Jesus and John the Baptist in Marked Dignity and Humor
The essay contrasts Jesus with John the Baptist, noting Jesus’ early miracles and a shift from apocalyptic preaching to a loving, approachable Father. It recalls John’s austere life and doubt, and how Jesus chose his own path, prioritizing compassion and present joy over strict fasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miralees
Hasly
Jesus
John the Baptist
Jordan
John
Kingdom of Heaven
God
Rise of New York Transit: Elevates Then Subways Begin
In 1868 elevated trains first appeared in New York, decades before the subway. By 1900 the city planned a rival underground system, and four years later construction started, reshaping urban transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yun
Town Talk Holiday Travels and Visits
Mrs Frank and daughters Roberta Kate and Nancy left Monday for Lumberton to spend the holidays. Miss Maria Long returned home for the season with Dr. and Mrs. T W M Long. Dose Chase of St Marys College is home for the holidays with Mr. and Mrs J T Chase. Tammie Jenkins of State College came home Friday to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs T M Jenkins.
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Roberta Kate
Nancy
Lumberton
Maria Long
Mrs. T. W. M. Long
Dose Chase
St. Marys College
Mrs
J. T. Chase
Tammie Jnkins
State College
Wilh
T. M. Jenkins
Administrator's Notice for estate of Mary E Floyd
Qualified as administrator of Mary E Floyd deceased of Halifax North Carolina to all claimants exhibit them at Roanoke Rapids NC by November 15 1933 or bar their recovery. Debtors should make immediate payment. This 15th day of November 1932. J R
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Floyd
Halifax County
North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids
J. R
Notice of Sale of Land Under Deed of Trust Halifax County
Notice is given that Jeffer son E Owens as Substituted Trustee will sell at public auction for cash at the Halifax County Court House door on December 22 1932 the land described as Lot beginning on Tenth Street 142 feet from Roanoke Street. The parcel was conveyed to Lizzie L Whitehead by S A Dunn Trustee and is recorded in Halifax Registry Book 401 Page 39.
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Allen Allsbrook
Lena A. Allsbrook
Register of Deeds
Halifax County
Jefferson E. Owens
Court House
Halifax
North Carolina
Tenth Street
S. A. Dunn
Robert Johnson
Lizzie L. Whitehead
Public Registry
County
N. C
Lena
Allsbrook
Roanoke Rapids PTA Holds Large December Meeting
The Roanoke Rapids High School Parent-Teacher Association met December 8 1932 with likely record attendance. The group discussed forming a regional council and added new books to school and elementary libraries. A property deed reference and a deed of trust sale with 10 percent cash deposit were noted.
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Roanoke Rapids
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Mrs. Franksh
Church of Nativity
Bethlehem
Roanoke Street
Nannie Bell Taylor
PTA
Jefferson
E. Owens
P&a
Fisher
Buiex
Nash Motor CO
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
National Loan & Insurance Co
W. Second St
Dial
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