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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
5
Article by E K Veach urges year round farming and lists winter tasks for efficient production. It notes many farms neglect winter work and outlines 17 practical activities from harness repair to hedge row clearance to cut depreciation and save costs.
The article argues that farmers profit by careful savings and year-round factory operation. It emphasizes adopting efficient, balanced farming plans to reduce depreciation, increase income, and sustain rural standards, with future cooperation among farmers for collective well being.
Mrs R E Cleaton Jr hosted a bridge party with two evenings of entertaining decorations and a salad course. Tuesday's guests included Mesdames Clements Matthews Knight Taylor and others with T J Alford and Kathrine Hall winning high and second high prizes. Wednesday's crowd featured Susan Womble Elizabeth Dover and Hart Sheridan with Susan Womble taking top honors and Elizabeth Dover second.
Dr W L Davis ophthalmic eye specialist from Washington NC will be in Roanoke Rapids Thursday and Friday December 19 and 20 to visit his patients. This will be his last trip of the year. He may be seen December 19 at J H Culloms and December 20 at H G Hodges Jewelry Store.
Mrs. Lucy Trahey 64 died in a Raleigh hospital Monday. Funeral services were held at Branch's Funeral Home Enfield Tuesday at 11 AM conducted by Rev. E Q Peeler of the Methodist Protestant church. Burial followed in Elmwood Cemetery Enfield. She is survived by two sons Dewey Trahey of Wilmington and Edwin Trahey of Hassells.
Miss Ruth Dickens hosted the Thursday Bridge Club at her Enfield home with a two course turkey luncheon. Mrs. Katie Harrison won an attractive boudoir lamp for high score, as guests included Mesdames Harrison, Whitaker, Britt, Sherrod, Sherrod, Johnson, Joyner, Dunn, Shaw, Pope, Hunter Pope, S. W. Dickens, Pierson, Holt Evans, Nichols Jr, and Miss Grace Person.
Mr and Mrs E R Gray announce the birth of a nine pound son named Richard Elton born on December 8 1935.
The Methodist Protestant church women of Enfield host an oyster and chicken salad supper at the Hut on Friday December 13 beginning at 5 30 o clock. The public is invited to attend.
Miss Leona Lawrence hosted a charming dinner party for friends at her Enfield area residence on Wednesday. The well set table featured red berries and greenery, Christmas tapers, and tasteful place cards. A four course meal was served.
Mrs J R Dickens and Miss Ruthickens of Enfield spent the weekend in Washington DC with Mrs Dickens daughter Miss Marjorie Dickens. Miss Dickens studies dramatic art at Chevy Chase Junior College and played a leading part in a college play Saturday evening.
Sunday services at 11 AM and Wednesday service at 8 PM announced. Reading Room open Tuesdays and Fridays 10 AM to 12 PM. Public invited to attend and visit, subject Sunday: God The Provider of Man. Womans Club Building Jackson Street.
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