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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
3
Headliner Foods offers economical dishes for electric stoves by Miss Virginia Blount. Recipes include Supper Medley with steak spaghetti and cheese, Savory Rice with bacon and tomato, and Spanish Chicken and Rice with peppers, onions, and tomato.
The October meeting of the Women’s Club was held after noon with Mrs Bahnson Weathers presiding. A District meeting in Woodland on October 16 was announced and members urged to attend. Mrs Johnnie Martin was chosen to represent the club on the Community Chest movement. Members were asked to donate clothing for needy families and keep items for a future drive. A safety campaign report urged cooperation and a committee will be appointed later to represent the club. Guest speaker Miss Marjorie Nesbit of Thalhimer’s Richmond spoke on decorating trends using charts and displays.
Market report notes meats near pre September levels with lamb and pork cheaper. Poultry cheaper than last year. eggs prices easing after brief shortage. Butter and cheese climbing. apples grapes plentiful. grapefruit new. spinach mushrooms cheap. green beans good value. Moderate cost menus feature stuffed shoulder of lamb roast with gravies and sides. fried chicken on ham slices with mushroom gravy and cobbler.
About thirty five members enjoyed this instructive program. Tea and cookies were served. Hostesses included Mesdames H. E. Lee, J. W. Martin, Clayton Gurley, L. I. Stell, Roderick Meikle and C. N. Wheeler.
A Saturday evening gathering at Coltrane Hall hosted by Miss Ada Edwards Eunice Kim brough and Miss Elizabeth Tait featured seven tables of play with autumn decor and iced punch. Mrs Virgil McDowell won the high score and received a powder box while Mrs T J Kimbrough helped entertain and receive guests.
Notable attendees include Briant T. J. Alford R. P. Beck W A China and her sister Mrs Wood and many others Bridging a social scene with house guests Misses Mary Hix Alma Blount Beatigr Cannon Vernie Eddins Ruth Transon Hart Sheridan Jennie Walton Virginia Smith Virginia Blount Omara Daniel Evelyn Sheppard Jane Gaw LaGrand Elliott and Hermine Carraway among the crowd.
Hazel Newsome writes of her grandfather Elex Newsome who died two years ago on October 8. She recalls his gray age, pays tribute to his heavenward rest, and laments the sorrow of his grandmother while hoping for reunion in heaven.
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