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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
8
A friend recalls renters in a former funeral home haunted by a big black cat that jumped on a resident. The cat was later revealed to be a practical joke to trap rats, brought by a neighbor while the girls were away. The piece includes wartime rationing debates and light verse references.
Mrs. Sherrod and Mrs. Hugh Sherrod hosted a Wednesday night gathering in Enfield for the Wednesday Evening Bridge Club. Miss Nellie Bryan Newton won the high score prize and Miss Winnie Boseman took the traveling honor.
The document traces the origins of Pierce Grounds Camp Meeting with a Branch family story of hogs during a deep 1819 snow and the Halifax Minerva notice of an 1829 camp meeting. It notes land ownership around Little Quankey Creek by Nathaniel Pierce and Rice Bolton Pierce from Southampton County Virginia after the War of 1812, detailing regional ties and early settler history.
A historic North Carolina church founded by Capt. Rice Pierce and descendants evolved from a brush arbor gathering to circuit links with Weldon Halifax and Enfield. Declining membership led to sale, then Farm Security Administration housing spurred revival under Rev. C. T. Thrift as a new, larger building rises on the old camp grounds for future generations.
Regular meeting held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. C. Branch with Miss Virginia Branch and others assisting. Rev. Sam T. Habel spoke about his trip to Edinburgh London and Paris with Mrs. Habel during their abroad visit.
Raleigh September 7 North Carolina State Fair set for October 10 14 will spotlight County Progress Exhibits with 10 premiums totaling 2000 up from 4 premiums 1750 last year Exhibit director Frank H Jeter stressed balance among agriculture industry and education and urged counties to show a miniature expo of their leading sectors County agents teachers superintendents boards of trade and local organizations are urged to participate in planning and display preparation.
Miss Susan Whitaker hosted a bridge party at her Enfield area home Thursday evening. Mrs. John M. Sherrod won the high score prize and Miss Nellie Bryan Newton captured the traveling honor. An ice course followed play for guests including Clyde Hunter, Nellie Bryan Newton, Mary Collins and several local ladies.
Mrs Charles Vincent and her son have returned home after spending a few days in Weldon with Mrs C P Vincent.
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