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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
15
A farmer asks about government cotton quotas for 1934 and back payments from 1933. He describes intended ginning of two bales, potential sale of “tags,” debts, and possible penalties for short production amid boll weevil, rust, and weather, seeking guidance on rights and obligations.
Mae West, renowned novelist and Paramount writer and actress, has authored two books that today rank as best sellers, boosting her profile across literary and film worlds.
An old advertisement extols bilious attacks and constipation remedies with Thedford’s Black-Draught as a purely vegetable laxative for adults and children. It claims it eases dullness and headache that hinder work and business.
Mrs David Traynham was hostess on Wednesday afternoon to the contract club with guests. Twelve players participated and Mrs Cooper Grizzard received a novelty tea coaster prize for high score. Flowers of dehlia and fall blooms decorated three tables, a salad course was served at five. Participants included Mesdames Ransome Nash Grizzard Young Pendleton Wilson Griffin Anderton Beck Bugg Edgerton and Mrs Hayes joined at four.
The second monthly meeting of the Darlington Parent Teacher Association met at the school auditorium with President Mrs W S Branch presiding Plans were made to install playground equipment including see saws and swings The program featured Doris Branch reading Never Give Up Catherine Cook singing Everybody Calls Me Tommy and local string music Hostesses Mrs Freuler and Miss Bennette served chicken salad sandwiches hot coffee and cake
Christian Science Society invites attendance at Sunday service at 11:00 A. M. and Wednesday 8:00 P. M. Reading room open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 to 12:00. Subject on Sunday is Doctrine of Atonement at the Woman's Club House on Jackson Street.
Mrs. H. S. Loy hosted the Monday Night Bridge Club on October 15 with three tables playing progressive contract. Ruth Transon won high score and received a linen spot handkerchief. The salad course followed for Mesdames Heylenrich Hawley Alsbrook Wilson Camp Prudent Lee Hayes Transon Clark Beck Womble and Misses Transon Clark Beck Womble.
Miss Jackie Williams entertained at a Monday night party at her Monroe Street home for her 5th birthday. Games were played and prizes awarded to Merle Cole and Helen Hawkins. Hot chocolate cakes and candy were served to Merle Cole Helen Hawkins Elizabeth Babb Louise Pepper Jean Wilder Ruby Taylor Bobbie Lee Burton Raymond Taylor L A Vaughan Robert Henry Archer. Jackie received many pretty presents.
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