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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
10
Joseph Ivey died September 19, 1946 at 76, a longtime church member and admired figure in the Negro community. He influenced Christian character and emphasized progressive schooling, serving with the school and the Parent Teacher Association for 25 years. His life inspired both old and young in Chaloner High School's faculty.
Mrs Marion Hudson and Mrs Horace Hudson hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs W B Strickland at the Marion Hudson home on Washington Street. Mixed fall blooms filled the rooms as a three tier cake centered the lace dining table. Prizes were awarded in bridge tummy bingo and set back to several guests. Refreshments included sandwiches potato chips pickles and iced tea.
Mrs Earl Rook hosted the Tuesday Night Club at her home Tuesday evening with three tables of Contract Bridge. The attractively decorated room featured dabias, marigolds, and straw flowers. Mrs James Currin won high score for the evening.
GS. Bunn won second high and received a prize. A salad plate with coffee followed. Guests at Mrs. Rooks par included Mesdames George Pappendick Beamon Helms James Quirin H C Wirtz G S Bunn Ike Rochelle W C Williams Jack Smith H E Fuller Paul Overton M F White and Miss Edna Wafford. Mrs A D Waters spent a week in Detroit with sister Mrs E Bellamy and brother J C Waters.
Lt (jg) Frank Truman Rawlings Jr and Mrs Rawlings announce the birth of daughter Trudy Ann on September 8 at Lawrence Memorial Associated Hospital New London. Mrs Rawlings is former Miss Frances Louise Nash of Weldon. Lt Rawlings, Annapolis graduate, attends Submarine School at Naval Submarine Base New London.
Halifax announces Virginia Lucille Meadows daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Meadows wed Daniel H Jolly son of Mr and Mrs H I Jolly of Roanoke Rapids on December 14 1945 in a private ceremony.
Mr and Mrs D K Rogers announce the birth of a daughter named Donnicia born August 23 at Roanoke Rapids Hospital. Mrs Rogers is formerly Essie Wayne Mason of this city.
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