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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
13
An Arkansas columnist recalls a Judge Parker tax oath anecdote and mocks self-importance, then ponders postwar Europe and US governance. He questions future regimes, the fate of democracies, and how to prevent renewed aggression after victory. He cites cautions from Mr. Bynum and old truths about prevention.
The column notes high school workouts led by Blackwelder and Patterson players Alvin Latti Lee and DeBerry training with a soft ball. It predicts strong showings, possible repeat city titles, and welcomes new faces in the lineup as Old Sol returns and fields fill with fans.
Private Cd Willard C King of Roanoke Rapids was promoted to sergeant in the 97th Field Artillery Battalion along with hundreds of others at Fort Bragg. William Bell, also from the area, moved from the 4th Field Artillery to the 97th this week.
Kay Kyser and his orchestra star in You’ll Find Out at the Levon Theatre Weldon Sunday and Monday. Also on the bill are other stars from the film, with a busy week of screenings including Third Finger Left Hand Escape and West of Abilene plus Girl Under 21.
Tarboro Rotary Club will hold its regular Orthopaedic Clinic on Monday January 27 at 9 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church Sunday School rooms. The club aims to aid all cripples unable to pay for treatment and asks citizens to refer eligible cases. Private patients are asked not to attend before 1 p.m.
First Methodist Church schedules January 26 services with 9:45 a.m. Church School led by W. Graham Lynch and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship featuring a sermon on Counting The Cost. 6:45 p.m. Epworth League for Intermediates and Senior Young People, 7:15 p.m. a 30 minute Sing led by C. L. Williams with a brief pastor message on Youth and Life. Public invited.
Ben Israel, former service manager for White Motors Inc, joins Young Motor Co as a sales consultant. He is known to Roanoke Rapids motorists and nearby areas, with prior work in Roanoke Rapids and Weldon.
Mrs Joe Harris hosted a Saturday January party for her daughter Josephine turning eight. After games, refreshments were served to Ray and Jean Harris Peggie Doris Carlton Moore Peggie Garland Allen Gloria Jean Sledge Bill Borrell Marge Warrick Nathan Teele W B Hux Josephine Harris Mrs Otto Harris Mrs Randolph Teele Mrs D O Allen Mrs Rufus B Hux and Mrs Joe Harris.
Mr and Mrs John Lakey and Miss Kathleen Lakey traveled to Danville last Wednesday due to the death of Mrs Jane Pruitt. The report notes a family gathering following the fatality and lists the Lakeys as relatives in the notice.
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