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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1941

Page

6

Recalling the T re ZEB's Pursuit and Return

The text notes that the T re ZEB had it and then twice returned home. It reflects a sense of sameness yet difference, with a remark that things grew dearer than ever before. The lines imply a repeated journey and rising cost or value.

Boxing and homecomings shape a rural sports week

The coachs early practice for self defense at the high school gym marks a growing boxing interest as the armory nears completion. Back home, the author relives family life and old landmarks along the blue ridge while noting changes and continuity in crops, animals, and neighbors.

Lonnie Blackwelder Lauratown Brown Mountain Roanoke Rapids

Local social notes and travel updates

Miss Lucille Rook returned Sunday to WCMC. Mrs. Robert Vaughan was a visitor in Richmond last week. E P Hyman left Monday for the Government Hospital at Khe Coughton VA, where he will remain for awhile.

Lucille Rook WCMC Robert Vaughan Richmond E. P. Hyman Government Hospital Khe Coughton

Dorcas Class Meeting and Bridge Party Held in Enfield

The Dorcas Class of the Baptist Sunday School met Monday evening in the Hut with Miss Annie Mae Sherrod presiding. Miss Katherine Lawrence hosted a bridge party honoring Mrs. Vernon D. Godwin Jr. of Williamston until her marriage on November 16, with Miss Leona Lawrence of Enfield in attendance.

Dorcas The Baptist Sunday School Annie Mae Sherrod Katherine Lawrence Vernon D. Godwin, Jr Williamston Leona Lawrence Enfield

Dr Watson lectures on mental hygiene for school faculty

Dr James Watson head of the Division of Mental Hygiene told local teachers Monday night that more people occupy beds in mental hospitals than in all other hospitals combined and that mental disorders are rising. He outlined a three lecture series to help teachers aid prevention while the issue is still in schools.

United States James Watson Division of Mental Hygiene State Board of Charities and Public Welfare Watson Dr. Watson

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