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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
9
Gaston High School hosts The Magic Gingerbread operetta Friday night March 24 at eight oclock. About sixty children from elementary grades perform under Mrs C M Miller to raise funds for the school.
The Woman's Club hosted a St Patrick themed bridge evening with fourteen tables. Miss Viola Glover and Miss Bernice Hitchens co hosted as guests enjoyed green and white decor, tallies for partners, and prizes led by high score winner Mrs W G Collier.
Mrs Julian Allsbrook hosted the Monday night bridge club with floral decor and four tables of players. Six progressions were played and prizes awarded with Mrs Frank Hewley as high club member and Mrs William Thorne Jr as high guest. a salad course followed.
The following students from Carolina are spending the Spring holidays here with their parent. Miss Winifred Shell, George Neth ercutt, Jimmie McGhee, George Hayes, Gene Shell, Tom Long, Hen ry Green, Clarence Coburn, Henry Akers, Jack Vincent, Carlton Cannon, Monroe Starke.
Local families from Roanoke Rapids Norlina Weldon and Richmond share Sunday visits and trips to Warrenton Franklin and Rocky Mount. The Tea Pot Club met at T L Martin's home with twelve guests. J C Williams won the top prize and a salad plate was served.
Rev G H Grantham of Gateway Florida is spending several days in town with friends and relatives, relaxing and catching up with longtime acquaintances.
A quiet ceremony on February 4 at Sol Wrenn's Emporia home united Miss Margie Powell and Mr. James Brown. Attendants were Mrs. W B Powell of Weldon and Mildred Jenkins. The couple resides at 1240 Roanoke Ave.
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