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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1947
Page
8
A damaged listing of individuals including Vernon Edgas Wnite and Robert B. May among many others appears as a memorial roll. The fragmentary text hints at a local notice honoring military service but lacks full context or clear dates.
The piece argues that the 57.7 million dam project will prevent floods on the Roanoke River, generate power, and protect 227,500 acres while costing taxpayers and counties some losses. It stresses public support, shared burden, and long term gains including recreation, industry, and a guardian role for citizens.
Miss Helen Daughtry engagement announced with extensive list of wedding party members and attire. The ceremony followed by reception at the Threewitts home, with plans for a northern wedding trip and residence in Newport News.
The Sunnyside Garden Club held its regular October meeting at 3 30 PM in Mrs W Harrells home with co hosts Mrs J EB Ready and Mrs W H Hubtwek. The program featured a Harvest motif with yellow and gold decor and a forecast of city cemetery naming duties for a new cemetery. Two new members were welcomed Mrs Frank Williams and Mrs William White.
A bridge party honoring Miss Blanche Threewitts featured corsages and prizes with a luncheon at Mrs McPherson's home in Weldon. In Littleton, Octobers wedding united Miss Blanche LeRoy Threewitts and Melvin Daniel Kuhins with a satin gown, veil, orange blossoms, and lillies of the valley, framed by an all-star vocal and organ program.
In observance of Girl Scout Week, the local Girl Scout Council will sponsor a program at WEBI radio station 95 ppm on Wednesday October 20th with the title Whats dna Promise Mrs Kirkwood Adama. The notice mentions visitors from Roanoke Rapids and notes the event as part of the community observance.
The undersigned Mollie Cobb Leake executrix of the estate of J. F. Cobb deceased, issues a notice in Halifax County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by October 24, 1948 at the office of attorney W Bernard Allsbrook or be barred. Debtors should make immediate payment to the estate.
Miss Marilyn Vincent of the University of North Carolina spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vincent.
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