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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1936

Page

4

Enfield Merchant Dies After Lysol Ingestion

Joe Meyer 52 of Enfield died at Rocky Mount hospital after an attempt to save his life following Lysol ingestion. Funeral services were held at his Enfield home and interment occurred at Bethel Cemetery in Rocky Mount. Rabbi Friend of Goldsboro led the services. Mr Meyer had lived in Enfield since early manhood. He is survived by his wife Miss Hennie Lehman of Baltimore two children Julian and Birdie Meyer his father S Meyer of Enfield and many sisters and brothers.

Rocky Mount Enfield Bethel Cemetery Friend of Goldsboro Meyer Hennie Lehman Baltimore Julian Birdie Meyer S. Meyer Leo Sultan New Bern Fannie Steinburg Roanoke Rapids Sigmund Meyer Duham Willie Meyer Herndon Otto Meyer Carl Meyer Max Meyer Edward Meyer Louis Meyer Frank Horwitz

Avalon Cigarettes Introduced By Local Agents

J. D. Nicholson and D. M. McKnight of Brown and Williamson Tobacco visited the city midweek to introduce Avalon cigarettes to local dealers. The new product features an attractive cellophane wrapper and is sold at 100 sellers per twenty pack.

J. D. Nicholson D. M. McKnight Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation Avalon Cigarettes Avalon

Difficulties Provide the Opportunities for Success

A prominent business executive says the essential quality for business success is finding genuine pleasure in overcoming difficulties. He warns that avoiding challenges harms young professionals, noting higher pay and responsibility bring more difficulties and that earnings reflect how many tough situations one handles.

Philathea Meeting at Enfield Baptist Church

The Enfield Baptist Philathea Class met at Mrs. Claud Kimball’s home for a monthly business and social session led by Mrs. J B Britt. Mrs H C Durham conducted the devotional. Mrs Robert Kimball kept minutes and roll. The group voted to buy five brick for the Sunday School fund and adjourned after a salad course and tea. Visitor Miss Annie Anderson of Rocky Mount attended. The March meeting will be at Mrs Robert Kimball’s home with a Country Store event.

Enfield Baptist Philathea Claud Kimball H. C. Durham W. Braswell J. N. Cutchin J. B. Britt Robert Kimball Annie Anderson Rocky Mount

Miss Akers Hosts E. G. Club Meeting

Miss Ann Akers acted as hostess at her Roanoke Avenue home for the E. G. Club Tuesday evening. After the business session, refreshments were served. Members present included Margart Cox Llewellyn Matthews Elizabeth Wolhar Julia Moseley Mary Virginia Jenkins and Winnefred Shell.

Ann Akers Roanoke Avenue Margart Cox Llewellyn Matthews Elizabeth Wolhar Julia Moseley Mary Virginia Jenkins Winnefred Shell

Town Talk Highlights Local Social Weekend Visits

Miss Carrie Lee Smith and C. T. Lipscomb of Durham visited Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lipscomb on Monday. Scott Benton spent Sunday in Scotland Neck. Mrs. Peter Garner of Garysburg visited Mrs. G. E. Buckner Friday. Mrs. Clearon Shearin spent the weekend at Rich Square. Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Hawkins visited White Plains Virginia relatives. Mrs. Grady Hawkins and daughter Helen spent the weekend in White Plains Virginia with relatives. Mrs. Rupert E. Ferrell returned from a visit to Mrs. Fred Vaughn in Tarboro.

Carrie Lee Smith C. T. Lipscomb Durham J. A. Lipscomb Scott Benton Scotland Neck Peter Garner Garysburg G. E. Buckner Clearon Shearin Rich Square Wylie Hawkins White Plains Grady Hawkins Ghter Helen Rupert E. Ferrell Fred Vaughn Tarboro

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Joe Meyer Enfield Merchant Rocky Mt. Hospital Floyd B. Foster International Correspondence Schools New York Eddie Brannick N. Y. Giants Giants Philathea Meeting Miss Akers Legget Leggett Hillcrest Silk Leggett’s Air 69c Leggetts Halifax County
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