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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1946
Page
10
Our City Library reports a 1945 total circulation of 4393 books averaging 17 per day. Children’s books saw the largest growth signaling an expanding future as 261 new volumes were added from operating funds under Librarian Mrs Thomas Jenkins. Community Chest support is acknowledged while seeking a larger operating budget.
The Sunnyside Garden Club met at Mrs. A O George home for the January session presided by Mrs L W Clements. Guests included Mrs Holeman with study topic Beautification Living Memorials and County Projects presented by Mrs Edwin Akers. contest won by Mrs C E Matthews.
Bryant Gray returned to his job after ten days in bed with flu. Jay Thompson Jr returned to school after two weeks in bed with malaria.
Town reports show Mrs. John Grant of Emporia visiting relatives in the City. Mrs. William S. Hobbs of Raleigh visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Sullivan. Mrs. Bill Johnson and children of Greenville and Mrs. George Pappendich and sons spent the weekend in Suffolk, Virginia. John Lackey returned from Henderson Kentucky after a death in the family. Miss Lib Wilson of Washington, D. C. spent the weekend with her parents. Miss Majorie Cannon spent the weekend in Richmond, Virginia.
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