First Lions Mid-Summer Festival Chairman Dominates Roanoke Rapids
Clayton M. Gurley the Roanoke Rapids Lions Club charter member chaired the first Lions Mid-Summer Festival in August 1937 and later served as Lions Club president in 1939 40. Ted Speight followed as president. A bridge party at Mrs. J B Britt’s on Sherrod Heights honored Gurley and other Lions members. Ladies hosted Philatheas meeting at Mrs Randolph’s with 25 attendees including Mrs Irma Rogers of Orlando Fla and Mrs Marshall Strickland of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton M. Gurley
Roanoke Rapids Lions Club
Lion Gurley
Ted Speight
Gurley
Lions Club
Roanoke Rapids
J. B. Britt
Sherrod Heights
Fleming
Britt
Lily Mayo Jones
Nellie Bryan Newton
Fred Wiggins
Annie Mae Sherrod
Theodore Harrison
Elizabeth Britt
W. F. White
Joe Norman
Hugh She
Ella Johnson
Robert Kimball
Enfield Hosts Bridge Party and Cotillion Formal
Enfield society notes reveal Mr. and Mrs. J F White hosting an Evening Bridge Club gathering with a long guest list at a Friday party. The Cotillion Club then held its first formal Community House dance for about sixty five couples led by president R W Baugham and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Edwards
Jack Tillery
Elsie DeLysle
Evelina Fleming
Lee Whitehead
Joe Edwards
John M. Sherrod
Annie Mac Sherrod
Mary Collins
HE. L. Petway
D. Mac Johnson
W. N. Sherrod
Foster Hoflere
George Randolph
John McGwigan
P. W. Joyner
Enfield
R. W. Baugham
Joseph Branch
John David Beavans
G. L. Crump
W. F. Dickens
J. B. Britt
A. C. Nichols, Jr
R. E. Shervette, Jr
Sam Arrington Dunn
Sam Ewell
R. T. Beal
Anthony Cansler
Walter Clement
J. C. Cuthrell
M. E. Herman
W. L. Madrey
S. A. Manning
Clifton Moss
John Newton
L. L. Overton
John Parker
E. L. Petway
R. Hunter Pope
T. B. Slade
III
Lucius Stallings
W. H. Weeks
F. C. Whitaker
H. M. Whitaker
J. C. Whitaker
R. A. Whitaker
R. F. White
W. F. White
Sidney Randolph
W. M. Folks
I. J. Gillette
R. B. Gillette
R. E
In Memoriam to Son by Maude Norwood
A heartfelt memorial letter from Maude Norwood to her late son Harry expresses grief and faith. She recalls Missed meals and beds, longing for reunion in the resurrection, and trust in Jesus during mourning. The tone is intimate and devotional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Jesus Christ
Jesus
God
Maude Norwood
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
James Q. Brown and family express gratitude for the kindness shown during illness. Special appreciation goes to Dr. T J Taylor for faithful care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Taylor
James Q. Brown
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Enfield Rebeolos
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Teefock
Enfield Bridge
Evlina Fleming
Miss Derith Morgan
Norfolk
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North Carolina
LIONS
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
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