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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

4

Weldon and area residents note community notices

Weldon and nearby towns report visits and travels of residents including Ann Nash from Flo rida and Frank Robbins family from Spruce Pine. Local injuries are noted after an automobile accident near Albemarle affecting Walter Glenn and family. Other entries mention visits to Richmond Raleigh Elizabeth City and Washington D C along with students at Duke University and social visits to relatives in Greensboro Perrysville and Redmonds Va.

Frank Robbins Spruce Pine New York Franks, Sr W.T. Whitehead J. ©. Carter Lucarna Rose Cambell Mr T. Williamson Old Chosen Rola Cat Koos McGuire Hospital Richmond Christine Alston W. D. Seifert Cam Tilman High Pout Raleigh Crowder Jones Elizabeth City Frank Taylor Nancy Jo Chatham Taylor N.C Will Jones Franklin W. H. Anthony Walter Glenn Weldon Albemale Glenn Albemarle Glen Walter, Jr Spartanburg Roy Edwards Cam ‘Tilehman Bascom Harrell Washington, D. C Nettie Cuthwell Connecticut F. Miller Greensboro Miller Rand J A. Harrell Arthur Berry Perrysville Dawsey Rawlings Tom King Faetteville Pat Carter Redmonds Va Harry Johnson Duke University Howe

Fall Spading Benefits and Risks for Garden Erosion Control

Fall spading can reduce erosion in heavy soils and when sod is worn, but may harm soils if erosion is likely or nutrients leach under heavy rains. Use rough surface finishing and cover crops like rye to protect and enrich the soil, with spring spading as a possible follow up.

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Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Anna Boseman

Mrs Hugh Jones hosted an October surprise party for Mrs Anna Boseman turning 80. About 30 guests attended with cake, ice cream, nuts and mints as gifts were opened and well wishes voiced.

Hugh Jones Anna Boseman Astors Genevieve Hodgin Woman's Club Virginia Gates George Pappendick Hart Sheridan Fleetwood Sullivan Mesdames M. C. Maddrey George Harding Griffin Tom White Clayton Gurley Talton O'Bry

Local Player Names Fragment Sparkling in OCR Clip

Fragmentary OCR lists players including Ant J Knott BJ Danes Cahonshell Mo C Newsom Jr RG Knight G Ready and Thomp on with early yardage notes, indicating a sports roster snippet.

Ant J . Knott BJ Danes Cahonshell Mo C. Newsom, Jr RG Knight 1. G. Ready Ay ‘Thompon

Methodist Youth League Elects Officers at First Church Meeting

The newly formed Methodist Youth League held its second meeting at First Church. Officers were nominated: President Happy Atwill Mary Foster Elting Edna Spivey Marion Brown. Vice-president Josephine Debnam Esther Thomas Jean Gibson Rosaleen Ennis. Secretary Jean Gibson Marion Brown Treasurer Rosaleen Ennis Edna Spivey. Elections set for next Sunday evening.

Methodist L. E. Murdoch Happy Atwill Mary Foster Elting Edna Spivey Marion Brown Josephine Debnam Esther Thomas Jean Gibson Rosaleen Ennis C. L. Elting

Local Bridal Shower Attendee List Reveals October Bride Elect

Miss Olivia Harmon joined a group for refreshments alongside Miss Edith Berrett who is the bride elect for October. Also present were Miss Virginia Blount, guest of Mrs. W S Bat ton Jr., and Miss Helen Daugh try, guest of Mrs. Jay Thomp.

Agatha Moore Vernie Eddins Omara Daniels Helen Daughtry Edith Barrett Virginia Blount Raleigh Thurman Bullock Olivia Harmon Edith Berrett W. S. Batton, Jr Jay Thomp

Hostess Helps Serve With Corsages For Hair Event

The hostesses distributed miniature corsages for the hair as the hostess was assisted in serving by Mrs. Lloyd Sandlin, Miss Mary Lowder, Miss Virginia Hawkins, Miss Viola Glover and Mrs. Rooke.

Wilson-Barrett T. O Wilson T. R. Wilson T. O. Wilson Frank Wilson Martha Craddock Virginia Wilson Elizabeth Wilson Lloyd Sandlin Mary Lowder Virginia Hawkins Viola Glover Rooke

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