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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
2
Workmen drilling a deep well on North Main Street in Scotland Neck uncovered ossified wood and oyster shells at depths from 40 to 80 feet. The find reveals a prehistoric shoreline with giant trees and ancient oyster beds, offering a silent record of a vanished coast.
Officers of the Young Peoples Union of the Methodist Church met Tuesday night at eight at the residence of Miss Clyde Hux. Harvey Woodruff of Roanoke Rapids presided as plans for the future were discussed and new committees were chosen to be announced at the next meeting at the Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church later this month.
Mrs Ransome hosted her bridge club at her home, with Mrs P E Ransome among the attendees. The social gathering featured cards and conversation in a domestic setting.
On a Wednesday afternoon four o'clock Mrs. M Shepherd won the high score prize at the Weldon club event. Miss Margaret Pierce received the guest prize. The hostess served an ice course to guests after the games.
Mrs Gore hosted the Thursday afternoon club at her Lyon Street residence in Weldon. The study focused on Western Europe and the British Isles with members responding to roll call by listing a current statesman or politician. The first paper, England's position as an Island, was presented by D. P. Chentoworth.
At Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey a bomber crew braved a howling Atlantic blizzard to reach a stranded family near Ocean County. Pilot William F. Wiley guided the plane through near zero visibility, dropping food and fuel within yards of the house after a low pass. Rescuers took nearly a week to reach Bingham Myers, his wife Viola, and their two children, who survived and expressed deep gratitude.
The hostess served delicious refreshments to her guests and friends.
The University of North Carolina extension division will run two courses for teachers near Roanoke Rapids on Thursdays at 1 p m starting October 24. Sociology and Education courses cover Play Recreation Health and offer four semester hours and college credit for a fifteen dollar fee. Contact Mr A Se County Superintendent to enroll. October 22 is the deadline.
Mrs W A Thorne of Roanoke Rapids was elected president for the 4th district of the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs to serve two years at a Seaboard meeting attended by 156 delegates. Mrs Wade Dickens presided. Mrs Rodwell was elected secretary for the next term. Oxford Junior Woman's Club will host next year. Frank A Thuis funeral services in Vincennes Indiana were held. three priest sons and a nun daughter attended. Jonas Burcham serves as life guard at Blair Nebraska pool at 74.
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