L Wheeden low bid set for jail general construction
The City Board of Commissioners awarded L Wheeden and Company the general construction contract for the proposed jail with a bid of 5185 base, after bids for plumbing heating and interior work by Fahey and Daughtry and J D Wilkins. Alternate plans were cut to fit budget. The total exceeded funds, architect reduced fee by 90.55 and alternates 1 and 2 were dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wheeden and Company
City Board of Commissioners
J. D. Wilkins
Greensboro
Fahey and Daughtry
Roanoke Rapids
General Construction
Fahey and
Daughtry
Miss Ross To Have Composition At UNC Wo mans College
Miss Mary Ellen Ross a Greensboro College alumna will have her original pieces The Golden Day Is Dying and A Fragment performed at the Woman's College of UNC in a program of amateur North Carolina composers. The Fragment is written for violin and piano and noted for its poetic feel and challenging violin part. Ross teaches music in the sixth grade and has been with the local system four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Ross
Greensboro College
Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina
Mrs Cameron Hosts Thursday Nite Bridge Club
Mrs Edwin Cameron entertained her Thursday Nite Bridge Club and guests at her Monroe Street home with plants and ivy decor. High scores went to Mrs Thurman Bullock among guests and Mrs J P Little for the club. A Valentine motif plate was served at 10 30. Attending were Mesdames Agatha Miller W G Lynch Earl Daughtry Thurman Bullock Hubert Wirtz L B Allen J D Ed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Cameron
Monroe Street
Halifax County Society Proposes Sanatorium Named for Dr. Long
The Halifax County Medical Society moved to name the State tuberculosis sanatorium near Wilson in memory of Dr. T W M Long, a former state senator who aided public health. The resolution was adopted at a Roanoke Rapids Hospital meeting where tributes were paid to the late physician who died February 3 in Raleigh. Buxton Midgette of Jackson spoke on physician liability. The proposal was given to Dr. Robert F. Young for action.
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Halifax County Medical Society
Wilson
T. W. M. Long
North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids
Long
Raleigh
Buxton Midgette of
Jackson
Robert F. Young
Weekend visitors listed in Littleton society items
Several Raleigh and area residents spent weekends with local families. Notables include Dorothy Bonney, Mrs Raleigh Bradley, John Wheeler Moore and others visiting in Littleton, Troy, Reidsville, Mapleton and nearby towns. The column notes returning travelers and guests from Norfolk and Union South Carolina.
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Dorothy Bonney
Raleigh
H. F. Bonney
Raleigh G. Bradley
Tillery
Rufus Bradley
John Wheeler Moore
Norfolk, Va
Edward Owen Hall
Reidsville
Annie Tucker Moore
Franklinton
H. C. Smith
A. M. Newsom
Marvin Newsom
R. T. Poole
Troy
Emily Pippen
J. P. Pippen
J. H. Bobbitt
Ernest Bobbitt
Gene Parker
Mabel Stroupe
Mapleton
Evelyn Newsom
N. R. Newsom
W. C. Smith
Union
S. C
Samuel Riggan
Little Daughter
Norfolk
Herbert Riggan
Bill Koonce
Albert Crawley
Billy Perkinson
Edward Riggan
W M S Meeting and Socials Highlight Newport News Visit Roundup
Rosemary Baptist Church W M S met with twenty four members and plans for the year discussed. A Valentine themed gathering on Jackson Street featured Mrs I F Rochelle and guests with prizes awarded to Mrs Kennemar and Mrs Wood. Other attendees included Mesdames Adams Rochelle Wood and Fitts among many others.
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W.M.S
W.M.S. of Rosemary Baptist Church
A. O. George
Geo. Pappendick
F. R. Kendrick
T. M. Jenkins
Paul Ray
C. C. Shell
Hostess to Club Brings Bridge Session to Evening
Mrs Calvin Kennemar acted as host to her bridge club and guests for an evening gathering. The note highlights social hospitality and a casual, friendly mood among members.
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Calvin Kennemar
Addi
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. Wheeden
Miss Ross
WCMC
Mrs. Cameron
DR. Long
Halifax County
Littleton
Newport News
Exum Whitaker
Durham
D. W. Newsom
E. C. Bobbitt
Rocky Mount
Macon Moore
Nancy
W. T. Threewitts
Sol Bobbitt
A. P. Farmer
Blanche Threewitts
Frank Joyner
James Joyner
Goldsboro
Rodney Glasgow
C. E. Foster
D. W. McPherson
Chil
Dren
Ayden
Jackson Street
Valentine
Kennemar
I. F. Rocheller
J. A. Wood Club
Charles Fitts
Mesdames Tommie Adams
I. F. Rochelle
Bill Alligood
Earl Rock
Houston Fueller
Allie Wood
Francis Starke
M. F. White
T. M. Bullock
Bill Carter
Janie Lassiter
Pomet “Vv
M. D. Collier
Mgr
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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