspire local youths. The piece emphasizes positive interaction and shared activities.

Garage fame hinges on customer satisfaction worded here

A draft line notes broad appeal of a popular garage praising customer satisfaction as its key lure and value in daily dealings. It highlights the store’s aim to please patrons though specifics are sparse.

Welding services advertised by UT at a BRICKELISS

A welding shop advertises versatile welding for factories and shows its wide range and quality, claiming its work is right and capable of handling all kinds of welding jobs.

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Woman Club New Home Caswell Shaw James Harris J. B. Hall County Welfare Department Cecil Pryor Butts Hampton Price William Price Callie Mae Dickens Elizabeth and Ida Shaw Applewhite Ceoil Butts Agnes Gregory Rutenburg John Rutenburg C. M. Pitt Zollie Powell Eugene Wilson Lurline Hardy Mesdames George Lampley A. 0 George Steve Hamlet Ivey Mahorn Clyde Liske Dick Brown Allie Wood Edna Wafford Helen Turner Mrs Grimmer Willard Rosemary Drug Co Dial Mrs. Grimmer Traynham Rainey Henry T. Rainey House of Representatives Roosevelt Carrollton Ill Ebenezer Dixie Supply Company Petersburg E. P. Brenner NLC Ero Everbody
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