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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
1
Rosemary personal items list residents and guests visiting the town, with brief notes on travels and health. Names include J B Powell Rocky Mount Raleigh visitors, C D Patterson Greensboro, J R Sykes Raleigh, and many others visiting or staying in Rosemary.
The Green version of Sinclair Lewis novel Main Street will be shown this afternoon at 3:30 and again tonight at 8 in the High School auditorium. Florence Victor plays Carol Milford and Monte Blue portrays Dr Will Kennicott. A romance of the republic and a Felix the Cat reel will precede with the High School Orchestra providing music.
The High School Parent Teachers Association held a yearly picture contest rewarding rooms with highest monthly parent attendance. The 5A grade won Feruzzi’s Madonna for a month under Miss Temple, while Mary Coble’s 7A room earned the Hand painted The Sistine Madonna. The 6A and 9th grade works previously secured two-month wins.
Zollie Hawkins a respected farmer died at his Littleton Road home Sunday night after visiting neighbors. He was forty, survived by his wife and two young children. Funeral conducted at home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. R H O Bryant with burial in the family cemetery.
The Young Peoples Society of All Saints Episcopal Church met Wednesday night to rehearse a pageant tied to Christmas observances. Mr and Mrs Lamrick Smith returned from Richmond this week. Mr Allen Zollicoffer spent Monday in Raleigh.
The Industrial Arts Department announces exhibits of student drawing and shop work for the 1923-24 school year. Visitors will see how hands on work with wood fibre weaving and drafting develops practical skills and constructive thinking, preparing boys and girls for life outside school.
Church notices announce sermons and services at All Saints and others with invitations to join. nearby real estate Roanoke Rapids Estates to be sold at public auction on Saturday December 22 featuring suburban lots near N C Highway 10 and Roanoke River access, promoted by Roanoke Rup Estate Co.
Lists of students across grades at Central School Third Montil and Long districts, including Mildred Jenkins Adkins Atsbrook Moore and Grace Prittchfield. Mentions 9th 11th 12th grades and multiple named pupils across grades with initials and surnames.
At 6 o clock Wednesday morning Samuel Scofield of Camden New Jersey and Miss Less Bray were married by Rev R H Broom at the M E Church. The couple left for their distant home in the north amid warm wishes. Scofield is a young mechanic with many local friends in Roanoke Rapids.
Farmers and county agents discuss weevil control and clean-up measures for cotton in Roanoke Rapids area. Reports note autumn efforts to pick cotton promptly and destroy stalks to reduce late-season weevil survival, with weather conditions affecting outcomes and plans for regional meetings in January.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop of North Carolina plans a second yearly visitation at All Saints Church on Sunday December 28 at 7 30. A confirmation class will be presented but the Bishop has postponed the appointment by one week due to scheduling conflicts.
The Roanoke Rapids Junior-Senior High School girls basketball team opens their season tomorrow at eight in the gym against Henderson High. Henderson is an experienced, strong squad after several games. This game is the sole local contest before Christmas holidays. the boys are set to face Rich Square next Thursday night.
A banquet for local business men is planned for 6 45 PM in the High School building. Prof president of East anchors Training School Greenville NC will speak with Hon W I Long as toastmaster. High School Orchestra to perform and Home Economics pupils will serve a tempting menu under Miss Stribling. Over fifty men have accepted the invitation.
A Herald dispatch from the International Mercantile Marine Company announces Mr and Mrs Samuel F Patterson are due in New York from Southampton and Cherbourg aboard the White Star liner Majestic on Tuesday. The couple’s friends will be glad to hear Mr Patterson has regained his health.
Mr Roland Shell and Mrs Margaret Carter of Rosemary married quietly in Emporia on Monday afternoon. Mrs Mack Johnson attended the ceremony in Virginia city and witnessed the vows. The couple will reside in South Rosemary.
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