Lost in the Hills of Future and Memory
A reflective rural piece from Around the Town recalling past friends now farmers, with mentions of tobacco crops, new buildings, and a looming crop-control law. The narrator describes farm life near the Pilot Mountain area, names several nearby peaks and towns, and notes distant views toward Roaring Gap and Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Wallace
Dad
Lauratown
Pilot Mountain
Worth
Roaring Gap
Winston-Salem
Senior High School Registration and Senior Classes Schedule
Senior high students must report next week with registration times for tenth eleventh and seniors. First grade registration set for Friday September 2 at 9 30 with registration windows 9 20 to 12 00. Some children missing smallpox vaccinations urged to see county doctor Weldon or family physician and vaccinate promptly. Piano students Miss Bentley to register her class at 9 30 a m Thursday September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon
Bentley
Hawkins Chapel revival inspires congregation and visitors
Hawkins Chapel Church reports a inspiring revival last week with Rev H F Surratt and guest Rev Leo Pittard of Greensboro. It urges a large audience at 8 pm Sunday and 10 30 am Sunday School, while noting visitors Mrs Selma Williams spent the weekend at Norfolk and Mr and Mrs W K Sutton of Staten Island visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Surratt
Leo Pittard
Greensboro
Selma Williams
Norfolk
W. K. Sutton
Staten Island
New York
Revival at Ebenezer Church by Rev. E. B. Fisher
Rev. E. B. Fisher will preach in a revival at Ebenezer Church beginning Sunday afternoon at three thirty. Services will start at 8 PM and run through Friday evening. The concluding service will be Sunday afternoon September 4 at three thirty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Fisher
Ebenezer Church
Joint Shower Honors Mrs Walter Groom at South Rosemary
Joint hostesses Mrs H F Cherry and Mrs J C Wells welcomed guests Thursday night at Mrs Cherry's South Rosemary home for a miscellaneous shower honoring bride Mrs Walter Groom. Summer flowers decorated, games yielded prizes to Mrs Hal Ross and Mrs R M Hudson, gifts awaited the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Cherry
J. C. Wells
Cherry
South Rosemary
Walter Groom
Hal Ross
R. M. Hudson
Sam Hockaday
N. D. Cox
Paul Ray
Ed Hawkins
Walter Kee
Dolph Edwards
Mary Johnson
Eugene Etheridge
Bell Cherry
Louise Wella
Marie Hudson
Resolution of Respect for Mrs N Braswell
The Hardrawce Woman's Club mourns the loss of member Mrs N Braswell and resolves to honor her memory and faithfulness. Sympathy is extended to her family, and copies of the resolutions will be sent to the family, to the Progress, and to the Roanoke Rapids Herald for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardrawce Woman's Club
N. Braswell
Progress
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Enfield School Term Opens September 5th
The Enfield School term will begin September 5. High school students must register Friday September 2 from 9 to 12. Graduates may return for additional work. Commercial courses revive after last year’s inauguration. Staff mostly unchanged except high school athletic coach. Fred Hoyle of Zebulon replaces Mr Woodward who moved to another position. A replacement for Miss Eloise Stephenson of Severn, who died July 29, is planned.
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Enfield
Fred Hoyle
Zebulon
Woodward
Eloise Stephenson
Severn
In Memoriam Rosa Lee Hargrave
In memory of Rosa Lee Hargrave wife of W R Hargrave who departed this life Aug 10 1925. It has been thirteen years dear Mother since God called you away from your loved here on earth. You left six children with a broken heart and an empty place in each heart. I miss your baby hugs and kisses and tender hands. God will reward you with the riches of heaven. I am trusting to meet you where no more parting pain or tears. Your baby Mrs Lucy Hargrave Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Lee Hargrave
W. R. Hargrave
Facts vs Fiction Roanoke Rapids Owls shine in Wichita tourney
Bill Riggan notes Roanoke Rapids Owls making history in a Semi Pro baseball tourney in Wichita Kansas. He praises Alabama Bradford and Tom Burnette for key plays and commends local fans and organizers. He reports matches prizes at the Roanoke Clubhouse and previews upcoming games and events at the clubhouse with rhythm and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owls
Roanoke Rapids
Wichita
Kansas
Youngstown
Ohio
Alabama Bradford
Homer
Tom Burnette
Dickens
Aderholt
Big Jim Whatley
Reader
Alfred Martin
Mrs Williams Heads to New York City for Fall Merchandise
Mrs Williams of Leggetts Dept Store departed Sunday for New York City to spend a week selecting fall merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Joe Williams
Leggetts Dept
New York
Misses Batton Tripp and Meade at Ocean View Sun
Miss Bertha Batton L Tripp and Mary Lillian Meade spent Sunday at Ocean View enjoying the seaside outing and relaxing by the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Batton
L. Tripp
Mary Lillian Meade
Ocean View
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zee Denny
Laurel Branch
Memoriam
Baby
Mrs
Lucy Hargrave Morgan
Facts Vs
Bill Riggan
Roanoke No. 1
J. W. Brown
Virgie Davis
Louise Callaway
Alex Thomas
Reuben Daniels
Premmie Finch
Fred Crofts
Johnnie Renn
Bill Hodges
Bill
C. Vaughan
F. S. Kemp
Singletary
Patterson String Band
Bendix Home Laundry
Nomieree
BeNdIx
ACW
Parker Sales Co
Roanoke Rapids, N.C
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