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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1917

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Conference Appointments For Warrenton District

The 81st annual session of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South closed in Greenville. Appointments for the Warrenton District include E. M. Snipes as Presiding Elder for Battleboro Whitakers, L. B. Pattisall for Bertie, I. B. McCall for Conway, J. J. Boone for Enfield Halifax, EB Dodd for Garysburg, R. W. Bailey Harrellsville, J. J. Barker Henderson, J Thompson Littleton, A. P. Tyer Murfreesboro Winton E. Wright Northampton J. M. Wright North South Henderson W. G. Lowe Rich Square J. E. Holden Ridgeway W. C. Merritt Roanoke circuit William Towe Roanoke Rapids B C Few Rosemary circuit Scotland Neck M Warren circuit C A Jones Warrenton J A Hornaday Weldon F M Shamburger Williamston Hamilton H M Eure President Littleton College J M Rhodes Missionary to Japan J W Frank.

North Carolina The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Greenville Warrenton E. M. Snipes Battleboro Whitakers L. B. Pattisall Bertie I. B. McCall Conway J. J. Boone Enfield Halifax Dodd Garysburg R. W. Bailey Harrellsville J. J. Barker Henderson Thompson Littleton A. P. Tyer Murfreesboro Winton Wright Northampton J. M. Wright North South W. G. Lowe Rich Square J. E. Holden Ridgeway W. C. Merritt Roanoke William Towe Roanoke Rapids B.C. Few Rosemary Scotland Neck M. Warren C. A. Jones J. A. Hornaday Weldon F. M. Shamburger Williamston Hamilton H M. Eure Littleton College J M. Rhodes Japan J. W Frank

Red Cross Seal Drive reports strong sales and growth

Dr. L B McBrayer says Red Cross Christmas Seal sales are unprecedented with large orders from multiple towns. Miss Margaret Toland and Mrs R S Kirschner report major first-day sales and repeat orders, while Raleigh and other cities project significant totals as 800 000 to 900 000 receipts default to fund public health nurse efforts.

L. B. McBrayer State Red Cross Seal Commission Red Cross Acme T. V. Moore Clarkton F. A. Harrington United States Murphy Margaret Toland Tryon R.S. Kirschner Boy Scouts Raleigh Ann Withers W.A. Withers

Rosemary and area social notes improve church ties

Local brief lists residents visiting relatives and traveling to Norfolk Raleigh Wilmington and Town Creek Circuit. Mentions weddings funerals and Red Cross knitting classes. Notes church leadership changes and donations to Rosemary Y M C A Fund with regional community updates and a farewell from Rev. C H Andrews.

Birthday Dinner Hosted by Mr Hayes on Jackson Street

Mr George L Hayes Jr hosted a birthday dinner last Wednesday evening at his Jackson Street residence. Invited guests included C A Wyche Dr R P Beckwith George Carmichael W L Manning and R L Dickens.

George L. Hayes, Jr Jackson Street Messrs C. A. Wyche R. P. Beckwith George Carmichael W. L. Manning R. L. Dickens

Quick Benediction at Billville Hymn Sing

A Billville brother declines preaching and keeps his coat on to avoid provoking hard-shell sinners. He urges everyone to go home peacefully while the hymn, here's a hotter time a comin by and by, is sung.

Billville Lucy James Butts C. F. Musselman Chas. Hale Alice Cooper Donald McClure Miss Hale

Tuberculosis Week Urges Health Checkups and Prevention

National Tuberculosis Week runs December 2 to 9 urging all individuals to improve health and prevent TB. Emphasizes staying well through proper sleep, weight, and stress management, and recommends personal exams to spot dental, nasal, digestive, heart, and kidney issues. Aimed at avoiding self diagnosis and promoting professional medical evaluation.

War Savings Stamps Offer Easy Govt Investment

The United States Government promotes War Savings Stamps as a simple, secure investment for all. Stamps come in 25 cent and $5 denominations with a Thrift Card option. $5 stamps may be exchanged for a War Savings Certificate and mature to $5 in 1923. Purchases limit per person and redemption terms are outlined, plus local society notes and community items follow.

United States Treasury Washington

Pellagra in State Decreased About Half

Pellagra in North Carolina has dropped by about half in the last year as food conservation efforts continue. In 1914 there were 551 deaths statewide, 431 in 1915 and 467 in 1916, split between 241 white and 226 colored. Experts attribute the decrease to improved diets and general Southern prosperity, urging intelligent cooking and balanced meals with proteins, milk, eggs, beans, and fresh vegetables.

North Carolina Peilagrin Hoover

Rosemary Baptist Church Services Notice

Rosemary Baptist Church invites all to services Sunday Dee 16 with Sunday School at 10 00 a m Superintendent G and Gregg. Service at 11 00 a m sermon Our Father. Evening service 7 30 p m B Y P A meets Monday evening and Wednesday at 7 30 p m Weather permitting new pews may be ready for Sunday services Come see us and be welcome

Rosemary Brother Thompson People's Store C. N. Lance Town Creek Hancock Ladies Aids and Missionary Societies Helping J.T. Chase Dee Gregg

Advent Services At All Saints Church Roanoke Ave

The Advent program at All Saints Episcopal Church led by Rev. Lewis N. Taylor includes morning and evening prayers, sermon, and a lecture titled Esther. Activities feature a Girls Friendly Society meeting, Christmas music rehearsal, cottage meeting, and a weekly Sunday School offering for Home Missions. Public invited. Also a humorous indoor spark segment about recreation contrasts Dubeon's preference for naps.

All Saints Church Lewis N. Taylor Roanoke Avenue Esther T. W. Mullen Girls Friendly Society E. W. Lehman St. Thomas

Christmas Pageant Flesh Out Biblical Figures in Procession

A Christmas celebration described as a largely dramatic display featured clergy in a procession through Rouen Cathedral reenacting Old Testament prophets and biblical figures. Moses, Balaam, David, Zacharias, John the Baptist, and Vergil appeared, with actors portraying Nebuchadnezzar and others in a church pageant that blended scripture with verse.

Christine Balaam Fruce William Howe Moses David Vergil Rouen Christ

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