New Year's Misadventure Ends With Firehouse Tale
Bub Skinner recalls a boozy New Year’s Eve at the fire station in which Mike Jimpson crashes a private gathering. After a drunken scene and a failed attempt to escort Mike home, Skinner faces Mrs. Jimpson’s ire and harsh accusations, earning the ire of a neighbor rather than thanks for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bub Skinner
Mister Skinner
Bill
Mike Jimpson
Mike
Jimpson
Grant
Richmond
Mister Skinmer
Brother Jimpson
T’ Weldon
Mister Jimpson
Winder
Bob Skinner
Skinner
Widder Jones
Birthday Party for Miss Ida Shaw Ends Year with Gifts
Miss Ida Shaw hosted a December 31 birthday party for friends including Irène Pair Ruth Pair Annie Jenkins Louise Wright Elizabeth Shell Mattie Florence Ruth King Lucille Ida Shaw Warwick Hockaday J L Wood Milton Wall Hubert Hawkins Tom Wall Reginald Pepper J C Pair and Joe Pepper. Bingo and gifts delighted guests with refreshments at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Shaw
Irene
Ruth Pair
Annie Jenkins
Louise Wright
Elizabeth Shell
Mattie
Florence
Ruth King
Lucille
Warwick Hockaday
J. L. Wood
Milton Wall
Hubert Hawkins
Tlan Wall
Reginald Pepper
J. C. Pair
Joe Pepper
Roanoke Rapids Womans Club Reviews Corn Test Results
The Roanoke Rapids Woman's Club met January 2 in the Club House with reports on library funding, a new WPA librarian, and N Y A crews to repair floors. A corn variety test on J Leonards farm showed yields from 46 to 66 bushels per acre with several named varieties. The club discussed weather stripping, a vestibule, and advisory finance roles as part of the club’s bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Roanoke Rapids
Weathers
Margaret Edwards
W.P.A
John M. Smith
N.Y.A
Woman's Club
C. A. Wyche
J. N. Bynum
W. A. Thorne
R .P. Beckwith
R. L. Towe
Associated Charities Board of Directors
J. Leonard
Enfield
N. C
Latham
Bigg
Cocke
Christmas Party Hosted by Thelma Clary and Helen Matthews
Thelma Clary and Miss Lola Clary and Miss Helen Matthews hosted a Thursday night Christmas gathering at Clary home in Thelma. Guests included Katherine Johnston Nancy Matthews Matty Johnston Sarah Matthews Margaret Campbell Shirley Clary Helen Matthews Lola Clary and Donald Spruill Vance Clary Clifton Kirkland Carlton Spruill Vernon Mace Eric Spruill.
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Lola Clary
Helen Matthews
Miss Clary
Thelma
Katherine Johnston
Nancy Matthews
Matty Johnston
Sarah Matthews
Margaret Campbell
Shirley Clary
Donald Spruill
Vance Clary
Clifton Kirkland
Carlton Spruill
Vernon Mace
Eric Spruill
Mrs Powell Hosts Sister of Rocky Mount Guest
Mrs. A M Powell entertained in honor of her sister Miss Harrell of Rocky Mount at her home Wednesday night. Activities included games and fruit salad with punch served at ten thirty to a group of guests including Louise Hockaday Justine Hockaday Betty Clary Bula Powell Azzell Powell Irene Medlin Hazel Harvell Hayward Pearson Waverly Pearson Algie Pearson Lloyd Jenkins Earl Faison J D Powell Tom Cook Louise David Cook Alvin Hawkins Alfred Powell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Powell
Miss Harrell
Rocky Mount
A. M. Powell
Louise
Justine Hockaday
Betty Clary
Bula
Azzell Powell
Irene Medlin
Hazel Jenkins
Grace Harvell
Messrs. Hayard
Waverly
Algie Pearson
Lloyd Jenkins
Earl Faison
Henry St Service Led by Rev Booth at Amen Building
Rev J R Booth conducts Sunday service at 2 30 PM at the Amen Building Henry Street and a 7 45 PM service with the subject from Zachariah chapter 14. All are invited to attend the Apostolic Faith service sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Booth
Amen
Henry St
Zachariah
Guilford College welcomes returning students Acres Byrd and Sheil
Ollie Acree Wilson Byrd and Deaver Sheil have returned to Guilford College after spending the holidays in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Acree
Wilson Byrd
Deaver Sheil
Guilford College
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