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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
6
A 1936 report by the American Bible Society notes a record distribution of scriptures worldwide, with 7,767,311 volumes in 166 languages and 2,898 colporteurs aiding the effort. The piece also discusses Panacea Springs as a potential veterans hospital site and calls civic action in Halifax and Warren counties.
Citizens in Halifax and Warren counties discuss Panacea Springs as a potential site for a proposed Veterans Hospital. The resort town is cited for its elevation climate and reputed healing waters as key factors in favor of selection.
A rail of questions about enforcement of liquor related license revocations and driving bans. The piece asks who verifies that court orders are followed and prevents offenders from driving in other areas. It highlights Roanoke Rapids and generic individuals as examples.
Mesdames R. L. Pulley of South Hill and Myrtle Williams, and Peabe Garner of Garysburg visited friends. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Johnson of Greenville spent time with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Edmonds. Mrs. W. R. Cherry and children from Rocky Mount were guests of Ruby and Sula Williams for the weekend.
Mrs Lampley hosted the Tuesday Night Bridge Club with guests. After six progressions Ivey Mahorn won high score, Bill Alligood took second, and Edna Wafford received the traveling prize. A salad course with coffee followed at 10 30. Attendees included Edna Wafford Helen Turner Bill Alligood W B Allisbrook Sam Bunn A O George Ivey Mahorn Edward Smoot S E Wilson Allie Wood H C Wirtz Hampton.
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