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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1920

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Local Residents and Visitors Add to Durham Twine of News

Short notices list visiting relatives and jobs for residents like Mr. Ivey C Askew in Durham and Mrs Annie M Clements in Garysburg. Reports cover travels to Raleigh Richmond Graham and St Petersburg with onetime assignments at Patterson Mills Co and Community Service work in Halifax.

Annie M. Clements Garysburg Morrison Franklin N. C Patterson Mills Co Ellen Squires Richmond Wrenn Messrs W. C. Crosby Raleigh R. Stanley Baker New York City A. E. Akers Halifax Baker

Karl Jansen At Aurelian Springs

Karl Jansen the famed humorist from Sweden visited the Aurelian Springs school on December 8. He delivered a quaint humorous lecture with impersonations and was entertained at J. R. Liles home before departing by train to Virginia. He promised to return next spring.

Karl Jansen U. S Aurelian Springs Sweden Land of the J. R. Liles Charlie Kelly Virginia

Laurant Demonstrates Magic for Children at Lyceum

Laurant, known as the man of many mysteries, filled the Central School Auditorium with a Lyceum engagement. He tailored much of the program to tricks that appeal to children, and the crowd found him a master magician and highly entertaining.

Laurant Central School Mr. Laurant

Powelltown Church Bazaar and Holiday Events

The Smiths Church ladies held a bazaar at the Davis Garage South Rosemary with cafe style decor and plenty of hand work and baked goods. Youth classes held contests and ice cream social Monday evening. A Powelltown aeronaut landed in Powell’s pasture prompting local flights. South Rosemary School plans in lieu of a tree a Christmas program at Smith’s Church with stories carols and dramatizations at two o’clock followed by an address by Attorney Knight of Weldon.

Smith’s Church Davis Garage South Rosemary Smiths Sunday School Powelltown Powells Pasture South Rosemary School Attorney Knight of Weldon

Mrs Steadman Hosts Parly Birthday Celebration for Teachers

Halifax North Carolina December event honored Halifax School teachers Nell Haynes Alice Hatcher Lucy Forelaw Rebe Cusby and Ruth Shaw with a birthday toast for Miss Shaw. Guests wrote wishes and viewed a lighted wall display revealing Miss Haynes Forelaw Ousby and the engagement with Mr Gregory.

Halifax N. C N. L. Stedman Nell Haynes Alice Hatcher Lucy Forelaw Rebe Cusby Ruth Shaw

To Place An Appropriate Sign at Roanoke Junction

The Merchant's Association held its first regular meeting at the Herald offices and voted to erect a handsome sign at Roanoke Junction detailing local industries schools churches banks and social life. A committee will consult authorities and determine sign wording while inviting the State Merchant's Association secretary to speak at the next gathering.

Merchant's Association The Herald Roanoke Junction State Merchant's Association Rosemary Group

Christmas Program by Roanoke Rapids Schools

The Roanoke Rapids public schools presented a Christmas program at the Central School auditorium on Wednesday evening under the direction of Miss Crisp, the schools’ musical director. The program was well balanced and enjoyed by those present, highlighting Miss Crisp’s excellent work.

Roanoke Rapids Central ‘School Miss Crisp

Advent Services at Roanoke Avenue Church

The Roanoke Avenue church announces Fourth Sunday in Advent services led by Rector Lewis N. Taylor. Holy Communion at 7:30 A.M., Church School at 9:45 A.M. with T. W. Mullen as superintendent. Divine services at 11:00 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. a welcoming congregation.

T. W. Mullen

Methodist Church Service and Community Notes

Sunday services at 11 AM and 7 30 PM with Sunday School at 9 45. Invitations extended to all. Local visits include Mrs. Garner in Norlina and Miss Overstreet in Enfield. Mr. Tom Jordan dies near Weldon. Jim Medlin and Claude Willey noted. new piano and shades for the school arrived.

C. A. Garner Norlina Nancy Belle Stainwack Tom Birdsong Halifax Sue Bet Overstreet Enfield Kate Collier Ethel Lillie Garner MeClifton Moss Raymond Garner Aurelian Springs Tom Jordan Weldon Willie Andleton A. W J. R. Garner Jim Medlin Claude Willey

Aurelian Springs News Highlights Local News and Moves

Mr. Tumpsy Riggan brought his engine to the school haus and sawed wood for the school on Tuesday December 6. The Hollister Teachers made a flying trip to Aurelian Springs Sunday. Rev. B B Slaughter the new pastor of Tabor filled his appointments at Tabor and Ebenezer. His wife and infant daughter will arrive soon. Rev R W Bailey and family have moved to Raleigh. We are sorry to see them leave. Mr. Roger Crawley was a guest of Aurban Springs Sunday PM. Miss Mattie Cooke lost a valuable dog Saturday and finder will be amply awarded. Miss Bula Glasgow has returned after a short illness.

Miss Dalton Hearne Dalton Robinson Pearson Harper Caltor Edna Robinson Santa Claus John Bell Fitzhugh Florence Pritchett Ruth Allen Huckleberry Finn Earl St. Sing Uncle Jerry Leadie White Aunt Liza Miss Robinson Tumpsy Riggan Hollister Aurelian Springs B. B. Slaughter Tabor Ebenezer R. W. Bailey Raleigh Mattie Cooke Finder Bula Glasgow

Fraternal Notes From Carolina Lodge Meeting

Carolina Lodge No. 225 held a December meeting electing officers for the next term and forming a ten member committee led by C A Dickens to coordinate donations and gifts for orphans. An appeal from Grand Master D H Tillet of Camden was considered.

Carolina D. H. Tillet Camden Lodge Aca C. A. Dickens M. R. Vick Noble B. A. Lewis A. Dickens E. B. Davis R. B. Powell 0. L., Smith

Local Woodmen of the World Hold Annual Banquet

Members of the local camp Woodmen of the World held their annual feed in their hall on Wednesday night. Attendees included members from Rosemary and visiting Sovereigns with several town ladies. The Roanoke Rapids Band, led by Mr Shaw, provided music. Speakers included Rev L N Taylor T S Crutchfield L B Jones J J Killebrew and J Myrick. The menu featured oysters barbecue fruits and related accompaniments.

Woodmen of the World Order In Rosemary Roanoke Rapids Shaw L. N. Taylor T. S. Crutchfield L. B. Jones Messrs J. J. ‘Killebrew J. Myrick

Birthday party at Aurelian Springs honors Miss Klutz

A birthday party at Mrs. M. C. Crawley's home in Aurelian Springs honors Miss Janie Klutz of the high school faculty. Guests toasted with hot chocolate and Nabiscus, blew out twenty one candles, and shared dream cake with money ring and thimble prizes. Contests included a Leap Year proposal and humorous poems, concluding with best wishes for many happy returns.

M. C. Crawley Kinlow Pigg Janie Klutz Aurelian Springs High School Miss Klutz W. W. Warren Annie Cooke Mamie Liles

Card of Thanks for Ivey Askew

We express gratitude to friends of Roanoke Rapids for kindness shown to our son Ivey during his illness in the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Askew, Durham, N. C.

Roanoke Rapids Ivey R. J. Askew Durham, N. C

Lodge to Confer First Degree on Three Monday Night

Trustee announces next Monday night December 20 the Lodge will confer the first degree on a class of three. All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.

Honor Roll and Local News From Rosemary

The list shows honor roll members by grade across many classes including 11th through 1E with numerous named students such as William Jackson Ruth Mason and Mary Catherine Bell. The local notices cover visits from residents including Mr Walter A Overby of Norlina and Miss Winifred Beckwith returning for the Christmas holidays with various church and town events listed throughout Rosemary.

Aurelian Springs Plays Welon In Friday Basketball

Aurelian Springs and other teams traveled to Weldon on Friday afternoon December 3 for a basketball game. Weldon won by a score of 6 to 1. Karl Jansen praised good sportsmanship saying the good American remains a good loser.

Aurelian Springs Weldon Karl Jansen

New Hope School News Announces Christmas Program

Mr and Mrs Briggs and Mrs John Matthews from Rosemary visited Mr and Mrs Sterling Shaw Sunday. A fifth and sixth grade debate favored the negative. Christmas Program and Tree at New Hope School Dee at 7 30 everyone welcome.

Briggs John Matthews Rosemary Sterling Shaw Mamie King Bessie Marenia Shaw W. M. Hockaday Blanche Aurelian Springs Bill Rook Jack Shaw Willie Hale New Hope School Dee

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Ivey C. Askew Durham G. A. Harris Roanoke Rapids Power Co J. T. Chase C. G. Freeman Clayton F. C. Williams Franklin Mary Brown Eunice Jerome Thos. M. Lynch Camp Dix J. P. Lynch D. W. Kellogg D. M. Clark Job Taylor Ernest Wicker Graham J. Bounds Hazel Hancock Savannah E. J. Coltrane H. C. Blankenship Mary Washburn J. R. Washburn St Petersburg Fla L. A. Hyman Palmyra Louise Allen Warrenton O. FE. S North Carolina Fred Peck Mrs. Steadman Parly Miss Hatcher Miss Ousby Miss Haynes Miss Forlaw Mr. Gregory Miss Shaw Quentin Gregory George Gilliam All Saints Church Methodist HURCH Aurelian Springs News Roger Crawley Aurban Springs William Jackson Ruth Mason Josephine Hege Eva Sadler Louise Jackson Maude Jones Lawence Spencer Francis Wyche Lloyd Allen Mabel Braswell Grace Brown Florine Holt Harvey Speight Fred Vaughn Essie Wayne James Womble Archie Pennington Roy Langley Mary Catherine Bell Bessie Caldwell Eunice Margret Draper Mary Gibson Louise Merritt Mary Virginia Wood Johnny Harris Lee Nicholson Charles Henry Pope Josie Chase Mary Alma Coltrane Virginia Gentry Miriam Hudson Alice Pope Janet Yoder Majorie Collier Betty Gray Long Mary Anderson Louise Brown James Conner Robert Tudor Graham Lynch Lucille Gorn Harry Holt Calvin Kennemar Linda Ward Lois Woodard Arteha Butts Mary Vana Rosemary School Irene Cox Grizzella Cameron Herbert Moore Lewis Moore Carlton Taylor Henry Clay Howard Bennie Howard Almer Daniel Milton Harris Phola Vick Jane Stainoack Auline Batton Virginia Ogletree Florence Carr Ellen Arwood Zelma France Daisy Harris Annie May Odell Maxwell Clark Gilbert Jordan Elmer Starke James Stallings Wilfred Kelbridge Blanton Lloyd Hasty Lewis Waters Katie Burnette Eula Clary Lula Clary Jessie Davis Irene Garner Sallie Hodgens Mary Newton Annie May Shearin Mildred Baird Lucile Cox Pauline George Beaulah Jacobs Sarah Jenkins Clarence Kelly John Simmons Aurora Allen Naj Batton Mary Cameron Sarah Cameron Rosalee Liverman Virginia Hardison Laura Whittaker Eugene Crutchfield Eugene Cannon Shelton Deans Samuel Hasty William Kelly Frank Massey Mitchel Westbrook William Davis Walter A. Overby Nor‘lina John Hemphill Brooklyn N. Y W. M. Jones Lockport T. G. Tyson Norfolk H. Huff Rocky Mount A. G. Carter L. H. Chesson Henderson Virginia Moncure Stafford Caroline Moncure G. E. Grissom C. F. Ogletree W. F. Horner Dan Roberts J. P. Manley Charlotte Ladies’ Society of South Rosemary W. D. Upchurch W. B. Joyner Louisburg Be, M. Snipes Rosemary Church Esther Marshall Virginia Beach F. T. Futrelle Woodland J. Arch Taylor Oxford Troy Liverman Slade Portsmouth W. C. Williams C. L. Moye W. D. Knight Annie Belle Quinerly Geraldine Moore Wilson R. E. Gill Fredericksburg Winifred Beckwith Shelby Welon Hawkins Chapel Mr. Paul Shaw
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