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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1935

Page

22

Local residents spend weekends visiting friends in surrounding towns

Winston Salem and Roanoke Rapids residents visited relatives in Capron Virginia Norfolk Virginia Petersburg Emporia Rocky Mount and Greenville while others prepared moves and hosted guests over the weekend in towns across Virginia and North Carolina Including Mrs J T Coggsdale and J L Wynne Mrs J G Johnson and many others with several spending time in Norfolk and Danville Virginia plus travel to Emporia and Greenville for visits.

J. T. Coggsdale Winston- Salem N. C Roanoke Rapids I. L. Blow J. G. Johnson Capron Howard Hawkins Norfolk Dewey Hersey Danville W. L. Kee Jim Bass Aubrey Kee Virginia Bettye Gates Gatesville Brown Thomason Janie Bristow Lois Wallace Claude Bristow Fred Lynch Macon J. L. Wynne Bettye Sue Buffaloe Washington

Local Social To-Do List From Virginia Gatherings

Mr and Mrs T B Glover and agent Mrs O L Smith visited Robert Col in Emporia Sunday. Thaddie Parker and Joseph Slade were seen in Rich Square Sunday. John Taylor and Donald of Weldon visited Mrs Alice Underwood. Catherine Hines visited Miss Olivia Rook in Newport News. Paul Woodruff and Hattie Mae with Verlie Woodruff visited relatives in Rich Square. Joe Mann and children of Petersburg visited Mrs J W Womble.

Scott Benton Sunbury Julian Bell Norfolk Henry Sykes Tom Harlowe Pleasant Hill Robert Edwards Joseph Slade Rich Square C. H. Albright Spartanburg 3. C J. W. Womble Carroll Whyte Warrenton E. R. Kidd J. S. Rivenback Wilmington T. B. Glover O. L. Smith Robert Col Emporia Thaddie Parker John Taylor Donald Weldon Alice Underwood Catherine Hines Olivia Rook Newport News Paul Woodruff Hattie Mae

Young Peoples Union Elects New Officers

At Enfield meeting last Wednesday the Young Peoples Union elected new officers. The group plans the next gathering in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Starnes and his young people. About fifty attended in Enfield with more expected in Roanoke Rapids. Officers named include Harvey Woodruff of Roanoke Rapids president, Gylene Keeter Weldon vice president, Marjorie Collins Roanoke Rapids secretary, Charlie Dickens Halifax treasurer, Janet Rawlings Weldon publicity superintendent.

Young Peoples Union Enfield Roanoke Rapids Starnes Peop Harvey Woodruff Girlene Keeter Weldon Marjorie Collins Charlie Dickens Halifax Janet Rawlings

Teachers Are Guests at Presbyter Church

The Presbyterian Church hosted about a hundred school faculty members for a Friday evening party in the Sunday School Rooms. Organizers Ned Manning Lawrence Stell Howard Pruden and decorators led a fall themed reception with yellow accents and an ice course.

The Presbyterian Church Ned Manning Lawrence Stell Howard Pruden Pendleton Grizzard Frank Wilson Frank Nash Davd Clark C. A. Wyche Frank Hawley

Womans Club Hosts Tea for Local Teachers

The Womans Club hosted an informal Saturday tea for the local school faculty. Members greeted guests at the door and served refreshments in shifts with presiding officers at the punch bowl. Mrs Heath Lee with piano accompaniment provided two vocal selections as the club house decor received praise.

Womans Club Membe R. P. Beckwith Julian Allsbrook A. Thorne Paul Reid Crawford Hoyle William Batton C. A. Wyche Paul Heydenrich T. J. Alford M. Me Alfred Thorne

Milwaukee man bolts jail returns with fine paid

William Brings of Milwaukee escaped from the city jail briefly then surrendered and paid the amount of his fine.

William Brings Milwaukee

Miss Josie Chase Bride Elect Honored At Luncheon And Shower

Miss Josie Chase was honored last Friday with a bridge luncheon and lingerie shower at the home of Mrs. A J Young. Mrs J Grizzard won high score after the bridge game and many gifts were given to Miss Chase. Attendees included Josie Chase Emily Stallin of Littleton and several others from nearby towns.

Josie Chase A. J. Young J. Grizzard Chase Eugene Kimble Wilbur Anderton Ray Goodman Williamston, N. C

Mrs Chase Hostess Blues Monday Bridge Club Event

Mrs J T Chase hosted the Blue Monday Bridge Club on Monday afternoon for a progressive contract at two tables. High score by Mrs A J Young earned hose. guest prize went to Mrs Eugene Kimble who also received hose. A sweet course was served at five o'clock. Attendees included Mesdames A Young R E Cleaton Jr W A China Wilbur Anderton J W Harrell J M Jackson Eugene Kimble and Miss Josie Chase.

J. T. Chase Blue Monday Bridge Club A. J. Young Eugene Kimble Mesdames A. Young R. E. Cleaton, Jr China Wilbur Anderton J. W Harrell J. M. Jackson Miss Josie Chase

Man Fined for Pawning Wife's False Teeth for Liquor

Chicago judge fines 47 year old William Larson two hundred dollars after pawning his wife's false teeth to raise liquor money.

William Larson Chicago

Mrs Edwards Hosts Bridge Club At Her Weldon Home

Mrs W J Edwards of Weldon entertained her bridge club and guests last Wednesday afternoon. The attractively decorated home featured fall flowers. Prize winners were Mrs Grace Kennedy for high score among members and Mrs Al Travis for guest prize. Attendees included De Leon Green Harry Johnson R A McGeachey J T Maddrey G H Nash Grace Kennedy N J Shepherd P C Ransome F J Bounds B G Rodwell R C Cornwall C E King W L Scott C S Vincent and C F Gore.

In Memoriam Mrs Rose M Johnson

October 8, 1935 obituary note honors Rose M Johnson mother grandmother and Oak Grove Church member in Northampton County. Message from Mrs W R Wright extends sympathy and faith in God’s comfort.

Rose M. Johnson Oak Grove Church Northampton County W. R. Wright

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. M. Cole Zeb Cole W. S. Cole Bracey, Va Alice Cole John Glover Petersburg Mesdames W. C. Elmore Ella White Mabel Moore Lawrenceville Frances Ivey Frank Ivey Lula Harris Robinsonville Ruth White Rocky Mount Hal Ross Sam Young Lillie Williams Ida Rook L. L. Storey Hugh Rook Margaret Anne Eugenia Rook Margaret Robinson Sunda Arlene Daniel S Board Fenton Johnson P. W. Pearson Jim Pearson Valentine, Va Johnnie Robinson E.C.T.C Greenville A. E. Mercker Interstate Early Potato Committee Agricultural Admin Womble Womans Club Pitza Stillen Buick Miss Chase Mrs. Chase Mrs. Edwards Memoriam Roanoke Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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