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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1921

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Local Visitors and Week-End Arrivals Reported

Nor Ik and nearby towns host a wide array of visitors over the weekend. Residents include Miss Vivian Wilkinson and sisters, Mr and Mrs Willie Grimerson, Mr Charlie Etheridge, Miss Ethel Leatherwood, Miss Cammie Vaughan, and Miss Louise Smith among others visiting relatives, friends, or hospital stays in Waynesville Warrenton Blackstone and other locales.

Vivian Wilkinson Nor- Ik Ladie d Millicent Wilkinson Willie Grimmerson Petersburg Louis Grimmer Charlie Etheridge North Ethel Leatherwood Waynesville Bruce Tillery W. T. H. Brantley Rox Cammie Vaughan Warrenton L. S. Mosher J. Bounds J. T. Stainback New York H. P. Thomas J. H. Harrison and Daugh Mabel and Halliekes Blackne J. H. Harrison Brinkleyville Louise Smith Bethel Ethel Pritchard High Vint Pla Pritchard Oanoke Rapids Hospital Jennie Whitaker Barnardsville Charlie Garthhot Portsmouth Harvey P. Hazelwood Ide Elizabeth Robin Alonza Rob Hamilton Street Bertie Brown F. Murray Rocky Mount V. Stanley White Howardsville Mary Traynham Wyche Spartanburg Orie Moseley Statesville Lucy Crisp Greenle E. D. Hunt University of North Carolina L. H. Chesson Henderson A. G. Carter C.R. Allsbrook Norfolk T. M. Jenkins Frank Lewis Muller Irene Cannon New Orleans Galveston Houston Bertha Cox Peace Institute Raleigh Crawford A. Lyerly S. H. Huff Minette Marshall Virginia Beach Margaret Hewitt Pattie Byrd Durham Ed Allsbrook Miss Moore Margaret Hodges Star, S. Co

Powelltown Society Notes Youths and Weddings in South Rosemary

A simple wedding united Miss Molly Smith and Mr. Dewey Crutchfield at Miss Hetty Hockaday’s home with flower decor and attendants Miss Nellie Crutchfield and Mr. Jerry Hockaday. Easter programs and activities tied to South Rosemary and Garner schools drew crowds, along with fishing trips and community notices including a hospital appendicitis operation for Lewis Taylor and job news for Robert Medlin.

Hetty Hockaday Molly Smith Dewey Crutchfield Nellie Crutchfield Jerry Hockaday Rev Carter Rosemary Baptist Church Crutchfield Harvey C. Renegar University of North Carolina Friends South Rosemary Smith's Garner School Smith’s

Roanoke Rapids Mayor Promotes Clean Up Week

Mayor T. W. M. Long urges citizens to participate in state wide Clean Up Week starting Monday April 4. He stresses preventing fire and disease by cleaning premises and asks residents to place refuse in alleys for town collection.

Roanoke Rapids T. W. M. Long

Fraternal Notes from Carolina Lodge 2251

Carolina Lodge 2251 F and A M notes a March 28 meeting in Rosemary North Carolina where one application was referred to a committee. A Grand Lodge representative election is set for April 4 with the Salisbury Grand Lodge session on May 17 at 3 PM. Past Grand members urged to attend. one lodge representative. Visitors welcome.

Carolina Rosemary N. C Grand Lodge Salisbury

Crutchfield and Smith Wed in South Rosemary Home

Mr Dewey Crutchfield and Miss Molly Smith married Saturday night at Miss Hettie Hockaday’s home in South Rosemary with Rev A G Carter officiating. The couple will reside in Patterson Village after the ceremony.

Dewey Crutchfield Molly Smith Hettie Hockaday South Rosemary A. G. Carter Patterson Village

Society Vaudeville at Peoples Theatre Next Tuesday

Lovers of amateur theatricals anticipate a Society Vaudeville at the Peoples Theatre on Tuesday night April 5. Mrs. F. L. Nash directs a program featuring local talent and aims to benefit the Order of Eastern Star with broad public support urged.

Peoples Theatre F. L. Nash Order of Eastern Star

District Meeting of Third District Order of Eastern Star

The Third District Order of Eastern Star met at the Roanoke Chapter No 119 in the Masonic Hall with Mrs Fred Peck presiding. Visitors spoke on the Oxford Orphanage hospital project and the gathering drew a large crowd for a social evening with refreshments.

Order of Eastern Star Roanoke Fred Peck Masonic Hall J. Bailey Owen Henderson Masons North Carolina Louise Allen Warrenton Order of Eastern Star of R. L. Brown Oxford

Second Community Sing planned for April 11 at Central School

Following a lively February 25 event led by Mr Brown the new Music Lover's Club announces a repeat Community Sing in Central School Auditorium on Monday night April 11. The conductor's name will be announced later and the club aims to attract a top statewide song leader.

Brown Central School

Maggie Taylor Weds Joe L Williams in Simple Home Ceremony

Miss Maggie Taylor became Mrs Joe L Williams in a small ceremony at Rev J B O Briant’s home near Rosemary on March 27. Witnesses included William and Frank Taylor Mamie Clyde Inez Williams Rosa Pearce and the Williams and Lynch couples. The couple left for Norfolk then planned to settle back home Wednesday.

Maggie Taylor Joe L. Williams J. B. O'Briant Rosemary O’briant William and Frank Taylor Mamie Clyde Inez Williams Rosa Pearce W.G. Lynch Frank Williams Mrs. Williams Norfolk

All Saints Church Invites Parishioners to Join

The church led by Rev. Lewis N Taylor announces Easter week services and a church school at 9 45 with T W Mullen. The 11 A M Holy Communion and sermon and 7 30 P M evening service with an Easter musical program are listed. The notice extends an invitation to join the Sunday School and become a church worker.

T. W. Mullen All Saints

Methodist Church Service Schedule Reveals Pastor and Music

Rev. L. B. Jones pastors the Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 45 A M led by W V Woodroof Superintendent. Sermons are at 11 A M and 730 P M with special music at both services.

W. V. Woodroof

Presbyterian Church Schedule Announced

Rev. Stanley White pastor leads Sunday worship at 11 00 A M with morning service at 11 00 A M and Sunday School at 10 00 A M Christian Endeavor at 7 00 P M and Evening service at 7 45 P M Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 P M presiding overseer listed as Rev Mr Stanage Ortasist dH Harrison.

Presbyterian Church Stanley White Stanage Harrison Christian Endeavor

Recital Highlights by Junior and High School Pioneers

Two recitals in the school setting featured 18 to 20 junior piano pupils under 12 performing solos duets and trios. The High School piano pupils joined Miss Hockaday’s voice students for a program of voice violin and piano works including two piano ensembles.

Motion Pictures Begin Weekly at School Auditorium

The school will show motion pictures in the auditorium each week beginning this evening at 7 30 with Huckleberry Finn. Admission is 10 cents for all attendees. Next week the film Miss George Washington will be shown.

George Washington

Art Exhibit At Central School To Feature Master Paintings

The high school will host a three day art exhibit next week on the second floor of the Central School Building. Paintings by the great masters will be shown and a small admission fee will be charged for visitors.

Central School Georgina Grey Boston Transcript

Baraca Class Emerges as Community Power

The Men’s Baraca Class of the Methodist Church grows with over one hundred members. Sunday sessions at ten o’clock feature instructive discussions led by Mr. R. L. Towe and invite all men to attend.

Methodist Church R. L. Towe

What a Musician Is Says Sousa on true artistry and taste

A critic argues musicianship requires deep knowledge of harmony, form, and history, urging full dedication to music. He warns against generic performers and mocks superficial pretensions, distinguishing educated artists from mere entertainers.

Beer Saloon J. P. Sousa R, C, Shaw

Clean Up Week Urges Roanoke Rapids Citizens

The Central School asks residents to observe Clean-Up Week from April 4 to 9. Students aim to clean the school, grounds, streets, and vacant lots and urge junior citizens to help make Roanoke Rapids a city beautiful.

Central School Roanoke Rapids

Easter Music Repeats at All Saints Church

Easter musical program at All Saints Church was well rendered with worshippers filling the church. Next Sunday at 11 oclock A M and 730 P M the Easter Music will be repeated and the public is cordially invited.

All Saints’ Church

First practical overhead trolley built in Kansas City 1884

In 1884 Kansas City saw the first practical overhead trolley using double overhead conductors and a trolley wheel riding atop the wire, marking an early advance in electric street transport.

Kansas City

New Wax From South America Discovered In Colombia

A recently found wax from Colombia comes from the leaves of the wax palm of the Andes. It melts at about 09 degrees Celsius, compared with carnauba wax at 84 degrees and candelita wax from Mexico around 70 degrees.

South America Colombia Andes Brasil Mexico

Rosemary Students Listed by Grade and Name

A Rosemary school roster runs through grades with lists of students by class such as Grade 1 A James Daniel filmer Daniel Montie Williams Nellie Parks Effie Simpkins Clarence Simmons and Grade 7 B Ethel Harris among many others. The article also notes social items and regional notices alongside ongoing community updates.

Rosemary School James Daniel Filmer Daniel Montie Williams Nellie Parks Effie Simpkins Clarence Simmons Gilbert Jordan Ogreeta Thompson Eva Kendrick Arleen Batten Florence Carr Nervie May Garner Beulah Miller Annie May’ Dell Jane Stainback Phala Vick Jimmie Beckwith Yates Brown Francis Cole James Stallings E— Wilton Dickens Julia Crutchfield Hazel Johnston Charles Dickens Bonner Walker Rachel White John Bridges Arline Cook Troy Crouch Pauline Kendrick Lillian Bell Jenkins Eunice Hasty Mary Allen Emma Andrews Clymeth Brown Betty Carpenter Ella Hamby Carlton Taylor Lewis Moore Henry Howard Audry Cook Alice Waters Dorothy Welsh Bels Cilla Mullen Linwood Harris Elmer Williams Katie Burnette Eula Clary Lula Clary Jessie Davis Irene Garner Pearlie Istreike Mary Newton Annie May Shearin Jessie Taylor Lloyd Hasty Lewis Waters Eugene Cannon Coley Coles Shelton Deans Hallie Ross Frank Massey Willie Swindell Robert Vick Rachel Speight Ruth Killebrew Teddy Harrison Rodger Davis Boyd Coley Elmer Clark

Marriage of First Cousine Provisions Across States

First cousins may marry under varying laws in states listed, including California and Colorado, with details scattered across jurisdictions. The note enumerates states such as Delaware Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana and others, outlining where marriage between cousins is permitted or restricted.

Ir Almama California Colorado Delaware Florida Georgia Town Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missssaippi Montana Nebraska New Mexico New York North Carolina Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Fermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin

Central School PTA Meeting Focuses on Clean Up Week

The Parent Teachers Association will meet Monday at 8:00 PM in the Central School auditorium. Dr. T W M Long will speak and students from Central School will present a Clean Up Week program. A wild flower show will also be held and the public is invited.

Parent Central Central School T. W. M. Long

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