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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1940

Page

16

Former head of local school to speak in Roanoke Rapids

Dr. A. M. Proctor, former Roanoke Rapids superintendent and Duke education professor, will visit Thursday to address the high school at 2:40, teachers at 4:00, and the Kiwanis Club in the evening. He will focus on vocational training and has a long record in education and administration.

A. M. Proctor Roanoke Rapids Duke University Kiwanis Club Proctor A. B. Akers E. J. Coltrane C. W. Davis Duke Trinity College Teachers College Columbia University North Carolina Education Association Dr. Proctor

Littleton Citizens Form United Christian Social Service

In Littleton on March 29 civic religious and welfare groups formed the United Christian Social Service with Miss Lucy Leach as chair, Charles Lambeth treasurer, and Miss Carrie Helen Moore secretary. The group aims to aid the needy in Littleton and nearby Warren and Halifax counties, with plans for by laws at a April 8 meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Littleton United Christian Social Service Lucy Leach Charles Lambeth Carrie Helen Moore Warren Halifax Methodist Baptist Episcopal Presbyterian The Lion’s Club American Legion Auxiliary Red Cross Masons

Jax Defeat Littleton 11 4 in Roanoke Rapids Baseball

The Roanoke Rapids team defeated Littleton 11 to 4 after collecting 13 hits off Hale. Byrd pitched well with 15 strikeouts and 2 walks, while Wright homered and Byrd helped lead the offense with three hits. Moore led Littleton with two singles.

Roanoke Rapids Hale Littleton Byrd Jax Wright Moore

Presbyterian Church Schedule and Local News

Presbyterian Church in Lawrence lists Sunday services at 9 45 church school 11 00 worship with sermons Man s First Task and The Sin of Moral Confusion at 7 30. Woman s Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 3 00 in the education building. Granville Presbyterial set for Smithfield next Thurs and Fri with salad and sandwiches. Attendees include M H Hedgepeth J H King and others. Mrs H S Horne and son visited Fayetteville while Mrs J B Browning spent Tuesday in Seaboard.

Lawrence Stell Young People’s League Woman's Auxiliary Granville Presbyterial Smithfield H. S. Horne and Son Fayetteville J. H. Cranwell J. B. Browning Seaboard

Joint Shower Honors Bride Gene Hobbs at Jeffers Home

Joint hostesses Mrs. R. J. Jeffers and Miss Mary Ella Lassiter hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening at Mrs. Jeffers home for Mrs. Gene Hobbs recent bride. Hyacinths and jonquils provided decor. Bingo yielded a high score prize to Mrs. Hobbs. Gifts were presented to the honoree and refreshments were served.

R. J. Jeffers Mary Ella Lassiter Jeffers Gene Hobbs Hobbs

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City Organization For Social Service Krueger Spain Arsta White Carstairs Broa Inc New York City Presbyterian Church Mesdames M. H. Hedgepeth J. H. King Beaman Helms W. G. Bunch E. C. Padgett Jake Johnston C. C. Shell H. B. Gibson Harvey Hazelwood J. C. Wells Richard Tudor John C. Smith Mildred Fulghum Irene Hobbs Misses Otelia Vaughan Rosie Mae Proctor Lula Clary Wilma McDaniel Julia Foley Lib Overton Mary Lyon Shotwell Aldine Boswell Bertha Viverette Bert Johnson Naomi Powell Elma Dawson Standard Oil Company OF New Jersey Seate Shell Furn. CO. Inc Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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