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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
7
The Crochet Club gathered at Mrs. G. T. Melvin's Wel don home on Tuesday evening with members Lynwood Judkins I. T. Wallace J. D. Wheeler Smith E. B. Wheeler W. J. Boseman T. A. Chappell Paul Joyner and Miss Alberta Wallace enjoying ice cream and cake.
Mrs. M. A. James of Asheville attended as honor guest at a bridge party Monday evening at Oak Bend the Newton home in Enfield hosted by Miss Nellie Bryan Newton and Anne Mae Sherrod. Three tables played progressive contract. Mrs. Robert Whitaker won high score. Linen gifts were given to Mrs. James and Miss Carolina Hunt. ice and salted nuts served by Margaret Newton and Grace Person.
Journalist Jean Prentice urges better home lighting focusing on portable lamps and glare free fixtures. She cites rising eye strain from low light and offers practical bulb wattage tips to reduce fatigue and protect reading vision.
Cardus stimulates appetite and digestion aiding women to gain strength from meals. Testimony from Mrs C Ratlitt of Hinton West Virginia claims after childbirth Cardul restored strength and benefited her family. Thousands of women reportedly benefited. if it does not help consult a physician.
The piece explains that the newspaper remains unaffiliated with major parties and may endorse Republicans or Democrats in different years. It also notes that Independents lose their right to vote in the Democratic primary in Halifax County, affecting local and county race outcomes.
Mrs. Z P Mitchell and Mrs. R W Carter Jr hosted a Friday bridge evening in Weldon. High score and slam prizes went to Mrs. N J Shepherd. Ice cream cake and corsages accompanied refreshments for a large guest list including many named players and Mrs. Lawrence McKirdy and Mrs. William Murrill.
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