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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
14
The Littleton gymnasium debut featured a double header with Macon on Tuesday January 14. The girls won 25 17 led by high scorer Ruby Perry. The boys tied 16 16 at full time and Hale broke the deadlock in three extra minutes with Palmer top scorer for the boys. Mr and Mrs James Carter visited Lawrenceville Virginia recently.
Kinston surged early and led 12 to 4 at halftime to defeat Jacksonville 19 to 15. Byrd paced Kinston with nine points while Wutherington led Jax with seven. Final whistle preserved the visitors’ win in a low scoring prep basketball game.
Grayham Johnson of Weldon has been made radio supervisor on the staff of the Commander of Flotilla No. 1 in the Pacific fleet. He transferred to the flagship Raleigh and has risen rapidly since joining the Navy, with the promotion noted as well earned.
Mrs A C Nichols Jr hosted the Philatheas Sunday School group in Enfield for a January 6 meeting. Miss Katie W Riddick chaired in the president's absence, and officers were elected for 1941 including Mrs William Pope as president and Mrs I D Wood and Mrs A H Hardison as vice presidents. A guest from Shanghai spoke on China before refreshments.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Methodist Church Littleton held its January meeting January 13 at 8 00 p m The devotional was led by Mrs A M Newsom assisted by Mrs Jim Warren The study Investion Our Heritage for Health in the United States was presented by Mrs H L Davis Mrs Rufus Bradley led the Pledge Service with assistance from Miss Mattie Jenkins Mrs M W Ransom and Mrs W A Capers
Proceedings from the Northampton County Recorder's Court show multiple defendants charged with driving drunk with various outcomes including fines, license revocations, jail terms, and suspended sentences. Several cases include resisting an officer, assault, and malicious destruction with deadlines and bond details.
Mrs. Edward Clark Harris of Oxford announces the engagement of her daughter Delphie Harris to Stephen L. Roberson of Roanoke Rapids. The wedding is planned for February. J. K. Dixon and family of Fort Jackson, South Carolina, spent the weekend with relatives.
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