Christmas Opportunity Distribution Report
About 100 opportunities were taken in the city by Tuesday this week. Mrs. Clayton Gurley of the Associated Charities notes more remains, especially for individuals. So far only organizations have taken opportunities: 30 by junior and senior high rooms, 46 by the Lions Club, 10 by Kiwanis, 4 by Girl Scouts, 1 by Study Club, 1 by Sea Scouts, and 1 each by two churches. Those wishing to help may contact Mrs. Gurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Gurley
Associated Charities
Lions Club
Kiwanis Club
Girl Scouts
Study Club
Sea Scouts
Local Folk Visit and Family News Notables
Mr and Mrs J P Scales of Greensboro visited relatives here last week. Miss Pinkie Hux returning with them after visiting since October. Several local residents visited family members and friends including W T Crawley of Halifax and Ida Lee Medlin of Roanoke Rapids. Relatives from Norfolk and Enfield area were also mentioned with several midweek visits and Sunday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Scales
Greensboro
Pinkie Hux
Bill Dickens
W. C. Dickens
Marion Warren
Nora Crawley
Macon Hux
State Hospital
Raleigh
Roy Crawley
Howard Hux
Bobbie Brantley
Norfolk
N. B. Dickens
Halifax
Ida Lee Medlin
Roanoke Rapids
O. S. Hinson
C. M. Dickens
H. F. Dickens
Clifton Crawley
Aurelian Springs
W. M. Warren
David Cullom
A Dickens
Wesley Dickens
Curtis Hardee
Near Enfield
M. P. Crawley
Maitland Treated After Car Crash Near Emporia
A. J. Maitland of Jarretts Virginia received lacerations and bruises after a Sunday afternoon automobile accident near Emporia. He was sent to Roanoke Rapids Hospital for observation and check up and released Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Maitland
Jarretts
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Maitland
Emporia
Volunteers Transferred to Fort Jackson from Fort Bragg
Clarence Loomis, a local Selective Service Training volunteer, has been transferred from Fort Bragg to Fort Jackson, S C. Jacob Lampley, inducted with Loomis on December 8, chose to remain at Fort Bragg. Lampley trains under Lt J S N Graham on leave from Roanoke Rapids schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wupur Loomis
Fort Bragg
Fort Jackson
S. C
Jacob P. Lampley
Loomis
Lampley
JS. N. Graham
Roanoke Rapids
Calvary Church Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
Calvary Thelma Mr and Mrs Bryant Reid returned home from Cherryville Virginia. Funeral attendees for Samuel Thomas Hardy included H S Harper B C Jenkins Bryant Wilson and Harvey Jenkins at Corinth church last Friday. Many neighbors and families shared visitors and weekend activities with local residents. Calvary Church Sunday School will be held Sunday at 10 30 with all urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Bryant Reid
Cherryville, Va
H. S. Harper
B. C. Jenkins
Bryant Wilson
Harvey Jenkins
Samuel Thomas Hardy
Corinth Church
Bertha Walston
Dorothy Sexton
Enfield
Weavers Chapel
Gordon Colley
Matthew Wilson
Littleton
M. C. Newsome
Dunning
Roanoke Rapids
H. L. Faucette
Harvey Roberts
Phoebus
G. H. Myrick
F. K. King
M. A. Sillery
Emma King
Alice Glasgow
Mrs. Glasgow
Clyde Myrick
Jean
Murry Myrick
Lois Hardy
Richmond
Lewis Hawks
Calvary Church
Woman's Missionary Society Ends Year 1940 Meeting
The Calvary Church Woman's Missionary Society, led by President Mrs. J. W. King, met with Mrs. H. L. Faucette last Thursday. After the program and business, hostess Mrs. Faucette served sandwiches cakes and hot chocolate to members including Mrs. King Mesdames G. H. Myrick M. A. Sillery Mattie Hardy W. C. Myrick T. K. King Miss Emma King and Miss Allyne Faucette and guests Messrs. H. L. Faucette N. R. Jenkins Billy Myrick and Bill Bobbitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of Calvary Church
H. L. Faucette
J. W. King
G. H. Myrick M. A. Sillery
Mattie Hardy
W. C. Myrick
T. K. King
Emma King
Allyne Faucette
Messrs
N. R. Jenkins
Billy Myrick
Bill Bobbitt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ebenezer
Fort Jackson, S.C
Lyette
Rawls Furniture CO
Stewart-Warner Radios
Thelma
Woman’s Society
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