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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1947
Page
11
The piece argues against equating femininity with cuteness and urges women to choose simple, subdued hair and makeup. It promotes a understated wardrobe that supports the wearer, not the fashion, and cautions modern girls to avoid elaborate curls and flashy accessories.
A Bible questions program answers topics from exorcists to maps of Palestine and the book of life. Exorcists cast out evil spirits with words and rites. Palestine’s size compared to California with distances given. The ark at Mount Ararat and historic climbs noted. God calls all believers to witness while some are called to full-time ministry. Names in the book of life are retained for the faithful.
Mr and Mrs J D Edwards and Miss Annette Edwards of Charlotte, formerly of this city, spent Christmas here with relatives. Mrs W W Gibson traveled to Charlotte last week due to the accidental death of her brother in law.
Hog prices fell sharply at hog-buying stations in North Carolina and nationwide. Prices began to decline around December 1, dropping from $2 to $2.75 per hundred pounds with top prices around $20.50 to $21.00. Local quotes included Smithfield 20.75 Fayetteville 21 Rocky Mount 20.75 Lambert 20.50. The October peak ranged from $25 to $27 before slipping to $23 by October 18 and rebounding to about $25 later in October and November. State expert John Winfield cited pre Christmas hog receipts and weak retail pork demand.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Howell Cobb Jr announce the birth of daughter Mary Howell Cobb on December 25 1946. The mother is formerly Emma Lawrence Bland of Weldon and Rocky Mount.
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