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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
8
Roanoke Rapids invites entries for the Old Timer Essay contest offering $10 in prizes with $5, $3, and $2 awards. Letters must be 250 words max, on one side, postmarked by June 4, open to residents not employed by the paper, and should reflect what Roanoke Rapids means to you.
Charlie Bullock aged 53 died while plowing in a field last Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the home by Rev. W. T. Phipps. He is survived by his wife Wilson Bullock two sons and Thomas Bullock two daughters Virginia Bullock three sisters Mrs Nannie Harold of Virginia Lillie Lindsey and Mrs of Sharksburg. Three brothers Gray Bullock of Durham and Johnnie Bullock of Sharksburg. Burial in the family cemetery. cousins are mentioned.
Heirs of W. F. Taylor announce a ten day closeout sale for the grocery store and meat market in Roanoke Avenue and First Streets. The business, tied to one of the city’s pioneer merchants, will be discontinued after the sale as the estate reorganizes. The building, owned by the estate, remains vacant with no occupying plans announced.
Infant Sandra Jean Bryant daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Bryant of this city died Sunday May 29 at 7 pm in Roanoke Rapids Hospital Burial services were held Monday in Aulander
We express gratitude for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our daughter Sandra Jean Bryant. Mr and Mrs Herbert Bryant thank well wishers. Mrs W J Chambliss visited her mother Mrs W H Brewer at Fitzhugh Virginia on Sunday.
The Baccalaureate sermon by Dr. Williams drew praise from the congregation as he spoke with authority and clarity. He avoided common apologies and shown mastery, while the school also showcased a manual arts exhibit with handcrafted work by students. A reminiscence on a local dog tale ends the column with humor about Bozo and Diana digging a cellar.
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