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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1938

Page

6

Town Stalks in Richmond and Danville Gatherings

Misses Ophelia Daniel Mildrea Burton Lelia Murray spent Saturday in Richmond Virginia. Mrs Jacob Taylor and others visited Danville Virginia. Mrs H E Cameron and Misses Vivian Sears Bernice Hitchens spent Friday in Richmond. Mesdames Lassiter Bounds Elsie Pair Mabel Smith visited Richmond on Sunday. Skiser Wynne and son Buddy of Rocky Mount were guests of Mrs J W Taylor Sunday. Elmyra Jenkins spent Thursday in Richmond. Mesdames Lakey Camp and son David Jr and Edward Glover spent Saturday in Rocky Mount.

Ophelia Daniel Mildrea Burton Lelia Murray Richmond Jacob Taylor Sadie Hardison Irene Taylor Horace Tucker Danville H. E. Cameron Vivian Sears Bernice Hitchens A. J. Lassiter S. J. Bounds Elsie Pair Mabel Smith J. L. Wynne Buddy Rocky Mount J. W. Taylor Elmyra Jenkins John Lakey David Camp David, Jr Edward Glover

Christmas Parties Shine With Festive Decor and Prizes

Two Christmas gatherings were hosted by Mrs. A. O. George with Mrs. George and others. Guests enjoyed evergreen decorations, candlelight, and a Christmas tree centerpiece. Friday's guest list included numerous women and the high prize went to Mrs. W. H. Carter. Saturday's party awarded Miss Elizabeth Overton as high prize winner.

A. O. George George George Pappendick Tom Cheek Mesdames H. E. Cameron Lewis Johnson B. J. Dunning W. C. Morgan R. M. Brown W. E. Murphrey R. L. Martin Wilmer Collier M. F. White C. L. Elting Ivey Mahorn J. A. Wood Edward Smoot Hubert Wirtz Sam Bunn W. C. Williams Clyde Liske C. W. Davis Francis Starke Virgil McDowell Scott Benton Wyche Land W. H. Carter Ben Parker Ikey Johnson Mrs. Bell Elizabeth Tait Rosenna Pittman Bernice Hitchens Kathrine Wolhar Evelyn Johnson Edna Wafford Helen Turner Virginia Blount Alma Blount Martha Carson Vernie Eddins Ada Edwards Velma Clark Luther Verger Mesdames T. H. Wilson George Hayes Frank Vaughan Virginia Moseley Elizabeth Overton Evelyn Tillman Winifred Beckwith Olive Gilbert Mesdames R. I. Starke Lonnie Neil N. D. Cox T. M. Jenkins R. L. George T. J. Taylor

Mrs Lee Hosts Study Club Meeting

Mrs Lee entertained the Study Club on Friday afternoon. President Mrs A Meikle led a brief business meeting. Mrs Frank Kemp and Mrs R P Beck presented papers on Canada as the study topic. Refreshments followed the program.

Heath Lee Last Wek A. Meikle Frank Kemp R. P. Beckwith Canada

Cotton Industry Leaders Form National Council

East coast leaders joined 18 cotton producing states to establish the National Cotton Council of America with Oscar Johnston of Mississippi as head. The plan blends advertising, research and education to lift consumption of American cotton, inviting delegates including Wade Drake of South Carolina T B Upchurch Jr Raeford North Carolina R C Neely Waynesboro Georgia and W H Smith Prattville Alabama.

National Cotton Council of America Oscar Johnston Scott Mississippi Wade Drake Anderson South Carolina T. B. Upchurch, Jr Raeford North Carolina R. C. Neely Waynesboro Georgia W. H. Smith Prattville Alabama

Letter to Santa With Odd Christmas Wish List

A humorous pastiche lists Christmas desires from a reflective writer, including an oil burner, a new radio, an electric train for the baby, furniture, a microscope for John M. Smith, and a plea for forgiveness. The note ends with a stray family cameo mentioning Mr and Mrs Lloyd Baird and Mrs Lee Baird visiting in La Crosse Virginia.

Santa Thompson John M. Smith Lloyd Baird Cecil George Baird Lee Baird la Crosse, Va

Perfect Attendance Honors Tie at Local School

The elementary school lists two first grade rooms Miss Carty and Mrs Daughtry sharing top attendance. Christmas greetings include an old English rhyme from Charles Dickens with lines about pennies and blessings.

Blacksmith Ad and Room Rent Notice

For sale items include blacksmith tools horseshoeing gear and woodworking tools. Classified under Blacksmith c o Herald Printing Co 11 12 15pd. For rent two unfurnished rooms adjoining bath apply 317 Jefferson St 11 12 15pd.

C-O Herald Printing Co Bath Jefferson St

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