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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1915

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Rosemary Baptist Church to hire Rev B E O Bern as pastor

Local Rosemary community news lists church matters including the Rosemary Baptist Church calling Rev B E O Bern from Elizabeth City NC as regular pastor for two months with possible permanent assignment. Also notes revival success, unclaimed mail, events at the theatre, and a women’s aid sale at Whitmore Bakery.

Rosemary Baptist Church B. E. O'Bern O'Bern Elizabeth Ci N. C Baptist Church

Halifax County News Items Patriots Memorial School Funding

Halifax County commissioners at a special meeting in Littleton unanimously approved a ten thousand dollar appropriation for Patriots Memorial school on the condition of an act by the next General Assembly and location within Halifax County. The state has already allocated three thousand five hundred dollars if the school is placed here. Also listed are township list takers and assessors for 1915 with county assessor W. Pierce of Weldon. Representative J. H. Darden aided hog cholera serum funding at nominal prices through the State Agricultural Department.

Board of Commissioners of Halifax County Littleton Patriot's Memorial School General Assembly Halifax W. Pierce Weldon Brinkleyville Conoconara J.H. Darden N. Fitzpatrick Enfield F.C. Pittman J. R. Dickens Faucett J. B. Dickens R. B. Brickell Weldon W. T. Shaw J. H. Darden Spring Hill State Agricultural Department Raleigh N. C Darden

Town Meeting Nominates Mayoral Candidates In Roanoke Rapids

Mass meeting to nominate mayor and board candidates convenes tonight at 7 30 in the mayor’s office. Nominations set the stage for the May 4 election with turnout deemed crucial for decisive results. Readers urged to collect advertised mail at Roanoke Rapids Post Office. Names Eithel Taylor and Fred Drigers appear in the notice.

Board of Commissioners Roanoke Rapids Eithel Taylor Fred Drigers

Roanoke Rapids Hosts First High School Field Meet

The Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools stage the town’s inaugural field and track meet tomorrow at 2:30 in the Roanoke Valley League Park. Sixteen events and medals for winners, with minor admission to cover costs, feature seniors and juniors across running, jumping, throwing, and pole vault events.

Roanoke Valley League Park Roanoke Rapids Roanoke Valleyeague T. W. M. Love F. G. Jarman WL. Manning J. T. Chase J. T. Stainback L. $. Mosher

Miss Mabel Boyd Hosts A Thursday Night Reception

Miss Mabel Boyd entertained friends at her Washington Street home for Virginia Hart and guest Sallie Winslow. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments, with several out of town attendees listed among the social circle. The notice shifts then to cotton statistics from Washington dated April 15, including March consumption, hand on hand, exports, imports, and linters.

Mabel Boyd Washington Street Virginia Hart Sallie J. Winslow Cammie Vaughan Nell Wicker Alice Hockaday Messrs Clarence Grimmer Emmett Matthews Hurley King Willem Boyd Erman Edmondson Ad Ro L. Towe Washington Linters Census Bureau

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting in Rosemary

Mrs RP Beckwith and Mrs B Beckwith hosted the Presbyterian Ladies Aid of Lowety in Rosemary. Members discussed Presbyterial notes from Rocky Mount, social features, and youth work. resolutions of respect for Mrs Wood were planned. an invitation to McMurray Joyner was noted. refreshments by the host and Miss Hollany. The group adjourned to meet again on April 7 at Mrs C A Wyhe's home.

New Presbyterian Church Roanoke Rapids Mabel McMurray William Francis Joyner H. Morton Francis L. Jones Bessie Joyner Littleton Josephine Tillery Rennie Conley Washington Edward Joyner D. ©. Ballard Richmond Robert Tuttle Virginia Jackson Dame of Honor H. F. Morton Presbyterian Church Francis Joyner Episcopal Church Mendel’ Ssohn Im- Adam uThe New York Ro PL Fiwith Beckwith Rosemary Rocky Mount W. F. Horner Job Taylor Barnum Sprin Becky Wyche Wood McMurray-Joyner Miss Hollany C. A. Wyehe

Fourth Grade Honor Roll Names and Classroom Moments

Fourth grade honor roll lists Cleophus Bray Richard Cher ry Nellie Hazelwood Leona Killebrew Elliotte Love Alma Vaughan Ruth Jones Miss Mason Byrp and Teacher Brown. A quiz about a fiver on the table sparks a parental remark on parliamentary procedure while Mrs Brown reflects on bills laid on the table rarely being heard again.

Cleophus Bray Richard Cherry Nellie Hazelwood Leona Killebrew Elliotte Love Alma Vaughan Ruth Jones Miss Mason Byrp Brown

Sunday School Notices From Churches

Sunday School sessions convene every Sunday at ten o'clock with Mr Whittaker and W S Hancock serving as superintendents. Rosemary Opera House hosts a Sunday morning class at ten o'clock for attendees.

Mr. Whittaker Rosemary Opera House

Rosemary Baptist Church Roanoke Rapids Services Schedule

Rosemary Baptist Church invites all to Sunday school at 9:45 morning service at 11:00 led by W. W. Woodruff with topic Church Loyalty and evening service at 7:45 on Our Name. Morning class led by J. B. Boyd with 10 o'clock start and evening topic Why Not a Christian. Public invited.

Roanoke Rapids W. W. Woodruff Rosemary J. B. Boyd

First Christian Church Raleigh L Topping Revival Progress

Fragmented OCR note from First Christian Church Raleigh describes Sunday School attendance, Supt L Lyances, and revival services. mentions two additions and Rosnoke day night and publication in Herald. Readers invited to attend revival services and church events.

Raleigh L. Topping Mico L. Lyances

Savings Account Offer From The First National Bank

Profit and security contrasted with investment risk. Roanoke Rapids residents urged to open a savings account at The First National Bank of Roanoke Rapids N C. The ad promises 4 percent interest and unquestionable security for surplus funds.

Roanoke Rapids First National Bank of N.C

Roanoke Rapids Fire Meeting Called For April 19

A mass meeting is scheduled in the Mayor's Office on April 19 at 7:45 to discuss organizing a town Fire Department with regular drills under trained supervision. Citizens are urged to attend and bring others to support adequate fire protection.

Roanoke Rapids First National Bank

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Rosemary Baptists A. H. Green J. M. Mullen Peterg Maggie Lynch Ebony Mr. G. Lynch Sarah Waller Rs. F. Vincent Miss Irma Nita Boyce Sam Kidd Ft. T. Kidd City Point J. A. House Thelwas Eugene Collins City Print W. H. Collins Edna Massengale Hoor B. L. Hamill Thelma Monda E. A. Beale T (Te Daughtr Franklin, Va WL. Rodges 4. H. Adkins J. G. But's Harry Gowen C.R Barkley C. T. Johnson Jno. L. Patterson A. T. White South Rosemary C. M. Dickens Elizabeth Bagley Norfolk B. Maks Advt B. E. O’bern Elizabeth City Charlie Clay Ludie Daniel L. H H. Freeman Jane Harris Walter Harris Mary Hines Sallie Hines Jimmie Hawkins F.C. Medlin Louis Rook H. J. Sorrell J. S. Stawls Horace Williams Annie Yetarday Methodist Ladies Aid Society Whitmore Bakery Thhe Rosemary School House Roanoke Valley League Patterson Roanoke Mills Rapids Mills Yes News Roseene Ce Herald Miss Patriots Memorial School Miss Mabel Boyd J. M. McMurray Fannie Joyner Farmville E. Foster Jim Gooch Inge R.A. Harris B. Prrce N. C. Hughes W. M. Cohen Ida Wikins Elizabeth Hughes Allen Hart Mercer Green W. 8. C. B. Robinson Goldsboro Petersburg RP. Beckwith B. Beckwith W. S. Hancock Wm. Towe First Christian Church
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