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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1947

Page

8

Mrs Meacham Hosts Bridge Party With Four Tables

Mrs Frank Meacham entertained guests with bridge on Friday night. Four tables were set in the living room and sun parlor, nandina berries and evergreens decor. High score went to Mrs Lunsford Crew. refreshments were served and bridge ended about 10 30. Attending were Miss Elizabeth Griffiths Miss Kevlyn Mullen Mesdames R P Beckwith Jr John Dunn Scott Benton F G Jarman Howerton Gowen W H Proctor George Hayes Jr P E Ransom Claude Cannon Lunsford Crew W H Pruden Frank Hunter Rob Allen and Blackwell Pierce of Weldon.

Frank Meacham Lunsford Crew Mesdames R. P. Beckwith, Jr John Dunn Scott Benton F. G. Jarman Howerton Gowen W. H. Proctor George Hayes, Jr P. E. Ransom Claude Cannon W. H. Pruden Frank Hunter Rob Allen Blackwell Pierce Weldon

House Guest Honored By Mrs Jarman In Bridge Event

Mrs F G Jarman honored house guest Mrs Clarence Grimmer of Groton Conn with bridge Thursday evening. Two tables were set in the living room with evergreen and berry decorations. Miss Ruth Transon won the high score. Mrs R P Beck the consolation. Gifts were given and refreshments served at ten thirty. Guests included Mrs Clarence Grimmer Mrs R P Beckwith Miss Ruth Transon Mrs Lunsford Crew Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs Frank Hunter.

F. G. Jarman Clarence Grimmer Frank Wilson Ruth Transon R. P. Beckwith Groton, Conn Lunsford Crew Frank Hunter

Birth of James Robert Conroy in Philadelphia

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Conroy announce the birth of a son named James Robert on January 8 1947. Mrs. Conroy is formerly Miss Ophelia Daniel of this city.

J. P. Conroy Philadelphia James Robert Conroy Ophelia Daniel

Card of Thanks from Roanoke Rapids VFW Post

The VFW Post No 1468 in Roanoke Rapids expresses appreciation for financial help given by Mr. Carl Murray at the last post meeting.

V. F. W. Post Roanoke Rapids Carl Murray

Notice of Sale of The Chimney Corner business

The Chimney Corner at 1009 Roanoke Avenue Roanoke Rapids North Carolina is sold. Anne S White states she disposes of all interest and will not be liable for debts after January 14 1947. Mrs Alice H Miller will operate the business under the same name.

Roanoke Avenue Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Alice H. Miller

Association of Roanoke Rapids Sworn Financial Statement 1946

Sworn statement filed with the Insurance Commissioner as of December 31 1946 shows totals of 29319.94 in assets or receipts and bonds totaling 123788.00 with additional line items 4700.00 and 444687.39 listed among the figures. The document records financial positions for the Roanoke Rapids insurance association.

Roanoke Rapids N. C

Mrs Ransom Hosts Bridge Party at Weldon Road Home

Mrs Ransom hosted a Wednesday evening bridge gathering at her Weldon road residence. Twelve guests participated with seating tallies, refined floral decor, and early refreshments enjoyed by all, including Mesdames Frank Wilson and P. E. Ransom.

House guests named in local society column excerpt

The passage lists guests and residents including Mrs. Clar ence Grimmer of Groton Conn T B White Frank Kemp Albert Williams T J Alford Carroll Wilson Frank Williams Fannie Hayes W S Dean W L Medlin and Frank Meacham with no additional context provided.

Clarence Grimmer Groton, Conn T. B. White Frank Kemp Albert Williams T. J. Alford Carroll Wilson Frank Williams Fannie Hayes W. S. Dean W. L. Medlin Frank Meacham

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