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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

21

Broughton Poised To Lead In Saturday Gubernatorial Vote

State Manager E B Denny predicts J M Broughton will top the field of seven gubernatorial aspirants with a substantial plurality. He cites Broughton’s broad support in most counties and says runoff would favor Broughton. The campaign emphasizes liberal progress program and Broughton’s integrity as a senator and party stalwart.

J. M. Broughton E. B. Denny Broughton Denny North Carolina

South Rosemary Dem Club Holds Regular Meeting

The South Rosemary Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. C. T. Johnson's home on May 8. President Mrs. M. E. Faison was absent. Mrs. E. R. Hawkins led the session. Members logged books read, and Miss Ona Patterson taught on protecting consumers from misleading advertising. Hostesses served strawberry shortcake and iced tea.

South Rosemary Home Demonstration Club C. T. Johnson M. E. Faison E. R. Hawkins Ona Patterson Sam Hockaday

Out-of-town Patients at Roanoke Rapids Hospital

Among the out-of-town patients at Roanoke Rapids Hospital this week are Mrs. Sue Collier of Halifax, Roy Jarman Clary of Brunswick Va, Miss Ruby Gregory of Littleton, Sidney Gay of Gaston, Mrs. Enoch Pair of Pairs Store Va, Mrs. J A Skinner of Skippers.

Roanoke Rapids Hospital Sue Collier Halifax Roy Jarman Clary Brunswick Ruby Gregory Littleton Sidney Gay Gaston Enoch Pair J. A. Skinner Skippers

Circle Is Named The Vi fce Nethery Circle

The young women of First Methodist Church Roan oxe Rapids met at Mrs. L B Siegfrie ds home for a business session naming the group Vi fce Nethery Circle in honor of Miss Viola Nethery of Halifax mission student.

First Methodist Church Roanoxe Rapids L. B. Seigfried Vifce Nethery Circle Viola Nethery Halifax Genevieve Spivey Mildred Brown Siegfried Mildred Burton Alease Smith Marjorie Collins Mary Coburn Woodruff Dorothy Finch Mary Frances Taylor Lawrence Beale

Birthday Party Honors Ann Brown in Weldon Ga

Mrs. John W. Brown of Weldon E hosted a birthday party for her daughter Ann in Ga rysburg on Monday May 20. Guests played games and enjoyed a cake with four candles, ice cream, and favors. Attendees included Buddy Dixon Sonny Myrick Lillian Allen Mary Dell Johnson Margaret Carter John Arthur Suiter Jr Overton Suiter Jr Baby Mae Joyner Ann Pierce Crocker Carter Ballard Mahorn Susan Shepherd Blanche Selden Mary Lou Shaw Joan Turner Fay Pierce Ann Wyche Curtis Turner Johnnie King George Joyner Annie Lou Rowe Jerry Gay and John William Brown Jr. Ann received many gifts.

John W. Brown Weldon E W. H. Joyner Garysburg Ann Ann Brown Buddy Dixon Sonny Myrick Lillian Allen Mary Dell Johnson Margaret Carter John Arthur Suiter, Jr Overton Suiter, Jr Baby Mae Joyner Ann Pierce Crocker Carter Ballard Mahorn Susan Shepherd Blanche Selden Mary Lou Shaw Joan Turner Fay Pierce Ann Wyche Curtis Turner Johnnie King George Joyner Annie Lou] Rowe Jerry Gay John William Brown, Jr

Card of Thanks for Wheelchair Donation at Roanoke Mills

Mrs. Catherine Edmondson expresses gratitude for a wheelchair donated by Roanoke Mills No. 1 spinning room. She also thanks Mr. J. Jenkins and Mr. L. Pendleton.

Roanoke Mills J. Jenkins L. Pendleton

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