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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

6

Birthday Party at Gumberry for Miss Susie Kee

Miss Susie Kee entertained friends at a birthday party on Monday night May 11 from 8 15 to 1. A pink and green color scheme and games plus dancing marked the event. At 11 o clock strawberry shortcake and ice cream were served by the hostess. Attendees included numerous named friends and relatives from Gumberry Roanoke Rapids Fort Barrancas Emporia Jackson and other places, with Miss Kee receiving many gifts.

Susie Kee Miss Kee Helen Powell Naomi Powell Kathleen Carson Ida Lee Carson Maxine Hawkins Lucille Ferrell Irene Garris Walter Kee Carey Massey Howard Hawkins Bill Duke Howard Hancock Sam Young Dana White Hayward Cherry Tom White William White Clifton Massey Roanoke Rapids T. B. Browning Fort Barrancas Fla Dorothy Nicholson Emporia Christine Wise Margaret Hughes Ruby Hughes Martha Hughes Bill Parker Billie Hughes Hughes Jackson Mack Kee Paul Kee Warren Kee Rogers Parker George Kee A. J. Kee Gumberry Kee

Whitehurst Lewis engagement announced at Coltrane Hall party

Miss Mary Frances Whitehurst and B F Lew of Farmville North Carolina announced at a Coltrane Hall party hosted by Ruth Chapman and Aileen Charles. Eight bridge tables filled the living room with spring flowers. Guests wore corsages and gifts included silver planes and lingerie.

Mary Frances Whitehurst B. F. Lewis Farmville N. C Ruth Chapman Aileen Charles Coltrane Hall Virginia Smith Mary Frances Jack Mary Cannon Yardley Miss Whitehurst Lewis Pat Whitehurst Jennie Walton Marjorie Chapman Mary Hix

First Baptist Sunday School Girls Picnic at Lake Thomas

Mrs. V. C. Morgan led the First Baptist Church class of girls and friends on a Lake Thomas picnic Saturday afternoon. Twenty four members enjoyed the outing with good weather and fellowship.

V. C. Morgan First Baptist Church Lake Thomas

Birthday Party for Martha Ann Starke

Mrs. R. I. Starke hosted a Saturday outdoor birthday party for her daughter Martha Ann as she turned seven. Guests enjoyed games, ice cream, cake and candy, including Jessie Boone Mildred May Leslie Harold Sara Cox Emily Dunning Gladys Lee Ella Dean Lee Virginia Lee Thorne Robert Fowler Lois Churchill Greta Churchill Patsy Smith Grace Taylor Harvey Taylor Jr Jackie Jackson C. D. Martin Mary Elizabeth Lynch Dorothy Topping Winnefred Clary Geraldine Clary Betty Hawkins Louise King Christine Topping Mary Lou Starke.

R. I. Starke Martha Ann Jessie Boone Mildred May Lessie Harold Sara Cox Emily Dunning Gladys Lee Ella Dean Lee Virginia Lee Thorne Robert Fowler Lois Churchill Greta Churchill Patsy Smith Grace Taylor Harvey Taylor, Jr Jackie Jackson C. D. Martin Mary Elizabeth Lynch Dorothy Topping Winnefred Clary Geraldine Clary Betty Hawkins Louise King Christine Topping Mary Lou Starke

Hannah Kennedy Celebrates Sixth Birthday With Friends

Hannah Jane Kennedy celebrated her sixth birthday Friday afternoon at her Roanoke Avenue home. Guests enjoyed outdoor games then gathered in the dining room for cake iced in pink with blue candles and colorful gum drop decorations. Ice cream, candy favors, and baskets complemented the party with attendees including Mary Frances Allsbrook Betty Patterson Doris Sue Wilson Peggy Grant Lassiter Margaret Ann Ingram Betty Wynn Ingram Carolyn Camp Thurman Bullock Patricia Wilson Ann Nash Joe Nash Weldon residents Mary Betty Suiter Jane Lassiter Margaret Kennedy Ann Kennedy Betty Davis Al Travis Henry Johnson.

Hannah Jane Kennedy Roanoke Avenue Mary Frances Allsbrook Betty Patterson Doris Sue Wilson Peggy Grant Lassiter Margaret Ann Betty Wynn Ingram Carolyn Camp Thurman Bullock Patricia Wilson Ann Joe Nash This City Mary Betty Suiter Jane Lassiter Margaret Kennedy Ann Kennedy Betty Davis al Travis Henry Johnson Weldon

Weekend visitors and relatives in Greensboro and nearby cities

A long list of residents and visitors spent the weekend in Greensboro and nearby towns. Names include Talton O Briant, Miss Sara Gurley, Mrs J B O Briant, Miss Alverado Faison, Henry Shaw, Miss Millicent Wilkinson, M W Perry, Miss Kate Burgess, W C Morgan, Mrs Clyde Wheeler, Mrs P R Grimm, Francis Joyner, Miss Evelyn Brown, Mr and Mrs W S Batton Jr, Misses Virginia and Alma Blount, Lawrence Clements Jr, and others visiting or staying with relatives in Richmond Portsmouth Norfolk and Smithfield.

Talton O’briant Sara Gurley J. B. O’briant Alverado Faison Greensboro Durham Lonnie Daughtry Norfolk Henry Shaw Baltimore Millicent Wilkinson Raleigh M. W. Perry Kate Burgess Halifax W. C. Morgan Scotland Clyde Wheeler P. R. Grimm Princeton West Virginia Dale Rothson Francis Joyner Richmond Evelyn Brown Portsmouth W.S. Batton, Jr Virginia Alma Blount Faison Awrence Clements, Jr Smithfield Hovis W. R. Clemmer Gastonia Mary C. Shearin Rocky Mount Oscar Sullivan Gaffney Graham Poyner Thos. L. Martin Richard Brown Mildred Evelyn Barnes Willis Smith South Boston

Mrs Reid Hosts Nephew Robert Fowler’s Eighth Birthday

Mrs. P. A. Reid entertained on Jackson Street in honor of her nephew Robert Fowler’s eighth birthday. Games followed by ice cream and cake. attendees included Jessie Boone Virginia Lee Thorne Carl and Lois Churchill Betty Wynn Margaret Ann Ingram Martha Ann Starke Mildred May and Ray Fentress.

Robert Fowler Jackson St Jessie Boone Virginia Lee Thorne Carl and Lois Churchill Betty Wynn Margaret Ann Ingram Martha Ann Starke Mildred May Ray Fentress

Piano Recital by Miss Kent Bentley May 26

Piano teacher Miss Kent Bentley will stage a piano pupils recital on Tuesday evening May 26 at 8 p.m. The public is invited.

Kent Bentley

Last Meeting P T A Jr Senior High Set May 27

The Junior-Senior High PTA will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday May 27 at 3 30 in the Junior High School Building. It is the last meeting of the term and organizers hope for banner attendance. A report on summer recreation plans will be given.

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P. A. Reid Mesdames T. J. Alford Carol Wilson Fritz Wrightson Miss Helen Apple Tersburg Arthur F. Pell Elizabeth City Hilda Faison L. Massey A. B. McAlister Danville Clara Hearne H. M. Faison Daugh Bynamter Reba Ruth White Rufus Britton Jamie Brown Fidelis Rosemary Baptist Church Smiths Church P. L. Matthews R. L. Bryant Mesdames R. ©. Simmons Lonnie Wood W. T. Floyd F. R. Kendrick W. S. Hasty W. R. Weiss R. M. Pair Sallie Wright Lewis Davis Conway Mesdames Linnie Williams R. C. Madry George Gay C. D. Thomason Lloyd Baird Verlie Woodruff Murphy Tickel Herman Tickel Washington, D.C Leokard Leonard Shell Furniture Co Thor Washing Machines Stromberg-Carlson Royal Sweepers North Carolina
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