Registrants Ready for Selective Service Training
Local draft board reports only six of forty questionnaires qualified for Selective Service training, all six white. twelve Negroes did not qualify. Five white men await the next call, one joined regular army. Negro registrants proceed to physician exams next week. notices mailed. Remaining order numbers 201 to 400 to receive questionnaires soon. first 50 mailed today, next 50 due Monday. A Board No. 2 member’s son was classified as a registrant. Next call expected March 28 for five Negro registrants. Also notes Teachers Bridge Club event at Roanoke Avenue residence with prizes and a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board
Selective Service
Benjamin Ernest Wood
Jesse James King
Littleton
Edward Ellis Bridgeman, Jr
Hamilton Street
John Harvey Kennemar
Washington Street
Algy Lee Pearson
City
Lloyd Webster Elder
Toana
Robert Alston
Marylan Toney
Newton Bachelor
Weldon
Lee Otis Debnam
Pete Harris, Jr
T. M. Clanton
South Rosemary
Edward Ross
Richard Harris
Robert Boone, Jr
Jackson
M. MacRae Faison
McKinley Bernard Williams
Pierce Lewis Nuptials In Rocky Mount Private Ceremony
Miss Vivian Nell Pierce and Samuel Payne Lewis wed in a two o clock ceremony at the Thorpe Memorial Chapel First Presbyterian Rocky Mount conducted by Reverend Norman Johnson. The couple plans home at 1005 Jefferson street after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Nell Pierce
Samuel Payne Lewis
Thorpe
Rocky Mount High School
Carolina School of Commerce
Mr. Lewis
M. C. Lewis
Faison
Presbyterian Junior College
Maxton
Griffin Drug Company
Mrs Pruden Hosts Bridge Club at Monroe Street
Mrs Howard Pruden entertained her bridge club on Monroe Street with twelve guests. Five rounds were played and Mrs Ned Manning won the high score prize. Refreshments included creamed chicken with salad and tea. Guests listed: Mesdames H S Loy Ned Manning Rives Manning Allen Zollikoffer Julian Allsbrook Frank Hawley Scott Benton Carroll Wilson Don Tiller Mrs Forrest Miss Ruth Transon Miss Elizabeth Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Pruden
Frank Hawley
Scott Benton
Carroll Wilson
Don Tiller
Mrs. Forrest
Ruth Transon
Elizabeth Clark
Manning Hostess Welcomes Bridge Club On Monroe Street
Mrs. Ned Manning hosted the Monday Night Bridge Club at her Monroe Street home. Five tables were set with partners chosen on arrival. At 10:15 Miss Floriene Holt earned the high score prize. a salad course followed for players including Mesdames Rives Manning Carroll Wilson Frank Hawley Julian Allsbrook Scott Benton and T L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Manning
Monroe Street
Floriene Holt
Mesdames Rives Manning Carroll Wilson
Frank Hawley
Julian Allsbrook
Scott Benton
T. L
Local Names Highlighted in Community Notice
Martin, Allen Zollicoffer, John Dunn, Mrs Berkley, Misses Elizabeth Clark, Ruth Transou and Floriene Holt appear in a civic notice listing residents involved in a upcoming event and community project.
Bennett Receives Bachelor Degree at Strayer College
Milton O. Bennett of Roanoke Rapids earned the Bachelor of Commercial Science at Strayer College of Accountancy midyear exercises in Washington D C held March 1 at Memorial Continental Hall. Richard S. Claire of Harvard addressed the 104 graduates. Bennett now works for the Association of American Railroads in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton O. Bennett
Roanoke Rapids
Strayer College of Accountancy
Washington, D. C
Memorial Continental Hall
Richard S. Claire
Harvard University
Mr. Bennett
The
Association of American Railroads
Coburn Daughter Lewellyn Marries Henry Mason Warren
Mr and Mrs W T Coburn announce the marriage of their daughter Lewellyn to Henry Mason Warren of Dunn. The ceremony took place in Dillon South Carolina on March 1. The couple will reside in Dunn.
Entertains Club Hosts Tuesday Bridge Night
The Tuesday Night Bridge Club met on Monroe Street with Mrs. George Pappendick hosting. High scores went to Mrs. A. O. George, second to Mrs. Bill Alligood, and guest high to Mrs. W. G. Collier as potted plants provided a pretty backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pappendick
Monroe Street
A. O. George
Bill Alligood
W. G. Collier
Woman's Club Happenings Plans Concert at Clara Hearne School
The Fine Arts Department of the Woman's Club met March 10 at Mrs. Gordon Berkstresser's home to finalize plans for the Coker Glee Club concert on March 17 at Clara Hearne school. Miss Evelyn Mullen spoke on Panama with a Current Events discussion to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Gordon Berkstresser
Berkstresser
Leon Walters
Coker Glee
Daniel Lane
Edwin Akers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Teachers Bridge Club
Betty Gates
Thelma Garris
Virginia Gates
B. J. Dunning
Roanoke Avenue
Olive Gilbert
Elizabeth Smith
Kathrine Reid
Ruth Dean
Sara Cannon
Marjorie Cannon
Hazel Cobb
Mary Hix
Jennie Walton
Hazel Whitehurst
Amanda Tillman
Mesdames Thelma Daughtry
T. L. Martin
Clayton Gurley
Talton O’briant
Earl Daughtry
Lewis - Pierce
Ann Akers
Raleigh
A. E. Akers
Mrs. Pruden
Mrs. Manning
Bennett
Greenbros, Inc
Cinti.o
Royal Baking CO. ‘Amely
Woman's Club
M. S. Benton
J. N. Bynum
H. B. Christie
E. H. Graves
R. E. Kimball
A. N. Martin
Virgil McDowell
Ray Rogers
Robert Vaughan
Lyle Wilson
John Dunn
Frank Williams
Evelyn Mullen
Harvey Hazelwood
Julian Glover
Norfolk
Ralph Barrett
W. A. Thorne
Rocky Mount
H. M. Hudson
C. Shell
Manses
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