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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1920

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Look Out for the Census Man in Rosemary Roanoke Rapids

The Roanoke Rapids area readies for the 2 January census. Citizens face personal questions on age race education birth place and daily bread with surveyors I A Matthews and W F Horner visiting area homes. Also notes on weddings visits and local events including a January band concert and several residents visiting relatives.

Messrs. I. A. Matthews W. F. Horner Roanoke Rapids Rosemary

In with the Churches sung at Presbyteran Church

Sunday School rooms prepared and to open this week. Rev. Stanley White leads morning service at 11 00 and evening service at 7 30 with Miss Julia Thompson organist. Prayer meeting 7 00 Wednesday.

Christian Madeas

New Year sermon and vestry election at All Saints Church

All Saints Episcopal notes a Second Sunday after Christus with 9 45 am church school and adult Bible class, 11 am Holy Communion, 7 80 pm evening prayer. Epiphany feast Tuesday with 11 am Holy Communion and 7 30 pm service. Vestry election next Sunday. Membership listed as 421. The Herald of Hartford excerpt reflects on age and identity in country papers.

Mullen the Herald of Hartford The Herald

Rev R L Topping Joins Ruth Moore to Charles Owens

The Christian Church minister united Ruth Moore and Charles Owens of Roanoke Rapids in marriage Friday night December 26 at the home of W H Gay in Patternson Mills village. Best wishes for a long and happy life were wished for the couple.

R. L. Topping The Christian Church Ruth Moore Chas, Owens Roanoke Rapids W. H. Gay Patternon Mills Village

Barkley and Ricks Wed in Christian Church Ceremony

On Monday December 22 William Matt Ricks Jr and Miss Clara Barkley were married in a ceremony conducted by Rev R L Topping of the Christian Church. The couple welcomes good fortune and joy.

Matt Ricks Jr Clara Barkley R. L. Topping The Christian Church Cupid

Ruined fortress near Koenigstein recalled by wartime events

A long, uneven tale describes a fortified site on a hill above Koenigstein where French and Prussian forces clashed during the War of the Spanish Succession. The faded streets and shattered terraces stand as a memory of sieges, betrayals, and fleeting glory amid modern peaceful travel scenes.

Branktiy Cologne Mangin Jane In Fortoess Raillinen Stemmystlion Koeni Meuiler Lem

Retired contractor Bell Nearly Burns in Train Car Fire

Raleigh resident B C Bell, 73, a Civil War veteran and fire safety advocate, narrowly escaped serious burns when a cigar stump toppled from a passing passenger car and set his clothing alight aboard a train near Union Station. The incident underscores fire dangers from carelessness.

Raleigh N. CL B.C. Bell Greenwood Union Station Smether Mr Bell Mr. Bell Union Bell Young

Introducing Our New Chief of Police Barkley Appointed Roanoke Rapids

The Roanoke Rapids Herald announces the appointment of C. A. Barkley as Chief of Police. Citizens are urged to greet him and offer cooperation to enforce laws and restore order, with mayor R. J. T. Chase presiding.

Board of Town Commissioners Roanoke Rapids N.C

Army pledge to serve people with promise of safety

The message declares that the army’s yearly resolution remains to protect Americans, presenting soldiers as personal representatives in securing the blessing of free America and safety for all citizens.

America

Hirtie Andrews and Charlie Stroughn Wed in Holiday Ceremony

On Saturday night December 20, Miss Hirtie Andrews and Mr Charlie Stroughn were married by Rev. Raleigh S Lopppng of the First Christian Church. Both workers at Patterson Mills Co. and they count many friends among their acquaintances.

Bessie Edmondson Ben Marks Hal Ross Rosa Greensboro Lucy Ethridge Jno. L. Wheeler Roanoke Rapids R. L. Topping First Christian Church Christian Church Hirtie Andrews Charlie Stroughn Raleigh Slopping Patterson Mills 'Co Nancy Johnston Radford Myrtie Wood Thelma J. L. Lawshe Wilson Vestry All Saints (Episcopal) Church John L. Patterson T. M. Mullen A. B. McAlister Shelton Hotel McAlister Burlington

University of North Carolina Sees 1850 Enrolled Students

Dr T J Wilson Jr registrar reports 1850 students registered this fall at UNC with 1702 in college credit summer school. Total including summer and preparatory work reaches 2271 since 149 commencement. Mecklenburg and Guilford lead county representation while 42 percent are Methodists and Baptists.

Chanel Hil Nec T. J. Wilson, Jr University of North Carolina Mecklenburg Guilford Buncombe Denes Ok Wayne Forsyth New Hanover Durham Iredell Leing

Hotels and Cafes Heavily Sanitary Grades Noted

State Health Special Agent John F. Gordon inspected the Terminal Hotel and New York Cafe in Weldon and rated them high with an average 95 grade. The Shelton Hotel in Rosemary failed to meet sanitary standards, signaling expected improvement before the next inspection.

John F. Gordon State Board of Health Terminal Hotel New York Weldon Shelton Rosemary

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