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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

8

List of names and possible affiliations in historical text

A dense string lists numerous personal names including Vernon Eagar Whitley Marvin Wuusin Scott William Camp Robert May R H McCommons James Whitby Grover Woodruff Winfield Hasty Daniel n Robert Les Moore Curtis West Edgar King Robert Ingram Cooper Mathias Whitby Thomas Coole Himer Chambliss Randall White Robert Harris Coe Besil Grover Moody Hat lover William Green Heufus Finch Lawrence Myrick Wallet 7 Charlie Whitby Melbourne Barry Jones Robert Rogers Woodrith Clinton Ebecry Herbert Edwards Leatherwood John Wayne Thomas Alex Bullock Frank Hunter Ceoil Coburn Wilbur Anderton Latt Shearin.

Vernon Eagar Whitley Marvin Wuusin Scott Wiiam H. Camp, Jr Robert B. May R. H. McCommons James’ W. Whitby Grover ‘Woodruff Winfield Hasty Daniel B. N Robert Les Moore Curtis E.west Edgar H King Robert Lee'ingram Thomas A. ‘Cooper Marvin’ F. Mathias James G. Whitby Thomas H. Coole, Jr Himer B. Chambliss Randall White Robert L. Harris Joseph Coe Besil-Grover Willam Moody Frank W. Hatlover William Green Heufus B. Finch Lawrence We Myrick Wallet Charlie L. Whitby Melbourne Barry Jones Robert A. Rogers Ulas Woodrith Clinton P.ebecry Herbert & Edwards H. Charles Leatherwood, Jr John Wayne Thomas Alex Bullock, Jr Frank P. Hunter Ceoil Coburn Wilbur Anderton Latt Harris Shearin

Editorial on eradicating cockroaches in a building

The Herald describes an early summer notice of cockroaches in a building near a restaurant and two grocery stores. The staff details using roach killer powder and DDT throughout the premises and reports the disappearance of insects and pests in the area.

Iowa Has No Flies Campaign Report

A Saturday Evening Post article describes a state wide drive to kill all flies in Iowa. It claims success with fly free conditions boosting livestock weight and saving millions, and invites individual and community efforts to curb insect pests for comfort and prosperity.

Saturday Evening Post Iowa

Cleanliness and City Pride Urge Clean Streets

An editorial urges residents and businesses to improve cleanliness in the city with pride. It calls for more use of brooms and trash cans to keep streets and sidewalks clean, framing cleanliness as a civic duty aligned with godliness.

Roanoke Rapids Community Chest Drive Expected To Go Over

The city known for spirit and generosity faces a familiar test as the Community Chest drive begins. Officials and volunteers express confidence that Roanoke Rapids will exceed expectations and end with a strong lift to local support.

Roanoke Rapids

Mrs T J Alford Hosts Bridge Night With Guests

Mrs T J Alford delightfully entertained her bridge club on Wednesday evening with four tables of players. Prizes went to Mrs Johnson Weathers high, Mrs W L Medlin second, and Mrs Carroll Wilson consolation. a sweet course followed for many guests.

T. J. Alford Alford Johnson Weathers W. L. Medlin Carroll Wilson Rives Manning Frank Kemp O. Griffin Gordon Berkstresses Fannie Hayes Wiley Fortune Merritt Howard Pruden Loftin Moody F. J. Hawley John Lupton Robert Michie

Mrs Harvey Ivey and company host Mabel Neal bridal shower

Mrs Harvey Ivey Mrs H E Blowe and Mrs W H Herrin entertained Tuesday evening last week honoring Miss Mabel Neal bride elect with a miscellaneous shower. Bridal cakes punch nuts and mints were served to a list of guests including Elizabeth Gray Elsie Powell Ophelia Sadler Frances Collie Norma Ivey Kay Rodgers Madames J C Odell Fred Shaw and many others.

Harvey Ivey H. E. Blowe W. H Herrin Mabel Neal Elizabeth Gray Elsie Powell Ophelia Sadler Frances Collie Norma Ivey Kay Rodgers Medames J. C. Odell Fred Shaw Richard Ivey R. M. Pair Herbert Shell J. C. Jones Vernon Buffalo Annie Draper James Rodgers Stewart Harrell Cassie Fisher Lola Mason Katherine Butler Ernest Neathery Edward Allen Elvin Garner C.J. Kidd Stacy Angley Sidney Sadler Lloyd Haggins Vernon Britton B. H. Rose Mattie Ivey Guy Moss J. H. Rooke J. G. Powell M.S. Wright Willis Matthews Albert Stallings Frank Shearin J. W. Collier Woodrow Sutton J. W. Boseman G. F. Herrin George Rhome

Births in Roanoke Rapids Hospital Last Week

Babies born last week at Roanoke Rap ids Hospital include a boy for Mr and Mrs Dalton Johnson on October 6 a boy for Mr and Mrs F L Hix on October 7 a boy for Mr and Mrs James Kidd on October 11 and a girl for Mr and Mrs R W Woodruff on October 10.

Roanoke Rapids Hospital Dalton Johnsson City F. L. Hix Ety James Kidd Gaston R. W. Woodruff

Hospital News List of Patients From Roanoke Rapids Area

Out of town patients admitted to Roanoke Rapids Hospital include Robert Glenn Bryant Rich Square Virginia. Willie Waters Clary Delphin Virginia. G T Davis Conway. Mrs E L Dawes Littleton Ernest Fly Seaboard. Mrs Ivey Hale Littleton C W Kirkland Seaboard. Mrs Ennis Martin Conway. Mrs Joe Mitchell Littleton. Jack Pittard Suffolk Virginia. Francis Taylor Weldon. Marion L Tyler Margarettsville. Mrs J W Thomason Emporia Virginia. Mrs Mavis Alice Sumner Conway. F J Watson Emporia Virginia Archie Lynch Garysbure.

Roanoke Rapids Hospital Robert Glenn Bryant Rich Square Willie Waters Clary Delphin G. T. Davis Conway E. L. Dawes Littleton Ernest Fly‘the Seaboard Ivey Hale C.W. Kirkland Ennis Martin Joe Mitchell Jack Pittard Suffolk Francis Taylor Weldon Marion L Tyler Margarettsville J. W. Thomason Emporia Mavis Alice Sumner F. J. Watson Archie Lynch Garysbure

Panel Discussion at Quankey Church On The Home

An interracial conference hosted by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church at Quankey Baptist Church features topics on The Christian Home and health in the home. Speakers include Mrs. Iowa Johnson Mrs. Newel Miss Clanton Dr Tinsley Prof C A Robinson Rev G A Gilchrist and Miss Magnolia Magelte with an open forum to follow.

Woman's Auxiliary The Presbyterian Church Quankey Baptist Church Iowa Johnson Johnny Mack Walker Rom the Bible School Newel Alton Clanton St. Matthews C. A. Robinson U. S G. A. Gilchrist Edmund Berkeley R. H. Kidd

Local Social Figures Listed for Upcoming Event

Miss Ella Dean Lee Miss Betty Wynne Ingram Harry Weather Bill Pruden Nick Long and Frank Hawley Jr appear among the attendees announced for the community gathering. The list highlights prominent residents and names from local families.

Ella Dean Lee Betty Wynne Ingram Harry Weather Bill Pruden Nick “Long Frank Hawley, Jr

Neal Browning-Wedding Announcement in Littleton

Mrs. Mattie Ivey announces the marriage of her niece Bel Neal to James Haywood Browning on Saturday October 11 1947 at their home in Littleton After a short wedding trip the couple will reside in Littleton.

Mattie Ivey Nice Mabel Neal James Haywood Browning Littleton

Buffet Supper Honors Engaged Couple

Miss Elizabeth Beckwith and Samuel Thorne were honored at a buffet supper hosted by Mrs. F J Hawley and Mrs Carroll Wilson at Mrs Hawley's home. Guests arrived after the Wake Forest Carolina game and white dahlias decorated the setting. Attending were Dr and Mrs R P Beckwith and several local couples.

Elizabeth Beckwith Samuel Thorme Gregory F. J. Hawley Carroll Wilson

Notice and for sale ad notices from 1948

Hauling contact S O Deaver 226 Weldon Road Roanoke Rapids NC 5 13 1948 For sale Cole Hot Blast Circulator porcelain cabinet brick lined heats 5 or 6 rooms Clyde Martin 218 YOR sale 1940 Chevrolet 2 door sedan A 1 condition R M Pope phone R 675 1 10 16 p For sale Wood or Coal South Bend Kitchen Range with water jacket good condition A W Parker Littleton NC catch For sale Large size coal circulator excellent condition See or call Mrs D B Camp 831 Jackson St Phone R 504 10 16 pa

S. O. Deaver Weldon Road Roanoke Rapids N. C Cole Clyde Martin R. M. Pope South Bend Kitchen A. W. Parker Littleton D. B. Camp Jackson St

Farm For Sale 265 Acres Near Littleton North Carolina

265 acre farm on Littleton to Brinkleyville Highway ten miles from Littleton. Fifty acres cultivated, the rest in hardwood timber. J M Bragg Littleton NC phone 30 Itp.

Littleton Brinkleyville J. M. Bragg N. C Itp

Cabinet Maker Wanted at Coston Cabinet Works

Wanted cabinet maker or window and door frame man with experience operating power driven woodworking tools. See Mr. Coston at Coston Cabinet Works E 10th St extension or at 1211 Washington St at night.

Mr. Coston Coston Cabinet Works 10Th St Washington St

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