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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

8

Names of Local Veterans Commemorated in Obituary Section

A long list of individuals including Vernon Whitley Marvin Scott William Cain Jr and others is presented as a memorial tribute in the obituary pages. The compilation names many residents with middle initials and last names, reflecting a community remembrance.

Vernon Edgar Whitley Marvin William Scott William H. Cain Jr Robert EB. May R. H. McCommons James’ W. Whitley Grey Woodruff Winfield Hasty Daniel J. Faison Robert Lee Moore Curtis E.’West Edgar H. King Robert Lee Ingram Thomas A. Cooper Marvin’ F. Matkins James G. Whitby Thomas H. Cook, Jr Elmer E. Chambliss Randall White Robert L. Harris Joseph A. Crouch Davie L. Harper Brutus W. Rook Robert R. Northington Eugene Basil Glover William C. Moody Frank W. Harris Wayne C. Green Rufus & Finch Lawrence W. Myrick Walter G. Cooley Charlie L. Whitby Melbourne Barry Jones Robert A. Rogers Rufus J. T. Woodruff Clinton P. Deberry Herbert S. Edwards H. Charles Leatherwood, Jr John Wayne Thomas Alex Bullock, Jr Frank P. Hunter Cecil Coburn Wilbur Anderton Latt Harris Shearin

Community Chest Drive Sets Roanoke Rapids Goal

The annual drive begins next Thursday with a $14,030 goal. Many agencies including Associated Charities Boy Scouts Girl Scouts School Lunch Fund City Library and City Recreation Committee benefit residents. The Chest operates under strict auditing earning donor confidence through transparent use of funds.

Community Chest Roanoke Rapids Associated Charities Boy Scouts Girl Scouts School Lunch Fund City Library City Recreation Committee

Lions Start One Week White Cane Drive For Blind Aid

The Roanoke Rapids Lions announce a one week White Cane drive beginning Monday to support the North Carolina State Association for the Blind. The campaign aims to provide eye exams glasses and operations for needy children.

Lions Clubs United States North Carolina

Lions Club Charity Sale Aims for State Support

A city sale seeks contributions for the state Lions Association while portions fund local aid for blind residents and children at risk. Generosity will support examinations and corrective work for those in North Carolina and nearby needy youths.

North Carolina

Obituary notices from Roanoke Rapids area

Multiple death and funeral notices from Roanoke Rapids area listing St Sing Briley Bailey and others. Details include funeral times at homes and churches, burial sites in local cemeteries, survivors and relatives in Hopewell Portsmouth Raleigh Raleigh Charlotte Rock Hill Wilson Paterson Norfolk and nearby areas.

Mas Getferson Thomas Jefferson St Roanoke Rapids Gordon L. Price Katie St. Sing Lily Hawkins Hopewell Pauline Wardells Portsmouth Pattie St. Sing Raleigh Earl St. Sing John Alston St. Sing Daisy Daniel Lucy Evans Neal Clara Tim and Paul Everetto Paterson N. J Walter Charlotte Bob Rock Hill Ethel Told Norfolk Henry Whitley Como N. Y Ars Att Briley Bo Ratton Mea Hester Tripp Cuby ‘Taylor Erwin W. J. Lynch T.terment Greenwood Cemetery Tarhoro

First Meeting C Hearne PTA Seeks New Start

A Clara Hearne PTA meeting is set for Tuesday September 30 at 3 30 PM in Clara Hearne School. Joe Talley will discuss PTA aims for the year and standing committees will be named. the Halloween party plan will be read. Social hour follows.

Ane Wee Seguir Clara Hearne P.T. A Clara Hearne School Joe Talley

Miss Daughtry Hosts Bridge Party For Friends

Miss Daughtry entertained several friends Saturday evening at Mrs. Jay Thompson's Madison Street home. Several bridge games were played with snacks and a luncheon served by the hostess and Mrs Thompson. Guests included Mrs Jean Bushes Miss Esther House Mrs Forrest Rook and Mr and Mrs William Franklin King.

Miss Daughtry Thomp William Franklin King Daughtry Jean Bushes Esther House Forrest Rook George Nick Long Bef Duke of Taekson

Miss Genevieve Hodgin Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Genevieve Hodgin entertained her bridge club and guests at the Woman's Club Friday night. Fall decorations adorned the mantle and the air. Light refreshments included a fruit plate and cake with mints, salted nuts, and coffee. Virginia Gates won high score. Mrs. George Pappiendi second.

Genevieve Hodgin Virginia Gates George Pappiendi

Hart Sheridan Consolation Prize at Local Event

Miss Hart Sheridan received the consolation prize while Mrs Fleetwood Sullivan earned the era high score. The bridge group included James Maddrey George Harding O Griffin George Pappen Sick Tom Waite Clayton Gutle Talton O Briant J E Knott J Dinning and many others from Raleigh and nearby towns. Guests Miss Edith Barrett bride elect and Miss Virginia Blount viewed as attendees with corsages presented to several honorees.

Hart Sheridan Fleetwood Sullivan James M.C. Maddrey George Harding O. Griffin George Pappen- Sick Tom Waite Clayton Gutle Talton O'Briant J. E. Knott J Dinning Graham Shell M.C. Newsome, Jr RG. Knight J. E. Ready Queenie Cameron Jay ‘Thompson Eddie Cameron Carl Daughtry W. G. Bunch Andy Culdirson He E. Gibson Fleetwood W.H. Tickel Graham Lynch Algy Batts Bunn Forrest Rooke Gulfrie Lewis Ver Eddins Omara Daniels Helen Valitry Raith Barrett Wiriem Blount Raleigh Thurman Bullock China Harmon Edith Barrett Virginia Blount W.S. Button, Jr Helen Daughtry

Local Serving Party Names Mrs Sandlin and Misses

A serving line is listed featuring Mrs. Lloyd Sandlin and Misses Mary Lowder Virginia Hawkins Viola Glover and Mrs. Rooke. The text notes their participation in a community event.

Lloyd Sandlin Mary Lowder Virginia Hawkins Viola Glover Rooke

Town Talk Visitors Near Atlanta and Suftolic

Townsfolk Mr and Mrs yosupa normat of Atlanta Georgia spent last week with sister Mrs J B Browning and Mr Browning Mr and Mrs J B Browning spent last Wednesday in Suftolic Virginia

Yosupa Normat Atlanta, Ga J.B. Browning Browning J. B. Browning

Jarman Return After Two Week NYC ACS Meeting

Dr and Mrs F G Jarman return from a two week stay in New York where Dr Jarman attended the American College of Surgeons. Mr and Mrs C A Rice of Big Island Va spent last week with Mr and Mrs E C Padgett. Mr and Mrs Jamie Brown and children of Portsmouth Va spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Horace Hudson. Mr and Mrs D L Balmer and ...

F. G. Jarman New York Dr. Jarman American College of Surgeons C. A. Rice Big Island E. C.padgett Jamie Brown Portsmouth Horace Hudson

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