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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1940

Page

5

James A. Vincent dies at 73 in Vulture home

James Anthony Vincent, 73, longtime farmer and resident of Vulture Northampton County, died Tuesday afternoon at 4 30 at his home. Survived by wife Florence Ford Vincent two sons W A Vincent and M C Vincent of Vulture and a daughter Mrs R L Grant of Jackson. Funeral held at home Wednesday at 3 with Rev E L Sawyer officiating and interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Roanoke Rapids residents attended in large numbers.

James Anthony Vincent Vulture Northampton County James Sevella Vincent Florence Ford Vincent W. A M. C. Vincent R. L. Grant Jackson E. L. Sawyer Oak Grove Cemetery Roanoke Rapids

Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule and Circle Meetings

The Presbyterian Church outlines services at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with sermons The Poverty of Little Souls and The Cheerful Christian Accompa nied. Pioneers and Young People meet at 6 20 and 7 30 p m. Women’s Auxiliary Circles meet with chairs Mrs Frank Hawley and Mrs R G Knight on Tuesday at 3 30 p m. Elders and deacons hold separate meetings in the Education Building Tuesday night at 7 80.

Womans Auxiliary Frank Hawley Upshur Higginbotham R. G. Knight Howard Hancock

U D C Meeting at Barnhill Home Near Enfield

Mrs Mary Barnhill and others hosted the Frank M Parker Chapter U D C in the Barnhill home near Enfield Thursday afternoon. President Mrs W F Dickens presided with devotion led by Mrs L L Allen. Miss Katie Riddick spoke on Nashville Tenn and Mrs Waverly White read about Sidney Lanier. Memorial Day plans were discussed for Elmwood Cemetery on Mother's Day May 12 at 430 with flowers. A speaker will attend.

Mary Barnhill Egbert Barnhill J. R. Powers R. W. Sykes Frank M. Parker Barnhill Enfield W. F. Dickens L. L. Allen Katie Riddick Nashville, Tenn

Enfield Hostess Hosts 12 & 1 Bridge Club

Enfield hostess Miss Eunice Cuthrell entertained the 12 and 1 Bridge Club and friends Thursday evening. High score prizes went to Miss Frances Hofler and Mrs. John Walton. Mrs. Henry Hillard won the traveling honor prize. A sweet course was served to guests including Miss Mary Eleanor Bobbitt, Miss Dot Bell, Mrs. Ralph Cuthrell, Mrs. R. C. Whitehead, Miss Kiki Andleton, Mrs. Elmer Cuthrell, Miss Mary Mac Clark, Miss Eloise Hardison, Miss Frances Hofler, Mrs. Henry Hillard, Mrs. John Walton, and the hostess.

Eunice Cuthrell Frances Hofler John Walton Henry Hillard Mary Eleanor Bobbitt Dot Bell Ralph Cuthrell R. C. Whitehead Kiki Andleton Elmer Cuthrell Mary Mac Clark Eloise Hardison

Conway Woman Dies At Local Hospital Friday

Mrs. E. T. Luter, 42, of Conway, died in Roanoke Rapids Hospital on Friday April 26 after a two week illness from pneumonia. She was admitted April 18. The body was returned to Conway for funeral services and interment Sunday afternoon.

E. T. Luter Conway Roanoke Rapids

Enfield Hostess Hosts Bridge Friends on Rail Road Street

Mrs. Collins Cuthrell entertained three tables of contract players Thursday evening at her home on Rail Road Street in Enfield. High score prize went to Mrs. Emmette Marshall, with Mrs. W. B. Burchette taking the cut prize.

Collins Cuthrell Railroad Street Enfield Emmette Marshall W. B. Burchette Cuthrell James Harris W. L. Madry Bennie Bobbitt Harold Burrows Jack Whitehead Max Meyer W. B. Bu

J T Chase Speaks at Kiwanis on Good Will Week

Roanoke Rapids Kiwanis event marks United States Canada Good Will Week anniversary of the Rush Bagot Agreement. J T Chase shares views on Canada US ties Monroe Doctrine and possible conflicts if other nations threaten the region. Count Potocki Polish ambassador visit planned. Junior Police Patrol funds approved. Joe Floyd attends as guest.

J. T. Chase Kiwanis Club Roanoke Rapids Club United States Mr. Chase Monroe South America Greenland Ireland Germany Iceland Canada W. A. Thorne Kiwanis Anna Belle Terrell Count Potocki Poland Rotary Clubs Lions Club First Baptist Church

Welch Family Visit Mentioned in Norfolk Bound Note

J. Fred Welch of Charlotte spent Monday afternoon with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Welch. Mr. Welch was en route to Norfolk, Virginia.

J. Fred Welch Charlotte J. F. Welch Mr. Welch Norfolk, Va F. C. Wood, Jr Dick Weeks Washington, D. C F. C. Wood Julian Glover Plymouth N. C Owen Tutor Ruby Wilkinson Norfolk U. S. S. Texas Edgar Wilkinson W. G. Liske Kinston

Woodland Boy Killed in Hit and Run Saturday Night

John Joyner aged 15 from Woodland died at Roanoke Rapids Hospital after injuries from being struck by an unknown driver while cycling on U S Highway 258 between Woodland and George. A companion rider was uninjured. Law’rence Joyner, the boy’s father, brought him to hospital Saturday night. he died a few hours after admission. Police pursue leads toward an arrest.

John Joyner Woodland Roanoke Rapids Hospital Joyner Lawrence Joyner U. S. Highway 258 George

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