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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
6
A colonel's son in a nursery school stirs a light moment as a lieutenant is pressed to deliver a message of affection. The letter collection recalls Dean Landis at Harvard Law School urging children be taught to handle deprivation, tolerance, and celebration of rights.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Rosemary Methodist Church held its third circle meeting. Members discussed upcoming outreach plans and charitable activities for the season.
Mrs H E Cameron hosted a Thursday bridge gathering with guests including Mesdames A M Wooten Rudolph Northington and Miss Clyde Fulgum. Graham Lynch won high score and Sam Lew was second as coffee and sweets concluded the game.
St Johns Catholic Church announces Mass schedules for Sunday and weekday services. Ember Days of winter observed with fasting and abstinence. Novena devotions to Mother of Perpetual Help Friday 7 30 p m. Christmas Midnight Mass rehearsal Friday 8 15 p m. Yuletide social hosted by Misses Gary and FitzPatrick Tuesday Dec 16 8 p m. Door prize planned.
Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Traynham were visitors in Richmond Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes Bunch of Fort Bragg and Wilson were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bunch.
William Henry Wheeler of Conway died at his son's home in Lasker on December 3 at age 91. Funeral services were conducted at New Hope Methodist Church by Reverend Mr. Brothers. Survived by numerous children including Mesdames Garner Massey and Burgess and Willie Wheeler. thirty five grandchildren, forty one great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Harris announce the engagement of their daughter Katie Mae to Lt. George G. Oleen of Cleburne Kansas. Lt Oleen is stationed at Camp Polk Louisiana. The wedding is planned for early January.
Mr and Mrs A G Johnston announce the marriage of their daughter Matty to Berkley Estes Williams of Roanoke Rapids on November 30 at the Weldon Baptist parsonage. The Rev W W Finlater officiated. They reside in Roanoke Rapids.
Mrs Calvin Kennemar won high score with three tables playing last week. Mrs Francis Starke earned second high and Mrs A L Gilliam received the traveling prize. Guests Miss Henel Apple and Mrs Ruth Alligood attended. Members included Mrs R M Pope Mrs M F White Mr B E Crew Mr T M Bullock Mr Charles Fitts and Miss Janie Lassiter.
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