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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

10

Vacation Bible School Begins At Warrenton

Warrenton May 3 The Daily Vacation Bible School opens at 9 30 a m at the Baptist Church with children from Methodist Episcopal Baptist Presbyterian and North Warrenton Baptist Churches. Faculty includes Director Rev Robert Green and Assistant Mrs J E Rooker with groups from Beginners to Intermediates led by listed teachers and Mrs Bill Reid directing recreation.

Warrenton Baptist Presbyterian North Warrenton Baptist Church Wille Robert Green J E. Rooker Sarah Miles Lucy Seaman Fairfax Mitchell Ann Rodwell Leonard Daniel M. L. Galloway Reynold Tucker Ji Peete Nellie Bugg Edith Allen Mesdames C. E. Rodwell John Tarwater Julius Banzer Rufus Jones Dorothy Walters Robert Greene Baker Williams Bill Reid

Mrs Jay Thompson Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Jay Thompson hosted a bridge club evening with three tables in a spring colored living room. H E Gibson led with the top score and Earl Daughtry was second. both received prizes. Refreshments featured a sweet course enjoyed by Marion Hudson, W M Cameron, H E Gibson, Earl Daughtry, H E Gibson, Earl Daughtry, Fleetwood Sullivan, Graham Lynch, A C Culbeth, W H Tickel, Johenny Little, and Bernice Hitchens.

Jay Thompson H. E. Gibbson Earl Daughtry Mesdames Marion Hudson W. M. Cameron H. E. Gibson HE. Gibson Fleetwood Sullivan Graham Lynch A. C. Culbeth W. H. Tickel Johenny Little Miss. Bernice Hitchens

Parish Seeks Nursery Supervisor at Episcopal Church

Mrs Roy Daniel and Mrs H M Hardy named to lead music and church nursery plans. The nursery group will meet at the Episcopal Church and be supervised by Mrs Ed Cheves, Mrs W R Baskerville and Misses Lecy, Sterling Moore, Mary Tasker Gibbs and Ann Mayfield.

Roy Daniel H. M. Hardy Episcopal Church Ed Cheves W. R. Baskerville Lecy Sterling Moore Mary Tasker Gibbs Ann Mayfield

Donkeys Jack and Jill Win Roanoke Rapids Fans

Six month old burros named Jack and Jill, adopted by Mr and Mrs T B Glover of 107 Jackson Street, captured local admiration after a Gulf Coast trip to Mexico. The Glovers, returning via Laredo and Monterrey, encountered customs hurdles, grew fond of the donkeys, and report the pair now delight Town residents as charming souvenirs of their travels.

Jack and Jill Mexico Roanoke Rapids Jack and Jill T. B. Glover Jackson Street Glovers Tar Heel Mrs. Glover Gulf of Mexico Florida Texas Nova Laredo Laredo Rio Grande Jack

Bride Elect Mamie Nash Honored At Bridge Party Shower

Mrs Ellis Crew and Mrs William Franklin King Jr hosted a miscellaneous shower and bridge party at the Woman's club house to honor Miss Mamie Nash bride elect of June. The event featured pink and blue floral decor, bridal mantles, and a high prize for Mrs Al Travis Jr. A silver pattern gift and corsage were given to the honoree, with refreshments and assorted confections served.

Ellis Crew W. F. King, Jr Mamie Nash William Franklin King,Jr Jarkspur Crew C. F. Gore Richard Taylor F. G Kroncke L. D. Hines Babs Collines Hazel Marie Hancock Jenny Gore Ernestine Turner Ballard Mahorn Frances Musgrove Jenny Sledge Mary Cook Mary Cook ] Sweene, Katherine Pierce, Bettie Davis, Katherine Ward Elizabeth Wyche Pauline Merchant Mary Frances Stephenson Katherine West Connie Joyner Lillian Lee Lib Price Hines Betty Leathers Virginia Suiter Mary Ayangssi Bucks Hazel Sechler Cutrell Mildred Heston Audrey Wewett Ruby Lee Williams Mesdames E. Cotter Murray Nat Cole W. J. Edwards Wiley Gregory Alex Johnson C. B. King Sawyer Emma_Rodwell Hardy Rome D. W. Seiford Vinson T.F. Holmes Sterl-ing Mahorn Walker Cambell

WWII remains returned to next of kin in North Carolina

Among 91 American World War II burials being returned to next of kin in North Carolina are Pfc. Curtis E. West of Roanoke Rapids and S Sgt. Allie B. Whittington of Scotland Neck, sons of local families, listed among the deceased.

North Caroliina Pfc Curtis E. West Edwards T. West Roanoke Rapids Allie B. Whittington James E. Whittington Scotland Neck

Enfield Senior Class Attends Theatre Party

Enfield Mrs J B Britt hosted a theatre party last Friday evening for the senior class and advisor Miss Pearl Fischer. After a movie the group returned to the Britt home for bingo with prizes, readings by Miss Fischer, and a gift to the hostess. Punch cookies and nuts were served to the guests listed including Miss Pearl Fischer Burk Britt Emily Billups Frances Vaughan and several others.

Enfield J. B. Britt Britt Miss Fischel

Navy Recruiting Stations Dominate Q1 1948 Quotas

U S Navy recruiting stations in San Francisco and Los Angeles ranked first and eighth nationwide for percent of quotas enlisted in the first quarter of 1948. San Francisco posted 141.7 percent of quota and Los Angeles 115.4 percent.

U. S. Navy San Francisco Los Angeles Sts Los Angele

Mrs Wood Hosts Tuesday Night Bridge Club

Mrs J A Wood welcomed the Tuesday night bridge club with blue hydrangea and Dorothy Perkins roses in the home. Mrs A O George won high and Mrs Beaman Helms second high. prizes were awarded. Chicken a la king with iced tea was served during refreshments.

J. A Wood Dorothy Perkins A .O. George Beaman Helms Maxie Broadwell Ednad Wofford Mesdames E. Gibson W. H.cater A. 0. George A. L. Gilliam Bunn Jimmy Curran Beama Helms Earl Rook M. F. White Paul Overton George Pappendick

Mrs A J Brown Hosts Birthday Dinner At Home

Mrs A J Brown of 49 J son Street celebrated her 63rd birthday with a dinner at home. She received many gifts. Attendees included Mr Bro and their children Wilbur Brown Noah Brown Gurney Brown Howal Brown Henry Clary and family plus a friend.

A. J. Brown JSON Street Bro M Wilbur Brown Noah Brown Gurney Brown Howal Brown Henry Clary

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Vacation Bible School Bett Regul Monterrey Salter Horsetail Falls Glo Frank Cole Ruth Arthur Raleigh Daniel Grace Kennedy Edwon Akers E. S. Easton Tommie Merritt George Wood John Daniel John Lupton Joe Sutter Kirkwood Adams S. D. Brown W. B. Joyner Carl Jon Cannon Jimmy Ellis Francis Evans John Shearin George Wilkes Daniel Dickens Mason Mohorn Sterlin Mohorn R. A. Musgrove Tommy Boone al Travis Roscoe Haill Edgar Jounds Howard Bounds, Jr Mlc Covinguin M. C. Newsom Ida Cole Virginia Douglas Dorothy Bond James Johnson T. C. Harrison Connie Chappel Sterling B. Pierce M A. Garris Kate Garrett Ruth Baker C. H. Jefferies Oklahoma City Murray Boston Orain Neutral Spirits Berke Brothers Distilleres, Inc Mass Leggett Chenille ELXS Mrs. Wood
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