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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1933

Page

10

Denial of Welfare Takeoffs Empts Rumors in North Carolina

Reports alleging welfare officials skim federal funds are false says state welfare commissioner. Officials explain money goes to county treasurer and is disbursed on welfare officer orders with county accountant and sheriff approval. The piece also notes beer's debated effects on women and fatness amid prohibition talk.

North Carolina Governor’s Office of Relief Secret Service Ronald Wilson W. T. Best Wilson Prohibition Congress

Entertains Club Hosts Bridge Night at Rosemary Lodge

Miss Lucille Carson hosted the Monday Night Bridge Club on June 12 at Rosemary Lodge. Mrs. Julian Allsbrook won high score and an ice course was served after the game. Attendees included Mesdames Griffin, Thorne, Allsbrook, Pruden, Heyndrich, Dean, Holt, Bagley, Faulconer, Cannon, and Miss Black of Norfolk, Va., a weekend visitor.

Lucille Carson Rosemary Lodge Julian Allsbrook Mesdames O. Griffin Wm. A. Thorne Howard Pruden Paul Heyndrich W. S. Dean Florine Holt Elizabeth Bagley Carrie Faulconer Margie Cannon Miss Black

Sunday Dinner Suggestions for a Restful Weekend

Sunday dinner ideas urge housewives to enlist family help and use quick prep meals. Stores promote easy Sunday or Saturday prep with budget friendly menus from Quaker Maid Kitchen. Fresh produce like watermelon cantaloupe cabbage spinach peas and lettuce are highlighted for weekend menus.

Ummer E Quaker Maid Kitchen

Fidilis Class Social at Roanoke Rapids First Baptist Church

The Fidilis Class met at the church on Thursday night with Mrs. C. L. Irby giving the devotional. After a brief business session and games, lemonade and cake were served to Emma Crowder Eva Gibson Lottie Lynch G E Buckner Lula Harris C L Irby Sadie Askew Christine Gibson Mary Vincent Bud Langston Early Jones T H Hargrove and W C Allsbrook.

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Miss Thelma Mills Marries Alton Parker in Lexington

A Lexington wedding joined Miss Thelma Mills of Roanoke Rapids with Mr. Alton Brooks Parker of Winston-Salem. The ceremony occurred at Miss Carmille Hunt’s home with Rev. J. M. Hayes officiating. The couple will reside in Winston-Salem after a motor trip.

Lexington N. C Thelma Mills Roanoke Rapids Alton Brooks Parker Winston-Salem Carmille Hunt J. C. Spicer Mr. Keys High Point J. M. Hayes First Baptist Church Miss Hunt G. W. Mountcastle Woodrow McKay Helen Kale Holt Hunt Jean Hunt Sarah Kincaid Frances Louise McKay

Judge Talley Threatens Jail Over Mrs Shaw Driving

Judge Talley of New York announced after her 53rd arrest that if Mrs Marion Shaw speeds again he will jail her husband for permitting her to drive.

Town Talk notes weekend visits across multiple towns

Miss Lucille Cameron and James Cameron of Erwin were guests of J. K. Giles. Nellie Denson and Ne ta Belle Barclay visited Norfolk. E. T. Little and children of Seaboard plus Ruby and Odell Dorsey of Jackson joined Mrs. Lonnie Dorsey. Hedgepeths and Grants spent Wednesday in Durham. Lizzie Shearin visited Henderson. J. Sanders and daughter Mary stayed in Ellicott City, Md. Margaret Gay of Severn and W. J. Gay of Norfolk visited the Boyds. Dan Allen and children of High Point visited Mrs. Mary Sadler.

Lucille Cameron and James Cameron Erwin Nellie Denson Ne‘ta Belle Barclay Norfolk E. T. Little Seaboard Ruby and Odell Dorsey Jackson Lonnie Dorsey Mrs. J. Sanders Mary Ellicott City, Md Dan Allen High Point Mary Sadler

Notice of Absolute Divorce Action in Halifax County

Pattie Jane Thompson sues John Luther Thompson in Halifax County Superior Court for an absolute divorce on statutory grounds. Defendant must appear within 30 days at the Clerk's office in Halifax to answer or demur to the complaint or risk relief being granted by the court. Dated May 29, 1933. E. L. Travis Jr., Clerk.

John Luther Thompson Halifax County Halifax North Carolina Superior Court E. L. Travis, JR N. C

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Entertains Club Norfolk, Va Ann Page Boulder D. W. Etheridge M. H. Hedgepeth J. E. Grant J. M. Ingram Durham Lizzie Shearin Henderson Margaret Gay Severn W. J. Gay J. B. Boyd Pattie Jane Thompson Pullman Bread del Monte Food Products Bartlett Pears Royal Anne LUX Flakes Life Buoy Brillo IONA Sunnyfield Whieepee Nia Wang
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