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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
9
The Roanoke Rapids Herald subscription drive closes Friday night at eight. Subscriptions will be deposited in a sealed ballot box at the Herald office and judges will open and count entries at eight o clock to determine winners.
One hundred forty one farmers and farm women met December 15 in Halifax to hear J Paul Shaw a Farm Management Specialist from the State Farm Security Office Raleigh discuss planning for a farm and home unit. He urged production goals and foreseen risks if plans fail.
A mourner reflects on the death of Pete N Moody who departed this life on December 12 1937. The verse laments a year of grief and vows enduring love and reunion beyond the grave from his wife and children.
Mr and Mrs L Humphrey and daughter Mary Frank and Mrs M F French left Wednesday to spend the Christmas holidays in Georgia or Florida with friends and relatives.
The North Carolina State Employment Service local office closes at noon Friday December 23 1938 and reopens at 8 30 a m Tuesday December 27 1938 for Christmas holidays. Claimants due Friday should report in the forenoon on Friday the 28th and those due Saturday the 24th or Monday the 26th should report on Tuesday December 27 1938.
A fragmented society column recalls Christmas cheer and community chatter. Mentions include Howard Hancock and Shearod Crump ler credit for a cartoon, Churchill misidentified as Bob Skinner, and social news from H. C. Wirtz and Mrs. Loy with travel and hunting plans.
A downtown holiday scene is described as Weldon’s residential area glitters with lights and decorations. The author reflects on staying home for the holiday and questions if the carol references DeVane Storey and Hancock.
The home of Mrs G A Northington hosted Miss Mary B Cannon’s Sunday School class for a Christmas party. The room showcased a large tree, red candles and holly as children sang carols and played games. Hot chocolate sandwiches and candy were served to numerous members and five guests.
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