Misnomer Cited for Red Cross Seals Now Called Christmas Seals
A Roanoke Rapids Women’s Club release states the term Red Cross Seals is incorrect. Since 1919 the Health Christmas Seals are produced by the National Tuberculosis Association and distributed locally. Proceeds fund local health work with seven percent kept locally and roll calls limited to Armistice Day to Thanksgiving.
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Red Cross
National Tuberculosis Association
Amercan Red Cross
Roanoke Rapids Womans Club
Betwen
Hegin
Stret
Rel
Mrs. Walker Dies at 72 in Halifax Community
Mrs. Waler Walker widow of Richard Walker and mother of ten died after heart and kidney illness. Survived by nine children including Ada Helen Alma Otis Harrell Leonard Vincent Prior Picor. she was a Gold Star Mother and American Legion Auxiliary member. Her remains were laid to rest beside Richard.
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Waler
Haifax County
Richard Walker
American Legion Auxiliary
Richard
France
Ada Walker
Helen Walker
Alma Walker
Otis, Harrell
Leonard
Near Littleton
Vincent Walker
Littleton
Prior Walker
Tarboro
Picor Walker
Roanoke Rapids
Card of Thanks for Mrs. R. H. Walker
The family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and death of their mother Mrs. R. H. Walker. They especially thank her doctor and acknowledge the beautiful floral offerings.
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R. H. Walker
Cardus Banner Ad Praises Cardui For Change Of Life Women
Cardus is advertised as a purely vegetable remedy for women of all ages during the change of life. Testimonials include Mrs. Clara C. Allen of Enfield Illinois who says it built her strength and helped her daughters. Thousands testify benefits though readers are advised to consult a physician if unsure.
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Cardus
Clara C. Allen
Enfield
Cardui
Doan’s Pills Promoted for Kidney Troubles Nationwide
An old advertisement touts Doan’s Pills as a remedy for poorly functioning kidneys. It claims many users have benefited nationwide and urges readers to ask a neighbor about the product.
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Doan
Mollig Jenkins Waker Buried At Sunset Hill Cemetery
Littleton services were held for Mollig Jenkins Waker with Rev. H Reid Miler and Rev. R L Vickery officiating. She died at her home near town Sunday after a period of illness and had dined before suddenly falling gravely ill.
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Mollig Jenkins
Sunset Hill Cemetery
R Vy. H. Reid Miler
The
Baptist Church
R. L. Vicker
Methodist Protestant Church
Local Families Share Weekend Visits and Birth Announcement
DarlingtonMr and Mrs Forrest Dickens and Mrs Maryn Carter visited the Myricks home at Calvary Sunday. H B Hux and son and Worth Petty of Portsmouth VA visited relatives here Sunday. Jack Butts announces the birth of a daughter at Roanoke Rapids Hospital on December 3rd. Larry Cox of Greenville visited their parents M P Crowley at Andersons Cross Roads last week. L M Butts and daughter visited relatives at Hobgood and Dawsons Sunday. Eddie Dickens and Cary Gibson were business visitors in Norfolk VA Saturday. Kert Smith and daughter Elvie spent a few days last week in the western part of the state. Joe Dickens of Halifax visited his step mother Mrs Dosier Dickens Sunday. Mrs E C Dickens and Frances
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Forrest Dickens
Mrayin Carter
John Myricks
Calvary
H. B. Hux and Son
Worth Petty
Portsmouth
Jack Butts
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Larry Cox
Greenyile
M. P. Crowley
Anderson's Cross Roads
L. M. Butts
Hobgood and Dawsons
Eddie Dickens
Cary Gibson
Norfolk
Kert Smith
Elvie
Joe Dickens
Halifax
Dosier Dickens
E. C. Dickens
Frances
Burglar Fled After Shot Torn Door At Royal Oak Home
A burglar entered the home of Miss Ruby Thornton in Royal Oak Michigan but fled when she screamed and fired a revolver at him. Police reported no one was injured and the intruder escaped.
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Ruby Thornton
Royal Oak
Mich
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P. T. A. Tian Springs
Annesday
Oak City
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Buck Dickens
Holister
Chief Whitehead
Whitehead
Crit Dickens
Dona Dickens
Rocky
Pete Scales
Greensboro
House of Representatives
Joseph Byrns
Tennessee
Byrns
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Walker Funeral
Darlington
Iscit ii
York
Mith Americer
Ievery Adem
Rumpelmayer
Paris
Enid
Central Park
Pender
Smithfield
Bologna
Chuck
Maxwell House
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