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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1919

Page

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Rosemary Local Social Notes and Church Updates

Mr C B Moore of Henrico and others visited Rosemary. Visitors from Durham Norfolk Henderson Richmond and Tarboro were in town. Church repairs at Baptist Church and Smiths Methodist rebuild ongoing. W L Knight of Weldon spoke on the Methodist Centenary at Rosemary Methodist Church.

C. B. Moore Henrico W. B. Oliver Durham J. T. McVey Norfolk Guy Horner Boykins W. F. Horner L. W. Taylor Seaboard G. C. Lamb Henderson M. R. Vick Katherine T. J. Fivans The Baptist Chuch A. W. Ward Tarboro H. E. Green Rocky Mount Messrs Jack Baird W. J. Bryan Richmond S. P. Patterson E. Falkner Rosemary J. B. Jenkins Newport News T. M. Jenkins W. E. Falkner Shepherd Cullom A. L. Cullom C. W. Martin Womans’ Guild of All Saints’ Episcopal Church Annie Medlin Sue Watkins W. D. Tillery Geo. Carmichael Wilmington Smiths Methodist Church W. L. Knight Weldon Rosemary Methodist Church

As is the teacher so is the school in North Carolina

The author argues teachers shape children and calls for higher pay and training to attract capable educators. Comparing wages for railroad workers and other jobs, the piece urges citizens to fund education adequately so teachers stay well prepared and the state sustains a strong school system. It asserts that "As is the teacher, so is the school" reflects the state’s pocketbook for education.

Committee On Education and Labor Federal Chicago U. S United States North Carolina

Stanley Williams A Pretty Home Marriage

A marriage was held Sunday at 9 30 in the home of Mrs Mary L Stanley as Mary Ewell wed Robert A Williams. The bride wore a blue traveling suit and carried carnations assisted by her sister Martha Stanley and Miss Leana Matthews. Roomsmen were Lester Wits and Roy Mahorn. The couple left for Four Oak for their honeymoon. The bride is well known in the community and the groom, a clerk at Allsbrook and Cook, has many friends here.

Mary L. Stanley Mary Ewell Robert A. Williams Martha Stanley Leana Matthews Lester Wits Roy Mahorn Allsbrook Cook

Meeting of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society

The Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society held its regular monthly meeting at the president Mrs A M Proctor home. Attendance was encouraging and interest evident as reports from silver Circles were heard and the final total of collections reached a high water mark. The hostess thoughtful to cover additional features directing the business to a cream of the occasion.

Ladies Aid Society Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church A. M. Proctor

Missing Roanoke Rapids Men Urged to Attend Bible Class

Readers in Roanoke Rapids are urged to join the Tuesday Night Bible Class at the Baptist Church in the Baraca Room. The notice invites men to attend next Tuesday at 8:00 PM Government Time to explore the ongoing class and opportunities it offers.

Roanoke Rapids Baraca Baptist Church

Community Club and Epworth League Notes From Aurelian Springs

The Canning Club met with a program on soil prep tomato culture and cooking demos led by Louis Crawley Ella Glasgow Essie Liles Anna Shaw and Ethel Leatherwood. The Epworth League met April 5 with songs parables plays and a reading under Rev Wm Tone. Local residents including Chas Kelley Mac Crawley and the faculty visited Henderson Panacea Springs and Tarbor. Miss Annie Mae Brewer acted in Diamonds and Hearts at Bear Swamp and Miss Morell Collier spent the weekend with her parents.

Canning Club L. Crawley Louis Crawley Ella Glasgow Essie Liles Anna Shaw Ethel Leatherwood Leatherwood Epworth League Pearl Brewer Ruth! Liles George Collins John Lucas Edward Butts Willis Liles Wilbert Williams Alvin Sills Maud Clara Isles Roger and Alphis Carlyle Miss Cunningham Tone Mac Crawley Aurelian Springs Chas, Brewer Ruth Liles Panacea Springs A. M. Proctor Tarbor Elsie Butts Bright Jewels Lois Crawley Annie Mae Brewer Hardrawee School Sis Bear Swamp Morell Collier

High School Notes Honor Roll and Clean-Up Report

Under the Safety League led by president Edithe Mathews the school held clean-up week activities last Friday afternoon. Classrooms show marked improvement from pupil efforts.

Safety League Edithe Mathews Jessie Brown Josephine Hege Mary Nellie Holt Thelma Mills Gladys Morris Eva Sadler Myrtice Wood Fannie Marks Kate Matthews Birdy Willams Bessie Hedgepeth Nellie Jones Mary Matimac Charlie Spencer Johnnie Vick Walter Wafford Traynham Wyche Julian Allsbrook Ceceile Hall Eugene Lehman Geraldine Williams

Home From Overseas Two Local War Hero Privates Arrive

Private Walter Harp 1st class Company L 119 Infantry 30 Division arrived Tuesday with gas mask and helmet. He went over the top seven times and was never scratched. Also Private William Wood of the 117 Infantry 80th Division arrived from overseas this week.

Walter Harp L. 119 Infantry Harp William §. Wood 117 Infantry

Palm Sunday and Holy Week Services Noted by Churches

Palm Sunday services begin at 7 30 A M with Holy Communion 9 45 Sunday School and Adults Bible Class led by T W Mullen superintendent. Daily Holy Week services listed includes Monday 4 30 P M Tuesday 11 Morning Communion Wednesday 4 30 P M Thursday Holy Communion 10 4 Good Friday 10 A M and 3 15 P M Easter Eve 3 30 P M includes Holy Baptism Rev Frederick Cousins of Weldon to preach Easter Eve service. public invited.

Euster T. W. Mullen Frederick Cousins Weldon

Baptist Church Notice Rev T S Crutchfield Pastor

Sunday School 9 45 A M W Hancock Supt Service 11 00 A M 8 00 P M Morning subject Meditating upon Heavenly things Evening subject Pre sumptuous sins Tuesday 8 P M Men's Bible Class Wednesday 8 Prayer meeting

Hancock

First Christian Church Raleigh Services Schedule and Invite

First Christian Church Raleigh invites all to morning worship at 11:00 with Minister L. Topping and Sunday School at 10:00. Evening service at 5:00. Men’s Bible Class starts Acts study. ample Testaments available. No Wednesday prayer meeting due to pastor’s Presbytery absence. Rosemary Baptist Church also notes Sunday school at 10:00 led by Rev. A. G. Carter.

First Christian Church Raleigh L. Topping S. Gregg

Roanoke Rapids Mayoral Race Fronts Democratic Primary

Letters from Roanoke Rapids announce candidates for mayor and town commissioners for the April 22, 1919 Democratic primary. J T Chase for Mayor L O Anderson S I Patterson T W M Long W D Tillery and Howard Leitner pledge to enforce ordinances fairly and work for town prosperity.

J.T. Chase L. O. Anderson I. Patterson T. W

Notice of sale of interest in V C Furniture Co to J J Vincent

Notice states W A Vincent sold his interest in V C Furniture Co to J J Vincent and that all indebtedness will be paid by him. It includes a church service schedule with morning service at 11 and evening service at 8 plus a Wednesday prayer meeting, inviting participation. Also a letter from Cpl Jno C Smith from France discusses wartime letters, longing for home, and impressions of France, ending with Roanoke Rapids greetings.

W. A. Vincent V.C. Furniture Co J.J. Vincent Paris Chicago Tribune Jas France U.S Tam Roanoke Herald Roanoke Rapids Cpl. Jno C. Smith

Methodist Church Names Rev. Eugene C. Few Pastor

The Methodist Church announces Rev Eugene C Few as pastor with Sunday School at 10 00 led by M W Woodruff Superintendent Services on Sunday at 11 00 and 8 15 pm Preaching both morning and evening hours with the sermon Sunday night titled Christian Business and Right Benevolent Endowment A welcome is extended to all worshippers

M. W. W. Woodruff

Rosemary Methodist Church Services Inspiring Weekly Schedule

Rosemary Methodist Church led by Pastor Charles M. Lance offers Sunday School at 9:45 with C Hege as superintendent, 11 a.m. preaching, and New Hope services at 2:00 p.m. and 3 p.m. Epworth League meets 7:30 p.m. with a prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. A cordial welcome awaits all. In unrelated note, heat proof silk bilk for lamp bases described as treated with four mica-based chemicals.

Smith's Church New Hope Rosemary C. Hege Epworth Hades

Dye It The Osage Orange For Dyes Promising Abundant Supply

A forest products laboratory report indicates osage orange woods are plentiful. The census shows the supply should meet present dye demands, suggesting extensive future use for dye making.

Osage Foreat Products Laboratory

Albemarle Presbytery Auxiliary Holds Annual Session

The Twenty first annual session of the Albemarle Presbytery Auxiliary met at Roanoke Rapids Presbyterian Church. Delegates heard welcome from Mrs J N Baker andEmphasis on Young People's Work. About thirty five delegates attended as sessions continued with talks by Miss Mary Owen Graham and Miss McAlpine. The retiring missionary to Korea, Mrs Martin L Swinehart, spoke in costume. Hosts thanked townspeople for hospitality.

Albemarle J. F. Beckwith S. N. Hawell Geo. Ramsey Mary Owen Graham Peace Institute

Roanoke Rapids Personal and Local Items

Roanoke Rapids items note Mr P C Duncan in New York buying goods W G Lynch in Norfolk and other residents visiting relatives or attending funerals Ada Merritt Enfield joins Roanoke Mills Co Mrs Clara Downey Big Island Va visiting Roanoke relatives Exhibition by Department of Physical Education Friday eight Captain Henry Eagleton British Navy at Exchange Hotel Mens Bible Class plans surprise event Ownership statement for Roanoke Rapids Herald April 1 1919 lists publishers managers and a long list of local owners and security holders

P. C. Duncan New York W. G. Lynch Norfolk Roxie Vaughan Horace Faulkner Henderson Ada Merritt Enfield Roanoke Mills Co Clara Downey Big Island J. N. Payne Washington, N. C Lena Rivers Jones William Vincent Seaboard L. W. Clements Stancel Department of Physical Education Scool Henry Eagleton Brittish Navy Exchange Hotel Congress Roanoke Rapids N. C Nowrit Carolina Halipax F. M. Shute Lotte Herald Ublihing Co Roa la Rabie Stainbae Roanoke J. Managin W. L. Long Jno. Levere BF. Patterson Dr. T. Long Stainback Ie Ricks J.T. Chase Ee ‘Taylor Ww. D. ‘Tillery B. Marks J. W. House W. G Hancock Hancock-House Taylor, & Collier S.J. Bounds G. N. Stanley Sori Co J. A. Moore

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Geo. L. Hayes Mr. Hayes Mecklenburg County Stanley—Williams of the Methodist Ladies Aid Aurelian Springs News Chas, Kelley All Saints Church Episcopal Lewis N. Taylor Laura Carroll Ronnoket Liberty Loan Committee OF Rosemary Sam F. Patterson China E. Fl. Ohute Mgr
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