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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1937

Page

3

Smoky Mountain Wildcats On Air From WPHR Petersburg

The Smoky Mountain Wildcats led by John Strickland Garland Cox and Herbert Dorman from Roanock Rapids New York and radio station WPHR Petersburg Virginia broadcast Saturdays at 2 15 PM. They feature string music black face comedy clog buck and wing and tap dancing plus Garland Johnsie and Herbert on vocals harmonica and whistling. The staff praises the group and invites listeners to send postal cards with program praise.

Smoky Mountain Wildcats John Strickland Garland Cox Herbert Dorman Roanock Rapids N. Y WPHR Petersburg Garland Johnnie Wildcats Herbert Monroe Bros WPTF Raleigh South Honest John the Whistler

Enfield Baptist Philathea Class Holds Monthly Meeting

The Enfield Baptist Philathea Class met at Mrs. C. N. Kimball’s home Monday evening with 21 members and one visitor. Mrs. Robert Kimball led devotional time, Mrs. P. V. Brown prayed, and Mrs. Ira D. Wood chaired instruction on Philathea work. Reports followed then a social contest and ice course served by the hostess group.

Enfield Baptist Philathea C. N. Kimball Robert Kimball P. V. Brown Ira D. Wood G. C. Howell J. N. Cutchin J. L. Bass W. C. Thorne Katie Riddick

Bisma-Rose advertised for nervous indigestion relief

An advertisement promotes Bisma Rose as a scientific treatment for nervous indigestion and excess acid, with four anti acids for prompt relief. It offers a money back guarantee and directs readers to Rosemary Drug Company and Taylor's Drug Store in Wakefield Rapids North Carolina, with a large bottle postpaid for $1.

Rosemary Drug Company Taylor's Drug Awoke Rapids N. C

Rodwell Funeral Monday for Miss Rosa Glenn Rodwell

Miss Rosa Glenn Rodwell died Sunday morning and the funeral is set for Monday at Gardner's Cemetery at 11 o clock. She was a daughter of the late John J. and Mary Pryor Rodwell of Oakville and had worked in Weldon for several years. Surviving are three sisters Mrs Anna Gardner Mrs B R Hunter and Mrs Fleming and two brothers H Edgar Rodwell and R R Rodwell.

Rosa Glenn Rodne R. D. Fleming Vaughan Gardner's Cemetery Rodwell John J Mary Pryor Rodwell Oakville Weldon Anna Gardner Churchill N. C B. R. Hunter Raleigh Fleming H. Edgar Rodwell Macon R. R. Rodwell Norlina, N. C

Bride Elect Susan Whitaker Hosts Enfield Bridge Luncheon

Miss Susan Whitaker hosted a bridge luncheon at her country home near Enfield on Thursday morning in honor of bride elect Miss Catherine Newton. Guests arrived for ten thirty and enjoyed a two course luncheon after five bridge progressions. Miss Margaret Newton scored high and received a red flower container. the guest of honor was given a pair of vases.

Susan Whitaker Enfield Catherine Newton Margaret Newton D. M. Johnson Nellie Bryan Newton Eugene Wood Leonard Matthews Katie Harrison S. A. Dunn Robert Whitaker A. C. Nichols, Jr Mary Collins G. L. Crump M. H. Herman Walter Tignor Spier Whitaker Toulmin

Williams Hostess Delights Club With Bridge Luncheon

Mrs Frank Williams hosted a Contract Club gathering at her Roanoke Avenue home on Wednesday. Eleven guests attended a bridge luncheon with Mrs Howard Pruden winning high score and flowers enhancing the setting. Additional attendees included Mesdames Griffin Traynham White Wilson Dean Grizzard Kemp Williams Dunn Bennett Heydenrich Wilson and Miss Davis.

Cape Cod Molasses Cookies for Everyday Cookie Jars

A frugal recipe for Cape Cod Molasses Cookies that avoids rich ingredients. It uses bran for texture and flavor, requires no dough rolling, and bakes quickly on a jelly roll pan to yield about 4 dozen diamond shaped cookies.

Mrs McWhorter Hosts Bridge Party and Salad Tea

Mrs McWhorter with Mrs Kinsley McWhorter entertained a small group for bridge. Flowers decorated the house as Mrs Ned Manning won the high score prize of a double deck of cards. A salad course and tea followed, with guests including Mesdames Heath Lee D C Clark Johnson Weathers Eugene Kimball Carroll Wilson Pendleton Grizzard Ned Manning Francis Wyche of Petersburg Va Byrd Davenport Fred Wilmer F M Sherry and Miss Mary Byrd of Upper Brandon.

McWhorter Kinsley McWhorter Ned Manning Bridge Mesdames Heath Lee D. C Petersburg, Va Byrd Davenport Fred Wilmer F. M. Sherry Mary Byrd Upper Brandon

Hazel Keeter and J Bracy to wed in Emporia Virginia

Mr and Mrs L E Keeter of Scotland Neck North Carolina announce the marriage of their daughter Hazel Keeter to Mr J Bracy of Scotland Neck set for June 20 1937 in Emporia Virginia.

Bracy - Keeter L. E. Keeter Scotland Neck N. C Hazel Keeter J. Bracy Emporia Virginia

Mid-Way Beer Garden Dissolved By Mutual Consent

Partnership between Emmitt R Ryals and B Johnson at Roanoke Rapids Halifax County North Carolina dissolved by mutual consent. Business to continue under B F Johnson alone who will pay debts and receive all monies. Notice dated June 17 1937 with attorneys listed.

North Carolina Halifax County

Local visitors tour Luray Cavern and Skyline Drive

Worth Walters and Leon Walters joined Al ton Gurganus Peter Bill Moore and James Coley for a Sunday excursion to Luray Cavern and the Skyline Drive.

Worth Walters Leon Walters Alton Gurganus Peter Bill Moore James Coley Luray Cavern Sky Line Drive

Mrs Glenn at Roanoke Rapids Hospital

Mrs. Joe Glenn of Williamston cares for her mother Mrs. Rainey who is a patient at Roanoke Rapids Hospital.

Joe Glenn Williamston Rainey Roanoke Rapids Hospital

Executrix Notice for Ernest A Murray Estate

Executrix Leora Bell Murray of Halifax County North Carolina invites all claims against the estate of Ernest A Murray deceased to be exhibited at Roanoke Rapids NC on or before June 17 1938 with interest due on any debts and requests immediate payment of any amounts owed This 17th day of June 1937 Allsbrook Benton Attorneys BT A&B 7 22

Ernest A. Murray Halifax County North Carolina Roanoke Rapids Leora Bell Murray Allsbrook & Benton Bt-A&b

Executor's Notice for Betty L. King Estate

J C King commands all creditors to present claims within twelve months and all debts to be paid promptly. This notice, dated May 26, 1937, identifies J C King as executor of Betty L King of Halifax County Roanoke Rapids North Carolina.

Betty L. King Halifax J. C. King Betty King Roanoke Rapids N. C

Administrator's Notice for Estate of R E H Shell Roanoke Rapids NC

Administrator of the estate of R E H Shell Roanoke Rapids North Carolina notifies all creditors to present claims within twelve months from the notice date and all debts must be paid promptly. The notice is dated June 4 1997 and lists Zollicoffer and Allsbrook as attorneys.

R. E H. Shell Halifax County North Carolina SHELL Roanoke Rapids N. C

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