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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1936
Page
6
An article extols corn as the staff of life and classic summer fare. It praises fresh market checks including bright green husks and milky kernels, then presents the Thrift Cooker method for steaming ears on a new automatic electric range with a butter finish and parsley garnish.
Rosa Johnson marked her eleventh birthday with a Saturday party at her Cedar Street home. Guests included Lucille Tyson, Dorothy Tyson, Mildred Blow, Margaret Blow, Janie Hasty, Margaret Harris, Peachie Harris, Shirley Barfield, Clifton Hasty, Clayton Jenkins, Ramp Jenkins, Anciel Lynch, Marion Johnson, Frank Johnson, and Bobby Johnson. The afternoon featured games and a cake, candy, and fruit snack.
George Arrington of Fort Monroe visited the community Sunday night. Miss Helen Hawkins and Miss Allyne Faucette were visitors Saturday. Henry Fowler visited his parents for the week end. Mrs B S Hawkins and the Carpenter family were mentioned. Dr Johnson will preach Sunday morning at 1 o clock. Visitors encouraged to come.
Miss O dell entertained Miss Annie Mae O dell and seven others on Tuesday evening. At 10 30 scores were collected with Mrs. George Hayes winning high and Miss Fannie Harris second. A sweet course with coffee followed. The table participants included Viola and Ruth Glover Bernice Hitchins Kathrine Hines Fannie Harris Merle Bell Claude Fulghum and Mrs. George Hayes.
The Woman's Club met on a Monday afternoon in October at the club house with about forty attendees. Mrs. R. P. Beckwith led the business session and new members were added. The Garden Department headed by Mrs. C. A. Wyche took over afterward, hosting Sam Peace of Henderson who displayed garden slides from Henderson and Europe. Light refreshments followed at five o'clock.
Mrs. William Medlin acted as hostess for the Thursday Afternoon club meeting with two tables of players. Mrs. J. M. C. Covington won the high score prize, and refreshments were served at five oclock by Mrs. Medlin to Mesdames John Marcus Smith O Griffin Lyle Wilson John Martin Q Hofler J. M. C. Covington Jack Cassada and Miss Susan Holliday.
The article suggests planning meals with pocketbook focus. It notes fowl and eggs prices, medium produce plentiful, lettuce high, cabbage and other vegetables reasonable, and fruits like grapefruit and apples plentiful or excellent value. Three menus show Low Cost, Medium Cost, and Very Special Dinner plans with beef, chicken, and roast beef courses, sides, desserts, and beverages.
The Study Club met with Mrs. David Clark as hostess and Mrs. J. N. Bynum in charge. A business session preceded papers on Historical Boston by Mrs. J. N. Bynum and Present Day Boston by Mrs. A. Meikle. Refreshments featured Boston baked beans and brown bread. Members present included Mesdames J. N. Bynum C. A. Wyche A. Meikle R. P. Beckwith R. L. Towe David Traynham Pendleton Grizzard Heath Lee Alfred Martin and Lawrence Clements. Mrs. Lawrence Stell and Mrs. Crawford Hoyle also attended.
Nellie and Margaret Newton hosted a barbecued chicken dinner Friday at Oak Bend Enfield to honor their father J. K. Newton on his seventieth birthday. Attendees included J. B. Britt A. C. Nichols Jr Lynn G. Branch Leonard Matthews Cary Whitaker and others.
Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Sutton, visiting Mrs. C. A. Lyerly, and Mrs. R. L. McCommons spent a few days in the western part of North Carolina before returning to New York last week.
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