Rosemary Welfare Work Expands In Halifax County
Mr. Jenkins of Scotland Neck appointed County Superintendent of Public Welfare in Halifax County. The article outlines public welfare aims to assist the needy, improve health and education, and promote better living conditions. It references a 1918 child welfare campaign with five protection priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
R. D. Jenkins
Scotland Neck
Jenkins
North Carolina
Senator Holderness
Joint Appropriations Committee
State Board of Charities and Public Welfare
Samphasia
Mr. Jenkins
Road Bond Issue Advocate Urges County Vote
Mr E L Travis urges voters to back a 500000 dollar road bond next Tuesday claiming state and federal aid will double the impact. He argues bonds are safe, predict total interest under 980000 over 30 years, and benefits outweigh costs with ongoing road use and savings. The piece notes a local grocery sale event and Rosemary Church bake sale alongside the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchin
State Highway Commission
Gencles
T Church
jMedlin
Malisaee
Halifax County
Old County
Irdada
E. L. Travis
Sunday music at All Saints' Church and county road bond talk
The page shows a schedule of Sunday services at All Saints' Church with varied hymns and composers, followed by political commentary on Halifax County bond issues. E L Travis urges voters to approve the county road bond plan, arguing shared duty across townships and continuous road maintenance funded beyond simple yearly taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feria Pal
Kyries
Gilbert
Paxton
Nettleton
St. Bees
Camidge
Federal Street
Beulah
Orphan Concert At Peoples Theatre Rapids
The Orphan Concert from the Odd Fellows Orphanage in Goldsboro North Carolina will perform at the Peoples Theatre in Rapids next Friday night August 8 1919. After the concert five reels of moving pictures will be shown. Admission fifty cents. A delightful evening awaits you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Goldsboro
N. C
Peoples Theatre
The
Rapids
Lauren Winslow Forrest Dies After Brief Illness
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Forrest of South Rosemary died Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed Wednesday afternoon in a local cemetery with Rev L N Taylor officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauren Winslow Forrest
Fred Forrest
South Rosemary
Rev. L. N. Taylor
Shepfield Rice Tie Then Wedding At Local Chapel
Mr Heston Rice and Miss Swiie Sheffeld were married Saturday afternoon with Rev R L Topping officiating. The ceremony took place at Mr Toppings home chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heston Rice
Swiie Sheffeld
Rev. R. L. Topping
Mr. Topping
Hill Killebrew and Hill Wed in Home Ceremony
Mr Leona Killiebrew and Miss Zennie Hill were married on a Tuesday afternoon in a home ceremony conducted by Mr Top ping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Killiebrew
Zennie Hill
Rey
Mr. Topping
Rings on Boys Trousers
A note on small brass rings sold for three cents a dozen at notion counters. When sewn inside boys trousers the rings were said to prevent the pants from hanging low, a common issue as young shoppers used this method as a makeshift hanger.
Man Reluctant to Move Phonograph in Late Night
A father objects to hauling the phonograph late at night while his son insists on hosting a party. He agrees to operate the ice cream freezer all afternoon but draws the line at staying up half the night to wind the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Paney Pyetla
Roanoke Rapids Canning Club Delivers Splendid Harvests
Despite poor gardens from heavy rain, the Roanoke Rapids Canning Club reports its best year. They canned diverse preserves including jellies pickles and tomato catsup. District Agent Mrs Smith praised the club noting it is the oldest and first mill cannery in the South with 51 clubs now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Professor Proctor Accepts Wayne County Supt Post
The community learns that Prof. A. M. Proctor, longtime superintendent, will leave to become County Superintendent of Schools for Wayne County with headquarters at Goldsboro. His efficient leadership raised education standards and his influence touched moral and social life. many friends regret his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Proctor
Wayne County
Goldsboro
Proctor
The Band in Roanoke Rapids Finds Support From Citizens
A Roanoke Rapids writer praises The Band under Prof Whitely and a generous local supporter. He offers cash for a band stand, proffers free plans, and asks musicians to pause one day weekly for worship. Details available at the Herald Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Whitely
Board of Commissioners
Local Notes From Aurelia Springs Town News
Misses Taylor and Aleton of Townsville N C were guests of Mr and Mrs W P Taylor last week. Mr T B Cook returns from overseas. The Cullens of Dunn NC and children visit Mrs Cullem’s parents the Cooks. Miss Allene Cooke returns home with her brother E L Cooke from Dunn. J F Boseman of the 306 Engrs visited the Springs. he served in France. J Newit Pepper joins Jefferson Bank Newport News VA after service of thirteen months. Mrs Pattie Butts improving from typhoid fever. Mr Finn Kelley a frequent Route 1 visitor. Mrs M L Cole of Littleton visiting Mrs C L Kelley. Children at Tabor Sunday afternoon. Revival at Ebenezer Church starts Sunday morning and continues daily afternoons and evenings. Mr D T Cooke and daughters Annie and Mattie and Mrs Telly toured to Franklin ton Sunday. Emma Crawley visiting Mrs M C Crawley. B L Cooke and wife and their little daughter spend the week with D T Cooke.
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Cooke
J. F. Boseman
Engrs
France
J. Newit Pepper
Jefferson Bank of
Newport News
Pattie Butts
Finn Kelley
M. L. Cole
Littleton
C. L. Kelley
Tabor
Ebenezer Church
T. Cooke
Daughers
Annie
Mattie
J. Bounds
Norfolk
B. A. Telliga
Jim Ingram
Peraptan
Hancock-Jackson Company
Lizzie Dalton
E. M. Story
Franklin
Lillie Vincent
John Smith
Fenner
Black Mountains
Sarah Marks
Martinsville
B. Marks
Atlantic City
Willie Grimmer
Petersburg
I. M. Coburn
Ocean View
Messrs
Melvin and
Sidney Vincent
Vultare
G. E. Williams
J. M. McMurray
Baltimore
Lucille Wrenn
Henderson
H. House
W. G. Lynch
Graham
Philadelphia
New York
Portsmouth
William Parson
W. L. Long
Jennie Short
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Clyde Satterwhite
Middleburg
Francis Joyner
W. I. Joyner
A. P. McPherson
Noke Avenue
Sth
Rey
Frederick Coussins
Weldon
B. H. Ricks
Greensboro
Charlotte
High Point
Winston-Salem
Christian Church Convention
Darius A. Hudson
Columbia
N.C
A. E. Akers
Chapel Hill
Henry Eagleton
Coltrane Named New Leader of Roanoke Rapids Schools
E J Coltrane takes charge of Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools after a nine year stint at Jamestown Farm Life School. The Randolph County native, 35, trained at Guilford College and UNC among others, and will move his family to Roanoke Rapids by August 6. A letter from E C Branson extols his leadership and integrity.
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E. J. Coltrane
Roanoke Rapids
Coltrane
Randolph County
N.C
Guilford College
University of Va
Cornell
Columbia
University of North Carolina
Jamestown Farm Life School
Guilford County
Feel Rapids
Wyche
Wee School Board i
C. A. Wyche
N. C
Mr. Wyche
E. C. Branson
Kenan
Rural Social Science University of N
FARM WOMEN CONVENTION PROGRAM AT STATE COLLEGE
The Farmers and Farm Women’s Convention at State College on August 27 28 29 will feature national figures. Dr H J Warters, Prof Alva Agee, Dr EB 0 Fippen and Sam Jordan are listed for live stock and agronomy programs. Lodging is free, meals 50 cents, and a play will be presented Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ and Farm Women's
State College
H. J. Warters
Kansas City Star
Alva Agee
EB. 0
Fippen
Sam Jordan
Rey
F. Pate Sec’y-Treas
Roanoke Rapids Local Stims Highlight Names and Travel
Roanoke Rapids residents and visitors are noted in a bustle of social items. Mr and Mrs Bounds visited Norfolk while Miss Marks and Miss Wilkinson traveled to Norfolk. several locals welcomed guests from Petersburg Martinsville and Weldon. A mix of visits, transfers, and a hospital entry are reported along with church convention plans and a Norfolk based consular official’s weekend stay.
Rosemary Cannery Busy This Year
The Rosemary Manufacturing Company's canning and dehydrating plant, led by Miss Anna Rowe and Miss Powell, produced 1800 cans of preserved fruit and 187 jars of jelly this year. They dried 75 pounds of vegetables and adopted a sanitary crimped top can to avoid soldering, drawing strong village interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
Anna Rowe
Powell
Peop Village
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Rosemary
Burton Winston
Peter Collins
Roanoke Junction
Mr. Buicky
Raleigh L. Topping
J. A. Mizell
Jamesville
Ruth Transon
Bridge Club
Charlena Hart
New York City
Rosemary Band
W. P. Jennings
Boston
ALL Saints
St. Asaph
Hawes
Nune Dimittis
Stainer
Orphan
Roanoke Rapids Canning Club
Prof. Proctor
Aurelian Springs News
AR. E. J. Coltrane
MR. Proctor
University of N
Farm Women’s Convention
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