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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1947

Page

4

Mrs Jack Downing Hosts Bridge Evening for Guests

Mrs Jack Downing entertained twenty guests at her home Monday evening for a bridge party. Attractive flower arrangements and tallies set the mood as partners and tables were assigned in the living and dining rooms. The high score prize went to Mrs Jimmie Curran and Miss Doris Hedgepeth, a bride elect, who received a kit.

Jack Downing Bridge Pio Jimmie Curran Doris Hedgepeth Mesdames Tommie Merritt Marvin Collier George Hayes Jey Wilmer Collis Hardy Beaman Helms Jimexe Curran George Wood Cleveland Hillebrand Rudolph Willias Don Tillar Shaw Buster Seay Byron Gurley Bernard Allsbrook Elizabeth Griffiths Downing Ruth Thompson

Mrs Crocker Maddrey Hosts Bridal Bridge Gathering

Mrs Crocker Maddrey hosted a Friday bridge party honoring brides elect Miss Doris Hedgepeth and Miss Gwyn Coburn. Guests included James Tucker Elmer Starke and D E Bennett among a list of attendees. prizes awarded were high, second high, and consolation with Mrs Graham Dean winning top honors.

Doris Hedgepeth Gwyn Coburn Crocker Maddrey Betsy Ann Starke Graham Dean D. E. Bennett Cutchins Maddrey M James James Tucker Elmer Starke M. C.ewsum, Jr Howerton Gowen Daniel Graham Dean George Harding John Dunn Wilmer Collier Clarence Coburn WL. Medlin Ro Ht Hundley H G Rowe Weldon Frank Kemp F. M. Coburn M. H. Hedgepeth

Mrs George Hayes Jr Hosts Bridge for Brides Elect

Mrs George Hayes Jr entertains at a bridge in honor of brides elect. Doris was among players. Mrs Don Was awarded a prize for highest score as guests exchanged gifts and enjoyed the event.

George Hayes, Jr Mich Doris Don

Pact for Peace by Mrs Wendell Willkie

Mrs Wendell Willkie argues for U N efforts against genocide and urges immediate support for the Convention for the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide. She warns that minority protection strengthens democracy and cautions against letting wartime memory fade.

Wendell Willkie United States United Nations General Assembly Lake Success Germany Hitler America Pio Wendell Wiley

Green and Yellow Theme Brightens Wedding Gathering

Decorations and refreshments featured a green and yellow color scheme with white gladioli and garba daisies and ferns. At ten thirty a salad course was served and the two brides elect wore bronze chrysanthemum corsages as guests included Sara Thompson Nataline Cole and many local residents.

Roanoke Christian Science Services Schedule

Sunday School at 9 45 am Church Service at 1100 am Wednesday Testimony Meeting at 8 pm Reading Room open Tuesday 3 00 to 5 00 pm All invited to visit the Reading Room and attend services on the third floor of the Roanoke Bank Building The Lesson Sermon topic was Reality with the Golden Text Psalm As for God His way is perfect the word of the Lord is tried to all those who trust him.

Roanoke Bank

Opening of Whitaker Brothers Base of Operations Draws Big Crowd

A large crowd attended the opening day of the Whitaker Brothers Base of Operations in Enfield. Despite afternoon rain, 700 to 800 visitors viewed exhibits from International Harvester dealers, a Blackwell Pierce cotton picker, and an enduring International tractor. The event featured a dinner, ice cream for guests, and a grand prize drawing won by Cher Denton of Whitakers.

Enfield J. C J. M. Whitaker International Harvester Manthers General Henderson Rudleigh Rocky Mount Wilmington Wallace Whitaker Brothers International Cotton Pick Uowlay Blackwell Pierce Weldon Canion Turners Foends Miss Whitaker Hubertaker J Whitaker Brothers Cher Denton Whitakers

Bridge Party Honors Miss Doris Hedgepeth

Mie Guifield Bunch hosted a bridge party at her Hospitan Street home last week in honor of Miss Doris Hedgepeth. Guests received bridal tas tes and were seated at five tables with two places per table. Miss Coburn won high score and a colorful flower award in the event.

Mie Guifield Bunch Hospitan Street Doris Hedgepeth Coburn

Social event honors Miss Hedgepeth after bridge game

Guests at a bridge gathering hosted by Mrs. Bunch extended hospitality to Miss Hedgepeth and the honoree received a gift. Attendees included Martha Robe Cherry, Mary Hig, Margaret Boon, Gwyn Coburn, Betty Leathers, Sarah Thompson and many others, with detailed lineups of participants.

Mrs. Bunch Martha Robe Cherry Mary Hig Honoree Margaret Boon Gwyn Coburn Betty Leathers Sarah Thompson Mes James Hugh God Buster Seay George Hayes J Sarlton Cannon William King Ellis Crew Tommie Merritt Graham Dean M. C. Newsom, Jr Jack Vincent J. B. Huninger G. Lewis

Mission Study Group Holds First Institute at Enfield Church

The Enfield Baptist Church hosted the first Mission Study Institute of the Association on Tuesday Sept 23 starting at 10 30 am with representatives from Rocky Mount Tarboro Wilson Whitakers Weldon Rosemary Robersonville Fountain and Enfield. Mrs W C Grant presided and the session opened with the W M A hymn.

Sunday School Forum Opens with Sermon by Rev Arnold

Leaders in five Sunday School rooms led sessions for Primary through Adult classes. Lunch followed at 12 30 in the Auditorium. Mrs Gordon Maddry directed an open forum on mission study. Rev J Felix Arnold delivered a sermon on The Religion With the Far Away Look.

R. C. Chasson Rocky Mount C. R. Daniel Weldon N. C. Everette Robersonville A. J. Sm Goldsboro Gordon Maddry Ahoskie A. J. Smith Gordon Maddgy J. Felix Arnold

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