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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1939

Page

9

New Employment Service Manager Named for Roanoke Rapids

W G Cherry Jr former Greenville State Employment Service manager transferred to Roanoke Rapids replacing Carl W Capps who moves to Greenville. Transfer effective September 15 ordered by Raleigh offices. Cherry a Rocky Mount native started in 1937 at Rocky Mount office and helped Greenville become one of the state’s busiest offices with 99 060 visitors last year.

W. G. Cherry, Jr Greenville State Employment Service Roanoke Rapids Carl W. Capps Mr. Cherry Raleigh Rocky Mount The Employment Service Cherry University of North Carolina J. Winfield Crew, Jr Capps

Diversion On Peanuts Is Approved

A program to divert surplus farmers stock peanuts to oil and by products was approved under Section 32. Regional producers associations may pay farmers stock prices: Virginia US No. 1 Class A $70 per ton, Class B $66, Class C $61. No. 2 Class A $67, Class B $63, Class C $58.

John H. Kerr A. M. Dickson United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C M. C

Prices and payments under peanut marketing program announced

U S Department of Agriculture announces peanuts price schedules by class and origin with per ton rates for No 2 No 3 and sample grades in several regions plus runner grades and Spanish varieties. The plan covers payments to producer associations for the difference between purchase and sale prices plus a per ton handling allowance for diverted peanuts.

A. M. Dickson U. S. Department of Agriculture

Newly Wed Beal Honored at Enfield Reception

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Dickens hosted a Tuesday evening reception in Enfield from 8:30 to 10:30 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Richard Troy Beal who wed last month and Mrs. Dickens' brother Mr. Garland Kent and Mrs. Kent of Washington D C. The home displayed cut flowers ferns and lighted tapers.

W. F. Dickens Enfield Richard Troy Beal Dickens Garland Kent Kent Washington, D. C S. W. Dickens Sallie Dickens Kiki Andleton Marjorie Dickens

Lynn Davis Forty Niners at New Hope School Saturday

Lynn Davis and his Forty-Niners with Sue and Ann Mason perform at New Hope School on Saturday night September 23 starting at 8 00 sponsored by New Hope Church. A band plus a hand made quilt giveaway are part of the event with the quilt on display at Allen and Woolard's Store. The show airs on WPTF daily except Sunday and admission is at popular prices.

Lynn Davis Sue Ann Mason New Hope School New Hope Church Allen and Woolard WPTF New Hope

Manager Resigns for New Post With Morehead City Company

William Harris resigns after four years as General Manager of Roanoke Rapids Bonded Warehouse Company to join Broad Creek Fisheries in Morehead City North Carolina. He is replaced by William K. Alston who comes from Littleton Cotton Warehouse.

William Harris Roanoke Rapids Broad Creek Fisheries, Inc Morehead City N. C Harris William K. Alston Littleton

Sherrod Hosts Guests With Welcoming Reception

In a dining room setting Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Sherrod invited guests into the hall to register with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Shervette Jr. Entertained in the den were Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Shaw and guests enjoyed fruit punch served by Mr. Joe Pope and Dr. P. W. Joyner. Good-byes were offered to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Arrington Dunn.

W. N. Sherrod R. E. Shervette, Jr R. F. Shaw Joe Pope P. W. Joyner Sam Arrington Dunn Lee Whitehead J. B. Britt Waverly White R. T. Beal Ivy Watson S. W. Dickens D. Mac Johnson A. S. Harrison W. F. Dickens R. Hunter Pope Eugene Wood Jack White Grace Person Samuel Peirson Spier Whitaker

Enfield Social Bridge Luncheon Entertains Miss Whitaker

Enfield hosted a bridge luncheon at the hostess’s home on Thursday morning. Six tables played with Mrs. R. H. Edwards winning high score and the prize. Guest prizes went to Mrs. R. T. Beal, Mrs. Garland Kent, Mrs. Charles Wark, Mrs. D. Mac Johnson, and Miss Lois Brodus. A two course luncheon followed with several helpers.

Susan Whitaker Enfield R. H. Edwards R. T. Beal Garland Kent Washington, D. C W. R. Dickens Charles Wark Englewood N. J D. Mac Johnson Lois Brodus Richmond Robert Whitaker Fred Wiggins Nellie Bryan Newton

Revival to Begin at New Hope Sunday

Reverend G. T. Rogers announced a revival meeting at New Hope Methodist Church starting Sunday afternoon at 6 PM on September 24. Reverend W. T. Phipps of the Methodist Church of Littleton will lead the services. The public is invited.

G. T. Rogers New Hope Methodist Church W. T. Phipps Methodist Church of Littleton

Local Visitors and Travel Notes

Mrs. J. M. Ingram and children visit Mrs. Scott Lassiter in Franklin Virginia. Cecil Coburn departed Thursday for IV.MLI. in Lexington Virginia.

J. M. Ingram Margaret Anne Bettye Wynne Jimmie A. J. Lassiter Scott Lassiter Franklin, Va Cecil Coburn Lexington

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