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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
1
Local census takers for Roanoke Rapids and Scotland Neck prepare to mail 1920 census blanks to heads of households. Officials President Wilson and Governor Bickett urge citizens to cooperate and aid the census effort.
A Christmas Day service at All Saints Church features Miss Ruth Transon as organist. The program includes Angels from the Realms of Glory, O Little Town of Bethlehem, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, O Come All Ye Faithful, and other hymns with organ and choral pieces, inviting the public to attend.
Raleigh December report shows 221 farmer questions collected by N B Stevins District Agent of the Agricultural Extension Service. The queries reveal farmers are progressive and seek improved farming, marketing, and expert guidance from trained county agents. The service aims to appoint scientifically trained leaders with farming experience to assist in rural development statewide.
Santa style generosity from Mr. S. F. Patterson fuels gifts for Roanoke Rapids and local church Sunday schools. First Methodist, Presbyterian, and Baptist groups host Xmas entertainment and distribute toys candy books and other presents to children and adults.
A child writes to Santa asking for a train tricycle building blocks oranges nuts and toys for a baby brother with plans to save money in a bank near the stocking. He signs Francis Hudson and mentions Christmas plans and church services for the following Sunday.
Mrs J P Hewitt and Jean Hewitt depart for Goldsboro while Beth Bagley spends holidays in Jackson Mississippi and Lucile Carlton in Richmond. Local families travelers and visitors gather as the Baptist Church decorates for a Christmas tree program for children with gifts. The All Saints and Methodist churches plan services and tree celebrations as the community echoes Tiny Tim's blessing.
Notice to the public clarifies pronunciation of Kennemur as Kennemur not Kenyon. The statement asserts no relatives in this state by Kennemur and identifies Mr. and Mrs. J. Hy Keanemur as the sole survivors.
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