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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

Page

4

Local Church Folks Report Busy Weekend Activities

Nor Thankswying residents Mrs Z. BR Carsturpuen and Mr. Allen joined T. J. Allen and W. G. Moody in Roanoke Rapids for business. Rev. M. Self closes fourth year on Gar circuit and church members pledge funds for Bluebird Photoplay and film entertainment projects. Christmas plans include a tree and a quilting session with a focus on church extension work.

J.P. Allen W. G. Moody Roanoke Rapids Self Bluebird Edgarton Rosemary Abbott Amon Endeavor Society Profcsor Ses of Christ North Carolina Kinston Alr Baird Topping Bryan Annie Willian Bettie Brown Wilson Ity Tabernacle Cox Ainay

Funeral Services for Mrs. C W Medlin Held Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. C W Medlin were held Sunday at Rosemary Baptist Church. Pallbearers Speight J Dera Joe Neal B P Dickens E B Davis Mack Bailey and W S Whittaker served. Interment followed at Roanoke Rapids Cemetery.

C.W. Medlin Rosemary Baptiony Mary Bay Speight J. Dera Joe Neal B. P. Dickens E. B. Davis Mack Bailey W. S. Whittaker Roanoke Rapids

Card of Thanks from Roanoke Rapids Hospital Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary thank all who contributed to Donation Day and especially Miss Sue Watkins principal of Rosemary School and the children. The Rosemary Concert Band lost a small cameo scarf and leaves tonight for LaCrosse Virginia where a reward will be given upon its return.

Roanoke Rapids Hospital Sue Watkins Rosemary School Blanche C, Beckwith Rosemary Scarf LaCrosse A Land Geo Taylor Sale

Week of Prayer Observances and Bazaar Announcement

The Herald reports the national Week of Prayer with local Ministerial Association plans for church events during the week. Rosemary Baptist Church will host a bazaar Saturday in the new Johnson building on Roanoke Avenue. everyone is invited.

Rosemary Baptist Church Chas. Johnson Roanoke Avenue

Remarkable progress in fire safety and life preservation

The Spectator notes a decade of advances in reducing fireworks injuries and fatalities from 1909 to 1915. It credits the National Fire Protection Association and Safety First Federation of Amelia, praising insurance as a force for security, public wealth, and social responsibility as explained by Charles Moore, president of the Panama-Pacific Exposition.

Tonal Fire Protection Association Safety First Federation of Amelia Charles ©. Moore

Genius Always Busy Quote Reflects On Leadership Gaps

A sharp remark notes a man who knows what to do when to do and how to do it is never seen presiding over a Sons of Rest session highlighting leadership gaps and practical grit.

the Sons of Rest

Value of Lost Manuscripts in Transit Ruling

A Massachusetts court holds that manuscripts lost in transit are valued at ten dollars per pound. This ruling implies most lost manuscripts are worth more than if they had arrived.

Massachusetts

Obey Clause in Marriage Ceremony Questioned

A commentary notes the phrase obey in traditional marriage rites has been interpreted as a mandate for immediate compliance when a husband commands his wife with a twenty dollar bill.

Doctoring Mania Drives Overcautious Caregivers

A sharp tongue editorial warns that some women suffer from doctoring mania, mistaking health for illness. Even when a baby is well and an elderly patient recovers, these caregivers imagine sickness in the elderly and overdose them, risking harm.

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Claus B. Marks Santa Claus Care Toyland BA Arama Raratar Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Little Eve Edgarton Garysburg Mra. Martin Nor Z. BR. Carsturpuen W. Ul, Allen T. J. Allen Vulture C. W. Medlin Beautiful & Appropriate Gitta Iour Furniture Hanadatonae Pucci The L. G. Shell Company Ine Saving Life GO Shell Dee Methodist Episcopal Baptist Presbyteria First Christian Rosemary Bapti the Patterson Store Co Halifax County Geo. L. Hayes, Jr Presen Herbert Rawlinson Thoras Jefferson Knavontal Ris Joveph Doris Pawn Lederer Peoples Theatre Rosemary Theatre B. S. Webb Roanoke Rapids Herald
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