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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
2
Theodore Johnson, State Director of Civilian Defense, is set to speak Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. to the Roanoke Rapids Woman's Club. Program Chair Evelyn Day Mullen says the address will cover the topic Women in National Defense.
Miss Myrtle Lou ise Read of Halifax marries William Pryor Rodwell of Warrenton at the Baptist parsonage in Rocky Mount. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. W. Kinsheloe with the bride wearing Defense Blue. The couple leaves for a honeymoon in western North Carolina and Virginia.
The Mason family and J. H. Matkins thank the Roanoke Rapids Hospital nurses and doctors at Patterson Mill River Mill and Erwin Mill for flowers. Gratitude is extended to friends for floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Martin of Richmond visited over the weekend.
Local leaders and businessmen including Rev. Gordon Price and W. H. Pruden actively guide Boy Scout work. The piece lists numerous volunteers across the community dedicated to training future citizens through patriotic service and nonpolitical youth programs.
The Farm Security Administration Homemakers Clubs held their third annual Achievement Day at Tillery Chapel School on October 15. Speakers, club progress reports, and group project exhibits highlighted the event, with awards for best family project and top exhibits.
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