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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
1
A professor of Biblical Literature from Atlantic Christian College in Wilson will deliver the Baccalaureate Sermon to the graduates next Sunday morning at the High School auditorium.
Mrs. Maggie Pearson of Wilmington North Carolina died there on Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services are scheduled Friday in Wilmington. Mrs. Pearson was the sister of George Herring of near here.
Carl Wright seven died in Roanoke Rapids Hospital after a Sunday accident near White Plains Virginia when a car driven by Helen Harris struck a wagon. Ida Culp and John Culp suffered only bruises. Wright was one of twins, son of Mr and Mrs Prince Wright. Funeral services were held at Tabernacle Methodist Church near White Plains.
Marvin Rook four year old son of Mr and Mrs William Rook died at Duke Hospital Tuesday after tonsil and adenoids removal. Funeral services were held at 4 this afternoon at the family residence in Northampton County with burial in the family cemetery. Father employed by Halifax Paper Company.
Kiwanis Minstrel cast was hosted by the Kiwanis Club at Chocolotte Country Club. More than 150 members attended as President Wed Manning and his committee served barbecue and trimmings. Dot Bennett and his band provided music on the 18th green, speeches were not allowed, and the event focused on dining and camaraderie.
After a Monday meeting in Raleigh the State School Commission arranged that the City School Board need not pay for bus operations or be liable for accidents. The County Board of Education will collect tuition from out-of-town students and cover bus expenses and insurance, with final contract awaiting City Board approval.
The article notes annual minstrel revues with teachers participating and that this year’s cast looks forward to next spring when the ninth annual show will be presented.
The Roanoke Rapids High School class of 1937, with sixty seven members, will graduate next week. The Baccalaureate Sermon will be given by Dr. J. M. Waters of Atlantic Christian College at 11 a.m. Sunday in the high school auditorium. Class Day follows Tuesday at 8 p.m. Grammar Grades graduate Wednesday at 8 p.m. The main graduation is Thursday night, June 3, at 8 o'clock.
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