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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
1
The Red Grass asks volunteers to sew 280 bed shirts for headquarters in April. Sewing days are Mondays to Fridays in the Red Cross Room. No Red Cross membership required. Cutting committee meets Mondays. Mrs. Jnc. L. Patterson can arrange alternate days.
The Roanoke Mills Company plant hosted a patriotic gathering on Saturday April 6 marking the entry of the United States into World War I. 2:30 to 4:00 pm programs closed mills stores banks and post offices in a civic show of support with 2000 to 3000 attendees. Mr W L Long delivered an ardent speech urging homefront duties and government cooperation. Scouts William Jackson and Jog Vick received medals for sales work in the Liberty Loan drive. Rosemary Concert Band accompanied a Rosemary school children parade band into the event.
Under the May 18 1917 act and Bellice Regulations Local Police natives must appear in person or via deputies. Each patron named on this list is to be located and brought before the Local Board for Halifax County North Carolina. Further information and descriptions are in the Local Board records, signed by W Andleton Chief Clerk.
The Fifth Naval District seeks volunteers to fill farm work positions aiding the government in its hour of need. Limited appointments available. interested individuals should enroll at the Navy Enrolling Office, 101 Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia. Enrolling Officer Peppy Sears, Boatswain, USNRF.
A brief thanks notice from W. Ly Long claiming a portal designation in a ceremonial act. The fragmentary text references the Aetion of the Demmageatic and a personal name, offering a formal, old fashioned tone without specifics.
Rosemary residents and guests are noted in a stream of local items. Patt accepted a Street Car Company post in the city, Dickens visited family from Petersburg, Pattie Byrd and friends traveled to Emporia, and others embarked for Norfolk, Durham, Asheville, Tarboro, Weld, and Portsmouth for work or visits. A marriage occurred as Rupert Lyles wed Miss Bessie Jarratt at the bride’s mother’s home with J E Spencer officiating. The Rosemary Graded Schools plan a Red Cross benefit entertainment on Friday April 19 at the Rosemary Theatre.
Private 1st Clare Whitney Kellogg of the United States Army Recruiting Station Raleigh N C will be in town April 10 to 16 for recruiting across multiple Army branches. Eligible men aged 18 to 41 who did not register may enlist with all expenses paid to the place of enlistment. Various Army specialties are listed with pay scales and family allowances.
The Camp Fire Girls under Mrs directed a nighttime performance at Peoples Theatre last Friday offering a spirited entertainment program.
Caravan Evans and L S Mosher led a successful afternoon program with song and pageantry before a large audience. Boy Scouts under Scout Master Mosher also performed and the proceeds reached 42.25 after expenses. A future show may occur March 39 at six thirty, with songs added and an expanded program if Bettie Carawan and Ruby Evans approve.
Local notes report Glen services at St Luke's Church in North Jampton County next Sunday afternoon at 8 30 The Union Intercessory Service for the Nation and Allies is set for next Thursday at 3 pm at the Presbyterian Church Various residents travel visits and returns include R W Brown to West Point Va Miss Lois Stinson Burlington training and other locals such as A L Mariner Camp Sevier and J W Sanderford Jr Raleigh who resumes his post at Herald Publishing Co.
Last Sunday afternoon at six o'clock Miss Nellie Medlin became the bride of Mr Walter Bailey. The ceremony was performed in the Christian Tabernacle by Rev R L Topping. A sizeable gathering attended. Mrs Bailey is active in the Christian Church. They plan a future home nearby with friends hoping for a long, happy life together.
Halifax items recount visits and departures among residents and guests including Lieutenant Ferrebee of Raleigh, Mrs Jno Fenner, Mrs Duncan Faison, Mrs Annie Gowan, Mrs C F Musselman, Willie Faucette, Mrs Willis Wilcox, Mrs Wallace Patterson of Chapel Hill, Mrs D C Fenner, Mrs Swain Norman, Mr Shearin, guard at the State Farm, Rev Dodd of Enfield, Jas Applewhite and family, Miss Agnes Norman, Mr Lynn Langley, a new knitting mill superintendent, Miss Vann at Miss Sallie Barkley’s hotel, Mrs Christian and Mrs Hughes of Tillery, and Rev Willcox. U D C met with Mrs Gowan.
The Rosemary-Roanoke Rapids Ministerial Union announces a week of daily morning services at Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church beginning next Monday at 7 AM. Businesses urged to attend. a 6:45 AM bell will signal the start. An invitation goes to all to join, aiming to combine patriotism, duty, and faith.
Revival begins at the Christian Church Taber this year on April. Rev Mrs Annie Gowan and Jose of Fairfield Hyde Co NOG will conduct. The Red Cross entertainment preceding the revival drew strong support and a $60 contribution for the cause was noted. A song service invited participation and other events were planned with a pact editor note.
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