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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
1
Local Rosemary reports include visits by residents from Rocky Mount Atlanta Norfolk Raleigh Wilson and Richmond. The Presbyterian Auxiliary plans its April 9 to 11 meeting in Rosemary with sessions and a reception. Also noted are hospital training plans and an obituary for J T Cutrel.
A week end visit by Miss Hammill of Enfield to Miss Lottie Browning is noted. Teachers of the group center met March 28 at 10:00 at the High School, with Miss Cunningham’s department directing exercises and Miss Cherry leading a reading circle discussion and tests. Prof. Akers voiced hope for a more successful next school year. Sunday night, Mr Matthew Lucas died after years of illness, with family devotion and sympathy from friends. Mrs Lucas and children Joe Wilson John, Mrs Ins, Mrs Dickens, and Miss Nada Loner survive.
A respected Roanoke Rapids citizen and member of the Tuesday Night Bible Class invites all men to attend. The group meets every Tuesday at 8:00 PM in the Baraca Room of the Baptist Church for inspiration and help. All men are welcome.
C H Satterwhite announces end of association with Halifax Builders Supply Co effective April 1 1919. He thanks the community for patronage and introduces C S Parker of Lasker NC as his successor and asks friends to extend business courtesy to Parker.
The Presbyterian Church posts morning service and The Lord's Supper at 11:00 AM with Rev. Stanley White as pastor and Mrs. A L Clark as organist. Evening service at 7:30 PM also led by Rev. J E Cousar of Richmond.
The death of little McGruder Edmonds occurred Thursday March 27 at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Edmonds. The illness was short and of unknown cause. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Eugene C Few.
Rosemary Baptist Church invites participation in all services led by Pastor Rev. A. G. Carter. Sunday school at 10:00, morning service at 11:00, evening service at 7:30, Lord's Supper after morning service, and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30.
The J. B. Edmonds family expresses sincere thanks for kindness and assistance at the death of their baby and appreciates the many floral offerings.
A brief public notice states that 8 J Bounds will not seek re election to any town office and asks friends to refrain from mentioning his name in connection with any ticket. The terse statement is signed Yours very truly.
Roanoke Rapids town board enacts a sanitary closet ordinance requiring water in all household closets, weekly inspections in winter and biweekly in warm months, with warrants for violators. Violations carry a five dollar fine and each ongoing offense is separate. health officer to distribute copies to property owners and renters.
With the churches Sunday School at 10 a.m. W W Woodruff superintendent. Services Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Preaching both morning and evening by the pastor. Subjects Christian Justice and Not Man, But Citizen. A welcome awaits all who worship with us.
Rev. Lewis N Taylor rector and Laura Carroll parish worker invite on Fifth Sunday of Lent Passion Sunday. 9 45 Sunday School and Bible Class led by T W Mullen. Holy Communion and sermon at 8 15. Evening Prayer and sermon. Lent services Tuesday 4 30. Friday 8 oclock. Cottage service Thursday night. Women’s Auxiliary Tuesday 3 30. Choir rehearsals Wednesday at organist home and Friday after church. Little Candidates Saturday at 3 00. Public cordially invited.
Sunday School at 9 45 A M led by W Hancock superintendent. Service at 11 A M on The Lord with His people in making disciples. 7 30 P M preaching by the pastor on What men think and what God commands. Tuesday 7 45 P M Men's Prayer meeting. Wednesday 8 O'clock service.
Rosemary Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 led by Supt C Hege with sermon at 11 and Epworth League at 730 led by Willie Thomas A lecture by Hon W L Knight of Weldon on Methodist Centenary Movement at 8 PM Wednesday prayer meeting and choir practice follow a cordial welcome to attend
The Nash Fdgecombe District Union of which the Rosemary church is a member will meet at Wilbanks about eight miles from Wilson Saturday and Sunday. J. T. Killiebrew and R. L. Topping will represent the church there. Events include Saturday afternoon and night services, Sunday school at eleven, morning preaching at ten and evening at seven fifteen, and a Christian Endeavor prayer meeting at the minister's home on Tuesday night led by J. T. Killicbrey.
A Roanoke Rapids correspondent writes from France after the armistice. He describes living conditions, passes, and duties with fellow North Carolinians, including Roanoke Rapids men near Paris and in Camp Le Val dahon. He recalls a November 7 barrage, the front, and the end of the fighting, while noting ongoing work with horses and the censor’s watchful eye. Separately, a Graham Memorial Fund appeal urges alumni to support a new University club building honoring President Edward Kidder Graham, with pledged gifts up to 200 dollars and a target of 150000 dollars, to be completed by April 15. Regular local notes follow, including health hints and community updates.
Mr. Eugene Johnson of Littleton, long a leading local businessman, died in a Richmond hospital on Tuesday. His body was taken to Littleton for interment on Wednesday.
C S Parker of Lasker NC was named manager of Halifax Builders Supply Co replacing N C Satterwhite. Parker arrived April 1 and plans to steady operations backed by the local community as the firm resumes its supply services in Halifax.
A brief postscript from Pvt Lewis B Jones of Battery D318 F A E F in France. The line expresses a soldier's closing and unit affiliation during wartime service.
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