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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1940
Page
13
A collection of humorous wedding misadventures is recounted from various locales. Bridesmaids refuse bouquet duties, groomsmen dampen candles, and a rain soaked groom in Petersbury chases a dry exit. An Irish islander recalls a coal bin entrance, while a nude beach swimmer hides behind a fig leaf bush as guests approach.
The Presbyterian Church Lawrence Stell announces 9 45 a m church school 11 00 worship with sermons Misspent Powers and God Needs the Whole Man 6 30 Pioneer and Young People meetings 7 30 worship. A congregational meeting follows to elect four deacons and one trustee. D C Clark Zeb Denny and H S Loy elected elders last Sunday.
Supt. C W Davis told junior and senior high pupils this should be the biggest and best year in the school's history in the first assembly of the year. Rev. Lawrence Stell urged students to prepare for the responsibilities of life amid world conflict as T L Martin led singing of patriotic songs.
Friends and relatives in Jackson mourn the death of Mrs. John Everhart of South Richmond in a mysterious self inflicted tragedy. She died Friday evening around 6 o clock leaving a husband and three children ages twelve ten and six.
A quarter million cow corn and cabbage plants and 150 pounds of turnip seed arrived in Northampton County Saturday and were distributed by Red Cross case workers. Ground preparation was required for immediate planting. Four case workers based at Jackson continue to serve Northampton and Hertford counties. To date Northampton County relief has spent about $4500, excluding clothing and food donations.
The Circle at the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs Allie Wood's home Thursday at 7 30 pm chaired by Miss Margaret Wood. Officers Mrs L B Brown and Mrs John Buck reported finances and minutes before discussions on old and new business followed by talks on Home Missions and Christian Education. Refreshments were served to a list of members.
The Willie Kelly Circle of the First Baptist Church met with Mrs. John Baird on Monday evening. Mrs. Henry Fitts called the meeting to order and led in prayer, with hymns from Psalms 103 and two other songs. After business, the group enjoyed refreshments provided by a long list of members and friends.
Miss Mary Lou Edwards and Mrs Alma Williams sit with their father Irvin Edwards in a Burlington hospital after he fell from a building Monday and suffered serious injuries.
Mrs. L. J. Meade attended the funeral of her uncle Herbert C. Ormond in Ayden on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Smith and Miss Alease Smith were Sunday guests of Mrs. Maudie McCullen in Rocky Mount. F. C. Wood Jr. Joe Hamilton and Red Laws of the U S S Morris stationed in Portsmouth Virginia spent the weekend visiting here.
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