Roanoke Rapids Area Sightseeing and Movie Mood
A traveler recalls weekend drives through Halifax County visiting Littleton Hollister Essex Ita Brinkleyville Aurelian Springs Ringwood Heathsville and other crossroads. He notes bustling stores radio in every filling station admiration for Gone with the Wind and mixed opinions on Scarlett Rhett and the film’s characters with some critical takes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Airlie
Hollister
Essex
Ita
Brinkleyville
Aurelian Springs
Ringwood
Heathsville
Five CMTC Vacancies Open in Halifax County
Major D. M. Johnson of Enfield announces five openings in the 1940 Citizens Military Training Camp to be held at Fort Bragg from June 12 to July 11. Applicants must be American citizens 17 to 28, physically qualified, of good character, with required medical exams and inoculations. apply via Fort Bragg or the Halifax County Military Training Camps Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Mac Johnson
Enfield
North Carolina
Military Training Camps Association
Halifax County
Citizens
Fort Bragg
C.M.T.C
N. C
Citizens Military Training Camp
Halifax Coun
Mrs Sykes Honored At Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs. Marion P. Sykes of Enfield was honored with a miscellaneous shower Friday evening hosted by Mrs. E. D. Batchelor and Mrs. W. B. Pittman. About seventy five friends attended. The honoree was Miss Doris Pittman of Halifax before her recent marriage. tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion P. Sykes
Enfield
E. D. Batchelor
W. B. Pittman
Doris Pittman
Halifax
Easter Seals Drive Sells March Seals to Aid Disabled Children
The Easter Seals sale ends Saturday March 23 in Halifax County. County group led by Miss Bernice Hitchens. Roanoke Rapids sixth graders and other schools participate. Proceeds stay 50 percent locally and 50 percent to Raleigh. 10 percent of state total goes to National Headquarters. Last year Halifax raised $86.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina League For
Halifax County
League
Bernice Hitchens
County Welfare Department
Roanoke Rapids
Raleigh
Herald
Weldon PTA Meeting Reports Delegates to Convention
The Weldon P T A met in the school library at 3 30 p m with Mrs C R Daniel presiding. Minutes were read by Mrs Foster Jennings and delegates to the High Point convention April 17 19 were elected as Mrs Quentin Gregory and Mrs Perry Millagin. A bridge tournament was planned for April first and a lunch room fund was boosted by a weekly donation from Boy Scouts. Mrs Fred Harrel of Goldsboro gave a strong speech on P T A work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A. Society of Weldon
C. R. Daniel
America
Foster Jennings
P.T.A
High Point
Quentin Gregory
Perry Millagin
G.a.’S of the Baptist Church
Fred Harrel
Goldsboro
P.T.A. Work
Mrs. Starke and Daughters Visit Raleigh Friends
Mrs. R. I. Starke and her daughters Martha Ann and Mary Lou spent Friday and Saturday in Raleigh visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Starke
Martha Ann
Mary Lou
Raleigh
J. E. Smith
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Finland
United States
Scarlett
Rhett
Mammie
Melanie
Aunt Pitty-Pat
Ashley
Miss Scarlett
Clay
CMTC
Mrs. Sykes
Bamby
Royal Baking CO
Bamby Bakers
Raleigh N. C
Easter Seals Drive
Rinso
Ann Page
Spaghett
Dexo
A&p New
Ont
Tae
Alc
Angel Food
A&p Food
THE
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea CO
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