Bass Killed in 301 Highway Collision Friday
Clayborn Bass of Halifax died instantly in a May 1 car truck wreck on Highway 801 a mile from Weldon. J C Jafford and Mrs E W Cox were treated for minor injuries and released. Coroner ruled no inquest. The truck driver Earl Cleve of Vanceboro reported attempting to avoid a head on collision. Bass leaves a wife a four year old son and extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayborn Bass
Halifax
Weldon
J. C. Jafford
E. W. Cox
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
T. M. Cooper
Earl Cleve
Vanceboro
Cooper
Cleve
Halifax County
Perry Brown
Littleton
Bass
W. G. Bass
Louise Bass
J. H
W. G. Bass, Jr
Final Meeting of Study Club Held
The Study Club closed its 1939-40 season with an informal Friday meeting at the country home of Mrs. C. A. Wyche. Mrs. Lawrence Clem ents presided, praising members and seeking continued fellowship, as Mrs. Stell led activities and tests, with Mrs. W. A. Thorne winning. Refreshments were picnic style. Attendees included Mesdames M es Man, W. A. Thorne, Lawrence Kents, Robert Vaughan, Alfred Meikle, R. P. Beckwith, Broun, Heath Lee, H. S. Crawford Hoyle and Lawrence Stell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Wyche
Sevral
W. A. Thorne
Mesdames T. R. Man
Lawrence Kents
Robert Vaughan
Alfred
A. Meikle
R. P. Beckwith
Broun
Heath Lee
H. 8
Sen Crawford Hoyle
Lawrence Stell
Weldon Mill Worker Injured After Arm Caught in Machine
Carl Bass of Weldon, a worker at J. 8. Turner and Son Lumber Company, suffered a severe arm injury when his right arm was caught in a machine at Weldon mill Monday morning. He was rushed to Roanoke Rapids hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bass
Weldon
J. 8. Turner and Son Lumber Company
Roanoke Rapids ‘Hospital
Honorary Pallbearers Named for Nannie V Smoot Funeral
A list of honorary pallbearers for the Nannie V Smoot funeral dated May 30 includes doctors Maddrey Beckwith Weathers Jarman Long and others such as W S Saunders Frank Hawley Frank Wilson C M Pitt Fred Forest and several more. The roster also names Winfield Crew A N Martin Charles Ogletree C F Ogletree L F Brown J T Chase and numerous additional mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie V. Smoot
Dr. Maddrey
Beckwith
Dr. Weathers
Dr. Jarman
Dr. Long
W.S. Saunders
Frank Hawley
Frank Wilson
C. M. Pitt
Fred Forest
Bush Howell
N. §. Bunn
W. P. Vaughan
R. T. Daniel
Winfield Crew
A. N. Martin
Charles Ogletree
C. F
M. D. Collier
W. G. Collier
C. M. Gurley
H. T. Moore
W. Will Nelson
M. C. Newsome
R. H. Rook
J. E. Sullivan
Will P. Taylor
T. J. Taylor
J. M. Vincent
School instructor John M. Smith gravely ill in Greenville
Friends report John M. Smith, an instructor at the local school, is seriously ill at his parents home in Greenville South Carolina. Mrs. Smith and their daughter have been with him for six weeks in Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Smith
Greenville
S. C
Boyd Wins Local Marble Tournament Second Time
Horace Boyd defeated Bud Barnett 2 to 1 in the finals to win the local marble tournament for the second straight year. He received a wine colored silk jacket with emblems and the words Roanoke Rapids on the back as the prize. Contestants included Richard Jones James Murfree and Bud Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Boyd
Bud Barnett
Horace
Lions and Kiwanis
Roanoke Rapids
Richard Jones
Vance ‘Street
James Murfree
Central School
Clara Hearne
Rosemary School
Richard
James
Bud
Greensboro
Christian Church Service Schedule and Sermon Topics
The church holds Bible School at 9 45, morning worship at 10 45 with the sermon A Glorious Church. Evening service at 6 45 with Christ Writing Upon the Ground sermon. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m and choir practice Friday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Episcopal Auxiliary Meeting in Halifax NC
The Edgecombe District of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church met at St. Mark's Halifax on Thursday March 23 with a Corporate Communion of 140. President Mrs Henry Bourne Tarboro led reports from seventeen branches and Mrs W J Gordon gave a noonday meditation with uplifting Christian examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgecombe
Woman's Auxiliary of
The
Episcopal Church
St. Mark’s Church
Halifax
N. C
Henry Bourne
Tarboro
W. J. Gordon
St. Paul
Church meeting highlights on Kahoolaroe Island Hawaii
Mrs S P Morrill recounted the work under Rev and Mrs Jack Levi Martin on Kahoolaroe Island Hawaii. Mrs Richard Taylor of Rocky Mount was elected secretary of Young Peoples Work. Mrs A S Holmes Diocesan President spoke briefly. Bishop Penick praised fifty years of church growth. Meeting ended with luncheon at the Woman's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Morrill
Jack Levi Martin
Kahoolaroe
Hawaii
Richard Taylor
Rocky Mount
Young Peoples Work
A. S. Holmes
Penick
Woman's Club
Big Musical Show Here Saturday Night At Local High School
The Crazy Tennesseeans, a popular musical group heard daily on WPTF, visit Roanoke Rapids High School auditorium this Saturday night at 8. Admission is free for those over 65. Proceeds benefit the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department uniforms, with free transport arranged for attendees without a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crazy Tennesseeans
WPTF
Roanoke Rapids Fire Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Bass
Weldon Mill
Boyd
T. E. Tomerlin
Leahy
F.D.R
Puerto Rico
William Leahy
White House
Washington
Navy
Charles Edison
New Jersey
Episcopal Auxiliary
Bnes A
Virginia Electric and Power Company
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