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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1939

Page

3

Local Social Notes Highlight Virginia Visitors and Gatherings

Ellis H Joyner and Ellis H Joyner Jr of Sandston Virginia visited Rel Francis Joyner and J R Glasgow. Several local residents traveled to Durham Raleigh and Charleston and guests stayed with friends. Mixed bridge at Mrs Norman Moseley’s included high score for Mrs Charles A Jones.

Ellis H. Joyner Ellis H. Joyner, Jr Sandston, Va Francis Joyner J. R. Glasgow F. F. Leonard Baltimore Clifton Morris Richmond Estah Barry Portsmouth Vernon F. Morris J. N. Nelson R. P. Thorne Rocky Mount W. W. Shaw Jos. P. Pippen Ben Long Rives M. P Chas. N. Foster Oceana George G. Ragland Litte Eve Morehead Lucy I. Leach Raleigh E. C. Dickens J. V. Walker Norman Moseley Bridge Club F. C. Smith Virginia Williams Myldred Thornton Louise Harvey Enfield Annie Price Maxine Maryleen Cole Roanoke Rapids T. N. Harrison

In Memory of Dock Lattimore Beloved Father

The family expresses thanks for kindness shown after the death of Dock Lattimore on July 7 1939. They praise friends for flowers from church and from the Girls Softball team and the 1939 graduation class. Gratitude extends to Mr and Mrs W C Williams Dr Martin and Dr Stevenson. May God bless you all.

Dock Lattimore W. C. Williams Martin Dr. Stevenson

Death of Dock Lattimer at Pentecostal Church of God

Minister Rev H V Lawson reports the sudden death of Dock Lattimer during a revival at the Pentecostal Church of God on Henry Street. Lattimer, converted three years ago at a tent meeting by Rev W T Morefields, collapsed while sharing his salvation experience Friday night about 8:45 p.m. Rescue attempts failed as he showed no further movement.

Dock Lattimer Pentecostal Church of God Henry St Bro Lattimer W. T. Morefields Dock Deck Rev H. V. Lawson

SUNDAY DINNER Suggestions

Sunday dinner ideas feature abundant Elon fruit and hot season produce. Beef poultry and seafood offer good values while vegetables and fruit remain affordable. The menu lists three price tiers with items like rolled stuffed frank steak potatoes carrots onions tomatoes and desserts.

New Playgrounds Planned In City

City announces three new playgrounds to open next week. Supervisors will staff Jefferson Street and Bunker Hill grounds weekly, while the old ball park hosts only regular games. Authorities emphasize Tuesday and Thursday supervision at all sites.

Hoyle Jefferson Street Bunker Hill Ball Park

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Langston on Washington Street

Mesdames Roger Hatchell and Rudolph Waters hosted a Tuesday night surprise party at their Washington Street home for Mrs. Leonard Langston. Ice cream cake and mints complemented a pink and green color theme. guests included numerous Langston and Hatchell family members and friends.

Roger Hatchell Rudolph Waters Leonard Langston Washington St Mesdames Waters Hatchell Katie Langston Annie Mae Lyles J. L. Langston Mary Lee Anderton Nettie Morris Curtis Higgins Robert Lyles Louise Browning Vernon Lee Mary Catherine Hatchell

Appreciation Letter From State Board To Miss Leach

The North Carolina State Board of Charities and Public Welfare expresses appreciation to Miss Lucy I Leach Superintendent Public Welfare Warrenton North Carolina for years of cooperation and faithful service to state policies. Miss Miriam Smith and Jenks Knight visited Rocky Mount Sunday.

North Carolina State Board of Charities and Public Welfare W. T. Best Lucy I. Leach Public Welfare Warrenton N. C Leach State Board Miriam Smith Jenks Knight Rocky Mount

In Memoriam to Grandmother J D Shaw

In loving memory of Mrs. J. D. Shaw who left us a year ago on July 16 1938. Granddaughter Mrs. Johnnie Brigman writes of the bitter pain and lasting memory saying sleep on grandmother and rest. We loved you but God loved you best. Mr. and Mrs. John Butler visited Satis Draper in Rich Square. Miss Ruby Wilkinson plans a trip to Raleigh and Fayetteville to visit friends and relatives.

J. D. Shaw John Butler Satis Draper Rich Square Ruby Wilkinson Raleigh Fayettesville

Halifax Bank Directors Named in North Carolina Notice

Liabilities and deposits figures listed for a Halifax county bank appear with names H. E. Lee J. R. Allsbrook A Thorne L Manning. The document cites state and county affiliations and presents totals for deposits and capital accounts as part of a formal financial filing.

H. E. Lee J. R. Allsbrook A. Thorne L. Manning State of North Carolina Halifax

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