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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

5

Industrial men hear T A Wilson at meeting Friday

T A Wilson chairman of the North Carolina Industrial Commission addressed Roanoke Rapids industry representatives at an Eastern Industrial Safety Council meeting in the Roanoke Rapids High School auditorium last Friday night. He stressed alarming North Carolina accident figures for the prior year and urged employee and management cooperation to reduce hazards.

T. A. Wilson Industrial Commission of North Carolina Roanoke Rapids Eastern Industrial Safety Council Roanoke Rapids High School T. L. Wilson Halifax Paper Company Fred Shumate Eastern Council Wilson Lewis Crawford Willie Silvertone Serenaders Patterson Mill Safety Council

Business Girls Circle Meeting at First Presbyterian Church

The Business Girls Circle met Thursday night with Mrs. C. A. Wyche as chair. Minutes and treasurer’s report were read, and plans included presenting "Chapels" to the church in November and studying "John" at Mrs. Nesbitt’s Durham home in November. The circle voted to buy a share in Building and Loan for the Sunday School Building Fund. The program on Home Missions was led by Elsie Edwards with members Agnes Wood, Margaret Wood, Nellie Morris, Gertie Wood, and Elsie Edwards participating. Refreshments were served to numerous members and guests.

First, Presbyterian Church C. A. Wyche Margaret Wood L.B. Brown John Buck Carroll Wilson Woman's Auxiliary John Nellie Morris Gladys Morris Elsie Edwards Lelia Murray Margaret Cox Geneva Higgins Susan Holladay L. B. Brown George Hayes Charles Dickens

Bridge Club Hosts Fall Themed Evening

Thursday Bridge Club met with hostess Mrs. George Lampley in charge. Fall flowers decorated the room and a salad course with coffee followed the game. High prize went to Mrs. Bill Alligood, second to Mrs. A. O. George, and honor to Mrs. Robert Pope.

George Lampley Bill Alligood A. O. George Robert Pope

Jr Order Installs Scotland Neck Councilor

Scotland Neck October 19 Earle Bradley was installed as councilor of the new Young American No. 88 Junior Order of United American Mechanics council organized by Forrest G. Shearin. Officers named include Dillard Bunch Robert Herring Edgar Marlowe Grady L. Allsbrook Bernice Bennett Noah Braxton Louis Lucas with trustees Robert Herring Joe Allsbrook and C L McKellan.

Scotland Neck Earle Bradley Order of United American Mechanics Forrest G. Shearin North Carolina Mr. Shearin J. A. Boykin Dillard Bunch Robert Herring Edgar Marlowe Grady L. Allsbrook Clarence Woodard Bernice Bennett Noah Braxton Edgar Woodard Sentinels Louis Lucas Joe Allsbrook C. L. McKellan

Scot Neck American Legion Inducts Officers

Roanoke Post No. 34 of the American Legion inducted Reginald W. Alston as Post Commander, succeeding R. Hunter Pope, at a meeting in Eden Church Hut near Enfield. Officiating was John Paylor of Farmville district commander for district No. 5. numerous post officers were named and installed across roles.

Roanoke American Legion Exservicemen of Scotland Neck Enfield Whitakers Reginald W. Alston R. Hunter Pope Eden Church J. H. Cutchin N. O. McDowell Hubert Whitaker C. M. Hodgin C. S. Alexander Sons of Legion John Paylor Farmville

Birthday Dinner Honors W. J. Alligood at Franklin Street

Family and friends gathered Sunday October 8 to honor W J Alligood on his eighty eighth birthday at his Franklin Street home. Guests included Noah Sadler and family Bill Alligood and daughter Annie Crawford Joe and Helena Crawford Pearl Johnson Rose Alligood Sara Pinkham Josh Alligood Guy Whitaker Frank Singleton from Washington NC C M Manning Rocky Mount and Ben Harbin from Washington DC.

W. J. Alligood Franklin St Noah Sadler Bill Alligood Annie A. Crawford Joe Helena Crawford Pearl Johnson This City Gee W. Mixon J. R. Alligood James Alligood Rose Alligood Sara Pinkham

Miss Jewellyn Matthews and McQueenie Cameron in Fayetteville

Miss Jewellyn Matthews and McQueenie Cameron spent Sunday in Fayetteville visiting local sights and enjoying a relaxed day out.

Jewellyn Matthews McQueenie Cameron Fayetteville

Wednesday Bridge Honors for Mrs Kennemar and Mrs Wood

Mrs Francis Starke hosted the Wednesday Night Bridge Club with Mesdaimes Calvin Kennemar Chas Fitts Geo Sullivan H E Gibson Pete Graham M F White A L Gilliam Sam Bunn T M Bullock J A Wood J R Lupton and guest Miss Janie Lassiter. Prizes were awarded with Mrs Kennemar high, Mrs Wood second, and Mrs Fitts floating prize. A salad course followed.

Francis Starke Calvin Kennemar Chas, Fitts Geo. Sullivan H. E. Gibson Pete Graham M. F. White A. L. Gilliam Sam Bunn T. M. Bullock J. A. Wood J. R. Lupton Janie Lassiter Chas. Fitts

Smoots Attend State Fair in Raleigh

Mr and Mrs B B Smoot their daughter Betsey and Mrs 5 F Smoot spent Saturday in Raleigh attending the State Fair.

B. B. Smoot Betsey 5. F. Smoot Raleigh

State Fair Raleigh Attendance and Local Visits

Calvary Thelma bie bue to Calvary Thelma bie bue to Mr and Mrs Harry House and daughter Patsy Mr and Mrs Tom Myrick and Mary Crews Myrick and Miss Maud Shaw attended the State Fair in Raleigh Thursday Miss Juanita Taylor was the dinner guest of Mrs C D House Thursday night Mr and Mrs Jack King and Bill Bobbitt were visitors in Thelma Sunday afternoon Mrs C D House Mr and Mrs Archie Hamill and Mrs Mary Bauerbaum attended Mrs Brame s funeral in Macon Wednesday Mr and Mrs John House and children visited Mr and Mrs Robert Robinson Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Carl Myrick of Weldon Mr and Mrs Harved Myrick of Gatesville and Miss Fannie Newsom of Littleton were visitors of Mrs G H Myrick Sunday Misses Louise Morris and Bertha Walston attended the State Fair in Raleigh Saturday Mr and Mrs Tom Rumley of Richmond Va spent the weekend in the home of Mrs H L Faucette Gordon Johnston is spending some time in Greenville with relatives.

Harry House Patsy Tom Myrick Mary Crews Myrick Miss Maud Shaw Raleigh Juanita Taylor C. D. House Jack King Bill Bobbitt Thelma Archie Hamill Mary Bauerbaum Brame Macon H. L. Faucette Gordon Johnston Greenville

Calvary Church Sunday School Reminder

Calvary Church announces Sunday School at ten o'clock Sunday morning. Attendees are urged to arrive on time and participate.

Lyles Miller Couples Spend Weekend in Gastonia and Asheville

Mr and Mrs Hilliard Lyles and Mrs W C Miller spent the weekend in Gastonia and Asheville, enjoying time away from home with visits to local sites and dining out.

Hilliard Lyles W. C. Miller Gastonia Asheville

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E. B. Smoot George Pappendick H. C. Wirtz Garfield Bunch Edna Wafford Business Girls Circle Scot. Neck Post Calvary Church New Royal Clipper Tang PU Heya Fisher Ry Nas Payey Chevrolet Eta Chevrolet Tri-City Motor CO Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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