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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1924
Page
1
A projection shows North Carolina thriving as a climate friendly hub with abundant raw materials and superior growth prospects. The piece casts NC as a magnetic pole for investment, surpassing California in climate and resources over the coming decade.
A Roanoke Rapids Herald campaign promotes merging Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids into one city to boost investment. The plan markets The Cotton Towns as modern, prosperous, and ready for northern manufacturers, detailing a large print edition, distribution to Halifax and Northampton counties, and benefits like shared services and lower freight costs.
Roanoke Rapids defeated Rocky Mount 26 to 21 in a Friday clash. Adams led visitors while Lloyd Allen tallied eight for Roanoke Rapids. The teams rematched Monday in Rocky Mount with Roanoke Rapids again losing. Wednesday Oxford High’s Wildcats beat Roanoke Rapids 38 to 24 as Taylor and Allen each scored 12. Girls lost 24 to 11 in Henderson. Maude Vaughan and Johnson stood out. A Roanoke Rapids versus Rocky Mount girls game is set for February 6 at home.
Rev Geo Taylor will address the Founding of the Christian Endeavor movement at Shady Side Presbyterian Pittsburg Sunday Feb 3 1924 Services from 2 45 PM Broadcast over Radio KDKA Washington DC 1924 Convention Chorus H Lehmann presiding Dr George Taylor to speak on Christian Endeavor Special Music A H Brownell state president to speak on Convention
Thomas T. Shell, aged sixty nine, a respected Rosemary citizen, died Friday at Roanoke Rapids Hospital after a weeks long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Rosemary Methodist Church with Rev. B. N. Harrison and S. E. Mercer officiating. Interment followed at Cedarwood Cemetery. Pallbearers included D. T. Shell, C. C. Shell, Mitchell, E. F. Shell, W. H. Shell, John Crutchfield, C. O. Byrd, and Buck Tay. Shell had lived in Rosemary about two years and left many relatives in the community.
Rosemary notes cover residents buying, visiting relatives, and social events. Mr Ellis H Joyner buys Fenton Garris residence and plans to occupy soon. Local gatherings include church meetings, ministerial association, and civic club activities with multiple visitors and dignitaries. The Meade Davis case advances to Halifax Superior Court after minimal evidence and an alibi trial.
The regular Parent-Teacher's Association meeting at Central School Wednesday featured a third grade program of songs and a plas. Catherine Albertson, state secretary, spoke on PTA purposes and Miss Blake's grade won the picture for largest parent turnout. Tea and sandwiches followed, making for a pleasant hour.
Mrs Maggie D Brown beloved wife of Wiley Brown died yesterday morning at her Rosemary home after several weeks illness. Funeral was held at the home this morning by Rev Chas J Sheets with interment in the family cemetery near Rocky Mount this afternoon. Rosemary news notes also mention local visits and a UNC wrestler John W Vick recent meet with Virginia. Woman's Club monthly meeting set for Monday at 8 in the high school auditorium.
Roanoke Rapids personal news notes list residents and visitors in town and nearby, including Carlton Taylor Scotixn Neek, Camm Vaughan Halifax, Jack Stees Richmond, Louis Anderson Trinity College, Morest Roe Gareland Stevenson Weldon, P W Pearse Valentine, Peter Patterson State College Raleigh, Kilis Marks Baltimore, Alma Lassiter Lasker, Nellie Jones Richmond, Coburn, Horteid Huchden, Reeves, Modgedon, Stone and Webster Inc. Bis Mass area and others connected to a new power plant installation and Henderson Library Building brick work contract in Hickory NC.
The High School Dramatic department announces public performance of Mice and Men by Madeleine Lucette Tillay. Rehearsals have been ongoing for weeks, with a Feb twelve presentation date planned. Cast features Dorothy Dunn, Robert Merritt, and Hamilton Jones among twenty others, with costumes a highlighted aspect.
Veiled in church notices, a revival style report details a valuable experiment at the M E Church South led by Rev Hebert Broom and involving Metropolitan Life Insurance donation. The program aims to stamp out tuberculosis in the community, with sermons, league meetings, and public services noted.
Rosemary Baptist Church invites parishioners to Sunday School at 9 and worship at 11 with Bible classes for all ages. Evening services feature sermons on Advent and heaven. Midweek events include prayer meetings and youth activities. St Luke feast day and parish notices follow with choir and auxiliary schedule.
The Framingham tuberculosis and health promotion demonstration, begun in 1917 and ending January 1, 1924, shows a community can largely determine sickness and death rates. Funded by Metropolitan Life, it highlights early illness diagnosis as the key benefit, guiding future public health efforts from Maine to Florida.
Wade Julius Daniel, four year old son of Mr and Mrs Peter Daniel of Patterson Town, was injured by an open grate and later died Sunday night. Funeral held Monday afternoon at home by Rev Wik N Taylor, burial at Cadaywood Cemetery.
A memorial service for Mr. Ed Ward Vincent will be held Sunday afternoon at three o clock in the High School Auditorium. School authorities arranged the event with faculty members, class representatives, and town pastors assisting. A special musical program is planned and the public is invited.
A Tenderfoot initiation was held last Wednesday in the High School gymnasium. The Red Rose Troop presented The Making of a Tenderfoot, followed by a formal service enrolling thirty girls into the Scout organization. Captain Christine Temple led the ceremony and new candidates performed stunts. officers also demonstrated boxing, dancing, and debating. Initiated names include Pine Cone Dorothy Dunning Golden Rod Annie Mae McClean Mildred Thomas Julia Propst Sunflower Lieut. Outland Lois Akers Myrtle Lipscomb Red Rose Lieut. Sallie Foster Blue Bird Lieut. Mary Lee Grimes Walter Shell Mayne Riggins Jesse Davis Nannie Wafford Dorothy Daughtry Lurline Hardy Cora Rock Holly Captain Lois Haskins Jane Stainback Constance Barrow Pauline Kendrick Audry Boyd Annie Kennon Taylor Evelyn Hudson Lillian Bell Jenkins Pauline Killebrew Collier Evelyn Sisk Hazel Price West Katherine Sisk
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