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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
14
Article explains erosion observable in summer, notes many farmers ignore it, and urges surveys and plans for terracing contour farming crop rotations and strip cropping to reduce erosion. It warns eroded farms become unproductive and subsidary if not addressed.
Community notes list multiple Hawkins family members visiting relatives in Roanoke Rapids and surrounding areas. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Hawkins, and others from Roxboro and Oxford. A garden party hosted by Mrs. Z. C. Hawkins featured refreshments and a string music program with numerous attendees.
Expert urges regular lamp maintenance including cord inspection for fraying and secure connections. Replace worn lampshades and bulbs, dust bulbs with a soft cloth, and avoid burning bulbs during cleaning. Consider upgrading old lamps to reduce eyestrain and improve light quality.
Miss Thelma Carroll and Miss Etta Lee Haislip hosted a Friday evening party at their Henry Street home. Guests enjoyed games and dancing with several attendees including Mr. Vernon Blue and Kenneth Kitrell.
Miss Margaret Tharrington celebrated her eighteenth birthday Friday at a home near Enfield. Guests enjoyed games and dancing before dining room refreshments of Ritz crackers lemonade and birthday cake served at 10 30 p m Agnes Tharrington assisted. Attendees included Sue Bowers Edwina Taylor Relba Buchanan Florence Viverette Margaret and Agnes Tharrington Helen Butts Leo Leon Bellamy Charlie Buck Kelly Bud Robinson Walter Crawley Boyd Robinson Fred James Murray Leroy Pullen Herbert Tharrington Sam Hamill Willie Warren and Rudolph Passervant of Henderson.
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