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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

5

New Officers Installed for Roanoke Rapids Kiwanis Club

Roanoke Rapids Kiwanis Club installed 1946 officers led by Allmand S White as president with Don Tillar vice president and Dave Clark secretary treasurer. Retiring president John Dunn reviewed 1945 achievements including Infantile Paralysis Fund donations and 8750 pounds of clothing shipped.

Kiwanis Club Roanokenpids Kiwanis Club Allmand S. White Don Tillar Dave Clark Treas W. J Billy” Forwood John Unn Allmand Shite Ings Wefare Roanoke Rapids John Dunn Infantile Paralysis Fund

Bridge Club Fetes Mrs H E Gibson On Washington Street

Mrs H E Gibson entertained the Thursday Night Bridge Club at Mrs J P Little's Washington Street home. Three tables played with spring greens and orange decor. High score went to Bernice Hitchens, second to W H Tickel. Low score prize went to J P Little. Refreshments included salad and hot coffee. Guests included W H Tickel J P Little H E Came m L B Allen Fleetwood Sultan A Culbreth J D Ed Neal Benn Merle Bowman and others.

H. E. Gibson J. P. iLittle Washington Street Bernice Hitchens W. H. Tickeleld J. P. Little Mrs. Gibson Mesdames W. Hickel H. E. Camem L. B. Allen Fleetwood Sultan

Mrs W D Hall Hosts Bridge Evening At Home

Mrs W D Hall entertain s the Wednesday Night Club with two bridge tables at 8 pm. Pink gladiolas and evergreens decorate the home as Coca Cola and a salad plate with coffee are served. High score is won by Mrs Wilmer Collier who receives a prize. Attendees include Mesdames Collier Wilson Bennett Taylor Liske Brown Meikle and Wyche Land.

T. R. Wilson D. BE. Bennett T. J. Taylor C. D. Liske L. B. Brown Roderick Meikle Wyche Land

Engagement announced for Sylvia Rose Higgins to Harry Laverne Hall

Miss Sylvia Rose Higgins, niece of Mr and Mrs Jesse M Taylor, engaged to Harry Laverne Hall USNR son of Mr and Mrs Alfred H Hall both of this city. No definite wedding plans yet.

Jesse M. Taylor Sylvia Rose Higgins Curtis CG. Higgins Harry Laverne Hall USNR Alfred H. Hall

Engineer radios and risks with another locomotive

A reader questions why an engineer can communicate with the conductor by radio yet cannot reach a second engineer who could collide with them. The inquiry suggests safety and signaling gaps aboard long freight runs.

Miss Irma Lee Grant Hosts Gin Rummy Evening

Miss Irma Lee Grant hosted a Gin Rummy Club gathering at her home on Thursday at eight. Mrs Gilbert Baugham won high and Miss Mabel Williams low. Guests included Mesdames Howard Dickens, Atwell Taylor, R A Warren Jr, R J Grant, and Misses Margarite Camp, Mildred Hodges, Marion Hodges.

Irma Lee Grant Mabel Williams Gilbert Baugham Miss Grant Mesdames Howard Dickens Atwell Taylor R. A. Warren, Jr R. J. Grant Mildred Hodges Marion Hodges

Christian Science Society Sunday Services Notice

The Christian Science Society invites the public to Sunday services at 11 am and Sunday school at 10 am. Wednesday evening service at 8 pm. Reading room open Tuesdays and Fridays 3 to 5 pm. Sunday subject: Life.

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Bridge Club W. D. Hall Hall - Higgins Hese Victory G. I Christian Science Society Coca-Cola Company Weldon Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc Coca-Cola Coke
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