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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1947
Page
2
In a brisk Friday contest, Littleson Hill’s Littleton Club defeated the Murtrees. Topping led with a five yard run and steady ground gains. The event featured several notable plays and a strong defensive showing from Littleton.
A historical notice reports monthly Social Security payments to North Carolina residents, detailing distribution by state and notes on check delivery. It mentions the North Carolina Fifteenth and references the Security Office and federal payments, with unclear figures and side remarks about other states.
A practical guide explains turning kitchen scraps wood brash and yard debris into leaf mould. It details layering, moisture, and timing for pile growth, plus steps to dig and use finished compost in the garden.
A local letters page argues for personal responsibility and civic engagement. The writer urges readers to test their own actions, not rely on others, and to contribute to community improvement through steady effort and good morals.
A partial OCR fragment shows a promotional slogan about saving more as the focus, with unclear surrounding context. No clear date place or organization is readable. The readable portion hints at a marketing tag line rather than a full event.
Amherst Mass reports that Farm Youth from 14 states will attend the 41st National Junior Livestock Lectures in Jackson. Prof Grant B Snyder announces the convention with tours, quizzes, grafting tests, officer elections, and the annual banquet, focusing on efficient farming, water for poultry, and food conservation.
Mrs Mary Powell died Wednesday at Roanoke Hospital. Born and raised in Hanover County, she married in the year. Interment followed at a local cemetery. Survived by sons and daughters and two sisters with other relatives. Funeral services conducted by the church.
A fragmented report notes the presence of a feared bee disease in North Carolina with references to examinations, potential spread, and impacts on bee colonies. Names and places appear in garbled form, but the core note indicates confirmation of the illness and ongoing investigations.
Emma Jeanette Faison daughter of Mr and Mrs Faison of North Carolina wed Hubert Murray Winfield son of Mrs Cale Jones of North Carolina in Colonial Avenue Methodist Church on Saturday September 20 The ceremony was performed by Reverend Hens and attended by relatives The altar featured lilies ferns white Gladiolus and Cathedral candles Miss Virginia Wagner played music The bride wore a honey gold street dress with orchids and her attendant Dorothy Leith Guirkins wore brown with an American Beauty corsage The couple planned travel to Washington and Norfolk for their honeymoon.
Mrs. Gerline Harris daughter of Mrs. George Keeter and the late Mr. George Keeter married Sidney LeRoynton son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton of Durham North Carolina in a quiet double ring ceremony at Oakland Methodist Church Richmond. Rev. Stone officiated. The bride wore a brown gabardine dress with matching accessories and talisman rose corsage. The bride previously worked for Leggett Stores and Carlton is with the Professional Basketball League of Orien. After October they will live in Chattanooga Tennessee.
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