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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
13
Librarians report Chief Justice Marshall statue in the Walter Hines Page Library tilts at night and often faces the wall. Weather and vibrations from trains are blamed, while a satirical mood and ghost lore fill the page with odd reflections on isolation and global tensions.
Calvary Thelma ety dekebeiobetos Margie and Alice Walker of Roanoke Rapids spent Saturday night with their aunt Miss Alma Walker of Littleton. Mrs J A Vaughan and Mr and Mrs Vaughan Jr of Weldon were visitors Sunday. C D House Jr of Portsmouth visiting his mother Mrs C D House of Thelma. Mr and Mrs John D House Jr spent Sunday in Creswell.
Twenty nine 4-H Club girls and six adult leaders attended a Room Improvement demonstration by Miss Rose Elwood Bryan at the Halifax Club House. The event covered sleeping bathing dressing reading writing and storage units forming a complete bedroom setup. Representatives from seven of eight county clubs attended with numerous named girls from Darlington Calvary Enfield Hobgood Ringwood Roanoke Rapids and Til. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Blowe and daughters Mildred Margaret and Ruby plus Miss Irene Smith also attended an operetta in Boykins Virginia the prior Friday night.
Mrs L S Neal held a Friday afternoon birthday party for her son Charles with games and contests. Prizes went to Little Miss Betty Wynne Ingram and Clifton Mey. Charles received many gifts. refreshments included ice cream. guests included numerous children and several adults.
Calvary Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 and worship at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev. W. T. Phipps. The note hopes for a large attendance and punctual arrival.
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