Young People Rally Planned for Rocky Mount June 9
The Rocky Mount District will hold an annual Spring Rally at First Church Rocky Mount on June 9 from 3 30 p m to 9 p m Rev W Carleton Wilson District Director announced the event involves 32 charges and 90 churches with host Dr Dwight Ware Dr J M Culbreth and Rev Robert Bradshaw among speakers An open forum will be led by Dr Ware with several hundred youths expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mount
W. Carleton Wilson
Norlina
Young Peoples Work
First Church
Dwight Ware
Young People’s
Rocky Mount District
J. M. Culbreth
Robert Bradshaw
Board of Christian Education
N. C
Ella Lee Taylor Sings as Guest Soloist at Greensboro Church
Ella Lee Taylor of Roanoke Rapids a senior in voice at Flora McDonald College was guest soloist at First Presbyterian Church Greensboro on Sunday May 16. She performed at both morning and evening services in one of the Souths largest Presbyterian churches led by pastor Dr C F Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Lee Taylor
Roanoke Rapids
Flora McDonald College
First Presbyterian Church
Greensboro
Miss Taylor
South
C. F. Myers
In Memoriam D A Insco January 1937
In memory of my father in law D. A. Insco who passed away January 20 1937 four months ago. The verse laments the long time since his death and hopes his soul gleams in God's kingdom. Signed Mrs S M Insco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Insco
Mother of Mine Appreciation Poem From Sanitorium Dictation
A patient Evelyn Phelps dictates a Mother's Day tribute to her mother from the State Sanatorium. She praises her mother for daily care, gate meetings, bearing burdens, and keeping the family organized while she and siblings pursue their lives. She hopes her mother sees the appreciation someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Soprano
Johnny
Evelyn Phelps
In memory of our mother Mrs J B Rook
In memory of our mother Mrs J B Rook who departed this life May 29 1930. Dear Mother you are not forgotten though on earth you are no more Still in memory you are with us as you always were before Not dead to us who loved you not lost but gone before You still live in our memory and will forevermore Her Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Rook
Orphanage Class Sings At Weldon Methodist Church
A singing class from the Methodist Orphanage gave a Sunday morning service at Weldon Methodist Church. Led by teacher Mrs. Nellie Reaves, the class of five girls and two boys performed before a large audience. New church members joined just prior to the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Weldon Methodist Church
Nellie Reaves
Barbara Riddle
Lee Johnson
Ballad Mahorn
Jane Lassiter
Marian Taylor Tilghman
Shower for Mrs. John L. Fitzhugh Held in Garysburg
Miss Ruth Early, now Mrs. John L. Fitzhugh, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Mildred Early and Mrs. E. P. Hyman at Mrs. Hyman’s home on May 18. Pink and white decor featured bridal contests, prizes to Mrs. W. A. Vincent and Mrs. M. C. Vincent, corsages for guests, gift table, and 27 attendees enjoying refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Early
E. P. Hyman
John L. Fitzhugh
Garysburg
Ruth Early
W. A. Vincent
M. C. Vincent
Barbara
Betsy Vincent
Ned Hyman
Visitors and weekend trips noted in brief
Mrs. Florence Ailsbie visits relatives in Washington D C. Sam Smith spends the week end in Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Ailsbie
Washington, D. C
Sam Smith
Greensboro
Piano Recital Grades Presented at High School
On Monday May 24 at 8 p.m Miss Kent Bentley presented grammar grade pupils in a piano recital at the High School auditorium. Participants included Betty Wynn Margaret Ann Ingram Martha Ann Starke Clyde Martin Jr Grace Taylor Sara E Pope Ruby Lee Williams Ann Collins Lorene Wright Mary Clark Bettie Hawkins Jane West Frank Williams Libby Dean Clemmer Margaret Martin Gwendolyn Lowe Lois Churchill Margaret Blowe Mary Dickens Virginia Lee Thorne Essie Wayne Mason Elizabeth Beckwith Marie Harbour Billy Walters Lanier Davis. A second recital for high school students is scheduled for Monday June 7 at 8 p.m.
Moore Family Weekend Visit in Norfolk
Mrs Mildred Moore Miss Mildred Lee Moore and Bob Moore spent Sunday in Norfolk. Harry Edwards of Salisbury was a weekend visitor in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Moore
Mildred Lee Moore
Bob Moore
Norfolk
Harry Edwards
Salisbury
Dorothy Pauline Kendrick Weds Linwood Wright in Virginia
Mr and Mrs E E Kendrick of Concord North Carolina announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Pauline Kendrick to Linwood Wright of White Plains North Carolina in Lawrenceville Virginia on May 25 1937 at home in Concord North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright-Kendrick
E. E. Kendrick
Concord
N. C
Dorothy Pauline
Linwood Wright
White Plains
Lawrenceville
Ruby Clements Garner Marries Harry Thomas Edwards
Mr and Mrs J W Clements of Salisbury announce the marriage of their daughter Ruby Clements Garner to Harry Thomas Edwards on May 15 1937 in Emporia Virginia.
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J. W. Clements
Salisbury
Ruby Clements Garner
Harry Thomas Edwards
Emporia
Card of Thanks for sympathy during son's illness
We express gratitude to friends for sympathy and kindness during our son's illness. Special thanks to Dr. Weathers and nurses Vaughan Rawlings Newsome and Harris for care, to Mr. and Mrs Purdy for flowers, and to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bryant and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weathers
Vaughan
Rawlings
Newsome
Harris
Purdy
Floyd Bryant
Christian Science Society Service and Reading Room Notice
The Christian Science Society at 930 Roanoke Ave invites the public to Sunday service at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening testimony meetings at 8 p.m. Reading Room hours are Tuesday and Friday 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday subject Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced.
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Roanoke Ave
Christian Church Baccalaureate and Union Activities
The church participates in the city baccalaureate service at the High School Sunday morning with regular Sunday School at 9 45. Dr J M Waters preaches at the High School 8 p m Sunday and again in the church pulpit. The Coastal Plains District Union meets at Macclesfield N C this Sunday with delegates listed. Youth Conference attendees are named for June 14 21 at Lake Eden Inn near Black Mountain N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Waters
Coastal Plains District Union
Macclesfield
N. C
Bennie Radcliffe
Jarvis Taylor
T. M. Davenport
Lake Eden Inn
Black Mountain
R. L. Topping, Jr
Joseph Topping
Frank C. Mills
Rosaline Thompson
Eurelia Ricks
Edna Harrison
Gilbert Baugham
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Rocky MT
Memoriam
Christian Science Society
Kermit Traylor
Dr. Waters
Tri-City Motor CO
Little
Theatre On Wheels
Tri - City Motor Co. Inc
Roanoke Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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