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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
7
A wrap of short items with wartime phrasing by HT Quillen. A ghost story recounts a noon apparition of a dead man. satirical notes critique a Warrenton store sign. a Technicolor cartoon promo parodies Scarlett O Hara and Uncle Tom references. and a quirky riff on a Civil War themed menu.
A letter protests overly early festive displays, arguing joy should await the season. It notes a newspaper countdown to Christmas prompts shopping, while mocking sensational forecasts of German domination and Mussolini’s leadership. A overheard yard remark about a shrub seller with bushy hair is included.
Mrs. Dean on Jackson Street entertained the Contract Club for a final gathering. Chrysan themums and fall flowers brightened the occasion as scores were added with Mrs John Lupton leading and receiving a prize. Refreshments included cream chicken patties sandwiches pickles and coffee. Guests were Pendleton Grizzard Carroll Wilson Frank Kemp Howerton Gowen Frank Williams W L Medlin Frank Wilson O Griffin T B White Frank Meacham John Lupton and T J Alford.
Enfield residents hosted a series of events including bridge at the Holt Evans home, Baptist Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs Herman s, Fidelis Class social at Miss Gray s, and a Kappa Chapter football party for coach Fred Hoyle after the Weldon game. A wedding of Doris Hazel Lawrence and James Herbert Smiley occurred at the bride s home.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Hugh J. Kincaid at Bliley Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial followed in Maury Cemetery. She died Friday at Roanoke Rapids Hospital after a three week illness. Survived by her husband and children Browder Davis June Kincaid and Hugh Kincaid Jr.
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