Dr Pepper Offers 10c Show Ticket Discount at Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids bottlers announce free Dr Pepper coupons entitling buyers to 10 cent savings at the gate of the musical revue Hip Hip Hooray at Junction showgrounds next Wednesday May 22. Coupons distributed through dealers in the territory via Charles Underwood and his agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Sisters
South
Cotton” Watts
Happy
Ray
Roanoke Rapids
Seaboard Depot
Junction Showgrounds
Charles Underwood
Dr.Pepper Bottling Company
Charles
Banks Close 20th in Observance of Mecklenburg Declaration
All banks will be closed on Monday May 20 in recognition of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
Description of Old Gaston Unearthed Near Roanoke Rapids
Ralph Pierson, publicity man for Seaboard Air Line, reveals Old Gaston a ghost town ten miles NW of Roanoke Rapids on the riverbank. Frederick Law Olmstead described a village of twenty houses with a hotel and possible church. Debate continues on who built the river bridge, with Civil War destruction and later rebuilding by a lumber company mentioned.
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Gaston
Roanoke Rapids
Ralph Pierson
Seaboard Air Line
Raleigh
Pierson
America
Baltimore
Norfolk
Weldon
Seaboard
Portsmouth
Roanoke
Frederick Law Olmstead
Mr. Olmstead
Monday Night Bridge Club At Manning Home
Mrs. Manning hosted a Monday evening bridge gathering with Mrs. Rives Manning entertaining twelve guests. Floral decorations highlighted the living room while players completed five progressions and Mrs. Ned Manning earned the high score prize. A sweet course followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rives Manning
Ned Manning
Weldon May Festival Appreciation Letters
A closing list of thanks from Mrs. D. W. Seifert chairing the committee expresses gratitude to Lions Club officials Hi Y groups Boy Scouts teachers families and civic clubs for organizing and supporting the May Day parade street dance flower show coronation ball and festival activities. It acknowledges music by local bands and assistance from community members in planning and executing the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Deaton
Lions’ Club
Judkins
T. C. Harrison
Tom Whitfield
Thos. Holmes
Mason Mahorn
Young Woman's Club
Elizabeth Holmes
Sterling Blackwell Pierce
Weldon
Roanoke Rapids High School & Rosemary Bands
C. F. Gore
Community Club
F. H. Clare
The
American Legion
Allen Pierce
John Willey
Wiley N. Gregory
W. Seifert
D. H. Moody
C. B. Thomas
Pearson to Attend Chicago Electrical Science School
Haywood L. Pearson left last week for Chicago to undertake a four month Coyne Electrical Science training. The program covers winding and repairing motors, refrigeration, and air conditioning. Mr. Pearson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pearson of South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood L. Pearson
Chicago
Ylere i Wi
Coyne
Mr. Pearson
J. E. Pearson
South
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Dr.Pepper
Howard Pruden
Allen Zollicoffer
Mesdames H. S. Loy
Julian Allsbrook
Frank Hawley
Scott Benton
Carroll Wilson
Elizabeth Clark
Ruth Transon
Lucille Carlon
Aldine Boswood
Mrs. Manning
DR. Pepper
Roanoke Rapids, Inc
D. W. Seifert
Rapids
Charles Comedians
Adorables
Americas
Happy’ Ray
Yevette
Moulin Rouge
Chic” Moreland
Mack Furgeson
Betty Kilpatrick
Lee Forbes
Jimmy Rowe
Georgians Orchestra
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