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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
7
A humorous monologue recounts a day of a man trying to be kind after a flu year while facing a cascade of mishaps. He notes alarm clock failures, clumsy injuries, a broken tie, burnt toast, smashed coffee, car woes, and a failed office shift, concluding he will not attempt abnormal goodwill again.
John C. Smart of Oriskany Falls New York recently turned one hundred and still has most of his teeth. William Walker of Glade Springs Virginia ate thirty six bananas and five bottles of pop to win a wager.
Cornell University experiments show coffee improves hand eye coordination and mental clarity after as little as three cups a day. Fresh coffee aids digestion and appetite, while stale coffee worsens digestion, irritability, headaches, and sleeplessness. Colgate trials confirm fresh coffee reduces digestion disorders linked to modern life.
Mr and Mrs L G Harrison spent Sunday in Rocky Mount. Miss Edna Wafford named councilor for Presbyterian Camp at Peace College Raleigh for summer term starting late June. Miss Wilimena Branch of Enfield NC visiting, guest of aunt Mrs W C Williams.
Miss Josie Chase, a current student at Salem College, has returned home for the summer season.
Miss Ann Akers has returned home from school and will spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Akers at their residence.
Miss Elizabeth Joyner returns home for the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W F Joyner. She has been a student at Greensboro College during the current year.
Mrs Howard Pruden hosted eight guests for the Monday Night Bridge Club. Miss Winifred Bee achieved the highest score and received a handkerchief as a prize. Attendees included Hugh Camp, Julek, R Beckwith, Mrs Winifred Beckwith, Margaret Clark, Ruth Pranson, Lucille Carson, and Mrs Steve Lipscomb.
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