Dedication Day at First Baptist Roanoke Rapids
The First Baptist Church of Roanoke Rapids observes dedication services on Sunday October 6 with morning sermons by Dr. S B Cousins and afternoon addresses by Dr Kencheloe and M A Huggins. The church has grown adding 653 members and raising funds for extensive improvements including a new organ and four lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioe
First Baptist Church of
Roanoke Rapids
S. B. Cousins
University of Richmond
John Kencheloe
Main Street
Calvary Baptist Churches
Emporia
M. A. Huggins
State Baptist Convention of
North Carolina
Virginia Baine
Julian R. Allsbrook
F. C. Williams
Dr. Cousins
Lawrence Stell
Presbyterian Church
Kencheloe
T. E.tomerlin
First Christian Church
First Baptist Church
Louis Gains
Lexington
Price
Merchants Discuss Trade Days Campaign Plans
A Merchants Association committee outlined a Fall Trade Days plan to start October 31 and run to Christmas. They proposed opening ceremonies, window decorations judged by the public, prizes for best displays, and extended hours plus a community dance with free tickets, inviting all stores to participate. The meeting is set for next Monday at 7 PM in the Junior High lunch room, with leadership listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Association
W. P. Taylor
Lillian Belle Thorne
F. M. Sherry
H. 8. Loy
C. C. Shell
M. D. Collier
Carroll Wilson
Mrs Pope Hosts Bridge Club and Luncheon
Mrs R M Pope hosted the Wednesday Night Bridge Club at her Hamilton Street home with a fall yellow and green theme. Prizes went to Mrs L L Storey, Miss Janie Lassiter, and Mrs A O George. a salad course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Pope
Hamilton Street
L. L. Storey
Janie Lassiter
A. O. George
J. A. Wood
S. N. Graham
M. F. White
Sam Bunn
Zollie Powell
Belmont Woman Visits Family Over Weekend
Teresa Wolhar from Belmont spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wolhar, in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Wolhar
Belmont
Mrs
W. A. Wolhar
Ford Man Speaks Rotary Members Here Tues Nite
H G Moesta head of Ford Norfolk Division spoke to the Roanoke Rapids Rotary Club at 6 30 PM. William V White introduced the speaker. He urged modern business methods and illustrated efficiency with Ford plants and a 375 car order after a 300 car Rotary convention delivery in Detroit. Emmett Matthews joined as a new member. more are to be initiated. Miss Mary Ellen Ross is pianist and Rotary Sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Moesta
Ford, Motor Company
Norfolk Division
Roanoke Rapids
Ford
Rotary
Rotary International
Detroit
Emmett Matthews
Mary Ellen Ross
Thurman Bullock Jr Birthday Party Gathers Friends
Thurman Bullock Jr celebrated his ninth birthday at his parents home on Monroe Street. Guests enjoyed games ice cream cake and favors. Attendants included Mary Frances Alls brook Patricia Wilson Ann Bunn Peggy Kidd Margaret Lou George Al George Bobby George Sonny Hines Billy Clements Al Gilliam George Pappendick Tommie Pappendick and William Bennett Bullock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman Bullock, Jr
T. M. Bullock
Monroe Street
Thurman Jr
Mary Frances Allsbrook
Patricia Wilson
Ann Bunn
Peggy Kidd
Margaret Lou George
al George
Bobby George
Mrs. J. M. Broughton Tours City During National Guard Day
Mrs. J. M. Broughton spent National Guard Day in the city with her husband. She toured the city, attended the assembly, lunched with local residents, watched the parade, joined the armory dedicatory service, and dinner hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Wilson and others. The couple then attended the Roanoke Rapids Country Club opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Broughton
National Guard
Julian R. Allsbrook
Mr. Broughton
Roanoke Rapids Country Club
Negro Boy Shot In Back On White Farm Near Emporia
Moses London, white, allegedly shot 10 year old Moses Atkins in the back with a .22 rifle on a farm near Emporia. The bullet caused paralysis below entry and Atkins was moved to a Virginia hospital after initial treatment at Roanoke Rapids Hospital. Authorities report the incident as an unintentional act by the white boy who claimed the gun was unloaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Atkins
Emporia
Roanoke Rapids
Moses London
Willie London
Atkins
Virginia
Rosemary Baptist Revival Slated At Church
Revival services begin October 13 at Rosemary Baptist Church and run for ten days. Pastor Rev F W Haynie is assisted by Dr J D Simons of Greenville North Carolina. Services start each evening at 7 30 and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Baptist Church
F. W. Haynie
J. D. Simons
Greenville
N. C
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Cmmittee
Mrs. Pope
City
D. L. Balmer
Lemeral Wall
J. B. Norwood
Lawrenceville
Lula Clary
Roberta Johnson
Richmond
Rosemary Baptist
Griffin Drug CO
Vaporub
Bromo Seltzer
Mennen
DR. West
DR. Caldwell
IPANA
Squibb
PYREX
Jergens
TECH
Scott's
Gillette
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