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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1917

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Church Services Schedule and Invitations

Churches announce weekly worship times with services at 11 A M and 7 30 P M on Sundays and 7 30 P M on Wednesdays. The public is invited to all services.

Sunday School and Services Schedule Fragments

Church notices list Sunday School at various times in Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary with supts W S Hancock J B Boyd and multiple services every Sunday at 11:00 A M and 7:30 P M Prayer meetings Wednesday night 7:30 Senior and Junior B Y P U times and junior choir with Sunbeam Band sessions noted. Visitors welcomed.

J. B. Boyd Roanoke Rapids Rosemary W. S. Hancock Sunbeam Band

Presbyterian Church Services With Scout Event

Pastor Rev. Stanley White leads Sunday worship at 11 00 A M and 7 30 P M with Sunday school at 9 45 and choir practice at 9 30. Visitors and strangers are invited as Boy Scouts receive a special 11 00 A M service.

Stanley White Boy Scouts

Methodist Church Services Announced in Town

The Methodist Church invites worshipers with Sunday School at 9 15 led by W H Woodrutt superintendent Preaching at 11 A M and 7 30 P M A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 P M Rev Eugene C Few is the pastor.

W. W. Woodrutt

Preaching Schedule at First Christian Church

Morning service on Roanoke Ave at Ninth St corner led by Minister Raleigh L. Topping. Preaching next Sunday at 11:00 A.M. and 7:20 P.M. at the Tabernacle Roanoke Ave location.

First Christian Church Raleigh L. Topping In Tabernacle Roanoke Ave Ninth St

Death of George F. Caraman in Roanoke Rapids

George F. Caraman died last Friday April 6 at his Roanoke Rapids home from cerebral hemorrhage. He was fifty, a resident three to four years, and survived by his niece Mrs. David Kidd. He came from Hyde County and was reportedly in good health until recently. The body was taken to Washington North Carolina for burial in the family graveyard.

George S. Caraman Roanoke Rapids Caraman David Kidd Hyde County Washington, N.C

Death of Stella Cole in Rosemary District

Stella Virginia Cole two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew H Cole died at home in Rosemary last Friday April 6 after a short measles illness. Interment was held Saturday in Roanoke Rapids cemetery.

Stella Virginia Cole Andrew H. Cole Rosemary Roanoke Rapids

Rosemary Business Men Organize Association in Rosemary

Roanoke Rapids brief notes coverMiss Lessie Hazelwood visiting Tarboro relatives and other local visits. The Rosemary Business Men's Association forms with officers L G Shell president and others to improve credit practices and merchant relations in town.

Roanoke Rapids Business Men of Rosemary Rosemary Business Men's Association L. G. Shell T. M. Jenkins G. L. Hayes, Jr J. A. Loftin

Death Claims Mr Stainback An Early Roanoke News figure

Mr David B H Stainback, a longtime Roanoke News associate editor and town official, died suddenly on Monday afternoon at the Terminal Hotel after a brief heart attack. Born 1851 in Brunswick County Virginia, he moved through Petersburg Enfield Weldon and finally served as registrar, clerk, collector, and JP while marrying twice and leaving five children. He was known as a cheerful, helpful neighbor and a trusted civic figure.

Mr. Stainback Halifax Terminal Dr. Morehead Old Reaper Brunswick County Virginia Mary C. Stainback Miss Mason Nathaniel Mason That County Petersburg Enfield Minnie Bell Colonel Bell Weldon Ella Cheek W. T. Cheek Stainback Roanoke News Board of Town Commissioners

Hayes Card Club Meeting Schedule

Mrs Hayes hosted the card club last Friday at her Rosemary home. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Wm Horner next Friday from 3 to 5 o'clock.

Polly Owens Weds Howard Garris in Easter Ceremony

On Easter Sunday at nine o'clock Miss Polly Owens married Mr. Howard Garris in a ceremony performed by a minister of the First Christian Church at the home of Pearl Johnson in Rosemary. The couple, noted Rosemary residents, will reside in Rosemary after visiting Tarboro with relatives and friends in attendance.

Etta J. Cullom Julian C. Finch Raleigh L. Topping the Christian Church South Rosemary Polly Owens Howard Garris First Christian Church Pearl Johnson Tarboro

Citizens enlist freely as local theatre backs recruiting drive

The Peoples Theatre offers a ten percent bonus on Tuesday night receipts to the first ten men enlisting in the army or navy. Over a dozen locals have joined so far with two from Roanoke Rapids and several from Rosemary. Bonus payments Begin May 1 and are deposited at the First National Bank for Red Cross distribution.

United States Army Navy Roanoke Rapids Rosemary Peoples Theatre First National Bank Red Cross Association Robinson

Rosemary Red Cross Society Formed in Rosemary

Rev W R Shelton of Durham attends mass meeting and announces a Red Cross chapter in Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids. A large attendance plus a two town mass meeting planned with Tasker Polk to speak. Red Cross work explained and fund raising music planned.

Rosemary Personal RED Cross Lsstes Society

First Christian Church Gleanings and Christmas Carols Note

Sixty four attended the women’s class led by the minister as teacher. The Red team leads 145 to 107. One addition to the church last Sunday night. The revival continues and the minister has married five couples in two weeks. The community knows him as the marrying parson. Ebenezer Scrooge is referenced in a Dickens tale with a character analysis. Rupert Julian to star in The Right to Be Happy at local theatres on Friday April 20. Rev J B Reynolds of Wilmington NC will assist in the revival Monday.

Christian Church Tabernacle Rosemary J. E. Cox The Bettie Shell Lucy Taylor Messrs L. W. Jernigan R. L. Topping Panthea Harrison J. H. Harrison Ebenezer Scrooge London Elizabeth Bagley Yuletide Jackson Charles Dickens Bluebird Rupert Julian Peoples and Rosemary Theatres J. EB. Reynolds First Christian Church Wilmington N. C

Baraca Philathea Class Invites Audience to Address Tonight

Prof. C. W. Wilson of Green ville Dean of the Eastern Carolina Teachers Training School will speak to Baraca Philathea classes at the Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church tonight at eight. He is described as brilliant and eloquent and the public is invited to attend.

C. W. Wilson Greenville Eastern Carolina Teachers Training School Baraca Philathea Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church Wilson Baraca- Philathea

Roanoke Rapids Honor Roll Names Navy Volunteers

The Roanoke Rapids honor roll lists John Roland Williams and J. J. Hummings for voluntary enlistment in the United States Navy.

Roanoke Rapids United States Navy John Roland Williams J. J. Hummings

Honor Roll for Miss Strauther's March Music Class

The honor roll lists Ruth Jones Mildred Taylor Josephine Hege Vivian Edmunds Pearl Hamilton Nellie Jones Viva Williams Eula Collier Kathrine Jackson and Nellie Crutchfield for March in Miss Strauther's class.

Miss Strauther Ruth Jones Mildred Taylor Josephine Hege Vivian Edmunds Pearl Hamilton Nellie Jones Viva Williams Eula Collier Kathrine Jackson Nellie Crutchfield

Infant Mary Whitfield Whitfeld Dies in Roanoke Rapids

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Whitfield dies April 1 in Roanoke Rapids residence. Interment held at Roanoke Rapids Cemetery.

BE. Whitfeld Claude Whitfield Roanoke Rapids

Roanoke Rapids Democratic Primary Mass Meeting Planned

A mass meeting of Democratic voters in Roanoke Rapids is set for April 28 at the Lyric Theatre Building to nominate candidates for mayor and five town commissioners for the May 8 election. Published by the Town Democratic Executive Committee chaired by A. L. Chark.

Roanoke Rapids Lyric Theatre Roaroke Rapids Democratic Executive Committee A. L. Chark

Also Mentioned on This Page

George F. Caraman Lessie Hazelwood W. G. Lynch Graham Parmele W.G. Lynch Ebony FH. Robinson, Jr Rock Hill Roanoke Pharmacy Rosa Pearson Ula Williams Severn M. E. Daughtry Emporia W. G. Tillotson Dorothy B. B. Glover Mrs. Marie Bagwell Mrs. B. B. Glover Lena River Jones Richmond Joe Price R. L. Towe Aurelian Springs Reed Littleton Messers Joe Williams Hurley, King Clarence Grimmer Rocky Mount H. L. Hazelwood B. Marks Harry Stern Abe Norinsky Archy Burnett Glover Henderson BE. B. Glover Josephine Nita Boyce Rich Square Will Moore Taleeigh W. P. Horner C. A. Wyche Goldsboro Roberta Dixon W. P. Taylor Paisley Fields Norfolk Virginia Dental Association J. W. Torlay Roxboro W. L. Long Philadephia David BH. Stainback Mrs. Hayes Owens Garris Garysburg Seaertte Lebanon W. H. Allen Hattie Garner Spring Church Mary G. Jordan J.P. Allen Charlie Warrick A. M. Proctor Nellie Chase Lee Floyd Rogers Floyd Drews Bluff W. G. Moody Shilo R. W. Bailey Dallas Jordan Daniel Jordan Mary Jordan Odessa Rowell W.R. Shelton Durham School Patterson Mill Co Rosemary Manufacturing Co H. R. Crawley Clarence Wellens U Battleship New Hampshire G. G. Biddy Silver Creek M. P. Williams George Brown Danville Philadelphia John Matthews Cleveland Ohio Walter Kidd Warrenton J. E. Matthews Sallie Munford Mrs. J. T. Munford C. Harris Heathsville J. E. Browning Tasker Polk T. W. M. Long Red Cross America Europe Randophh Stronach Julia Stockton Randolph Donaldson Cook Stronach Roanoke Rapids Presbyterian Church John Randolph Arvonia Sheltering Arms Hospital A. B. Stronach Tarrymore Mr. Stronach J. R. Lisle J. B. Henderson D. E. Iles and J. H. Faurette Thelma Mary E. Whitfield
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