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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1936

Page

5

Lee-Jackson Day Observed at Enfield School

Enfield Graded School held Friday morning exercises in the auditorium to honor birthdays of General Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Andrew Fontaine Maury, and Orren Randolph Smith. Local leaders presided and participants sang, spoke on the Confederacy, and presented a Southern Magazine gift to the school library.

Robert E. Lee Stonewall” Jackson Andrew Fontaine Maury Orren Randolph Smith Enfield Graded School Egbert Barnhill Frank M. Parker Mr. Jerome Methodist Episcopal Church Philipians E. O. Peeler Methodist Protestant Church E. L. Smith Maryland Massa’s Sam T. Habel Baptist Church Confederacy

Plan Flower Show For Tulip Time

The Garden Club met at Mrs. T. R. Manning’s home to discuss Gardens Antique Gardens and origins of flower names from the Bible. Main topic was planting spring gardens and plans for a spring flower show around tulip bloom time inviting public entries. Refreshments followed roll call of Mesdames Clark Wyche Manning Cassada Clements Starke Pappendick and Miss Dora Clark.

T. R. Manning C. A. Wyche Mesdames David Clark T. N. Manning Jack Cassada Lawrence Clements R. I. Starke George Pappendick Dora Clark

Black-Draught Laxative Popular with Parents and Children

Thedford's Black-Draught powder remains trusted by many adults for bowel relief and a Syrup of Black-Draught is recommended for children. Mrs. Adams of Murray Kentucky reports thirteen years of use with benefit and satisfaction, noting reliability for herself and her youngsters.

Thedford C. ‘Adams Murray, Ky

U D C Chapter Seeks Good District Report

January meeting of the Frank M. Parker Chapter U D C was held at Mrs A S Harrison home in Enfield with nineteen members. President Mrs Egbert Barnhill led the session as readings and reports were shared and plans made to assist two sick members.

Frank M. Parker U.D.C A. S. Harrison Enfield Egbert Barnhill I. D. Wood Orren Randolph Smith Paul Randolph Barnhill Mizpah Harrison Mesdames Theodore Harrison J. R. Matthews

Mrs Emma King Dies After Illness and Pneumonia

Mrs Emma King widow of Thomas King died at her son Henry King’s home after a period of declining health and pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Miss Maud Shaw’s home conducted by Rev W T Phipps of Calvary Church. She is survived by three sons Joe King Greensboro Henry Tom Baby King Thelma and daughter Mrs Francis Hawkins Aurelian Springs plus several grandchildren. Burial was in the family cemetery at the old home place.

Emma King Thomas King Henry King Francis Hawkins Aurelian Springs Old Home Place

Miss Cannon Hostess Bridges Night at Joyner Home

Miss Mary B Gannon hosted Monday night bridge at Mrs W F Joyner home. Mrs F G Jarman won high score and a box of stationery, Miss Ada Edwards low score and a set of score pads. A sweet course was served.

Mary B. Gannon W. F. Joyner F. G. Jarman Ada Edwards T. W. M. Long W. H. Babcock W G. Lynch W. A. China

Newsome Hedgepeth Return Trip From Durham

M. C. Newsome and M. H. Hedgepeth spent Wednesday in Durham and were accompanied home by W. E. Woodroof.

M. C. Newsome M. H. Hedgepeth Durham W. E. Woodroof

Archie Gay Announces State Senate Candidacy in Third District

Archie C. Gay of Jackson declares run for the North Carolina State Senate to represent the Third District. He formerly served in the Senate in 1931 as five opponents enter the race. In Seaboard Representative W. D. Barbee seeks reelection to the General Assembly. Northampton County Sheriff H. L. Joyner, defeated recently, opposes Barbee.

Jackson Archie C. Gay State Senate Gay Senate W. D. Barbee Seaboard General Assembly H. L. Joyner Northampton County J. Clyde Stephenson Barbee

Card of Thanks for Mrs. M. E. Hobbs Bereavement

The family thanks friends for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of their mother Mrs. M. E. Hobbs. They especially praise the nurses at Roanoke Rapids Hospital for their tender care in attempting to save her life.

M. E. Hobbs Roanoke Rapids Hospital

Mrs H L Stephenson and Son Return to Fremont Home

Mrs H L Stephenson and her son Henry Lewis have returned to their Fremont home on Friday after a recent absence.

Girls Auxiliary Meets at Ann Dawson Mahorn Home

The Baptist Church Girls Auxiliary gathered Thursday afternoon at Ann Dawson Mahorn home with Elizabeth Jordan presiding. The program theme Thy Kingdom Come featured pieces The Ruler of the Kingdom and Happiness for the Kingdom, and readings on Love of the Kingdom. Members listed include Margaret Hines Derith Morgan Emily Taylor Merle Cole Margie Hudson Evelyn Howard Jane Kidd and Mrs. J H. Hines served refreshments afterward.

the Baptist Church Ann Dawson Mahorn Elizabeth Jordan Margaret Hines Margie Hudson Emily Taylor Derith Morgan Merle Cole J. H. Hines Emily Dunning Doris May Helen Hedgepeth Evelyn Howard Jane Kidd

Camp Announces Birth of David Braswell Jr in Roanoke Rapids

Mr and Mrs D B Camp announce the birth of a son David Braswell Jr on Saturday January 11 at Roanoke Rapids hospital Mrs Camp formerly Miss Onie Glover

D. B. Camp Jr D. B. Camp David Braswell, Jr Roanoke Rapids Hospital

Old Age Pension Speakers Gather in Roanoke Rapids

A meeting on Saturday January 25 at 11 A M in Centra Taper Univ Hall North Ward Roanoke Rapids N G invites all interested in Old Age Pension. Speakers include Dr T W M Long Roanoke Rapids E L Travis Halifax and S G Daniel Littleton. Miss Pattie Thomas of Wilson visited Mrs Sam Bunn.

Centra Taper Univ Roanoke Rapids N.G T. W. M. Long E. L. Travis Halifax S. G. Daniel Littleton

Miss Harris Hosts Bridge Club Winners Honored

Miss Fannie Harris hosted a Monday bridge club gathering with high score winners Miss Annie May Odell and Miss Kathrine Hines receiving prizes. A salad course was served at 10 30. Guests included Misses Odell Hines Glover Glover Clyde Fulgham Merle Bell Bernice Hitchens and Mrs Lewis Johnson.

Fannie Harris Annie May Odell Kathrine Hines Viola Glover Ruth Glover Clyde Fulgham Merle Bell Bernice Hitchens Lewis Johnson

Miss Mary Cannon Hosts Bridge At Joyner Home

Miss Mary Cannon hosted a bridge party at Mrs. Frank Joyner's home with prize awarded to Mrs. F G Jarman for the top score. Refreshments followed as the table group included Mesdames W H Babcock T O Wilson F G Jarman T W M Long W A China W F Joyner W G Lynch Mrs McPherson Mrs Allen Miss Ada Edwards and Miss Martha Carson.

Mary Cannon Frank Joyner F. G. Jarman W. H. Babcock T. O. Wilson T. W. M. Long W. A. China W. F. Joyner W. G. Lynch McPherson

Monday Night Bridge Club Hosts Guest From Scotland Neck

Mrs Paul Heydenrich entertained the Monday Night Bridge Club at her Washington Street home with guest Mrs Sam Arrington Dunn of Scotland Neck North Carolina The high score prize went to Mrs Grace Kenneday and Mrs Dunn received a gift A salad course was served at ten fifteen Participants included H S Loy Hugh Camp Ned Manning Carroll Wilson Julian Allsbrook Howard Pruden William Batton C Griffin Grace Kenneday Bill Harris George Hayes J M C Covington and Misses Winifred Beckwith Ruth Transou and Ann Coleman.

Paul Heydenrich Washington Street N. C

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