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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

5

Elizabeth City Wins 13-0 In Coastal Football Clash

Elizabeth City blanked local rivals in a hard fought game 13 to 0. Yellow Jackets, led by Sam Wood, mounted brief threats but were held in check by Elizabeth City defense. Ross Anderson and Lars Davenport sparked drives as Elizabeth City controlled the line of scrimmage and logged decisive yardage.

Elizabeth City BB. C Coastal Bruce Reynolds Honey Tolson Lars Davenport Gari Anderson Buck Venters Sam Wood Walter Myrick Stewart Wood Myrick Venters Jax Rae Martin

Vance Street PTA To Meet Nov. 5

The Vance Street School P T A will hold its second meeting of the year on Wednesday November 5 at 3 45 p m The program topic is Together We Build through the schools The meeting will announce Halloween Carnival results and the room with the most parents joining the PTA will win a prize

Vance Street

Coburn and Cole Tie The Knot In Roanoke Rapids

Miss Gwendolyn Paige Coburn daughter of Mr and Mrs Fon sus Mayo Coburn of Roanoke Rapids married Frank Adrian Cole Jr son of Mr and Mrs Frank Adrian Cole of Weldon in a October 21 ceremony at First Methodist Church Roanoke Rapids The Rev David A Clark officiated with music by Mrs Richard M Taylor and Miss Dorothy Clark The bride wore an ivory off the shoulder gown with venetian lace veil and a circular train She carried white roses chrysanthemum and astor bouquet The bridal party included Mrs Clarence D Coburn matron of honor and bridesmaids Miss Sara Thompson Mrs Frank B Neal and Miss Natalie Cole

Gwendolyn Paige Coburn Fonsus Mayo Coburn Roanoke Rapids Frank Adrian Cole, Jr Frank Adrian Cole Weldon First Methodist Church David A. Clark Richard M. Taylor Dorothy Clark Sara Thompson Frank B. Neal Natalie Cole Henry Alex Hardison Clarence D. Coburn Robert C Josey Roand Coburn R. C. Hardy W. L. Medlin F. M. Coburn F. A Cole Edwin Akers F. M. Coburn, Jr Lucille Cherry Walter Kee Carlton Cannon Jack Vincent M. C. Newsom, Jr Dora Hawkins

Revival services announced by Roanoke Rapids church

Rev Eddie Lieberman a Hartford Tennessee convert will speak each evening at First Baptist Church Roanoke Rapids starting November 3 at 730 p m Pastor Gordon Price notes Lieberman spoke to 4000 at Winnona Lake Indiana this year on From Prison to Pulpit Also listed L G Kee of Boulevard Baptist Memphis to lead song service A wedding follows with ceremony details and reception plans for the bride and groom in Roanoke Rapids The piece mentions local social events and hospital news plus a weekend visit by Miss Sara E Pope of Meredith and a patient at Roanoke Rapids Hospital.

Eddie Lieberman Hartford L. G. Kee Boulevard Baptist Church Memphis Homer Johnson Ervin Tenn Gelist Church of God West Eighth Street Roanoke Rapids Floyd A. Boger Vices

Halloween Party at Clara Hearne School

Officials announce a Halloween party at the Clara Hearne School on Friday night October seventh at 7 30. Attendees are urged to wear costumes and join a spook parade with witches and black cats. Admission is five cents.

Clara Hearne P Clara Hearne

Elizabeth Beckwith Honoree at Numerous October Parties

Miss Elizabeth Beckwith wedding celebrated on a Saturday was honored by multiple gatherings in October. Hosts included Mrs. Hower ton Gowen, Mrs. F J Hawley, Mrs. Carroll Wilson, Dr. and Mrs Weathers, Mr. and Mrs. Pruden, and others. Social events featured suppers, lunches, buffets, a bridge, and a dance at the Woman's Club with many friends and family in attendance.

Elizabeth Beckwith Howerton Gowen F J Hawley Carroll Wilson Beckwith Gregory Johnson Weathers Howard Pruden Mrs Weathers Bedswith William Neal W. A. Thorne Ruth Transon Elizabeth Griffiths Miss Beckwith Betty Leathers Buster Se George Hayes, Jr J. H. Cutchen Beel Iday T. J. Alford Robert Vaughan J. E. McGee Ned Maning McGee Anc C. A. Wyche Susan Holladay Elz

Revival brings bridge party to Madison Street home

Mrs. Cutchen hosted a bridge party for sixteen guests at her Madison Street residence. The event lasted from eight until ten, featuring warm hospitality and lively conversation among attendees including Mrs. Beckwith.

Abeth Madison Street

Homecoming Events Highlight Busy Social Weekend

The text lists a bridge event with many participants led by Miss Elizabeth Beckwith and Miss Winifred Beckwith, with Mrs Hayes winning a prize of novelty candles. The honoree received a lovely gift, and refreshments followed. Mrs D L Balmer visited Richmond with daughter Ollie Horton. The high score at Homecoming was posted by Miss Margaret Ann Ingram and Miss R P Beckwith attended Wake Forest events as a guest of Willis Murphrey.

Margaret Ann Ingram Wake George Hayes Jr Forest R. P. Beckwith Willis Murphrey

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Anderson Ers Tarkington Agcerson J. P. Taylor Optometrist South Main ST. Emporia PTA Gwendolyn Coburn Frank Cole Sara E. Pope Meredith R. M. Pope J. R. Wirtz Roanoke Rapids Hospital Taylor’s Taylor Furniture Company Roanoke. Ave William Penn Hallwoeen John Carr Hamilton Winifred Beckwith Elladean Lee Lillian Lee Helen Hasty Gene Tillery Wilie Long Wiliam King Rex Carter Fletcher Gregory A. N. Martin Don Tiller Mur D. L. Balmer Richmond, Va Ollie Horton Pepsi-Cola Company Long Island City, N. C Franchield Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co., of Littleton, N.C A&p Ann Page Ann’ Page Ann Page Tomato Sar Pt Bot York Imperial Apples Washington State Idaho Marvel Bread LUX Flakes Rinso Swan Soap Rex Levolor Telgear Marion Horace Hudson 10Th St
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