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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
4
A speaker compares Jesus parables to advertising narratives, arguing the Good Samaritan story and the lost sheep parable offer timeless, graphic lessons. He asserts these tales reveal core Christian philosophy and remain powerful in daily life and messaging.
The Ritz Carlton in New York draws leaders of society to its Oval Restaurant with its Adams style marbled columns and famed chef Louis Diat. Diat, with Royal service since 1903, recalls pineapple’s diet value while sharing a recipe for Sweet Potatoes and Ananas Louisiane featuring canned pineapple and maple syrup.
A short biblical quotation highlights the parable of the lost sheep and the joy in heaven when a sinner repents, noting the contrast with ninety nine who do not need repentance. The passage emphasizes repentance and communal celebration upon finding what was lost.
Misses Martha Carson Margaret Woodberry and Ruth White hosted Saturdays bridge gathering at Mrs. C. W. Davis residence. Five tables staged in living and dining rooms. Mary Cannon won high score with a paper weight and pencil. a sweet course followed. Guests included Ruth Dean Martha Spivey Aline Cannon Mary B Cannon Sara Gurley Mollie Regan Clyde Johnson Catherine Hall Susan Womble Virginia Forbes Alma Blount Margie Cannon Margie Caldwell Betty Gates Hazel Cobb and Mesdames H S Loy C W Davis W C Williams and Thelma Daughtry.
Mrs. W. C. Allsbrook hosted her Sunday School class social on Wednesday night with games and refreshments for twenty. The second item notes the city code of ordinances mandating a boy lead each steer when cattle pass through Manhattan.
A distinguished scientist presents conclusions on ambition as a curse shaping mankind. The article in The American Weekly, distributed with Baltimore American, invites readers to buy the magazine from newsboys or newsdealers for full insight.
The article lists visiting relatives and friends across Warrenton Petersburg Littleton and Roanoke Rapids. People mentioned include Edna Stillman Thelma Boyd Sallie Allen Bettie Dunn Emma Carrie Dunn and families like the Hockiday Vincent Allen Hamill and Johnson. Several travel and visit events are noted with several inferences about job moves and upcoming commencements.
Residents here and in nearby towns shared visits and family time over the weekend. Emma King returned from Greensboro to Garysburg while Joe King and Edwin King visited relatives. Mrs. J. A. Shaw and children joined Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Shaw, and a small gathering enjoyed a weiner roast along the Roanoke River. Annie Grant of Garysburg attended Littleton High School graduation events with Mrs. Hamill, and F N Webb of Weldon visited Thelma relatives.
Darlington beat Tillery 6 to 4 in a Sunday evening baseball game. Another game is set for Sunday around 3 30 with Hill Cross Roads visiting Darlington. Carl Gibson visited Mrs. Gardner Sunday afternoon. Some New York women wear mother of pearl flowers that can be washed when dusty.
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