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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1939

Page

6

Weldon Notes: Residents Visit, Club to Host Games

Mrs Marshall Richardson and daughter spent the week end in Suffolk Virginia. Elmo Jordan of Rocky Mount and Charles Todd of Raleigh visited Weldon. The Young Woman's Club will sponsor a Chinese Checker and Bridge Tournament next Friday night April 21 at the Weldon Community Center admission 25 cents prizes awarded.

Rocky Mount Susie Spruill Mahorn Blanche Mitchell Woman's College Greensboro A. C. House Winston-Salem Weldon Vivian Whitaker Fayetteville Milton Underwood Norfolk D. C. Johnson Grayham Johnson U. S. Navy H. B. Neville J. T. D. Rawlings Young Woman's Club of Weldon Community Center

Dedication Ball by Howitzer Co Emporia Friday

Announcement from Howitzer Company of Emporia Virginia for a Dedication Ball at the Armory in Emporia Friday evening April 21 from 10 to 2. Earl Mellen and his orchestra will play Melodies by Mellen with the Armory decorated for the event. Local Roanoke Rapids crowd is expected to attend as Emporia dances draw many dancers.

Howitzer Company Emporia Virginia Armory Earl Mellen Mellen Roanoke Rapids

Leggett's Donates part of sales to Roanoke Rapids Woman's Club

Leggett's Department Store manager H S Loy offers to donate a percentage of sales on Wednesday April 26 to the Roanoke Rapids Woman's Club. Sponsored by Mrs. R H Handley's circle, the plan urges community support during the spring buying season as Leggett's features attractive new merchandise. Shopping on April 26 benefits the club and the shopper alike.

H. S. Loy Leggett’s Department Store Roanoke Rapids Woman's Club R. H. Handley Leggett’s Woman’s Club

Revival at First Methodist Church Begins This Week

Beginning Monday night April 24 at 7 45 there will be a series of services at the First Methodist Church. The Reverend L M Hall of Dunn will be the preacher. Mr Hall is remembered by Roanoke Rapids citizens for his tenure from 1925 to 1930. Services will be held each night next week with a cordial invitation to all.

First Methodist Church L. M. Hall Dunn Hall Roanoke Rapids

New Hope Methodist Church Sunday Services

New Hope Methodist Church invites attendance for Sunday School at 2 o clock and preaching at 3 o clock led by Pastor C. T. Rogers. Please be on time and bring someone with you.

C. T. Rogers

Fidelis Class Of Rosemary Baptist Holds Regular Meeting

The Fidelis Class of Rosemary Baptist Church met Friday night April 14 at Mrs. R. S. Newton’s home. Scripture was read by Mrs. E. T. Blowe and prayers led by Mrs. P. L. Matthews followed by a brief business session. Ice cream and cake were served to members and a guest.

Fidelis Rosemary Baptist Church R. S. Newton E. T. Blowe P. L. Matthews Mesdames J. R. Mizelle Augusta Robbins Harry Goodman W. H. Newton C. F. Stacia T. B. Leslie W. T. Floyd R. C. Simmons Emma Hasty John Floyd Guest

Miss Davis Hosts Sunday School Class Weenie Roast

Miss Lucille Davis entertained her Sunday School Class Saturday morning with a weinie roast at Cool Springs. She was assisted by Miss Ruby Nell Royal. After the weiners were roasted sandwiches and cakes were served with Pepsi-Cola. Members present included Peggy Simms Margaret Jowe Annette Van Dyke Marjorie Ride Edith Boyd Florence Pair Margaret Wood Fay McLean Nora Lee Cahoon Hazel Cannon Cornelia Murphy and Lucille Epps.

Lucille Davis Cool Springs Ruby Nell Royal Peggy Simms Margaret Jowe Annette van Dyke Marjorie Ride Edith Boyd Florence Pair Margaret Wood Fay McLean Nora Lee Cahoon Hazel Cannon Cornelia Murphy Lucille Epps

Calvary Church Sunday School and Epworth League Schedule

Calvary Church invites attendees to Sunday School at 10:00 AM and Epworth League services at 7:30 PM on Sunday. All are welcome and asked to bring a friend.

Epworth League

Brother of Weldon Resident Buried Tuesday

Harry Lee Andleton, 51, died at Duke Hospital in Durham Sunday after a six week illness. Funeral services were held at Smith's Church Tuesday afternoon. Born in Halifax County near Weldon he spent his life in the area with farming interests. Surviving are his widow Eva Mae, four children, one sister Mrs. L T Garner of Weldon, and two brothers Allen of Enfield and Willie of near Weldon.

Harry Lee Andleton Duke Hospital Durham Smith's Andleton Halifax County Weldon Smith’s Church Eva Mae Andleton L. T. Garner Allen Andleton Enfield Willie Andleton Near Weldon

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