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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
6
A High School graduate hosts a late supper with family helper father, lost items, and a twist ending. Vignette memories roam Washington and Baltimore with curious signs, beer pails, and hats. William Johnson visits Gaffney after a birthday dinner at home.
Funeral services and burial for James Richard Parker were held at Antioch Church at 2 PM Monday. The 82-year-old Enfield area farmer died Sunday at his home after a short illness. Surviving are his wife Ida, and children Ralph B Parker Lola Parker Flora Parker I H Parker M A Parker L A Parker Mrs A P Mustin Dr H R Parker G L Parker and Mrs M M Ward among others.
The Lottie Moon Circle met at Mrs. W. H. Wheeler’s home on Williams Street to discuss Youth Steadfast for Christ. Members read Proverbs and Luke, with Mrs. Wheeler hosting prayers and refreshments for seven participants including a guest.
Roanoke Rapids Fire Chief W King and four firefighters left May 13 for Charlotte to attend the State Fire College and Drill School. Others joining include C. L. Bristow Robert Sledge Godwin Lane and E S Hasty. The program covers rope and ladder drills and escaping burning buildings.
Rev L G Larkin of Rocky Mount will preach at Weldon Methodist Church Sunday morning May 19 at eleven. The Singing Class from the Methodist Orphanage in Raleigh will give a sacred concert at the church Sunday night May 19. Everyone is invited.
Rev. T. E. Tomerlin leads the First Christian Church with Bible School at 9:45, Morning Worship at 10:45, and Evening Worship at 7:45. Sermons focus on God's Divine Power and The Power of Friendship. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7:30.
Calvary Church invites parishioners to Sunday school at 10 30 AM and Sunday night service led by Reverend H L Davis. Attendees are urged to arrive on time and bring a friend.
Misses Marjorie Lee Margaret Butler Christine Stewart Mrs Henry Lee Frank Stewart and Charlie Briggs attended a softball game in Jarretts Virginia on Sunday. Mrs John Smith Mrs Horace Hudson Carlton Cannon and Ann Smith spent Sunday in Wilmington visiting Mrs Smiths mother Mrs S A Brown.
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