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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
5
Rosemary Baptist Church announces International Emphasis Week from September 7 to 14. The kickoff on Monday September 7 at 6 20 p m features a covered dish supper for intermediates and parents. Rev Ed Berkeley will speak on Con grip and Marriage. On Wednesday the Intermediate Department with Rudolph continues events.
Waters leads complete prayer service with old time gospel singing by Mr Waters. H A Giles speaks on What We Teach Intermediates. A Friday Sept 12 campfire program for intermediates and parents at 4 30 pm including a picnic lunch. The bake reads fire program follows at 7 30 pm with Will Nelson in charge.
The General Assembly of 1943 strengthens compulsory attendance for children ages seven to sixteen. Parents must ensure continuous schooling for 12 months after July 3, 1945, with exemptions during wartime and for farm work. Schools may excuse fourteen to sixteen year olds for work duties.
Twenty three women from Halifax County attended the Raleigh Farm and Home Week. The event featured Dorothy Thompson and Dwight Eisenhower among speakers. Halifax attendees listed include Mrs A M Powell and many others. Tips on poultry housing and lighting were provided by State College expert C F Parrish.
Burnette pitched a no hit no run game for the Eagles against Scotland Neck as Wee Moseley scored on a first inning steal. Moseley led Roanoke Rapids with two hits while Fisher added two doubles and Burnette contributed two singles. The Eagles totaled ten hits. Mrs Frances Willing of Binghamton, NY visited Russell Wallin.
Mrs vant hosted in Margarettaville with Mr and Mrs Walter Howell. Harry Merritt and son Harry Jr from Norfolk joined Mr and Mrs O H Vaughan and others. PB Bryan of Rich Square treated as patient in Roanoke Rapids hospital. John Priest family from Portsmouth Va visited Clinton Grant. Rosa Bryant and M L Bryant joined relatives in Richmond. Mike Johnson returned to Arlington after three weeks with grandparents P P ssur.
County superintendent W Heney clarifies entrance age for 1939 40 school year. Children must be six on or before October 1. birth certificate or age record required. Attorney General notes reference to enrollment age and October deadline.
The article states that children born on October second turn six on October first and are eligible to enter school that year under the school law provision. It emphasizes the official interpretation and impact on enrollment timelines and eligibility.
Mrs Je Bie Jimmie and Shirley Burton spent Saturday at Ocean View Virginia. Mrs S J Bounds Mea J H Jor and Sula Williams went last week to Asheville. William Whitlich and Walter Howell visit from Ling Austria Germany and Margaretsville. Mrs James Coley in Alexandria. J C Vick Portsmouth guests of Stella Wilson. Hubert Collins returns from Washington. Rosa Clyde Bryant weekend at Virginia Beach.
Weldon Mrs T M Loveless and daughter Betty Lee of Arlington Virginia spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs F D Deberry. Miss Frances Oakes returned from Virginia Beach. Curtis Sledge of Greensboro spent the weekend with his mother. Mrs Burnice Powell left Saturday for Fayetteville and other points. Dr and Mrs M A Garris and Mr and Mrs A W Oakes Jr spent last week at Lake Junaluska.
The Seaboard Air Line Railroad announces Alfred G. Ivey as a company representative with headquarters in Norfolk Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Masson Jordan announce the birth of a daughter, Vicki Dale, on August 27 at Roanoke Rapids Hospital. Mrs. Jordan is the former Miss Edith Tippett of this city.
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