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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
5
A collage of breezy summer vignettes and an analysis of Nazi tactics. It cites Edmund Taylor on fear and demoralization, lists six propaganda methods from TIME, and ends with a light quip about glowing personalities at the beach.
The Mary Pierce Johnson Missionary Society Circle No. 2 met July 1 at Mrs. C. E. Williams with Mrs. M. J. Canipe as cohostess. Guests included Miss Mary Anderson, who received gifts from members after the white themed luncheon and cake. Ice cream and cake followed as attendees signed the bride’s book.
John Cox visits relatives in Valdese this week. John Connor Dick Stainback Milburn Jones and Misses Bessie Lee Askew Marjorie Keene and Virginia Connor spent Sunday at Virginia Beach. Goon Shaw is spending this week with friends in Norfolk Virginia.
Funeral services for Mrs Hattie Beard widow of Charlie Beard were held at her Belmont home Wednesday afternoon conducted by Reverend Gordon Price. Interment followed at Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. She died Monday night after weeks of illness at age 64 born in Brunswick County Virginia moved to Roanoke Rapids 30 years ago member of the Baptist Church Surviving are six sons Edward L Hubert John Jesse Reginal of Roanoke Rapids Willie Franklin ton a daughter Ida Beard of Washington NC
Honored at a June 29 party at Mrs. Harvey Shearin’s home, Mesdames Harvey Shearin and Paul Etheridge hosted a small gathering for Mrs. C. C. Mincher, formerly Miss Ruby Wood, with games and gift opening thanked by the honoree. Attendees included Mrs. Johnnie Mincher and several named local ladies.
Mrs. J. W. Fanney Jack Fanney Miss Helen Butler Billy and Junior Fanney spent the week end in Norfolk with Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Christensen.
The Gaston Home Demonstration Club announced winners across 18 categories with Mrs. W. W. Grant Jr. and Mrs. M. C. Vincent among top placements. Judges were Mrs. W. G. Bunck and Mrs. M. Hedgepeth of Roanoke Rapids.
Mrs. R. E. Taylor of Roanoke Rapids announces the marriage of Jessie Mae Taylor to Lester Medlin on Tuesday evening June 25 at the Presbyterian Manse in Emporia Virginia. The Rev Milland officiated. The couple will reside in Weldon North Carolina.
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