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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

9

Wage and hour bill gains Southern governor backing

Seven Southeastern Governors including North Carolina's Hoey endorse a federal wage and hour bill amid opposition. The presidents message urges national outlook over sectional and class interests while noting government duties to aid the needy and to balance economic forces. The piece notes interstate commerce coverage and local benefits from higher purchasing power.

Roosevelt Hoey North Carolina South Congress

Monday Night Bridge Club Sees Mrs Atsbrook Win

A Sunday or Monday night gathering hosted by Mrs Carroll Wilson featured twelve guests who played six progressions of contract bridge. At the end Mrs Julian Atsbrook received an attractive handkerchief as winner with high score noted.

Carroll Wilson Julian Atsbrook

Mrs. Mary Della Inge Dies at 79 in Weldon

Mrs. Mary Della Inge 79 widow of Adolphus M. Inge died at home Friday night after a heart attack. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the residence with ministers from Weldon Methodist Roxboro and Weldon Baptist churches. Interment Cedarwood Cemetery. Surviving are six children, a sister and a brother.

Mary Della Inge Adolphus M. Inge B. P. Robinson Weldon Weldon Methodist Church Mary Inge Wheeler Baltimore Elisa Carr Tarboro Harry W. Johnson Linda Harris Richard Inge Marion Inge Dora Purnell A. L. Cochrane Elizabeth Garland Wilkins Thelma Lunenburg North Carolina St. Lukes Episcopal Church St. Lukes Church Edmond Wilkins Ashley Wilkins Edmonia C. Wilkins C. D. Miller Jacksonville Fla J. N. Bynum

Weldon Associated Charities Drive Seeks $1000 To Aid Needy

The Weldon Associated Charities drive is on this week aiming to raise one thousand dollars from the community to aid the needy for twelve months. Due to the fall business rush the drive has not been held before and residents are urged to contribute as generously as possible to help those in need.

Weldon Associated Charities

Social gathering hosted by Mrs. Wilson with luncheon guests

Refreshments consisted of salad and tea. Mrs. Wilson's guests included Mesdames H. B. Loy, W. H. Pruden, Rives Manning, Julian Allsbrook, M. S. Benton, Frank Muller, Lyle Wilson, Frank Williams, Misses Elizabeth Clark, Winifred Beckwith, Ruth Transon, and Marjorie Cannon.

Mrs. Wilson Mesdames H. 8. Loy W. H. Pruden Rives Manning Julian Allsbrook M. S. Benton Frank Muller Lyle Wilson Frank Williams Elizabeth Clark Winifred Beckwith Ruth Transon Marjorie Cannon

Rosemary P T A Plans Tacky and Box Party

The January meeting of the Rosemary South School Parent Teacher Association was held Tuesday evening in the absence of President and Vice President Mrs A M Powell. Plans were made for a tacky party and Box party to be held Thursday January 20 1938 at 7 30 at the School House with about twenty members attending. Light refreshments were served by Mrs R M Pair and Mrs L M Ivey.

South Rosemary School Parent Teacher Association A. M. Powell R. M. Pair L. M. Ivey

Enfield Tea Honors Mrs. Branch Bride in Formal Shower

Mrs. James C. Branch and Miss Virginia Branch hosted a formal tea in Enfield for bride Mrs. Harry A. Branch formerly Nellie Norris of Gastonia. About two hundred guests attended as roses, white hyacinths, and tapers adorned the lower floor.

James C. Branch Virginia Branch Enfield Harry A. Branch Nellie Norris Gastonia Edwin Branch Ruth Smith Goldsboro Eugene Kimball Roanoke Rapids G. L. Crump D. Mac Johnson I. D. Wood Vernelle Kimball Louise Andleton Cleo Matthews Julia Branch R. B. Shervette, Jr M. BE. Herman

Mrs Harrison Hosts Enfield Bridge Club Event

Mrs Katie Harrison hosted a Friday evening bridge party in Enfield for club members and guests. Red carnations gladiolas and tapers decorated rooms while nine tables played progressive contract. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs J M Pope for high scores among guests and Mrs Wilcox of Corey Pa received a visitor token.

Katie Harrison Evening Bridge Club Enfield T. C. Harrison Weldon J. B. Britt J. R. Matthews J. M. Pope Wilcox Corey, Pa

Birthday Party for Anna Georgia at Mrs. J J Jams home

Mrs. J J Jams hosted a Monday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Anna Georgia marking her 10th birthday. Guests included Rachel Forrest, Frances Forrest, Theresa Wolhar, Patsy Wolhar, Patricia Hodges, Marshall Lee Clark, Helen Ray Johnson, Lorine Kidd, Shirley Taylor, Mildred Allen, Helen Wells, Margaret Mosely, Ezelle Etheridge, Estelle Etheridge, Betty Wynne, Margaret Anne Ingram, Margaret Brown, Grace Taylor, Ruby Lee Williams, Lorine Newcome, Doris Fahey, Mary Alice Thortis, Margaret Williams, John Wolhar and Jack Williams.

J. J. Jams Anna Georgia Rachel Forrest Frances Forrest Theresa Patsy Wolhar Patricia Hodges Marshall Lee Clark Helen Ray Johnson Lorine Kidd Shirley Taylor Mildred Allen Helen Wells Margaret Mosely Ezelle Estelle Etheridge Betty Wynne Margaret Anne Ingram Margaret Brown Grace Taylor Ruby Lee Williams Lorine Newcome Doris Fahey Mary Allice Thortis Margaret Williams John Wolhar Jack Williams

Ann Nash of Weldon Receives Many Gifts

Anna Georgia received many new gifts as part of a local holiday event, with recipients listed from Weldon and surrounding communities.

Ann Nash Weldon Anna Georgia

North Carolina Art Is Club Subject at Woman's Club Meeting

The Fine Arts Department of the Woman's Club held its January session with Mrs. J. N. Bynum as hostess. The group planned an upcoming art exhibit and heard papers on North Carolina art, Jugtown Pottery, and Elliott Daingerfield. Tea concluded the program with twelve members present.

Woman's Club J. N. Bynum North Carolina Art Charles Capps Jugtown Pottery Bynum Elliott Daingerfield Mesdames Edwin Akers Scott Benton Zeb Denny Chas Capps William Harris, II Crawford Hoyle T. L. Martin Graham Shell Bahnson Weathers Fred Wilmer E. B. Fisher

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Washington United States Inge Miss Wilkins Weldo N Associat Charities Drive Rosemary P.T.A Honor Enfield Bride Mrs. Harrison Ceptre Fostoria Land Bros Roanoke Rapids and Emporia N. C George M.coumbaugh R. J. Reynold George M Roanoke Rapids Building & Loan Assoc W. 2Nd St Fd. Hawley
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