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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1941

Page

12

Hayes Hell Drivers To Open Roanoke Rapids Season

Roanoke Rapids welcomes Georgia stuntman Bob Hayes for the first 1941 Hell Drivers show at Halifax County Fairgrounds next Sunday afternoon. Hayes plans new stunts including motorcycle acts and an 18 car jump, aiming to pack the grandstand as in 1939 and 1940. He travels a busy route to fairs in Maine and Canada.

Bob Hayes Georgia Roanoke Rapids Suicide Hayes Halifax County Fairgrounds Hayes County Fairgrounds Maine Canada Herald Althoy Fairgrounds Company of Hell Fair Grounds Georgia Daredevil Hayes Hell

Record Crowds Gather for Event

A large turnout fills the venue as organizers report a substantial crowd. Attendees demonstrate strong interest in the program, with officials noting high engagement and running smoothly despite the size.

Weldon Furn Co Sponsors Tomlinson Show in High Point

Weldon Furniture Company of Weldon teams with the Guild of Tomlinson dealers to distribute invitations and courtesy admission cards for the Tomlinson exhibit Topping the Trends in High Point next week. The style revue from eight Southeastern states promises moving color shorts and continuous daily showings April 21. Local residents may obtain courtesy passes from Weldon Furniture.

Weldon Furniture Co Weldon Guild of Tomlinson Dealers High Point Southeastern North Carolina

Evangelism Plan At Local Church Week One

The Christian Church opens twelve weeks of evangelism with Bible School at 9 45 am Morning worship at 10 Sermon topic The reality of God Christian Endeavor at 7 pm Evening worship at 7 30 Sermon subject The Savior hood of Christ Work will be done by personal contact through committees Each week ends with Sunday services Special features carried by Circles through the Council

T. E. Tomerlin Bible School God Christ

Bible School Organization Described in Detail

A report outlines the complete structure of the Bible School, detailing leadership roles, departmental divisions, and the flow of duties from top administrators to faculty and students. The account emphasizes governance, curriculum oversight, and resource allocation across the organization.

First Methodist Church Sunday Services 1941

Sunday schedule lists 9 45 Church School for all ages 11 00 Morning Worship sermon by Rev Daniel Lane Theme I Believe in the Resurrection 6 45 Intermediates and Senior Young People 7 30 Evening Worship Sermon Theme The Religion of a Warm Heart Community invitation to worship and make the church a religious home.

Daniel Lane

Negro Child Dies After Being Struck by Auto

Alvin Jackson Wood a small Negro child from near Emporia died in Roanoke Rapids Hospital on April 14 from fractures to both legs and a head injury after being struck by a car on the highway in front of his home. The vehicle was driven by W H Prellman of Bassett Virginia. The child reportedly ran into the road.

Alvin Jackson Wood Emporia Roanoke Rapids W. H. Prellman Bassett

Dunn Woman Visits Tickels This Week

Mrs. John R. Stone of Dunn is visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Tickel for the week. Illiam Long, visiting his sister Mrs. T. M. Bullock, returned to Marian Virginia on Tuesday.

John R. Stone Dunn H. M. Tickel Illiam Long T. M. Bullock Marian

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