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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
12
An account from The Avenue Gym features Dr Frank West describing a road incident where a possum attacked him while he was stopping to remove the animal. He details gloves damaged and the animal placed in a box, with a humorous note on the possum’s fate in Franklin County.
A 1937 preliminary unemployment report by Census Administrator John D. Biggers shows total and partial unemployment in North Carolina counties. Halifax County lists 792 men and 601 women totally unemployed, plus 379 in emergency work. Warren County totals 314 totally unemployed and 126 in emergency work, with additional part time figures.
A new Cooking School starts February 3 and 4 offering sessions on brow shaping and beauty techniques. Details promise innovative methods and practical lessons for attendees.
Miss Frances Hines entertained her bridge club Tuesday night at her Jackson Street home. Miss Elizabeth Wilson won the high score after the game. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Players included Misses Margaret Dunning Elizabeth Wilson Ella Brown Virginia Bell Vincent Hilda Hines Evelyn Johnson and Mesdames Beaman Helms and Colon Womble.
In Manteo North Carolina on Saturday the Meikle Davis wedding drew guests including Mr and Mrs A Meikle Mr and Mrs Edwin Akers Mr and Mrs D E Bennett Mrs Rives Manning Mrs Agatha Miller Miss Josie Moore Miss Susan Holliday Mr and Mrs C A Wyche Mr and Mrs L Brevard Brown Mrs Clyde Martin and Ray Rodgers A home news feature promotes a free Roanoke Rapids Imperial Theatre show on February 3 and 4.
Mrs J M Jackson entertained eight guests at her Jackson Street home on Thursday night. After six progressions of contract the high score won Mrs Thomas Martin a double deck of cards. A salad course followed the games. Guests included Mesdames J B Dunn Lyle Wilson W L Medlin T B White O Griffin Edwin Akers Thos Martin and Pendleton Grizzard.
Miss Sara Elizabeth Jenkins of Tarboro North Carolina faculty spent the week end visiting her parents Mr and Mrs T M Jenkins.
It promises something free and brand-new direct from Hollywood. The event showcases a 1937 cooking school happening February 3 and 4 at Imperial Theatre, inviting attendees to experience a fresh, stylish presentation.
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