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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
15
A collector unveiled a hand drawn 1827 map of Rapides now Roanoke Rapids showing estates Weldon canal river and railroad. The owner resists selling while residents reflect on public service and community learning from figures like Chief Dobbins and Dr Richardson.
Land Brothers jewelry firm reports a fire at their Front Royal shop early Monday morning caused by fumes in a boiler. Estimated loss under 1000 dollars. The store, managed by S. E. Rainey, is operating again after stock replenishment and repairs.
About 115 pupils from Northampton County schools were Xrayed for tuberculosis at Roanoke Rapids Hospital. The clinic followed November tuberculin tests. positive reactors received further examination. The event, led by Dr. Parker, included state sanatorium technicians and county nurses. snow caused a postponement for the colored children.
Mr and Mrs George C Felts entertained a group of young guests at a Charlotte Street residence on Saturday at 4 pm for Nathaniel Cuthbert Felts fifth birthday. Games were played and snacks of hot chocolate cake and marshmallows were served. Attendees included Troy Lane Hopkins Gail Wells Larry Hawkins Reyburn Casper Wordis Felts Nathaniel Felts Ellen Hawkins Jackie Felts and Pauline Newsome. Nathaniel received many gifts.
A varied sale listing shows prices for PALMOLIVE Super Suds and Octagon products including bars and powders. Items include Red Box Sm 8 for 25 cents Red Box Lg 2 for 35 cents Blue Box Sm 8 for 25 cents Blue Box Lg 2 for 43 cents Octagon products Sm 10 for 2 30 cents S-6 for 25 cents Powder S-10 for 28 cents Toilet Soap 6 for 25 cents Flakes 2 for 18 cents Hollywood Beauty 3 for 14 cents Vogue 3 for 14 cents Pumice soap 8 for 14 cents Cryst al White 8 for 14 cents Trip le Cake 3 for 10 cents.
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