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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1934
Page
8
A rowdy social at the Rid residence from 4 to 6 pm featured Mrs Mike Clark hosting friends and six uninvited women. Amid songs on mandolin and organ, games, gossip, and a disputed cake plate, tensions rose over invitations and alleged mischief, with Mrs Clark vowing revenge on the excluded partygoers.
Faith Allen, a former follies beauty, was granted a divorce after accusing her husband of failing to support her and objecting to her pets, notably a pet monkey.
Sleeping on the job sparks a brief incident report noting two cash awards of fifty thousand dollars and twenty seven dollars and ninety two cents tied to an employee reward program.
A note of gratitude from David Dobbins thanking friends who voted in a drive that awarded a big electric train from Rosemary Drug Company to the child with the most votes. He invites the winner to ride with him.
A playful ad parodies a school of savings urging readers to let their money learn the true lesson. The line suggests financial discipline and securing funds rather than risky moves.
The Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association states members may only advertise in regu lar publications or through bill boards hand bills or personal ads, unless approved by the advertising committee. A first violation incurs a $10 fine. Signed by Miss Lillian Bell Jenkins Secretary.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hawley and son Frank Jr spent Christmas in Christiansburg Virginia with their parents. Mr and Mrs David Traynham and daughter Katherine are spending several days in Christiansburg with relatives. Miss Josie Chase and Mr Chester Chase are home for the holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs T J Chase. Mrs Frank Nash and daughters Roberta Kate and Nancy have been the guest of relatives in Lumberton for the past ten days. Mr and Mrs J W Harrell and son Jesse spent Christmas in Williamston North Carolina. Eugene and Harry Cannon are home from College for the holidays Mrs L S Cannon. Genn Thompson of West Point spent the holidays here with his parents Mr and Mrs W O Thompson. William Thompson of Philadelphia Pa spent several days here recently with his parents Mr and Mrs W O Thompson.
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