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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
7
A three day milk theft prompts neighbors to propose ideas including a doorbell ring and a large sign reading If you're the kind of person who steals milk from a baby, go ahead and help yourself. This milk belongs to a two year old, and the next morning the bottles are back.
Tommy DeVane son of Mr and Mrs Jack DeVane is recovering at his home on Washington Street following a throat operation at Parkview Hospital Mount. He returned home last Thursday after a week in the hospital where a swallowed bone fragment was removed in surgery.
Weldon and nearby residents were noted visiting and staying with family this weekend. Birth announced for Whitmer Madison Joyner in Roanoke Rapids Hospital. Knight joins Army Air Corps for training after induction at Fort Bragg. Circle No. 5 of the Womens Society of Christian Service held its December meeting with Christmas songs, stories, and a Santa gift exchange.
The Aurelian Springs High School senior class presents a three act comedy Where’s Grandma tonight at 8 in the high school auditorium. Grandma is Sallie Ray Bowers Gretchen Ellen Warren Bob Blake Walter Brewer Jack Worley Harold Ray Sullivan Lucy King Gladys Hawkins Arline Trusdale Janice Bellamy Carol Worley Margaret Qualls Midnight Julian Dickens Dahlia Hazel Everette.
St John’s Catholic Church under Rev Peter Denges announces 4th Sunday in Advent Masses at 8 and 10 am and weekday Mass at 7 am. A Santa Claus Party for children is Monday at 3 30 pm in the rectory. Christmas Vigil fast day Wednesday with midnight Mass at twelve, with Jay Sanders directing a festive program and Miss Mary Sanders playing carols during additional Christmas Masses beginning at 8 am.
Confessions are scheduled for Christmas Eve at 5 and 7 p.m. Father Denges welcomes the public to all Catholic services including the Christmas Midnight Mass. A correction clarifies vitamin A and D prophylactic dosage limits to prevent confusion.
The Herald article recalls guidance on vitamin A intake during flu season, stating it isn’t necessary to take more than 1000 U.S.P. units daily and warning against excessive daily amounts. It emphasizes adherence to standard daily dosage and cautions against overuse of supplements.
Miss Dorothy Cook of Portsmouth was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Cook, Sunday. Gordon Dobbins spent Monday at Duke Hospital.
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