04 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
1
In a Holiday Week incident on the Muddy Roanoke River Edward Vincent drowned while Joe Wafford escaped death by clinging to a rock and spending a harrowing night stranded. Vincent's body remained missing as search efforts continued.
The Roanoke River tragedy claims Edward Vincent and Joe Wafford after a duck hunt. Wafford survived, describing a rock entrapment and Vincent's last cry to follow him. Rescue efforts continue amid community mourning and sympathy for the Vincent family.
Miss Charlotte Daughety and Mr Robert D Rouse wed last Friday at 11 30 a m in the First Methodist Church Roanoke Rapids Rev R H Broom presiding Only a few friends attended as plans were kept secret The bride from Kingston N C taught in Roanoke Rapids Public Schools The groom from Farmville N C holds a responsible job They left for a tour of northern cities after the ceremony
Mr Joseph M Butts of Elon College and Miss Bessie Green of Rosemary were quietly married last Thursday afternoon at Reverend J B O Briant home with Rev O Briant officiating. The couple plan to live at Elon College during the coming year.
A reflective piece compares the value people place on being educated and entertained, suggesting instruction could become as affordable as amusement if costs are reduced. It argues for accessible learning and witty critique of social priorities.
Rosemary notes show visits and returns of residents and guests. People from Charlotte Norfolk Baltimore Greensboro Raleigh Plymouth Sea Island and Richmond appear, with students resuming studies at North Carolina College for Women and University of North Carolina. Families relocate, and local workers change posts in Rosemary.
The article describes E. Church South led by Rev. Robert H. Broom at Main and Fourth, with Sunday school at 8:45 and preaching at 11:00 and 7:30. Epworth League meetings occur at 11:00 and 8:45. It invites all to start the new year with gospel truths in plain earnest form.
Next Sunday marks Epiphany, the Commemoration of Christ's Manifestation. The church invites all to Bible classes for adults and children led by T. W. Mullen, a Holy Communion celebration, and an Epiphany sermon. Special society meets Wednesday night. Everyone is welcome.
Rosemary Baptist Church announces a 10:00 A.M. Sunday School with D. Brown and the sermon by Pastor Charles J. Sheets on the subject Some Remarkable Prayers and Prayers of the Bible. Evening service at 11:00 A.M. features A Deck of Cards or A Gambler Who Beat the Devil Himself as the theme. 6:30 P.M. the B. Y. P. De Poe meet. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 P.M. The pastor cites Acts XX.7 urging worship together.
A very surprising wedding united Miss Erma Winslow of Elizabeth City and Mr. J. Will Brown of Mooresville on January 1 at 7 30 P M. The ceremony occurred at the home of the bride's sister Mrs Fred Forest with only a few friends present. The couple will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Forest and are wished happiness by many locals.
Names of residents and visitors in Rosemary along with their home towns. Walters Humphreys of Schoolfield Virginia and others including Kathleen and William May in Franklinton, John Jenkins of Portsmouth, B B Braggs of Henderson, Alfred N. Martin from Gordonsville, Jennie Mann Clark from Norfolk, Z V Walker Jr and L G Hege from Lexington, J C Sanderson of Mount Olive, Mrs W R Curtis visiting Henderson relatives, H C Carter of Rocky Mount in town.
Roanoke Rapids notes list residents traveling for holidays and returning to studies. Individuals mentioned include Lorine Woodall, Lullian Pettaway, Louise and Catherine Jackson, Mary Wednesday, Murfreesboro, Willie Daughtry, Mildred Taylor, Josephine Gowen, Julian Allsbrook, Lawrence Smith, Marion Saunders, Louis Wend e, Charles Miller of Enfield, Jack Green of Richmond, F. M. Coburn, B. D. Johnston, Herbert Scott, Marks, Black Stone, Margaret Womble, Harry Sutton, Hobart Ryland, Louise Boyd of Hollins College, Frank Wilkinson of Rocky Mount, and Carlton Taylor.
A small ceremony at the Moss home tied Tillie Moss to John W. Crews of Tar River. Rev W C Martin officiated before close relatives. The couple left for Jacksonville Florida for a brief wedding trip.
The Roanoke Rapids Herald announces a March issue to advertise Roanoke Rapids and vicinity across America in photographs and facts. The edition seeks to surpass prior efforts by promoting The Cotton Town and home to the world’s largest damask mills.
The Roanoke Herald marks ten years of service to Roanoke Rapids and announces a March 1924 celebration featuring a large photo illustrated Tenth Anniversary Edition. Geo Claiborne Simms, a nationally noted development expert, has begun a preliminary survey highlighting manufacturing, farming, commerce, housing, and civic progress to attract new industries and residents.
A planned Roanoke Rapids special edition led by Mr. Simms will feature photographs and sketches by local notables. It aims to showcase Roanoke Rapids North Carolina coast to coast, likening its reach to Grand Rapids Michigan. Simms will gather data from local business leaders and publicize the edition’s mammoth scope.
Comprehensive appeal invites residents from Weldon Enfield Roanoke Rapids Rosemary Attleton Vaughan Whitaker Halifax Seaboard Scotland Neck Tillery and surrounding towns to back a campaign for a Northern manufacturer. It notes efforts to cut overhead costs shorten freight hauls reduce labor troubles and move closer to raw material sources while highlighting Dixie holds 78 percent of national reserves.
A wedding of interest to the community unites Mrs Clara Birdsong and Mr Thomas Sadler on December 22 in Emporia Virginia at t wen o'clock. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Birdsong, is well known here and the couple will reside at the groom's brother's home. Friends extend best wishes for happiness.
Mr E L Jones and Miss Flora R May both of Weldon wed in the Methodist Par anaute Rosemary last Friday with Rev E N Harrison officiating. Jones works for Weldon Coca Cola Bottling Co while Mrs Jones serves as head milliner for Mrs P A Lewis store.
Mr. Frank Wrightmeyer of Rosemary and Miss Louise Threewitts of Littleton wed in Craddock Virginia last Thursday with Rev. Caravan officiating. The couple will reside with the groom’s brother R J Wrightmeyer who will work with J R Myrick.
By order of the Governor a special term of the Halifax County Superior Court will convene for one week to hear civil cases starting January 21, 1924 with Judge N A Sinclair presiding. Dated January 4, 1924 by Geo L Hayes Jr chairman Board of County Commissioners.
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