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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1947

Page

6

Cox To Saw Lady In Half In Two Shows Next Tuesday

Americas ace Magician Lua Cox arrives next Tuesday for two performances under Rotary Club auspices. He will present his own version of Sawing a Lady in Half with a plain box and rope bindings while the audience witnesses the setup and separation of the box. Performances begin at 2 40 PM for school children and 8 PM for the public, with tickets on sale at local drug stores.

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North Carolina Symphony Society Seeks Members for 1947 Season

The article details the ongoing annual membership drive in Halifax County for the North Carolina Symphony Society under Dr. Benjamin Swalin. It lists objectives to inspire love of music, prepare children for listening, maintain a state prideful orchestra, support professional careers, and promote North Carolina as a state of vision and culture. It notes auditions for talented children and plans for a broad 1947 season across the state.

North Carolina Symphony Society Halifax County North Carolina Symphony Benjamin Swalin Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Symphony

Weldon News Briefs Highlight Local Movements

Friends report Mrs. George Joyner has returned home from Stuart Circle Hospital Richmond Va to improved health. J T D Rawlings visited Richmond Saturday. Neil Ben of Alexandria visits his mother Mrs J T Benn. Dr and Mrs R B Blowe and Mr and Mrs Bill Pierce spent days in New York. Albert Oakes of Chapel Hill weekend at home. Mrs Dawsey Rawlings and Mrs Janet Snitzer spent Monday in Rocky Mount. Lin Medlin went to Greensboro Thursday on business. Mrs S E Shirley and Miss

Geroge Joyner Stuart Circle Hospital Richmond J.T. D. Rawlings Neil Ben Alexandria J. T. Benn R. B. Blowe Bill Pierce New York Albert Oakes Chapel Hill Dawsey Rawlings Janet Snitzer Rocky Mount Lin Medlin Greensboro S. E. Shirley

Orchestra Concert Season Memberships Open

The orchestra announces season access through Society sponsorship. Memberships may be secured to support concerts and ensemble performances.

Music Club Contacts Lead Organizer Names

From members of the Music Club or contact Miss Ruth Transon, Chairman, and Mrs. W. A. China, Co-Chairman.

Music Club Ruth Transon W. A. China

Slim Hines Hosts Inspectors for Grade A Milk Record

Slim Hines owner of Leaf s Gteen Dairy hosted government inspectors who checked barns, milk butterfat, and cow health. They awarded a Grade A record for fine milk. Fee boasted at Andy Rotkin s Garden Tavern where Andy expressed understanding. Under the Brewers program, Andy s tavern was mentioned.

Slim Hines Leafs Gteen Dairy Slim Fee Andy Rotkin Garden Tavern Andy Brewers Andy’s Tavern

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