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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
3
Former Governor Clyde R. Hoey will be principal speaker at Henderson three day celebration July 1 2 and 3. He will speak outdoors at noon July 2 as part of the centennial program honoring Henderson charter 1841 and Vance county 1881.
Hawkins Chapel residents Mrs. George Thompson and children Bessie Mae Vivian Louise Lynwood and G. L. spent the weekend in Asheboro with Rev. and Mrs. H. S. B. Thompson. The Rev. and Mrs. D. D. Broome visited Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gray Mitchell and children Friday evening. Henry Fowler from Fort Bragg spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs. B. S. Hawkins and Agnes visited Mrs. Andrew Pittard Monday. Mrs. H. S. B. Thompson returned home in Asheboro after weeks with Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Thompson. Mrs Claude Hawkins visited Friday with Mrs. George Thompson.
Local families from Pearce Hawkins Greene Mitchell and others shared Sunday visits in various households across the community. A social at Hawkins Chapel featured nieces from Henderson, with games and refreshments, as Rev D D Broome led Sunday School and evening services.
The State Annual Song Festival will be in Benson on Sunday June 22 1941 starting at 9 a.m. Choirs quartets trios and duets from across the state are invited to compete for loving cups. About 15000 people attend this open grove event with free admission and amplified sound for all attendees.
Governor J. M. Broughton appoints James B. Boyce of Warrenton to the State School Commission for a term ending May 31, 1943. Boyce, a Northamton County native, educated in Northampton and Warren Counties, graduated from Bagley Academy, earned a pharmacy license in 1915, served 18 months in World War I, and has run Boyce Drug Company in Warren.
The subject has served as a vestryman in the Episcopal Church at War renton since 1921 and engaged in numerous civic and community activities throughout the years.
B F Turner is the new president of the Weldon Lions Club elected at a lawn supper hosted by Dr W A Carter. Other officers named include Josephson first VP W B Joyner second VP Harry Freid third VP Julius Silvester secretary treasurer Fred Rabil tail twister and Bill Hudson lion tamer. Directors elected were Dr W A Carter C K Wood W B Pierce and Duncan McLain.
On Thursday evening at Mrs. Newsom home a shower honoring Mrs. Amphlett was hosted by Mrs. Outland and Mrs. Newsom. The living room featured mixed flower bowls and bingo prize was won by Mrs. Baird. Other guests included Mrs. Journigan Mrs. Newsom Mrs. Shell Mr. and Mrs. Sewell and Mr. Newsom.
Miss Edith Bugg departed Monday for Glendale Springs to lead Bible School sessions for six weeks.
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