Local Happenings in Colerain and Nearby Towns
Local Happenings notes residents and visitors in Colerain and surrounding areas. Names include Miss May White, Mrs. Nettie Morris, Miss Carrie Pearce, Hugh Rook, J H Pearce, Mrs. T H Hargrove, Linwood Robinson, Mrs Ivey Mahorn, Mrs M H Hedgepeth, Mrs W H Jones, Mrs John Grant, Emporia, and others visiting relatives or attending events. Several trips to South Hill Virginia and Richmond noted along with church and association attendance at Swamp Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May White
Colerain
Mrs
Nettie Morris
Carrie Pearce
Hugh Rook
J. H. Pearce
Police Learn How to Handle Thugs and Local Visits Mentioned
A fragmented community notes column records family visits and a birth at Kenolds Hospital on Monday October 5. It lists Mr and Mrs J W Britton and sons Crawford and Sidney, Mr and Mrs Robert Mizelle and their newborn, and many others visiting relatives or spending Sundays with friends in Mount and Seaboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Shell
Lessie Mae Revill
Franklinton
J. W. Britton and
Crawford and
Sidney
Co” Mauree
Robert Mizelle
Kennolds Hospital
Mondsiy
Whistling and its meanings in a family memory
The narrator recalls trying to whistle, noting a brother with a wide range who used whistling to quiet life’s irritations. Whistling signals calm or satisfaction in some, while for others it marks thwarted plans or deep thought. The text links whistling to mood, sleep, and daily tasks across ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wome
Halifax Cotton Is Fine Grade In Halifax County
Scotland Neck reports Halifax County cotton of good grade and long staple this season, except some green ginning. J B Shannon, new classer in charge of the interior office of the North Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Association, explains licensing and schedules. Farmers praise the service, noting no complaints as offices operate Tue Thu and Tarboro Farmville visits. Cooperative plan lets farmers draw near market value while retaining equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland Neck
Halifax County
J. B. Shennon
North Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Association
Roanoke
Shannon
H. Fulhardy
Raleigh
Tarboro
Farmville
Halifax
Halifax County W. M. U. Meets at Enfield
The Enfield Baptist Church hosted the Halifax County We ans Missionary Union for an all day session on Tuesday September 29. Mrs. D Mac Johnson opened the meeting with a hymn and Mrs. K B Ewing led devotions while Mrs. R B Kimball welcomed visiting churches. Mrs. C R Josey of Scotland Neck gave the response and Mrs. E B Beasley of Fountain NC spoke in the morning as superintendent of the Ronanoke Association. A reading titled That the World May Know was presented by Mrs Earl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enfield
Fountain
N. C
Ronanoke Association
Herman of Enfield Playscene by Enfield YWCA Girls
Enfield event featured an 8 YW A girls playlet on Ex cuses and drew an attentive audience. Ashby Dunn led afternoon devotions from Scotland Neck, Rev L B Olive urged missionary outreach, and Miss Evelyn Ray Wood provided special music. Reports came in from Weldon Roanoke Rapids Tillery Scotland Neck and Enfield with strong church participation. Scotland Neck Women Missionary Society received study books for best work since last meeting. Weldon group won the greatest membership increase. Lunch followed in the church Sunday School rooms. Next meeting planned for Tillery Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enfield
Scotland Neck
Leland Kitchin
Womans Missionary Society of
Emporia visitors call on local residents Sunday
Mr and Mrs Clifton Davis and Miss Sue Davis with Mrs Beverly Harwood of Emporia visited Mr and Mrs Geo Hayes on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Davis
Sue Davis
Beverly Harwood
Emporia
Geo, Hayes
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. H. Hargrove
Rocky Mount
Linwood Robinson
W. H. Jones
John Grant
WM. Floyd
Fimmy
Greensboro
LH. Shaw
To. Hanccove
Golson
Ie Baptist Association
M. H. Hedgepeth
Paul
Viet Ati
Mrs. I
Sdeeloy
Ivy Mahorn
G. E. Buckner
Louis Grimmer
M. H. Sledgepeth
Womble
J. M. Rice
A. Elmore
W. A. Taylor
Mrs. Taylor Cole
South Hill, Va
Helen Taylor
Bernice Parker
Garysburg
Eunice Underwood
James Spivey
Rich Square
J. R. Vaughan
Bush Hus
E.A. Elmore
Jimmie Elmore
Virgie Elmore
Rosa Taylor
Cynthis Lowe
Alberta
Mrs. Ivey Askew
H. M. Fowler
W. A. James
L. MM. Spivey
Richmond
W. G. Stinson
Stocky Mount
J. M. Underwood
Ise Ruby Lee Saylor O
Seaboard
Edith Davis
Vernon Spencer
Portsmouth
Tyen Shell
L .E. Davenport
Mount
J. A. Pridgen
Viren
Dempeer Dixon
Waitaker
Lynn Shell
Eugenia and
Shirley
Sunjilay
Ftens Sanders
Rene, Jr
Washington, D
Elishaders
Tom Lewis
Alice Jones
Flat Swamp
Howard Pruden
Jackson
J. W. Cullom
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Mr. and
Mrs. A. S. Kendrick
Satuday
Charlotte
Mesdames N. D. Cox and
P. W. Ray
Maggie Clary
W. R. Clary
Exell, Va
George Pappadick
Anfield
The
Baptist
W. M.S
Joshua Rhodes
Northampton County
Rosemary
Starksmanship
Camp Perry
Ohio
Jumea B
Strain
FORD
Tri-City Motor Co
Rosemary, North Carolina
Selyi
America
Rosemary, North Carolin
Thomas Arkle Clark
University of
Eve Union
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
National Loan & Insurance Co
Second Street
Dial
Roanoke Bank & Trust Co
S. T. Peace
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