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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
12
Annette Wiggins and Mary E. Howington of Inborden School won first place in the girls dress event. Including visitors, nearly 300 persons attended the revue and grooming contest.
Carmen Carroll and Kath erine Ivey placed second in the school lunch demo. Lanell Johnson topped 18 girls, with Ruby Evans and Mary E Howington among winners. Boys showcased Cucie Cotton and Hosa Cotton. Sterling Whitaker and Bilis Lynch second in potato storage. Troy Hardy led grooming among ten boys. First place club winners go to District 4-H Federation at Windsor June 26.
An ad fragment promotes a potent germ killing solution sold at Matthews Drug Co. The product boasts 90 percent alcohol content and claims to penetrate and kill germs quickly within an hour.
A sheriff’s court docket lists numerous defendants from Scotland Neck Hollister Enfield and nearby towns. Cases include driving without license speeding drunken driving and assault with a deadly weapon. Sentences range from fines and costs to road time with suspensions and probation.
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