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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
1
A long list of local people travel to and from towns such as Raleigh Burlington Henderson and Tarboro visiting relatives, taking jobs, or attending events. Many households host friends and relatives from nearby counties while others attend revival services and ball games.
Fisher and Garris wed last Thursday August 17 at relatives home in Ellicott City Maryland. The bride is daughter of Frank A. Fisher of Rosemary. The groom E A Garris long resident of Rosemary now living in Chester Pennsylvania. The couple plan to reside in Chester and enjoy a prosperous future.
Mrs J R Carstarphen’s little boy is well again. Many residents visited Roanoke Rapids and Newport News while others vacationed out of town this week. Local events include a revival at Smith’s Church and a Lebanon Y P C U meeting with wide attendance.
Kelford defeated Patterson Mills 3 to 2 at Kelford in a tense, well pitched game. Snotherly held Patterson Mills to three singles, while Saunders powered Kelford with key hits. Errors aided Kelford’s runs as the crowd enjoyed a hard fought contest between rivals.
A.L. Cawthorn has begun hauling lumber to build a cottage on Jackson Street with modern conveniences. Miss Hattie Cullom of Littleton visits Mrs. J. L. Cobb this week. Mr and Mrs E. T. Newbill of Nashville Tenn arrived to stay with Mr and Mrs J. Y. Hin son. Mrs J. E. Dobbins leaves for Norfolk and Ocean View for several days. Measra J. J. Wade Wm Manning Geo Carmichael J. M. Marshall and W. G. Bass attend Methodist Ice Cream supper in Halifax Tuesday. W A White L S Cannon L A Query J P Buck and W S Clark motor to Richmond and back Sunday evening. All tiny jack and Bidoyabie trip. M S Iles of Aurelian Springs in town Saturday on business.
Miss Beatrice Underwood entertained around four score of friends at her father M. D. M. Underwood's residence last Monday from 7 20 to 10 oclock in honor of her fourteenth birthday. Lyons infants played and refreshments were served by the hostess. All guests reported a jolly time and Beatrice received many nice presents.
The Board of Education shifted opening to Thursday September 14 to suit attendance growth. Superintendent Proctor announces a larger faculty including H J Pope as principal at Central School with Mary Powell and Holland Brantley assisting seventh grade. Rosemary staff details follow. Two-session day planned with noon recess and book exchange system through the new book room run by Brantley to cut costs. vaccination and early entry rules noted.
State docket dispositions list multiple defendants across liquor larceny and resisting cases. Pleas guilty yield fines from 5 to 15 dollars with months on county roads or jail terms. Notable verdicts include guilty on larceny with four months and multiple not guilty outcomes. Roanoke News reports these rulings.
The Senior B Y P U of Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church elected officers for six months: President R M James, Vice President J R Pollard, Recording Secretary B S Webb, Corresponding Secretary Eugenia Moody, Treasurer H G McDonald, Organist Sadie Womble, with four group leaders. Meetings move to Sunday evenings forty five minutes before service to train young converts and older members as church workers. Hearty invitation issued for members to join.
Mr Edward King and family express heartfelt thanks to many friends for their sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of Mrs Annie Also the tributes received. Ted King and family.
H B Swirx reports on a July teachers institute at Weldon led by Mrs C P Blalock. He praises Halifax County educators, a progressive Board of Education, and Superintendent A E Akers for driving school improvement and community support. Development hinges on skilled teaching and loyal public backing.
The State Board of Health urges opening homes to sunlight and fresh air to cleanse and disinfect. Daily airing and exposure of furnishings to direct sunlight for hours combat germs faster than diffused light. Closing windows and shades is urged against, as faded drapes are less valuable than healthier, better nourished children and cleaner homes.
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