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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1921

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Rosemary News Roundup in 1921 Social Notices

Rosemary items report dozens of visitors from Charlotte and Cleveland visiting Rosemary. Local events include All Saints circle gathering, a Freemasons meeting, and a South Rosemary Dramatic Club play Under Blue Skies to aid Smith’s Church. Community updates cover travel, influenza cases, weddings, a moonlit hayride, and a high school picnic.

Mamie Leeper Sara Nita Andrews Elsie Viola Glover Minnie Mattie Hudson Sophie Ruth Glover Tillie Helen Powell Holt Sallie Parsons Bruce McCullock Clarence Pulgham Dick Warren Robert Medlin Oscar Weber Jesse Boseman Old John Hawkins Heine Robert Merritt David Joyce Williams Edward Rhea Smith’s Church

Hats in Middle Age Fashion Adornments for Women

The article praises dignified hats for middle life in Ife with millinery notes. It describes a braid crown brown hat and a wreath of metallic roses, plus another hat with an up rolling brim and silk braid crown. It oddly references golf and husbands in knickerbockers.

Middle Ife

Roanoke Rapids and Wilson Set for Central School Championship

The Roanoke Rapids high school team meets Wilson on Central School Grounds Saturday at 3 30 in the Eastern Championship Series opener. A win advances them to a possible Tue match with Red Oak. Other contenders include New Bern Kinston Wilmington Burgaw Durham Raleigh Cary Clayton Sanford Raeford Chapel Hill Fayetteville Elizabeth City Edenton. The local squad also plays Seaboard this afternoon and has a strong season record.

Wilson Roanoke Rapids Red Oak New Bern Kinston Wilmington Burgaw Durham Raleigh Cary Clayton Sanford Raeford Chapel Hill Fayetteville Elizabeth City Edenton Seaboard

All Saints Church invites services on St Philip and St James Day

All Saints Episcopal Church Roanoke Avenue invites parishioners to a 11 A M Holy Communion and sermon with a 9 45 A M Church School led by T W Mullen and a 7 45 P M night service. Ascension Day observances on Thursday May 5th include Holy Communion at 1 A M.

All Saint’s Church St. Philip and St James Church School T. W. Mullen

Presbyterian Service Schedule and Interior Decoration Sermon

The Presbyterian Church lists Rev. Stanley White as pastor with organist Mr. Stanage and U.S. Superintendent. Sunday School at 10:00 A M, morning service at 11:00 A M, Christian Endeavor at 7:15 P M, evening service at 8:00 P M, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 P M. Choir practice follows. The Sunday evening sermon topic is Interior Decoration.

Christian Endeavor

Carl Nissen Found Dead in His Bed at Waughtown

Winston-Salem April 27 Carl Nissen youngest son of the late Frank Nissen long a wagon maker in Waughtown was found dead in his bed this morning at his father's home place in Waughtown aged about 36 He is survived by his wife two children two brothers and three sisters He was brother in law of J E Cox of Rosemary and had visited him many times Friends in the community who knew him will regret his death.

Winston-Salem Carl Nissen Frank Nissen Waughtown Nissen J. E. Cox Rosemary

Probably No Electric Power Sunday

Notice to all electric power consumers that power will be discontinued between 6 A M and 6 P M next Sunday May 1 1921 for work at the central station plant and lightning arrestors installation If it rains May 1 1921 the notice will apply to the following Sunday By J T Chase Manager

Central Station J. T. Chase

Card of Thanks for Mrs Bertha Andrews

Mr and Mrs W S Clark express sincere appreciation for sympathy shown after their bereavement. Thanks to Mrs Shell for music arranging Miss Hayes Miss Hart and the children who sang to ministers and neighbors for flowers and support. Special thanks to ex soldiers and Loyal Order of Moose for help at interment of husband died in action in France.

W. S. Clark Shell Order of Moose France

Democrats Nominate Roanoke Rapids Mayor and Commissioners

In Roanoke Rapids the Democratic Primary met at the central school auditorium. A. L. Clark chaired. A. Akers was named permanent chair. R. L. Towe served as secretary. Incumbent Mayor Dr. T. W. M. Long and commissioners L. O. Anderson M. D. Collier Louis Grimmer S. I. Patterson Wells D. Tillery were renominated. The executive committee elected: A. L. Clark chair A. E. Akers W. Allsbrook J. F. Welch.

Roanoke Rapids A.L. Clark Democratic Executive Committee A. [. Akers R. L. Towe T. W. M. Long L. 0. Anderson M. D. Collier Louis Grimmer 8. I. Patterson Wells D. Tillery A. L. Clark A. E. Akers W. ©. Allsbrook J. F. Welch

Funeral for Jesse M Clark , seven, in Rosemary

The funeral service for Jesse Max Clark seven year old son of Mr and Mrs W S Clark of Rosemary was held Friday at three oclock from the parents home. Rev Carter White and Taylor officiated. The Sunbeam Society of the Baptist Church and Rosemary school children sang. Pallbearers included Harvey Speight Howard Speight Harvey Gregg Garland Humphrey Gilbert Brown and Lewis Johnson.

Jesse Max Clark W.S. Clark Rosemary Messrs. Carter, White and Taylor Sunbeam Society of the Baptist Church Rosemary School Masters Harvey Howard Speight Harvey Gregg Garland Humphrey Gilbert Brown Lewis Johnson

Infant Franklin Pernell Dies in Pattersontown Home

Franklin Floyd Pernell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas S Pernell, died at their Pattersontown home after a brief illness. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday at 3:30 PM with Rev. Taylor officiating. Interment followed in Cedarwood Cemetery.

Franklin Floyd Pernell Chas. S. Pernell Pattersontown Cedarwood Cemetery Mr. Taylor

International Courtesy in Port Etiquette for Foreign Vessels

Foreign vessels entering United States ports must display only the flag of their country. Steamers commonly carry the United States flag at the forepeak as a courtesy, but this is not a compulsory practice under international custom.

United States

Garner School Items and Commencement Invitation

Enfield and Roanoke Rapids residents visited Garner area homes during the week. Garner's School announces Commencement on Wednesday May 4 at 8 o clock with an invited public. The program lists various student performances by the Merry Maids Club and others as part of a Vacation Time song program.

W. E. Andreton Joe Whitley Enfield A. W. Garner Nancy Belle Stainbaex Roanoke Rapids I. A. Cooper Katie Collier Aurelian Springs James Rawlings Violet Williams Weldon Barbara Williams Garner's ‘School The Merry Maids Club

Weekend social notices and community updates at Roanoke Rapids

Wake Forest visitors Bruce Tillery and Jank Hobson spent the weekend with friends. Numerous locals and relatives are noted traveling to Norfolk, Washington NC, Raleigh, Oxford, Seaboard, Garysburg, Petersburg, Richmond, and other nearby towns. Local clubs announce meetings and church groups plan activities. Miss Nora Cranwell returned from Massey Business College and joined First National Bank. several residents attend statewide baraca and philathea convention. an old fashion rock muddle at Mason's Landing is recalled.

Mrs. Hudson Richmond Mrs. Thomas Dora Journagin Dunn, N.C Ellen Fields Christine McCarty Stocky Mount Noriie Cranwell Massey Business College First National Bank C. A. Wyche Sonrancis Workman Irvin Robinson Harry Bation Henderson Baraca Philathea J. W. Smoot Smoot Katie Church Taylor-Matthews Roanoke Rapids Taylor's

Halifax County Pageant at Weldon Next Week

Halifax County plans a Weldon pageant depicting the county history from Indian days through pioneer settlement, Revolution, Civil War, to present. The event aims to boost courage, energy, and cheer as citizens are urged to attend and aid publicity.

Halifax County Weldon Jon

Neat Slip-On Sweater Trends For All Figures

Interest centers on sweaters and sweater coats for everybody. Wool or silk garments vary in tightness by warmth needed. Slip-on and leon models fit snugly to the figure, rivaling short loose coats, with knitted girdle or sash. A pretty model illustrates the trend toward neat effects.

West Point Instruction Emphasizes Mathematics and Military Arts

The course of Instruction at West Point is largely mathematical and professional. Principal subjects include mathematics, English, French, drawing, drill regulations of all arms, natural and experimental philosophy, chemistry, electrical mineralogy geology, electricity, history and military law, Spanish civil and military engineering, art and science of war and ordnance and nuns.

West Point

W. O. W. to Unveil Monument Sunday May 1 1921

The local Woodmen of the World camp will unveil the monument of Charlie Vincent at Stancel on Sunday May 1 1921. All members are urged to attend at the hall promptly at 1 PM. By Mandl GC.

The Woodmen of the World Charlie Vincent Stancel Mandl, GC

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