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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1939

Page

18

Weldon School Sets September 4 Opening With New Teacher

Weldon school will open September 4 for the coming year. One new teacher joins the faculty, Harry L. Matthews of Gates North Carolina, a Wake Forest graduate, teaching Math and French in the high school.

Weldon School Harry L. Matthews Gates, N. C Wake Forest Matthews Katrine Wiggins Lucy Moseley Cameron Irene Peele Helen M. Pope Ollie Wade Deaton C. B. Thomas

Enfield Card Club Hosts Prize Winners and Birthday Party

Enfield social notes report Miss Dot Bell hosting a card club with twelve players and prizes for high scores to Miss Mary Bobbitt and Miss Frances Hofler. Gift refreshments were served by Miss Annie Matthews to a list of guests. Owen Holt Bellamy Jr. celebrated a birthday with a mother hosted party featuring ice cream cake and favors. The Junior Contract Club met with Mrs. Jack Whitehead hosting at Mrs. Max Meyer’s home. prizes went to Mrs. Bennie Bobbitt and Mrs. Robert Baugham with an ice course and salted nuts served.

Dot Bell Mary Bobbitt Frances Hofler Annie Matthews John Walton Ralph Cuthrell Sarah Pope Eloise Hardison Mary Mac Clark R. C. Whitehead Elmer Cuthrell Eunice Cuthrell Mildred Andrews Kiki Andleton Owen Holt Bellamy Jr Jack Whitehead Max Meyer Bennie Bobbitt Robert Baugham H. C.futrell Henry Cuthrell

In Memoriam for Our Dear Mother Mrs R L Gay

In sad remembrance we recall our mother Mrs R L Gay who died eleven years ago on August 31. We, her daughters Florence and Mary Gay, honor her memory with lines on loss and love. We miss her daily and ask that she rest peacefully in our thoughts.

R. L. Gay Mother Florence Mary Gay

Notable names listed in a society notice

Bill Burchette along with Mrs Bennie Bob bitt Mrs Robert Ivy Mrs D B Burns Mrs Robert Baugham Mrs Harold Burrows Mrs Claud Kim ball Mrs R B Gladstone and Mrs George Abrahams appear in a social column listing local residents and their spouses.

Bill Burchette Bennie Bobbitt Robert Ivy D. B. Burns Robert Baugham Harold Burrows Claud Kimball R. B. Gladstone George Abrahams

Society Meets Young Woman's Missionary Society

The Society of Rosemary Methodist Church will meet Monday evening at 7 30 at the church. Members will discuss upcoming missionary plans and guest speakers for the season.

Young Woman's Missionary Society of Rosemary Methodist Church

Local residents return from trips and hospital visits

Weldon D. C. Johnson came home Sunday from Norfolk General Hospital after an operation weeks ago, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Milton Underwood. Several area residents spent time with relatives or traveled, including Mrs. Mason Mahorn in Littleton, Mrs. Gordon Knight in Fayetteville, Mrs. Albert Lassiter Jr. in Richmond visiting B. L. Williams, Miss Frances Moore in Jackson, Miss Janet Rawlings returning from Fayetteville, Miss Mabel Alston in Lillington, and W. J. Edwards family en route to the New York World's Fair. Elinor Crouch returned from Jacksonville after weeks with relatives in Florida.

D. C. Johnson Norfolk General Hospital Milton Underwood Mason Mahorn Littleton Gordon Knight Fayetteville N. C Vivian Caldwell Albert Lassiter, Jr Richmond B. L. Williams Frances Moore Jackson H. G. Rowe Hardeen Rowe Lexington Herbert Rowe Janet Rawlings Mabel Alston Lillington N. Y W. J. Edwards and Sons Elinor Crouch Jacksonville Fla

Hawkins Chapel Church Sunday School Notice

Hawkins Chapel Church invites attendees to Sunday School at 10 30 a m with prayer service to follow. Bring friends and join in worship.

Joe Vaughan Dies Here Sun Night In Roanoke Rapids

Joe Vaughan 44 a well known Roanoke Rapids figure died at Roanoke Rapids Hospital shortly after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at his brother C. E Vaughan 105 Monroe Street with Rev Gordon Price officiating. Interment in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. Survived by four brothers all of Roanoke Rapids. He closed his store at 292 Roanoke Avenue about midnight and collapsed in front of the building. An ambulance rushed him to the hospital where he died within minutes. He had prior similar attacks. He had lived with his brother at 105 Monroe Street.

Joe Vaughan Roanoke Rapids Roanoke Rapids Hospital C. E. Vaughan Monroe Street Gordon Price Mr. Vaughan C. E Melvin Harvey Neil Vaughan Vaughan Roanoke Avenue Howard Jack Taylor

Sam Smith and Blue Padgett Spent Thursday in Durham

Sam Smith and Blue Padgett were in Durham on Thursday, according to local society notes. The outing highlights their presence in the city for the day.

Sam Smith Blue” Padgett Durham

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Ida Mae Cheatham Jennie D. Evans Gladys Neal Elizabeth Wyche Evelyn Griffin Ida Vick Olivia Lois Bridgers Ava Mozelle Griffin Elizabeth Harris Weldon High School Enfield Memoriam Weldon A, SA E Ford White Motors Ing. Oke Rapids, N.C
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