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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
3
The Halifax County Selective Service Board No. 1 received its 11th call for selectees this week for 15 men. Ten white and five colored will depart for Fort Bragg on May 21 and May 29 respectively, with further details pending completed examinations.
Mrs. Rosa Lee Bennett of Whitakers died Saturday night after a weeklong illness in a Rocky Mount hospital. Funeral services and interment were held at her Bethel area home. She is survived by her husband Mr. Bennett and three sons Lee Bullock Linwood Bullock and others serving in the military.
Rosa Lee Bullock of Enfield, now Mrs. Bennett, recently married and moved with C C Camp and Willie Bullock. The Bennetts lived in Whitakers after the wedding, following years in the same area.
Rosalind Russell and Melvyn Douglas star in This Thing Called Love at Pitts Emporia showing last on May 9. Johnny Mack Brown in Law and Order appears May 10. Blonde Inspiration with John Shelton and Virginia Grey plays Sunday next week. Buck Privates with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello screens Monday and Tuesday next week.
Calvary Thelma Mr and Mrs Carl Myrick and Mrs Baker of Weldon were visitors of Mrs G H Myrick Sunday. Mrs H S Harper and daughter visit Reidsville. Misses Rachel Myrick and Ellis Ballance spent the weekend at Miss Myrick's home. Ed Moseley and son of Roanoke Rapids visited here Sunday. Bertha Walston spent the weekend in Enfield. Mr and Mrs Frank Bobbitt and Frank Jr of Macon and Mr and
Mrs Tom Myrick and others visited Mrs Frank King Sunday. Miss Bettie Mae King and Allyne Faucette visited Miss Louise Morris last Tuesday. Perkinson family from Norlina spent Saturday night with the Myricks. Sunday School at Calvary Church is at 10 30 AM with emphasis on punctual attendance.
Roanoke Rapids High School held a Sunday afternoon program in the auditorium featuring glee clubs mixed chorus orchestra and band. C. L. Williams directed the glee clubs and chorus, Miss Jane Glenn led the orchestra, and R. L. Martin directed the band. The audience joined in singing the Star Spangled Banner accompanied by the band.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Tuesday night May 13 at 7 30 in the First Methodist Church Roanoke Rapids. All members are urged to attend.
Miss Helen Hedgepeth spent the weekend at Westhampton College with her sister Miss Doris Hedgepeth.
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