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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

10

Final Arrangements For Christian Convocation At Duke

The five day Christian Convocation at Duke University runs June 7 11 with prominent speakers from Duke Divinity School Union Theological Seminary and others. Opening ser mon will be Dr Ralph W Sockman with sermons by Ferriss Buttrick and Lee Humber also on the program. Special events include the installation of Dr Harald Bosley as dean and visits by bishops W W Peele and Clare Purcell.

Duke University Hersey E. Spence Duke Divinity School Council of Churches Pastor's School Rural Church Institute North Caru Paul Hutchinson The Christian Century Henry van Dusen Union Theological Seminary of New York Chester C. Davis Bishop Sommer German Methodist Church Ralph W. Sockman Christ's Church of New York Sockman Theodore Ferriss Phillips Brooks Church Boston Lee Humber James G. KR. McChive Farmer'federation Cooperative N.G. Mann North Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Association Ene H. B. James State College Raleigh Harald Bosley W. W. Peele Tolhe Duce Chapel Richmond Clare Purcell Charlotte Daetors Harold A. Riley G. A. Buurick Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church of New York Russell Dicks Dukes Divinity School Jamies Mullenburg Union Theological Seminary New York J. V. Thompson Northwest University Thomas A. Tapp Board of Home’ Missions of Congregational and Chrisian Churches of Drew Drew University

Missionary Union study at Treaty Baptist Church

More than 68 members of the Woman's Missionary Union attended a study course led by Mrs. John Priest at Treaty Baptist Church. The topic was Guide to Community Missions. A cover-dish supper preceded the study, with Mrs. G. M. Gurley coordinating the meal.

Woman's Missionary Union John Priest Treaty Baptist Church G. M. Gurley May Donner Hctecle

Duke convocation week at Durham invites ministers

The convocation at Duke University includes sessions on preaching, church management, counseling, Old Testament study, vacation church school, and Christian education. Added events are a Western North Carolina Conference call session on June 8 and an Alumni banquet on June 9 with meals in campus cafeterias. Ministers in the area are urged to register promptly.

N. J W. R. Reed Methodist Church Western North Carolina Conference Duke Unversity Duke University Hersey E Spence

Science Finds Cause of Hate in Society Today

A column cites Betsy Emmons in Cosmopolitan claiming science identifies a need to hate as a basic human urge. It notes researchers examine prejudice across races and faiths, with patterns suggesting intolerance can appear in any social class or education level. The piece discusses hopes for a cure and mentions antisemitism, anti Catholicism, and racial bias as targets.

Betsy Emmons Scientists Rany Rvay

North Carolina Churches defense of Bible instruction stance

Dr. Stanley C. Harrell on May 1 releases a statement from the North Carolina Council of Churches Executive Committee. They defend continuing Bible instruction in public schools pending clearer guidance from the Supreme Court in the McCollum Champaign case. They cite state higher education figures and notable sites as context for the broader outlook on religion and education.

Stanley C. Harrell N. C. Council of Churches N.C. Council of Churches Supreme Court Champaign-McCollum North Carolina Council of Churches McCollum-Champaign North Carolna

Littleton OES Officer Installation

A special meeting of Royal Hart Chapter No. 20, Order of the Eastern Star, held Tuesday evening April 13, installed new officers. District Deputy Grand Matron Marise Conyers of Tar sora NC officiated, assisted by Grand Marshal Gene Ya Meyers and Grand Patron J. Howard Brown. Officers installed include Pearle Bobbitt as Worthy Matron and Sol B. Bobbitt as Worthy Patron, with multiple officers named and one Associate Matron to be installed later. retiring matron Tempie B. Farmer presented a White Altar Bible as a gift.

Royal Hart Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Marise Conyers Tarsora N.C North Carolina Gene Ya Meyers Charles R. Austin Tarboro J. Howad Brown Pearle Bobbitt Sol B. Bobbitt E. L. Riggan Anne C. Newsome Alma H. Ward Daphne Fitts Helen G. Bell Hel Harrison Rginia B. Curl Marshal Ethel W. Crawley Louise L. Williams Mary A. Shearin Sentinel Joyce M. Bobbitt Adah Gertrude H. Benton Ruth Virginia R. Stokes Esther Alma W. Reid Martha Elizabeth M. May Eleta Edith B. Williams Tempie B. Farmer

Church Services and Schedules for Local Congregations

Sunday School times and services listed for First Methodist, Rosemary Methodist, Rosemary Baptist, St Johns Catholic, First Christian, and Christian Science reading room. Includes morning and evening worship, prayer, choir, and Holy Communion schedules, with pastors' names and weekday offerings where shown.

First Methodist Church J. R. Edwards Rosemary Methodist Church Tenth Jackson Streets Willis R. Stevens Young People’s Service League Rosemary Baptist Church B. Marshel White Hurst Unday School Baptist Training Union First Christian Church John J. Langston

Modern mother or old fashioned lover of child

The piece contrasts a so called modern mother with an old fashioned mother. It describes her fashionable dress and feeding choices as modern while attributing to her timeless parental devotion, selflessness, and anxiety for her child’s well being and future advantages.

Worthy Matron Pin Presented and Gifts Given

A Worthy Matron was presented with a chapter pin and appropriate gifts were given to sister Conyers and Brother Brown. Visitors from Rocky Mount attended the event, marking a notable gathering.

Chapter Sister Conyers Brother Brown Rocky Mount

Informal reception after Chapter closure in Virginia

Ayden Halifax and South Hill Virginia members attended an informal reception following the formal closing of the Chapter. Lime punch cake and salted nuts were served during the gathering.

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Eve T N. C. Church Cone University of N Kill Devil Hill National Memorial Wright Brother Littleton OES Mello Ant Dr. Pepper Bottling Company Ever Ready Cleaners, Inc Jackson Street Rosemary Drug Company Prescription Druggista Quality Shop, Inc Carolina Motor Sales, Inc Roanoke Ave Hudson Tri-City Motor Co., Inc Chevrolet — Service Roanoke Rapids Fine Food Godwin-Wilkes Motors, Inc Cheysler Plymouth Roanoke Avenue Leggett's Department Store Halifax County Roanoke Motor Sales, Inc Buick — Servier R. I. Starke Grocery Sandini de Robert First Baptist Church Gordon L. Price Pentecostal Holiness Church Jerome Hodges First Presbyterian Church J. M. Walker ALL Saints Episcopal Church Edmund Berkeley BT. John's Catholic Church Peter M. Denges Christian Science Roanoke Bank Roy Flor H. Boget Servis Gatas P. AL Ottia Chur Cate i Pttn Mead ECL
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