Local social notes from Colerain and nearby towns
Colerain and Norfolk visitors fill a week with travels and stays as residents and guests attend gatherings. Notables include Maude Wilkinson at Ocean View, May Blunt in town with Ella Lee Chauncey, and Eddie Kidd taking a Philadelphia job. Family and church groups visit relatives in Scotland Neck, Raleigh, and Richmond. a Presbyterian Aid sale is announced, and a large tomato offers garden pride from J W Smoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Freeman
Colerain
Norfolk
Maude Wilkinson
Ocean View
May Blunt
Washington
Party of Friends
Ella Lee Chauncey
J. C. Smith
Mort White
Petersburg
Local Rosemary notes include visits and relocations
W D Burgess a Confederate Veteran visits in Raleigh for a few days with J N Byrd. Several locals make trips to Norfolk Petersburg Enfield and Raleigh. A new Peoples Store Company incorporation is approved with Gurley Matthews Thompson as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. H. M. Hudson
Norfolk
W. D. Burgess
Old Soldiers Home
Raleigh
J. N. Byrd
Peoples Store Company
Co-operative
Same
G. S. Gurley
R. V Matthews
W. O. Thompson
War Department ruling credited volunteers to county in Roanoke Rapids area
Mayor J T Chase reports that volunteers from Halifax County fall under county credit due to population under 45 000. Exemption Board not yet convened and no draft cards mailed yet, with a week to ten days more before sittings. The issue includes a three year war summary and a list of 100 notable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Chase
Roanoke Rapids
Claude Kitchin
War Department
Halifax County
Herald
Oostanalla Girls Camp First outing after reorganization
Camp Fire Girls enjoyed their initial outing on July 23 at Oostanalla after reorganizing June 1. Scouts prepared the site, weather disrupted cooking, and girls endured rain while marching, exploring, and camping. They rode a horse, chased chickens, and played jokes before returning home with thanks to guardians and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panacea Hotel
Tom
Mie
Irene Johnson
Pearl Hamilton
Fannie Marks
Nell Jones
Ruth Jones
Fannie Taylor
Noriie Cranwell
Grady Ezell
Minnie Daughtry
Sallie Saunders
Sarah Daughtry
Adna Wood
Myrtle Anderton
Josephine Hege
Annie Taylor
Alma Ezell
Daisy Sheffield
Jerry Guardian
Leslie S. Mosher
Susie Humphrey
Ingenious Rabbit Trap Described For Ground Barrels
An old salt barrel set in the ground near brush frequented by rabbits is described as an ingenious trap. A td fits inside the barrel with about half an inch clearance to avoid freezing, and a rod on which the lid swings is stapled on rather than fixed.
Butones In a Shoe
Nearly 2,000 stitches go into a pair of hand sewn shoes highlighting meticulous craftsmanship and the intricate process behind traditional shoemaking.
Right Method of Grafting for Orchard Trees
A Victorian style tip lists the yearly grafting method. It notes sap rise in spring across plums and cherries early, pears and apples later. Grafting should be done in mild, showery weather using a chisel or grafting knife, hammer, sharp knife, and wax. Saw off a branch and prepare stock.
Grafting Technique Detailed From The Farm Journal
The article explains grafting stock and scion placement at the desired point by splitting the stock slightly and inserting wedge-shaped scions so their inner bark matches the stock. It notes air and moisture promote union, and wax is applied. Scions should have two or three buds with the lowest one down. The cleft spring secures action, reducing the need for tying. If both scions grow, one may be removed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Journal
Rabbit catching by barrel and spring screen
An old method describes placing a rabbit on a barrel with cut notches and a screen door spring to hold the lid level. When a rabbit hops on, the lid drops, trapping it, and resets for the next catch. A small car of corn may be fed on up for ballast.
Prevent gnawing of trees by earth banks and guards
The article advises farmers to protect young fruit trees from mice by banking soil six to ten inches high in autumn, pressing snow around trunks, wrapping trunks with heavy paper or shingle, and using heavy galvanized wire guards with four to five meshes lasting several years.
An Od Trait. Uncle Eben and Aunt Nancy Tale War
A comic exchange from Life magazine where Uncle Eben recalls a cousin in the trenches ordered to charge yet collides with barbed wire mines and German batteries. Aunt Nancy quips about George never looking ahead as the humor lands in wartime anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Nancy
George
Sunshine as a Disinfectant for Homes
The State Board of Health urges daily sunshine and fresh air in homes. Expose furnishings and clothing to direct sun for hours every few days. Direct sunlight kills germs quickly, while diffused light works slower. Avoid closing windows and shades to protect carpets. faded cheeks are worse than faded fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Patterson Mills Defeats Ka Neke Mills 4 1 in Baseball
Patterson Mills won 4 1 over Ka Neke Mills on Saturday as Pace and Hilton combined to shut out after the first inning. Pace allowed one hit with eleven strikeouts, Hilton six hits and nine strikeouts, McAlister catching Pace. Barrett and Lattimore starred for Patterson Mills at bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Mills
Kaneke Mills
Pace
Hilton
McAlister
Barrett
Lattimore
All Saints Church Services and Feast Invited Public
All Saints Episcopal Church on Romoke Avenue under Rev. Lewis N. Taylor lists services for the ninth Sunday after Trinity. 9:45 morning worship with Sunday School and Men’s Bible Class, 1:00 Holy Communion and Sermon, 4:00 Evening Prayer and Sermon. An Every-Member Covenant is planned in the afternoon. Monday August 6 marks the Feast of the Transfiguration. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints Church
Lewis N. Taylor
Romoke Avenue
T. W. Mullen
Methodist Church Services Announcement
Methodist Church announces Rev. Eugene C. Few as pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 with W L Woodruff as superintendent. Morning sermon at 11 00 on The Holy Trinity. Evening sermon at 8 00 on Stages of Christians Development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Woodruff
Christian
Presbyterian Church Services at Stanley White Pastor D T Caldwell
The Presbyterian Church under Pastor D T Caldwell announces Sunday School at 9 45 led by J F Welsh Supt Morning worship at 11 with the topic The Saving element of the Church Evening services will discuss The City of Compromise Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00 P M The public is invited to attend these services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.F. Welsh
Compromise
Baptist Church Service Schedule and Meetings
Rev C H Trueblood pastor of the Baptist Church. Sunday school at 9:45 AM in Hancock with superintendent. Regular church services at 11:00 AM. Cottage prayer meetings on Monday and Thursday nights. Prayer meeting and choir practice on Wednesday nights. Helping Hand Society meets Monday night with Miss Sadie Womble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Helping Hand Society
Sadie Womble
Rosemary Baptist Church Services and Notices
Rosemary Baptist Church led by Pastor A G Carter lists Sunday services at 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m sermon Eyes of Jehovah and How When Where indicates evening service Choir practice Thursday and a BYP meeting Monday all members urged to bring a non member. Unclaimed mail remains listed with Postmaster Bass and local names. 15 day hold before forwarding to Washington DC ded letters division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. & Kegg
BY. P.O
Washington, D. C
William ©. Bass
Mrs Martha Moore Dies At Home Of Daughter
Mrs Martha Moore died Wednesday evening about eight o'clock at her daughter Mrs Clements home on Back Street. Her remains were buried Thursday afternoon at five o'clock in the Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. Rev R L Topping conducted the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Moore
Clements
Back Street
Roanoke Rapids
R. L. Topping
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Cammie Vaughan
Mary E. Daniel
W. Humphreys
Company K
Warrenton
Eddie Kidd
Philadelphia
G. D. Shell
D. F. Patchin
Chespeake Bay
W. L. Long
New York
O. R. Johnson Jr
Charlotte
Orin Johnson
Miss Lizzy Camp
Garysburg
Mrs. L. A. Faison
Hanna Mary West
Richmond
Annie Swindell
Swan Quarter
Cathbrine Eagleton
Messrs
F. S. Smith
H. F. Cherry
E. E. Hachman
Walter Kee
John Merritt
Dr. Paisley Fields
D. C. Stronach
Columbia
L. H. Hale
Halifax
S. F. Patterson
Mary
Winston-Salem
C. H. Trueblood
Wise
W. D. Tillery
Scotland
Lena River Jones
Bath
Annie Mabry
Ruby Williams
A. E. Akers
G. E. Williams
W. M. Hamilton
Pearl
Francis
Bunca Vista
Bernard
W. R. Hamilton
Frank Robertson
R. S. Hyman
Walter Clifford
West Point
Rarline Fleetwood
Eula Collier
The
Presbyterian Ladies Aids Society
A. E.’ Hall
Horner
C. E. Stainback
Will Peers Stainback
Henderson
C. B. Stainback
Pittsburg
J.T. Stainback
Viola Collier
Tavern
N. C
S. J. Bounds
Wrightsville Beach
Mrs. Edwards
Greystone
Mrs
Marvin Collier
Fred Peck
Presbyterian Aid Society
J. W. Smoot
Rosemary
Mary Boram
Maude Thompson
W. S. Whitaker
C. C. Medlin
J.G. Butts
Mr. Butts
Steadman Store
Robert Whittemore
Burlington
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
J. E. Dobbins
J. H. Harrison
Brinkleyville
Clyde Taylor
Page's School of Pharmacy
M. P. Williams
Tarboro
G. L. Hayes
Enfield
J. Y. Hinson
Jack
Greenville
D. C
Mr.Hinson
N. J. Lisle
Gumberry
J. J. Riggans
Vaughan
R. S. Baker
Emmett Wright
Bessie
Lucy Connor
Virginia
Mary Westbrook
South Boston
Ruth Spencer
Miss Mabel Pitt
Rocky Mount
Bulletin
Dreamland
Roanoke Rapids Herald
BASE
Wol Pet
Alice Williams
Mary Windley
Odall Wilson
Ada Simmons
John Pierce
J. G. Pollard
Geo. Jackson
Maystie Adams
Florence Johnson
Charlie C. Jjones
J. M. Hodges
Troy I. Herring
M. ©. Carthy
Cora Curley
Bettie Clemmons
Lillian Bridwell
Tour Barrle
Florence Bridgson
Annie Bilor
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