Portulaca reviewed as richer second novel by Harris
Frank Smethurst reviews Bernice Kelly Harris’s Portulaca, noting its Southern setting and community portraits in a mature, more nuanced follow up to Purslane. The critique highlights Nancy Huntington’s private struggles against town life, the novel’s blend of humor and tragedy, and its portrayal of real flesh-and-blood residents as life’s core.
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Bernice Kelly Harris
Northampton
Seaboard
Northampton County
Virginia
Georgia
North
Carolna
North Carolina
Nancy
New York
Harris
South
Frank Smethurst
Draper-Bobbitt Nuptials Held in Durham Grace Baptist Church
Miss Vera P. Bobbitt daughter of Mrs. Mattie Cutchin Bobbitt of Seaboard and Paul C. Draper of Weldon wed on May 9 at noon in Grace Baptist Church Durham in the presence of immediate families Rev H B Anderson officiated Mrs E B Clark of Weldon sang At Dawning and Because with accompaniment from Mrs Chas Boykin of Halifax The bride wore a Mexican Tan suit fur trimmed with brown accessories and carried talisman roses and forget me nots A wedding breakfast followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Burchett for the bridal party
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Vera P. Bobbitt
Mattie Cutchin Bobbitt
Seaboard
Paul C. Draper
Weldon
Grace Baptist Church
Durham
H. B. Anderson
E. B. Clark
Chas Boykin
Halifax
Mrs. Burchett
Mr Early Norman Cox Returns to Nashville After Weekend Visit
Mr Early Norman Cox returned to Nashville after spending the weekend with his mother Mrs Early W Cox.
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Early Norman Cox
Nashville
Early W. Cox
Fifteen Cases Heard at Recorder's Court This Week
Halifax County Recorder's Court disposed of fifteen cases this week. Defendants faced charges including reckless driving, larceny, carrying concealed weapons, forgery, and trespass. Several sentences were suspended on good behavior and costs, with fines paid in some instances. The report also notes veterans and Mothers Day tributes, with ceremonies at the cemetery as flags and flowers were placed for fallen soldiers.
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Halifax County Recorder's Court
Leslie Garner
White
Roanoke Rapids
John Mills
Helen Epps
Col
Weldon
Herman N. Capps
Townsville
John Moore
Tillery
Willie Joyner
Everett Flagg
Roosevelt Powell
Enfield
Henderson Halliday
Mace Jones
Augustus King
Dan Thompson
Littleton
Auisader Lyon
Joe Perkins
Leslie Lee
Hollister
Stephen A. Robinson
Lynn Mangum
Henry Alston
Memorial Day Exercises at Elmwood Cemetery
The Frank M. Chapter U D C held Memorial Day programs at Elmwood Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4 30. Mrs Waverly White presided as Mrs Egbert Barnhill gave the memorial talk. Miss Katie Riddick read roll call of deceased daughters. Local attorney Joseph Branch delivered the afternoon address.
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Frank M
Elmwood Cemetery
Waverly White
Egbert Barnhill
Katie Riddick
White
Joseph Branch
Soldiers vising and returning to post in South Carolina
Pvt. Willie S. Deaton of Fort Moultrie returns to his post after visiting Mrs. Early W. Cox and relatives. Mrs. H. W. Tucker of Durham Mrs. A. C. Williams of Henderson and Sarah Ann Williams spent Sunday with Mrs. Early W. Cox. Pvt. Francis W. Cox and Hubert Nicholas of Fort Bragg spent the weekend with Mrs. Early W. Cox.
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Willie S. Deaton
Fort Moultrie, S
Early W. Cox
H. W. Tucker
Durham
A. C. Williams
Henderson
Sarah Ann Williams
Francis W. Cox
Hubert Nicholas
Fort Bragg
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Draper - Bobbitt
Warner Bros
Recorder's
Louis Felts
Johnny Long
Willie Long
Joe Bateman
Garner
Boy Scouts
Girls
Enfield Blues C. of C
America
Ross Cadle
James Reives
EXIDE
Brickell
Roanoke Rapids Building & Loan Association
W. 2Nd Street
Roanoke Rapids Oil Co
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