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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1934
Page
4
Senator Robert R. Reynolds announced plans to limit speeches in North Carolina ahead of the November election. He cited time spent on patronage and congressional duties and said he will focus on pressing matters before returning to campaign duties in the state.
Joyce Short, 13, of McRory Arkansas may be the world's youngest locomotive engineer. She handles the engine on the Augusta Tramway and Transfer Co. the country’s shortest railroad.
Miss Margaret Waterbury Irby daughter of E L Irby Enfield and James Arthur Pierce son of J N Pierce Jr Hallsboro were married in Wilmington North Carolina on May 3 1934 The bride a longtime English teacher active in dramatic arts studied at Elon College and Duke University The groom works in the P and F Motor Express Inc Wilmington They will reside in Wilmington North Carolina.
Miss Naomi Walker Mil dred Jenkins Mr and Mrs Will Gibson Mrs Moses Glasscoe and Richard Tanner visited the State Hospital in Raleigh on Thursday and returned to Henderson in time for the celebration.
Little Agnes Ilene Deaton six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs N G Deaton died Thursday afternoon at Roanoke Rapids Hospital of gastritis. A short service was held at the home on Jefferson Street Friday afternoon by Reverend Grantham. Final rites followed in Rockingham by Reverend Ralugh. Interment in Rockingham family burying ground.
Mr. and Mrs. William White hosted a birthday supper Monday night for Miss Mabel Moore of Lawrenceville Virginia. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Elmore Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Jake Johnson and others from Emporia and local families. Miss Moore received many gifts.
Procter & Gamble invites entries to a Camay Prize Contest with top prizes including 1000 a year for life and 1000 in a lump sum. Readers must mail a letter about why Camay is best, attach wrappers or self drawn copies, and submit before the midnight October 15 1934 deadline.
Cast entries must include eight Camay wrappers or eight copies of the ad. Limit 100 words on why Camay is best for my skin. Entrants must sign letters with name address and dealer details. First prize is 1000 a year for life or 10000 cash, judged by magazine editors, with winners notified by mail.
Mesdames Ida Rook, Hugh Rook and daughter Margaret Anne visited in Pleasant Hill and Skippers Virginia Sunday. Mrs J L Tillery returned to her Richmond Virginia home after visiting Mr and Mrs Lloyd Tillery.
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