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11 IN CLASS CONFIRMED BY BISHOP A class of eleven was confirmed by Bishop Edwin A. Penick of the diocese of North Carolina at All Saints Episcopal Church Sun day morning. Those confirmed were Mesdames T. W. Mullen, Lewis R. Cranford, Eugene Harris, Misses Dorothy Mountford, Hazel Baird, Messrs Billy Fanney, Charlie Butler, Hay nes Lowder, Nelson Pruden, Ed ward Bottoms. The new members were welcom ed Into all the responsibilities and privileges of the Church member ship. Milk and Taxi (Continued from Page 1) the Regional Office of OPA, it would be necessary to send in the actual figures on Longview Dairy before a larger figure would be recommended. A discussion was had in regard to the City placing a sales tax on milk and refunding the tax to the dairymen on presentation of the tax coupons. Bam Powell was present and stated that he could not keep his dairy open unless some relief was offered him. D. E. lies stated that his dairy was a sideline and that while he was not making any money he was not planning to close it. Eric Norfleet, Attorney, repre senting Mr. W. J. Long, of Long view Dairy, at this meeting, stated that Mr. Long’s audit had not been completed and that he there fore did not have the actual fig ures. Mr. Norfleet stated further that as Mr. Long’s attorney he eould not advise him to accept the sales tax for, in his opinion, it would be illegal* Mr. Norfleet suggested that a representative or representatives be sent to Wash ington to tak up the matter di rectly with the OPA. The Mayor and Board were of the opinion that unless the actual figures could be obtained to pres ent to the OPA, it would not be worthwhile to go to Washington. Motion was made by V. E. Mc Dowell, seconded by R. I. Starke, that the Board of Commissioners realizing that there is a serious milk situation in Roanoke Rapids and desiring to co-operate in every way possible to relieve this condi tion, hereby appoints a committee composed of the Mayor and Fi nance Commissioners to investi gate the matter and do all pos sible to relieve the critical milk situation. Motion carried. A discussion was had in regard to amending the City Milk Ord inance but no action was taken and the Clerk was instructed to write to the dairymen and ask what change or changes they de sired. 1AA1 KA'IJSB B. F. Johnson appeared before the Board and stated that his gas allowance per car had been cut from 49 gallons per week to 35 gallons per week and that since the drivers worked on a percen tage basis they could not make a living wage. Mr. Johnson stated further he called Mr. Ingram of the ODT in Raleigh and that Mr. Ingram advised that he increase his rates to meet the decrease in gas. Mr. Johnson submitted a list of prices to certain points in and around Roanoke Rapids for the year 1943 and a suggested price list for 1944 and asked the Board to approve these prices or to sug gest other prices. The Board did not take any ac tion in the matter. TROY HOLLOMAN'S SALARY The Clerk stated that the New Amsterdam Casualty Company un der the City's Workman’s Com pensation Policy is paying Mr. Holloman, City Police Officer who was injured while on duty, $21.00 per week and asked the Board for instructions as to continuing his salary. Motion was made by F. C. Wil liams, seconded by M. D. Collier, OtKs Reynolds Opens Lawyer's Office In City Ottis J. Reynolds, product of Roanoke Rapids High School, class of ’34, has returned to Roan oke Rapids and this week opened his law office in the Kidd Build ing. For the past nine years, Mr. Reynolds has practised law in El kin and Winston-Salem with much success. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Reynolds, 89 Washington St. He was married to Miss Margaret Johnson, daugh ter of the late and Mrs. Iredell Johnson of Darlington in 1937. They have purchased a home in Emory Park in the West sec tion of Roanoke Rapids. HOLIDAY VISITORS Miss Ruby Leigh and Frank Williams had as their guests over the New Year holidays Misses Martha and Nancy Van Patten of Richmond, Miss Erma Bennett and Jack Fenner of Rocky Mount, Robert Beasley of Norfolk and Ben Jordan of Saxamahaw. MURDER (Continued from Page 1) money from the dead man’s hand, gave him $40 of it and told him he would count it later and if that was not half he would then give him the rest due him. He said he went to Jones’ house later on but got no more of the money. Rosemary M. E. Church News Mrs. C. W. Davis Circle 1 of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service will meet in the home of Mrs. J. B. Batton at 911 Monroe Street Monday night, at 7:30 o’ clock. All members are urged to attend. Mrs. Paul H. Fields’ Circle 2 of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service will meet at the Rosemary M. E. Church Monday night, at 7:30 o’clock. All members are urged to attend. Miss Mary Lowder’s Circle 3 of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service will meet in the home of Mrs. N. D. Cox on Belmont Road. Monday night at 7:30 o’clock. All members are urged to attend. Mrs. A. Zucker’s Circle 4 of the Woman’s Society of Christian Ser vice will meet in the home of Mrs. J. T. Garner at 909 Madi son Street, Monday night, at 7:3C o’clock. All members are urged to attend. Regular services Sunday at Church: Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Preaching, 11:00 a. m. Jr. & Sr. Leagues, 6:30 p. m. Preaching, 7:30 until 8:00 o’clock p. m. Woman’s Society of Christian Service General Meeting at 8:00. Three Hurt When Two Cars Smash At Shearin's Store Wilbur Carter, 8, was severelj injured yesterday noon when th( car driven by his brother, Murphy 19, and a car driven by J. F Shaw, Aurelian Springs farmer smashed into each other near Shearin’s Store. Mr. Shaw and the older Carter boy received only minor cuts and bruises. The younger Carter boy lost several teeth, a cut mouth contusion of the chest and bruised knee. They were treated at the Roanoke Rapids Hospital. The two cars were badly damaged. CPL. POWELL EERE Cpl. Robert A. Powell of Camp Atterbury, Ind. spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Powell on Monroe Street. that the City pay the difference in the insurance payment and Mr. Holloman’s regular salary less the $15.00 per month gas allow ance. PROMOTED. WaneaT.WIute (above), General Industrial Agent ol the Seaboard Railway l« the past 16 yean, hat been named Special Asaietant to the Receivers at Norfolk, Va„ bead qusricsa He will have charge tf the Karrs public relations program discuss rosTwar Rehabilitation Church Missions The problem Of postwar re habilitation of their churches, hos pitals, publishing houses, and other missions properties destroy ed by war in foreign lands, is now to receive special attention in every Seventh-day Adventist congregation, A. L. Dickerson, pastor, said in giving a report of an executive session of church leaders just held in Washington, D. C. This destruction has run into many millions of dollars, dele gates to this meeting were told, and, beginning now, budgets must include appropriations for re building, it was urged, "This will call for larger liberality and sacrifice on the part of every Seventh-day Adventist member.” Mr. Dickerson said that plans were laid for opening a medical training school in Chungking, China, to qualify Adventist Chi nese young people, and the na tionals of other countries in the Orient, as physicians for their hospital staffs, this to be spon sored by the College of Medical Evangelists, the Seventh-day Ad ventist medical college at Loma Linda and Los Angeles, California. Steps were also taken at this national meeting of leaders, he said, looking toward revising and strengthening the Bible instruc tion given in their elementary and secondary schools, and the training of a large number of young people of the church as teachers and ministers to meet the growing demands of now and after the war. Two White Men Held For Entry In George Store Herbert Winfree, 22 - year - old white man, was caught in the store of Edward George on the Weldon highway Monday night and is in the city jail in default of a $500 bond. Monroe Long, 33, is in Halifax jail in default of bond, charged with being • an accomplice on the outside of the store. Officers say Winfree incriminated Long. Both are reported employed by Colonial Ice Co. WEST INDIES PATIENT HERE Olander Newry of Nassau N. P. Bahamas B. W. I. has been a pa tient in the Roanoke Rapids hos pital since early in October. This young man had both his legs broken when thrown from a truck while working for John S. Jen kins & Son of Weldon and Jack son. He came to this country last July on the Ena-K with a group of 3000 Bahamans. They were im ported by our government to help relieve the labor shortage in this country for one year. Olander, who worked as an electrician in his native land, seems cheerful enough and ap pears to be on the road to re covery despite the seriousness of his injuries. W.F. HORNER 1900 CITIZEN DIES TUESDAY Word was received here yester day that W. F. Horner, »a former resident of Roanoke Rapids, died in Henderson, Tuesday, January 4th. Mr. Horner came to Roanoke Rapids in the early part of 1900 as manager of Patterson Store Company and served in that capa city for about fifteen years, h" was the son Of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Horner, well known edu cators in this part of the state. His first wife was Miss Maude Jones of Farmville, Virginia, who died in 1920, his present wife, for merly Miss Ellis now lives in Henderson. For the past fifteen or twenty years, Mr. Horner was owner and manager of the Vance Hotel in Henderson. The funeral will be in Henderson. Mr. Horner has a host of friends in this community who will regret to hear of his death. Tuberculosis Seals Campaign This year the Tuberculosis Christmas Seeds have traveled to the far comers of the world, where our American Boys fight for the things America stands for; For Love, Sympathy and Aid to the sick and the poor. Thanks to everyone for using the Tuberculosis Christmas Seals so generously in 1943. It is certainly too late to buy any more seals, but if you failed in the rush of the sea son to get any, the Association in your County can still use your money should you Want to make a contribution. To everyone who has done so much volunteer work in your lo calities remember that your work hasn’t been completed until your County Chairman has received all of your data. January is certain ly the month to clear up all extra activities and check up. Your Pub licity Chairman needs all the fig ures so she can publish them in the near future. Mrs. Cameron To Report For Herald Mrs. H. E. Cameron of 729 Monroe St., will report news for the Herald in the future. Any news that you might have to re port, if handed to Mrs. Cameron will be appreciated. Mrs. Cameron is relieving Mrs. Paul Ray, who has been the reporter for a num ber of years. Mrs. Lewis Spivey i Dorton Is Buried Sunday At Lasker Mrs. Lewis Spivey Dorton, for mer resident of Roanoke Rapids, at 204 Jackson St., died Jan. 1, , in Norfolk after a long illness. j Four sons, all born in Roanoke^, Rapids, are among the survivors.^ Three are overseas in the service; Herbert, Rodney and Jack. The fourth, James Lewis Spivey, of t this city, was the only one able, to attend the funeral. Burial was in the family cemt tery, near Lasker after service Sunday at New Hope Church c which she was a life-long membe; Other surviving include two sif ters, Mrs. Cammie Wade, Eder ton and Mrs. Rosa Bolton, Ric Square; two brothers, Clifto Vaughan, Norfolk, and Russe | Vaughan, Rich Square. Among friends from here at th funeral were, Mrs. D. G. Britto: and son, Rufus Britton. Mrs. Hancock Hostess On Wednesday evening, Mri Howard Hancock entertained he bridge club and a few additions guests at her home on the BOllin Road. Twelve guests made up th three tables which were arranged in the living room and dining room. After five progressions t were played the scores were add ed and prizes awarded, Mrs. Tom-^ mie Martin winning high chib ^ prize and Mrs. Virgil McDowell , high guest prize, a delightful } salad plate was enjoyed at ten- I thirty. Those making up the tables j were: Mesdames Tommie. Martin^ John Dunn, Don Tillar, Johnnie Martin, J. M. C. Covington, Virgil ^ McDowell, R. H. Hundley, Howard W Pruden, Carroll Wilson, T. J. Al- jB ford, Fannie Hayes and Mrs. Wil- jfl liam Batton. ^ -1 I NOTICE I Stockholders * Meeting ! The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Roanoke | Rapids Building and Loan Asso ciation will be held in the of- ; fice of said association, 10 West j Second Street, in the City of j Roanoke Rapids, County of Halifax, North Carolina, on ^ Monday the 17th day of Jan- : uary, 1944, at 8 o’clock P, M. for the purpose of electing di_ ; rectors of said Association for the ensuing year, and for the j transaction of such other busi- 0 ness as may come before the ; meeting. j F. J. HAWLEY, Secretary - Treasurer. 2t-B&L 1-13-44 I* STUDENT NURSES WANTED . EARN MONEY WHILE TRAINING AND HELP YOUR COUNTRY BY FITTING YOURSELF TO AID IN ONE OF THE MOST NEEDED FIELDS TODAY. Healthy young women between the ages of 17% and 30 who are graduates of an accredited high scchool, may qualify. We pay 15.00 per month, in addition to furnishing all living ex penses together with uniforms and text books, for your first 9 months in training; 20.00 per month for balance of course. CLASS STARTS Feb. 14th. 1944 ————— wf For further details apply at once in own handwriting or in person to — ROANOKE RAPIDS HOSPITAL * T. J. ALFORD, Administrator | Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
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