East Africa vivid life described by returning Roanoke Rapids visitor
Mr. F. A. F. Schmid of British East Africa and his wife visit Roanoke Rapids with their children and share insights on Tanganyika. The article outlines geography, wildlife, colonial history, and local life, then details sisal fiber exports, gold, and coffee farming from shade-grown plants to harvesting and processing.
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F. A. F. Schmid
British East Africa
Roanoke Rapids
Tanganyika
Africa
Mr. Schmid
East Africa
Florida
Announcement Party Hosts Honor Elective Home Economic Class
Miss Evelyn Tillman hosted an election Home Economic Class event at Mrs. Babcock's home on Thursday evening. Bouquets honored the graduates as guests learned of the upcoming marriage of N Ion e Rhea and Millard Harrison. Guests danced and played games with listed pairs including Ince Rhea and Millard Harrison, Catherine Armstrong and Milton Moore, and others. Mr and Mrs Steve Lipscomb hosted guests last week including Mr and Mrs Overstreet of Raleigh.
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Lucille Harris
Hugh Bugg
Elise Taylor
Rexall Williams
Grace Zielen
Russell Debury
Myrtle Keeten
Johnie Shell
Hattie O’dell
Ralph Bounds
George Wallace
Juanita Cummings
Ruth’ Williams
Evelyn Tillman
Steve Lipscomb
Mrs. Overstreet
Raleigh
Stroke Warning and Home Care Urged by Doctor
A letter from a worried wife describes her 66 year old husband who suffered a brain hemorrhage a year ago and has been bedridden most of the time since. The doctor notes the stroke likely caused paralysis of an arm and emphasizes high blood pressure weight gain and proper medical supervision as key factors. It cautions against bone adjustments and other home treatments that could worsen brain injuries.
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