Ex-Deputy Hedgepeth clarifies resignation from Halifax County office
Jess Hedgepeth of Darlington recounts his four year tenure as Halifax County deputy sheriff under Johnson and Riddick, says he resigned after Darlington deputy Dickens was assigned to his territory, and denies being discharged. He cites political pressure over supporting Dr. Long for State Senate. Marvin Collier Jr. leaves for Strayer's College in Washington DC.
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Halifax County
Jess Hedgepeth
Darlington
Herald Office
Hedgepeth
Johnson
Joe Riddick
Dickens
Halifax
Riddick
Singleton
Mr. Hedgepeth
Dr. Long
State Senate
The
Marvin Collier Jr
Strayer's College
Washington, D. C
Woman's Club Holds First Fall Meeting and Seeks New President
The Woman's Club met Monday at the Club House to discuss several matters. Mrs R P Beckwith resigned as President and a Nominating Committee was appointed to select a new president. Until elected, club business will be postponed. Attendance was very good.
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Woman's Club
R. P. Beckwith
Miss Willie Harris Hosts Shower for Dorothy Cook
Miss Dorothy Cook, leaving for Portsmouth Virginia to train as a student nurse at King's Daughters Hospital, was honored at a Tuesday bingo party and shower hosted by Miss Willie Harris. Guests included Tempe Pearson Estelle Chappell Clyde Fulgham Mildred Powell Mary Alice Merritt Kathleen Coston and others who offered gifts and refreshments.
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Willie Harris
Dorothy Cook
Portsmouth
King’s Daughters Hospital
Miss Cook
Tempie Pearson
Estelle Chappell
Clyde Fulgham
Mildred Powell
Mary Alice Merritt
Kathleen Coston
Miss Virginia Taylor Visits Raleigh Guest of Miss Blonnie Taylor
Miss Virginia Taylor spends the week in Raleigh as the guest of Miss Blonnie Taylor, joining local social events and engagements.
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Virginia Taylor
Raleigh
Blonnie Taylor
Recent Bride Mrs Manning and Mrs Draper Host Weldon Bridge Party
Mrs T R Manning and Mrs Whitley Draper entertained Tuesday night at Draper’s home in Weldon for Mrs George Joyner formerly Evelyn Anthony. Eight bridge tables, high score Roscoe Hamill, second high D H Moody, traveling prize W H Anthony. Hostess aided by Miss Kathrine Manning served salad coffee and mints. honoree received a miscellaneous shower.
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T. R. Manning
Whitley Draper
Weldon
George Joyner
Evelyn Anthony
Roscoe Hamill
D. H. Moody
W. H. Anthony
Kathrine Manning
Mesdames
B. F. Turner
G. T. Melvin
Marshall Richardson
J. N. Clark
W. J. Boseman
B. F. Jones
C. E. Meiggs
C. T. Wallace
C. T. Shaw
J. W. Wheeler
W. A. Carter
Edward Joyner
Mrs Alford Hosts Bridge Events With Decorated Tables
Mrs T J Alford hosted two bridge sessions with three tables each, featuring fall flowers. On Thursday evening, high score went to Mrs R P Beckwith. on Saturday afternoon, Mrs William Batton Jr captured the high prize. Refreshments included a salad course. Guests at the Thursday gathering included Mesdames W H Pruden, H S Loy, Carroll Wilson, Frank Hawley, Julian Allsbrook, Neil Pharr, Heath Lee, R P Beckwith, Bahnson Weathers, Byrd Davenport, and Misses Ruth Transon, Lucille Carson, Elizabeth Clark.
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T. J. Alford
R. P. Beckwith
William Batton, Jr
Mesdames W. H. Pruden
H. S. Loy
Carroll Wilson
Frank Hawley
Julian All
Local residents and visitors listed in community notes
The page lists numerous individuals visiting, traveling or residing locally. Names include Mesdames W. A. Wolhar, J. M. Jackson, and others, with entries on refreshment arrivals, family births, study plans, and visits to relatives in Waycross, Charlottesville, Flora MacDonald College and Providence, among moves to State College and Hollywood Florida.
Modern electric kitchens replace old ranges in style notes
A nostalgic piece recalls past bicycling trends and contrasts with today’s streamlined two wheelers. It then promotes upgrading to an Electric Range promising quicker, cleaner, economical cooking and a Gibson girlish kitchen makeover for faster, more pleasant living.
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Lee
Miss Harris
Mrs. Alford
Mesdames W. A. Wolhar
J. M. Jackson
Frank Sherry
W. C. Williams
J. C. Williams
John Dunn
T. R. Wilson
W. S. Batton
Tom Taylor
Frank Vaughan
Mike Vaughan
Mia
Lawrence Stell
R. G. Floyd
Wick Cagle
State College
N. A. Cates
Waycross
Aileen Pendleton
Rocky Mount
Evelyn Johnson
Robert Banks
Providence
R. I
Haywood Cherry
Hollywood
Fla
Josephine Hege
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Edith Bugg
H. H. Bugg
Flora McDonald College
Red Springs
E. T. Lynch
Walter Kidd
la Crosse
T. J. Lynch
Raymond Little
Seaboard
Little
Frank King
I. A. Edmonds
J. V. Clarke
Charlie Hope
C.L. Fulghum
Norma Jean
Clarice Lillian
R. W. King
Nannie L. Story
Charlotte St
Franklin and
Newsome
Hocking
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