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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

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Roanoke Rapids Church Sees Salary Boost as Faithful Support Grows

Roanoke Rapids church votes to raise the pastor's salary after a year of devotion from members and friends. Rev. G. H. Trueblood plans to remain, citing obedience to God and community loyalty. Preparations begin for a parsonage with a donated lot and a $300 fundraising goal by the Ladies' Aid Society.

Thurch J. F. Laden Trueblood Roanoke Rapids Ladies’ Aid Society Elizabeth City

States' Rights and Rail Regulation Debate in Congress

A report outlines A P Thom urging states rights to govern rail regulation with federal backing. The piece discusses federal incorporation and advisory panels, arguing for a balanced system that serves public interests and railroads amid political contention.

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New Mill Seems Assured In Roanoke Rapids Contract

A Roanoke Rapids firm signs a favorable contract with General Electric of Schenectady New York for a 2000 horsepower steam turbine to be shipped in a reasonable timeframe, with shipments currently in progress.

Roanoke Rapids Wmpeny General Electric Company Sehencetaday New York U. S. Navy Department General Electric Ca.r Cen Vis Vront Mikes Second Staiie Dobhin Halifax

Rosemary Christmas Tree aims to aid all children

The Rosemary Civic League plans a larger Community Christmas Tree mirroring 1915 efforts. Citizens are invited to contribute through Mrs. R. P. Beck in Rosemary and Mrs. Jno L. Patterson in Roanoke Rapids as plans forge ahead for a region wide holiday program.

Civic League Ciizens R. P. Beckwith Rosemary Jno. L. Patterson Roanoke Rapids

Death of R. E. Baird Recalls Oak Grove Community

R. E. Baird died at home after a brief illness. Survived by wife, mother, sister M King, and brother T R Baird. Funeral at family burial ground with pallbearers listed and service led by Rev M J W Clements. Several local notices record Thanksgiving visits and parish remarks.

R. E. Baird Baird M. King T. R. Baird Oak Grove M. E Mesa

Cemetery fund plea urges upkeep and pledges

The secretary treasurer appeals to all with relatives buried there to keep graves neat and edged. He asks for head and foot posts if missing and for lawn grass to be planted on the square and alley. He notes some pledges remain unpaid and urges timely payment.

Winter Fly Control Warns by State Health Board

The State Board of Health urges homeowners to prevent flies from entering homes and to burn any flies found during a freeze. Early action now reduces next summer’s a fly population as the board promotes swatting, fly paper, and other methods to stop carryover.

Halifax W. R. Harvey County Board of Commissioners Geo. C. Greene W. B. Drewy J. J. Norman Register of Deeds State Board of Health Mies

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Roanoke Rapids Herald Baptist Church News Notes Moreas Messrs. David and C. T. Kidd B.F. Williams Warrenton G. I. Williams Henderson Macon Stone Emily Jonvent H. Trueblood and The Baptist N Evelyn Hoskins Birmingham Margarette Hosking Raleigh L. A. Merrit Washington D. C Mrs A. P. Peck Carl Graham Seaboard M. D. Britt Portsmouth Susie Allsbrook Presbyterian Ladies Aid W. F. Horner Walter Kee J. L. Williams Gumberry W. D. Tillery Richmond Lessie Bray J. W. House Minnie Daughtry Presbyterian Church Horner F. M. Shute Boykins Herald Shute Williamston R. M. James Kinston R. L. Topping N. C Harding County Board. the Highway Road John L. Patterson Halifax Superior Court Cook W. F. Harding Charlotte Winston-Salem W.H. King J. Stacey W. H. Melvin Higgins J. R. Staton Rob . Clark R. H. Walker Jesse Shaw Willie Fulham BR. B. Barnhill Otto Meyer Stansbury W. J. Collins George W. Pettitt S. L. Gibson W. BE Knight George W.pettitt M. TL. Clark Garland E. Midgette Midgette Roanoke News A. P. Thom Washinton Wuheed Ty Viet Ulassutisel Pansrltius Ulittins Tits Pallu Walleriel Pham Eid Faterolia Eve Ahn Ieee Cupet Phony Roanoke Rapids Power Company Marion White Hobgood Bessie Alston Jou. Loftin Virginia Blanche Beaton Mercedes Antioinette Mansonia Norfolk J. M. Griggard Teo T. Lumpkins Oxford Lumpkins Iva. CL Cuenichael Richmoy, Thanksgive, Inc W. Cooper Wo I Shelton N.C Durham M.G. Jenkins J.B. Boyd North Carolina Methodist Conference Duphin Asaypre AL Moore Heridoreon Thomas M. Jenkins State Baptist Hivabeth Vulture Olivia Lillie Jusie Vincent B. W. Vincent Messrs Wai Sidney Vincent BW. Vincet Rebbitt Norlinss Amazon Glover Tev M. Y. Sell San Mra da. Shaw Mrs. Armaan Glover Gray Maporia Es. Vincent Fer Vincent Wi. Willis Ja Puyedi Torneo Mos Baird Montag Alm Glover Kounola Rapids Lissitess Cleaton AW Shaye Kathie Towers Jonheth Seve Ruleiel Meetava Wanie Geome Vanten Wyntiemph AL Vincent Nancie Riche Mbony Pnday Mesers Trufis Gray Robert Cleaton Jim Tayeram Carolina Christian Church Tabernacle Dw. Samlin Teft Emporia 4 Emporia Machine Works van. Wood St. Vincents Hospital 1Ford Mmiporia BR. W. Branch Halifas UW. Hutcherson Iisinews Poc Stulte Hopewell Misa Alma Blank Petham J. J. Munford Wes Coppice A. Thomsoon Walifas Rosemary Baptist Church W.R. Shelton Standell Items J. W. Clements Narfol Min M. Clements Isses Katherine Bourne Elizabeth Lay St. Mary's College Miss Lay Lucy Grant R.G. Baird Annie Grant Maryrenee J.C. Davis George Steele John Shaw Thelma Walter Clements D. H. Rainey W. E H. Allen Garysburg Tom Allen Isaac Rainey M. Y. Self Mr. Self N. C
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