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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1945

Page

8

Cubs Stage Field Day Under Enfield Leaders

Enfield hosted a Saturday afternoon Cubs field day at the school grounds led by Rev Ed Berkeley Roanoke Rapids District Cubbing Chairman with Cub Mothers Mrs Gam Peirson and Mrs Robert Whitaker assisting. The 11 o clock parade featured Cubs on a pony and later sub-scout events at the ball park awarded blue ribbons.

Enfield Ed Berkeley Roanoke Rapids Gam Peirson Robert Whitaker Ball Park Mr. Berkeley

Card of Thanks from the Outland Family

The family of Mrs. Laura J. Outland expresses gratitude for friends' sympathy and kindness during her illness and death.

Laura J. Outland

Kiwanis Inter-Club Meeting Hosted in Scotland Neck

Scotland Neck welcomed Kiwanis Sixth Division clubs from Rocky Mount to Elizabeth City for a large inter-club gathering. Roanoke Rapids attended in strong numbers as District Governor Sam Bundy District Secretary Herb Henning and Lt. Gov. Dorsey Harding led the program. Local talent provided an excellent meal and musical entertainment.

Kiwanis Scotland Neck Rocky Mount Elizabeth City Roanoke Rapids Sam Bundy Herb Henning Dorsey Harding

House Party at Mrs Holidia Country Home Hosts Friends

Mrs W G Holidia hosted an all day house party at her country home last Saturday. Guests enjoyed horseback riding hiking kodaking and outdoor cooking. Attending were Mesdames William S Davis Roland Fecteau Erma J Edmondson Jay C Ellis and Misses Lois Lyles Ruby Lois Davenport Libby Dean Clemmer Lillie H Liverman and Nettie Lee Stewart.

W. Garlon Holidia Holadin Mesdames William S. Davis Roland Fecteau Erma J. Edmondson Jay C. Ellis Lois Lyles Ruby Lois Davenport Libby Dean

Planning Your Canning For Wider Tastier Yield

The article promotes 1945 home canning to extend harvests from victory gardens and store tasty foods for autumn and winter. It cites Good Housekeeping guidance on long season planning, variety succession, and advises requesting USDA bulletins on home canning of meat and poultry. It stresses pressure canning for non acidic foods to prevent botulism and lists vegetables requiring pressure processing.

Good Housekeeping Magazine United States Department of Agriculture New Bulletin Meat & Poultry

Lions Hear Carlos Ricci at Roanoke Rapids meeting

Industrial engineer A. Fucei from Buenos Aires was guest speaker May 1. Ricci spoke on Argentina industries and trades and the cattle and grain economy. He discussed Argentina United States relations and invited open discussion. Ricci, studying the Sulphate Process at a local paper mill, was hosted by Lion R. W. Stephenson.

Varios A. Fucei Buenos Aires Argentinia Roanoke Rapids Lions Club Ricci United States San Francisco Lion R. W. Stephenson Lion Stephenson

Mrs Claude Keene Visits Daughter In Raleigh

Mrs Claude Keene spent the week end with her daughter Mrs E S Stainback in Raleigh describing a family visit and leisure time with relatives in the capital city.

Claude Keene E. S. Stainback Raleigh

Miss Bernice Hitchens Hosts Thursday Bridge Club

Miss Bernice Hitchens hosted the Thursday Nite Bridge Club at her mother Mrs. W. L. Hitchens home on Washington Street at eight. Five progressions were played with Mrs. E. B. Woodell top scorer and Mrs. L. B. Allen second. both earned defense stamps as prizes. A sweet course with coffee followed at 10:30. Guests included Mesdames E. L. Woodell J. J. Thompson J. D. Edwards L. B. Allen H. E. Cameron Graham Lynch W. H. Tickle J. P. Little.

Bernice Hitchens W. L. Hitchens Washington Street EB. L. Woodell L. B. Allen

Mrs. T. R. Wilson Hosts Bridge Night At Club

Mrs. T. R. Wilson entertained the Wednesday Night Club with three bridge tables at her home. Mrs. W. D. Hall had the high score among ladies and C. D. Liske led among gentlemen. Prizes were awarded after several progressions followed by a fruit drink and later homemade ice cream cakes and nuts. Evening guests included Mesdames W. D. Hall C. D. Liske Wilmer Collier Roderick Meikle D. E. Bennett R. W. Stephenson and Messrs C. D. Liske D. B. Bennett Wilmer Collier Roderick Meikle R. W. Stephenson and W. D. Hall. James Morris Book of Norfolk spent the weekend with Mrs. Grover Taylor.

T. R. Wilson W. D. Hall C. D. Liske Mesdames Wilmer Collier Roderick Meikle D. E. Bennett R. W. Stephenson Messrs D. B. Bennett R.W. Stephenson Br. W. D. Hall

State Guard News Notes Inspection May 22 1945

Company Order No. 11 requires full attendance for a formal inspection by Lt. Col. France with the 4th Service Command. The entire 14th Company must be present with no excuses except illness supported by a physician's certificate. Uniform includes helmet leggings and summer khaki. No drill on May 21. Inspecting officers: Lt. Col. France Major Yarborough Lt. Marley. By order of Captain Francis S. Kemp.

France 4Th Service Command 2Nd District Yarborough N. C S. G Marley Francis S. Kemp 14Th Company

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Scotland Lions Carlos Ricci James Morris Norfolk Grover Taylor State Guard Ted Esso Station Roanoke Ave
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