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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
10
Rev J B Hurley filled the regular Sunday appointment at 11 09 oclock and preached a helpful sermon. Many visitors attended. The Children's Day program was postponed to the 3rd Sunday at 3 30 due to late literature. Subject: Towards The Mark. George Rogers.
Ebeneezer Church reports many members absent Sunday night due to storm and illness in the community. Rev Hurley’s message was engaging for those in attendance and missed by those absent. Sunday School next Sunday at 10:00 AM with a call for support and universal invitation.
The YWAs of the First Baptist church met Monday night at Miss Lelia Webb’s Roanoke Avenue home. Mrs. Hubert Wirtz led the program on Watchman What of the Night with assistance from Misses Juanita Underwood Nancy Early Catherine Hines Hilda Hines Frances Hines and Mrs Chas Butts. Refreshments followed after the program.
The Methodist Protestant Auxiliary met at a country home with 34 members and four visitors. Activities included devotionals, singing, and a Bundle Day for Alvan Drew Mission School at Pine Ridge, Kentucky. Members donated clothing and linens and sent coupons to the Children's Home at High Point and cards to Dhulia, India.
Misses Dorothy and Nancy Early Juanita Underwood Catherine Hines Hilda Hines Frances Hines and Mesdames Hubert Wirtz and Charles Butts hosted guests. John Harris visited in Rocky Mount Sunday.
Simple, tested recipe celebrates early American dessert. Ingredients include flour, cream of tartar, shortening, milk, and crushed sweetened strawberries. Bake two layers at 400 F for about 25 minutes, then layer with berries and butter, serve with cream.
Reverend J. E. Kirk and his family left Friday to establish residence in Greensboro where he has accepted a pastoral call to Eller Memorial Baptist Church.
Christian Science Sunday services at 11 a m and Wednesday services at 8 p m with Reading Room open Tuesday and Friday from 3 to 5. Public invited to attend services and visit the Reading Room at 923 Roanoke Ave. William Duke attended Lions Club Convention in High Point Monday and Tuesday. Miss Lena Price and Miss Hamill Price of Thelma visited Tuesday. Miss Louisa Williams visiting relatives in Emporia. Miss Cox and Miss Dorothy Johnson spent Saturday in Norfolk. Margie Caldwell left Tuesday for summer school at Wake Forest College.
A recipe by Jane Rogers blends 3 cups cold coffee with Hawaiian pineapple juice and crushed ice. Boil sugar water and orange rind for 10 minutes then cool and mix with coffee. Just before serving add pineapple juice and cream for tall glass servings.
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