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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1939

Page

14

Weldon Production Credit Association to hold 27th stockholders meeting

Members serving Halifax and Northampton counties gather for the fifth annual stockholders meeting on January 27 at 10 o clock in Weldon Opera House. Two directors will be elected. Since 1934 loans total 1 462 207 00 and the association has 800 members. H M Guyot of the Production Credit Corporation of Columbia will speak. W E Smith serves as president and Lynwood J Judkins as secretary treasurer.

Weldon Production Credit Association Halifax Northampton Weldon Opera House H. M. Guyot Production Credit Corporation of Columbia W. E. Smith Lynwood J. Judkins

Drewry Drewett-West Drewry wed in Franklin Va

Miss Mable Louise Drewett daughter of Mrs Bertha Kee Drewett married Joseph West Drewry son of Mr and Mrs W H Drewry of Sedley Virginia in Franklin on Sunday December 25 Rev Bob Stephenson officiated A few friends attended The bride wore a dubana beaver suit trimmed with matching accessories and carried talisman roses and lilies of the valley The couple left for a northern trip and are at home in Emporia Virginia

Mable Louise Drewett Bertha Kee Drewett Joseph West Drewry W. H. Drewry Sedley Franklin Bob Stephenson Mrs. Drewry Emporia, Va

Unemployment Office Closed for Merit Examinations

The unemployment compensation office will be closed all day Saturday January 21 1939 due to staff absence for merit examinations in Raleigh. Claimants scheduled for Saturday must report Friday January 20th or Monday January 22nd.

Raleigh

Sunday Dinner Prices and Menus Highlight Affordable Feasts

Sunday dinner notes show falling BESS prices for first quality and cheap for ordinary grades with butter cheese inexpensive. Meat costs eased with forequarter beef and lamb down. apples citrus plentiful. peas cauliflower broccoli lima beans reasonably priced. Three menus listed: Low Cost, Medium Cost, and Very Special Dinner courses featuring lamb chops, roast lamb, chicken pies, and fresh vegetables.

Christian Science Society Invites to Services and Reading

The Christian Science Society at 930 Roanoke Ave invites the public to Sunday services at 11 a.m and Wednesday evening meetings at 8 p.m Reading Room hours are Tuesday and Friday 3 to 5 p.m The Sunday Lesson Sermon centers on Truth Life and the Golden Text from Proverbs 12 28 plus I John 5 11 12 and excerpts from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy

Roanoke Ave Christian Science Churches and Societies Mary Baker Eddy

Mrs Starke Hosts Bridge Club Meeting Highlights

The Wednesday Night Bridge Club met at Mrs Francis Starke s home with Mrs Charles Fitts taking high score and Mrs S N Graham second. A salad course with coffee followed. Attending were Mesdames Allie Wood Stewart Wilson Pete Graham M F White James Parker George Sullivan Charles Fitts H E Gibson Hugh Horne Elmer Starke John Lupton and Arthur Gilliam.

Calvary Church Sunday School and Epworth League Gatherings

Calvary Church Sunday School meets Sunday at 10:00 AM. Epworth League gathers Sunday night at 7:30 PM at the home of Misses Virginia and Ruby King. Bring a friend.

Epworth League Misses Virginia Ruby King

Roanoke Rapids Motorist Joins The LifeGuard Legion

M H Hedgepeth of Roanoke Rapids becomes the first Roanoke man to join Goodyear LifeGuards The LifeGuard Legion a safety award program after he avoided a highway tire failure and saved lives with the device Blair McCurdy and W H Bartley presented a bronze plaque The emblem honors life saving motorists and lists safety for all ages The LifeGuard Legion is issued by Goodyear Tire Rubber Co Akron Ohio The Hedgepeths were saved near Roanoke Rapids by LifeGuards also noted Miss Jean Rook’s visit to Suffolk Virginia

Roanoke Rapids Life Guard Legion National Motoring Safety Organization M. H. Hedgepeth Hedgepeth Goodyear Life Guards Caterpillar Club LifeGuard Legion Blair McCurdy Goodyear W. H. Bartley Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Inc Akron Ohio Jean Rook Hugh Rook Suffolk

Mileage Hints from Esso Marketers

J F Winchester urges owners to care for their cars to extend life. Regular inspections, adjustments, and repairs prevent minor issues from becoming major breakdowns. Cars endure harsh weather, rough roads, and heavy use but can be kept reliable with routine service.

Williams starts visit with friends in Garysburg

L F Williams departed Monday to visit friends in Garysburg after spending the prior week with Mrs. J B Edmonds.

L. F. Williams Garysburg J. B. Edmonds

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Drewry Cora Anthony The A&p Kitchen Christian Science Society Calvary Church City Man Goodyear Legion J. F. Winchester Esso Nou Secress Hillsdale Southern Manor Old Virginia Sunshine Edgemont Southern Manor NO
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