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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
11
Miss Charlotte and Lottie Pruitt, guests of Miss Margaret Cox, returned home in Burlington after attending the Northeastern Pastor's Conference held in Williamston last Monday. Rev. J. B. Hipps of Shanghai, China, was the principal speaker.
The Study Club met Friday with Mrs. Frank Wilson hosting twelve members. Mrs. Frank Williams reported $125 in tubercular seal sales. seventy five percent stays for local use. A program committee was elected for next year and papers on Queen Elizabeth and Cleopatra were presented. Guest Mrs. J. T. Alderman of Henderson, N. C. attended.
Halifax County notes report the HALIFAX U D C meeting with Mrs R L Applewhite and a Lee Jackson program led by Mrs C L Musselman and Mrs Ida G Shaw on Thursday. A Jackson paper by Miss Nannie Gary and a song about Jackson’s death closed the program. county road surfacing project 161 will finish by June 1. Blackwell Pierce farm at Tillery sold to government for relief housing. 62 marriage licenses issued in December by Register Meade Mitchell, many to negroes, license fee up by 5 dollars to 5.00 due to medical exam repeal.
A brief reflection on flattery noting its appeal to those who readily accept praise. It contrasts praise with the value of honesty and self awareness in judgment.
The trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann in Flemington New Jersey centers on the Lindbergh baby murder. Jurors weigh automobile license traces ransom bills and a home made ladder amid handwriting, witness sightings, and links to a German criminal past.
Mrs Mohorn entertained her bridge club and guests on Tuesday. After the game ended at 10 30 prizes were awarded with Mrs Sam Bunn winning the high club prize, Mrs Wilmer Collier the second high, and Miss Edna Pope the high guest prize. A salad course was served to the players including Mesdames A O George Clyde Liske Bill Alligood Steve Hamlet Wilmer Collier Sam Bunn George Lampley Zollie Powell and Lester Ed.
A vintage Rexall drug ad promises immediate relief for coughs with a BRON-CHU- LINE product. The copy claims one dose works, several doses may cure the cough, and a half bottle may finish it, offering a 65 cent refund if not effective. It asserts no narcotics, no sweeteners, and no stomach upset.
R L Mondson R L Martin and R M Pope host Mrs Bunch Miss Edna Wafford Helen Turner and Edna Pope of Norfolk Va as house guests. The note emphasizes giving pleasure and warns against hot words and boasts while urging peace on earth through goodwill.
The Womans Missionary Society held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The Bible study centered on A Great High Priest from Hebrews 4 12 16 and was led by Mrs. E T Blowe.
The Garden Club holds its regular meeting at 3 30 P M on Monday January 2 1935 in the home of Mrs T R Manning All members are urged to attend.
Report of the Condition of the Citizens Bank and Trust Company at Roanoke Rapids North Carolina to the Commissioner of Banks at year end December 31 1934 shows total resources of 27329536 dollars with cash checks from clearing items 3425806 due from approved depository banks 3470969 loans and discounts 17106477 furniture and equipment 486108 other real estate 1798797 F D I C fund 37009 and related balance sheet figures.
F L Nash cashesier F D Wilson and J Winfield Crew directors sworn before notary Ruth Allen on January 12 1935 to attest the bank balance sheet listing liabilities and capital totals including demand deposits CDs and savings by public officials and others with stated values and reserves
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