Bridge Tea At Weldon Road For Mrs Meacham
Mrs. Frank Meacham hosted four-table bridge at her Weldon Road home on Thursday night. Summer flowers decorated the rooms and prizes went to Mrs. Tom Taylor for high score and Mrs. Cotter Murray for floating. Soft drinks and a light summer dessert followed the game with a long list of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Meacham
Weldon Road
Tom Taylor
Cotter Murray
Taylor
Murray
Alfred Martin
Frank Cole
Ed Knott
Jim Joyner
Lottie Moon Circle Meets At Langford Home
The Lottie Moon Circle of Welton Baptist Church gathered at Mrs. B. C. Langford’s Chaloner Park home last Tuesday. Louise Wynnberry presented a program on Training Workers for World Missions. President Mrs. M. W. Edwards presided and devotional was by Mrs. Glenn Daniel. Both Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Langford offered resignations to join other circles. A light luncheon was served. twelve members attended with guest Mrs. Burley Hammill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Moon
Welton Baptist Church
B. C. Langford
Chaloner Park
Louise Wynnberry
World Missions
M. W. Edwards
Glenn Daniel
Edwards
Langford
Williams Family Reunion At Williams Home
The Williams family held a reunion at the home of Misses Ruby and Lula Williams. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. R. Barksdale Lawson of South Boston Virginia, Mrs. W. R. Cherry of Rocky Mount, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Williams and children Mary Jane and Sandy of Plymouth North Carolina, and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Anderson of Bristol Tennessee. Mrs. Anderson stayed in Roanoke Rapids to visit her son and daughter-in-law Wells D. Tillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Ruby
Lula Williams
R. Barksdale Lawson
South Boston
W. R. Cherry
Rocky Mount
John R. Williams
Mary Jane
Sandy
Plymouth
N. C
R. L. Anderson
Bristol, Tenn
Wells D. Tillery
Roanoke Rapids Visit By South Carolina Guests
Mr and Mrs J F Barfield and Mrs A E Atkinson with their son of Bishopville South Carolina visited the home of Mr and Mrs H L Howell in Roanoke Rapids last week, sharing time with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Barfield
A. E. Atkinson
Bishopville
S. C
H. L. Howell
Roanoke Rapids
Favorite Recipes for a Summer Main Course Menu
Mrs. Clarence W. Loomis of 111 Jackson Street submits two summer main dish ideas. Stuffed Ham Slices combine thin ham with onions celery bread raisins and spices then baked sealed in the ham. Gratin features shrimp in white sauce with parsley eggs celery peppers and buttered crumbs baked until golden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Loomis
Jackson Street
Miss Jane Jenkins Celebrates Birthday At Dinner In Littleton
Miss Jane Jenkins of Littleton celebrated her 15th birthday with a July 4 dinner at home. Attending were Mrs. Dennse Jenkins Robert Jenkins Burling ton Ruby Jean Patsy Shirley Faye James Hatchell Rony Eula Myrick Roanoke Rapids Raymond Jeins Margaret Jenkins William Edwards Phylis Ann William Otha Dorothy Jean Jenkins Carol Anne Marshal Shearin Curtis Jenkins Margre Ann Clifton Curtis Jr Charles Jenkins Melvin Jenkins and other relatives from Littleton Roanoke Rapids and Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Jenkins
Littleton
Paul Jenkins
Littleon
Dennse Jenkins
Robert Jenkins
William Pegram
Ruby Jean
Patsy
Burlington
David Fogleman
Shirley Faye
Alamance
James Hatchell
Rony
Burington
Eula Myrick
Roanoke Rapids
Raymond Jeins
Margaret Jenkins
William Edwards
Phylis Ann
William Otha
James Howard
Wayne
Dorothy Jean Jenkins
Carol Anne
Marshal Shearin
Curtis Jenkins
Margre’ Ann
Clifton, Curtis Jr
Charles Jenkins
Melvin Jenkins
Hockaday Admas Engagement Announced
Mr and Mrs J C Hockaday of Roanoke Rapids announce the engagement of their daughter Justine to Roger Adams son of Mrs Ernest C Adams and the late Mr Adams of Westbrook Maine The wedding will take place August 21 at the Rosemary Baptist Church Mrs Ellis Crew Mrs W F Sing and Mrs M F White spent Thursday at Nags Head
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hockaday
Roanoke Rapids
Justine
Roger Adams
Ernest C. Adams
Mr. Adams
Westbrook
Rosemary Bapist Church
Ellis Crew
W. F. Sing
M. F. White
Nags Head
Births Report From Multiple Families Across Regions
Norfolk couple announces daughter Phyllis Annette born Saturday at 3 pm in Norfolk hospital. Warren Plains and Halifax families report several births including Frank Shaw and Brenda Irene. Roanoke Rapids area lists numerous births with dates in July and June across Littleton Edgetown Warrenton and other towns.
Deaths Charles W Cullen Littleton
Charles Waters Cullen, 82, died at home after a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Littleton Baptist Church with Rev. J. H. King and Rev. H. L. Davis officiating. Interment followed at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids. Survived by wife Lucille Topping Cullen, mother Mrs. E. B. Phillips of Springfield, Conn, and two sisters Mrs. Ruth Corker and Mrs. Charles Lucas of West Palm Beach, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Cullen Littleton
Charles Waters Cullen
Littleton Baptist Church
J. H. King
H. L. Davis
Cedarwood Cemetery
Roanoke Rapids
Lucille Topping Cullen
Cullen
E. B. Phillips
Springfield
Conn
Ruth Corker
Charles Lucas
West Palm Beach
Florida
Mrs Sallie D Wiggins dies after heart attack in Littleton
Mrs Sallie Daniel Wiggins 77 died at her home Monday night after a heart attack. She is survived by five sisters Dollie and Lillian Daniel of the home Mrs W R Wiggins of Littleton Mrs C F Carr and Mrs George T Vick of Wilmington and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at four oclock Wednesday afternoon from the Littleton Methodist Church with burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie D. Wiggins
Littleton
Sallie Daniel Wiggins
Dollie
Lillian Daniel
W. R. Wiggins
C. F. Carr
George T. Vick
Wilmington
Littleton Methodist Church
H. L. Davis
Sunset Hills
Little-Merritt Wedding Announced
Mr and Mrs W J Merritt of 1142 Roanoke Avenue announce the marriage of their daughter Daisy to Ernest T Little son of Mr and Mrs E Little of Seaboard. The ceremony was performed in Emporia Virginia on June 18 with witnesses Miss Helen Tritt and Gil bert Lassiter, who were also married July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Merritt
Roanoke Avenue
Daisy
Ernest T. Little
E. Little
Seaboard
Emporia
Helen Tritt
Gilbert Lassiter
Town Talk Vacation Roundup At Virginia Beach And Nearby
Miss Lula Williams and Mrs Claude Keene spend the week at Virginia Beach while Mr and Mrs Fleetwood Sullivan and family visit Raleigh relatives Mrs Henry Ruark and child visit Chapel Hill parents Mr and Mrs T M Jenkins Rev Ruark teaching at Louisburg College joins them Saturday Jimmy Coker Bobby George Claudius Irby James Bridgman attend Fourth at Virginia Beach James Coker and daughter Carolyn with others picnic and swim at Scout Lake Scotland Neck Mrs A L Gilliam spends weekend with Mr Gilliam in Wilson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Williams
Claude Keene
Virginia Beach
Fleetwood Sullivan
Raleigh
Henry Ruark
Chapel Hill
Ruark
T. M. Jenkins
Louisburg Coleg
Methodist
Jimmy Coker
Bobby George
Claudius Irby
James Bridgman
James Coker
Carolyn
T. M. Bullock
William Bennett Bullock
George Pappendick
George
Tommy Pappendick
Billy Cameron
Scout Lake
Scotland Neck
Warren 4-H Club Week at Manteo With Leaders
Warren County 4-H Club members spent a week at Manteo in the State 4‑H recreation area. They received training in education and recreation. The group will return to Warrenton Saturday at 3 30 p.m. Accompanying adults were Miss Janie Ruth Pleasants, demonstration agent, and L. E. Hardate, assistant county agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Warren County
Manteo
Warenton
Janie Ruth Pleasants
L. 8. Hardate
Miss Baskerville Hosts Bridge Party for Mrs Stedman
Warrenton social report notes Miss Mary Spotswood Baskerville entertained at a two-table bridge event last Thursday night in honor of Mrs J B Stedman of Lumberton. The guest of honor received a gift. Miss Ruby Harris won top score. Others playing included Miss Jan Peete Miss Margaret Hodnell Fairfax Mitchell Patsy Rodgers Miss Lacy Seaman and Mrs Ralph Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Mary Spottswood
Baskerville
J. B. Stedman
Lumberton
Ruby Harris
Sallie Spotswood van Pelt
Jan Peete
Margaret Hodne
Vairfax Mitchell
Patsy Rodgers
Lacy Seaman
Ralph Williams
Roanoke Rapids Hostesses Stage Large Bridge Party
Mrs. George Nethercutt, Mrs. Bill Shell and Mrs. Gene Shell hosted a 12 table bridge party at the Anns Club last Wednesday. Prizes went to Mrs. Jim Joyner, Mrs. H. E. Gibson, and Mrs. Frank Cole with lemonade and refreshments served. Socials included many guests and a pink and white color scheme with gladioli and dahlias decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nethercutt
Bill Shell
Gene’ Shell
An’s Club
Jim Joyner
H. E. Gibson
Frank Col
R. F. Seay
Tommy Merritt
M. Newson, Jr
Clarence Coburn
Carlton Cannon
Fred Cooper
Graham Shell
Frank Neal
Frank Cole
John Wabourne
Bill Carter
George Wilkes
Robert Josey
W. M
How to Kill Poison Ivy In One Hour
A brief advertisement claims TE O L ointment can remove poison ivy skin to peel away the infection. It promises a quick effect, noting that often one application suffices and offering a 35 cent price with a money back guarantee.
Tobacco marketing to begin July 22 in Georgia Florida belt
Marketing of the 1948 fluecured tobacco crop will begin with the opening of markets in the Georgia Florida belt on July 22. The move follows state agricultural plans to streamline sales and set official pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia-Florida
North Carolina Gazette Breaks Ground in 1749 Rural Finance
A fragmented excerpt notes a historic North Carolina Gazette established in 1749 amid rural finances by REA New Bern. It mentions weekly loans in a fiscal year and anticipates more parking meters installed across U S cities in 1948, reflecting broad infrastructure efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Systems Finances
REA
New Bern
China Gazette
U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Misses Williams
C. I. Watson
Norfolk, Va
Phyllis Annette
Norfolk Hospital
Weldon Foote
Rooker
Norlina
Hunter Clinic
Hooker
Annie Elizabeth Overby
Warren Plains
W. A. Hart
Charlotte and
Tarboro
Frank Shaw
St. Lukes Hospital
Greensboro
Hart
Rebecca Rives
Enfield
Bernice Lee Penny, Jr
Halifax
Brenda Irene
Rocky Mount Sanitarium
Penny
Shirley Hardee
Clayton
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
John Allen
Thomas Barlsley
City
Edward Butts
Eddie G. Crane
Edgetown
Mrs
Willis Daniel City
Carl Faison
H. C. Futrell
Jessie Holford
Thomas King
Gaspurg
July Sth
Wade Moseley
Elmo Spraggins
R. L. Turner
Branchville
the Family Theatre
Roanoke Rapids - Weldon Highway
Ine
Alias Billy the Kid
the Young In Heart
Paulette Goddard
Douglas Fairbanks, JR
Gene Autry
Louix
Brute Man
Ona Action
Terry Austin
Johnny Sands
Little-Merritt
Mrs. A. L. Gilliam
Mr. Gilliam
Wilson
Warren
Mary Baskerville
Mrs. Stedman
Leggett
North Carolina
Leggett’s
Leggett's
Halifax County
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