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Monday, August 30, 2021

W.B. Johnson and His Bride Leave for Soo Chow, China, Aug. 30, 1921

Lillington Man and Wife Left Thursday for China

Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Johnson left here Wednesday morning for Richmond, Va., from whence they will go to Chicago, at both of which places they will visit relatives. They will leave Chicago Friday for Seattle, from whence they will sail on August 27th for Soo Chow, China, where Mr. Johnson will resume charge of principal of Yates Academy. Mrs. Johnson will also teach in the academy. They have contracted to serve with the academy for a period of three years.

Mr. Johnson is a Lillington boy, a son of Mr. Riley Johnson. He was graduated from Lillington High school in 1916, after which he went to Richmond University. On June 15th he went to the University of Chicago, where he rounded out his qualifications to work in the foreign field. He is being sent to China by the Southern Baptist Mission Board.

Mr. Johnson married Miss Kate Carper in Pulaski, Va., August 9th.

While pursuing his studies in the University of North Carolina, Mr. Johnson volunteered for service in the Marine Corps at the call of Americans to arms. It was after being mustered out of service that he entered Richmond University.

Mr. Johnson is 26 years old.

From the Harnett County News, as reprinted on the front page of The Dunn Dispatch, Aug. 30, 1921

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