Feast of Lights Epiphany Service at Alpinis Episcopal Church
The Feast of Lights at Alpinis Episcopal Church Sunday night honors Epiphany with a procession of Wise Men in costume, gift offerings, a carol, and a candle-light symbolism showing Christ's light spreading to the world. The ceremony includes a star lighting, a short address, and distribution of candles to congregation members.
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Alpinis’ Episcopal Church
Christ
Bethlehem
Rist
Orient
Rosemary Community Notes and Obituaries
Rosemary news notes show residents visiting relatives and changes at local firms. Obituaries report Mrs. Ruth Ferrell, 30, and Mrs. Martha Horne, 3, with funeral details and cemetery interment. The Oxford Orphanage donation letter from R L Brown praises Roanoke Rapids citizens for charitable support and extends gratitude to the local C E S chapter.
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Chas. M. Lance
Clinton, Hey
Art. Carter
The
Baptist Church
Ruth Ferrell
Rosemary
R.L. Topping
Roanoke Rapids
Martha Horne
J. M. Horne
Oxford Orphanage Benefit Food Sale Announcement
A food sale will be held on Saturn at Roanoke Pharmacy under the auspices of the local Star to raise funds for Oxford Orphanage. A large variety of items will be offered and proceeds aim to reach the $500 donation, with $41 already received. Community support is urged.
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Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Grand Old Commonwealth
R. L. Brown
Saturn
Roanoke
Tern Star
Oxford
SGT MURFEE DESCRIBES TWELVE MONTHS IN FRANCE FRONT WAR
Sergeant Walter Murfee recounts his year in France from December 1917 to December 1918. He details shipboard convoy dangers, illness such as scarlet fever, reassignments among units, front-line movements from Glascow to Mailly Baccarat Domball and Tuneville, and the July Champagne fighting near Suippes including the Chateau Thierry phase. He notes shortages, YMCA aid skepticism, and hopes to return home from Bordeaux while asserting good health and appetite.
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Tuneville
Chalons
Suippe
Champagne
Chateau Thierry
St. Michell
Tam
Bordeaux
Sgt
Walter Murfee
Field Artillery
R. R. Recruiting Barracks
A. P
Small Fire Disrupts Morning Quiet at Cherry Home
A small blaze erupted Thursday morning in the residence of Mr. Ormond Cherry after waste paper was stored near faulty wiring. Early discovery limited damage as residents mistook the fire alert for the normal early bell.
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Ormond Cherry
Carless
Rings of Boys' Trousers Buy Low Price Hanger Trick
Small brass rings can be bought for three cents a dozen at any notion counter and when viewed on the inside of boys' trousers save many a torn buttonhole, that being what most boys use for a hanger.
New Year Changes In Local Business Firms
In a set of year end moves, P. Duncan and Nannie Peel resigned from B. Marks to buy Mrs. Jenkins’s stock and run a ladies furnishing store. Fletcher and Vincent acquired shares in Virginia-Carolina Furniture Co. and took on management. Abe Norsky and Walter Kee returned to B. Marks, while Herbert Brantley moved from Virginia-Carolina Furniture Co. to B.S. Webb.
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P. ©. Duncan
Nannie Peel
B. Marks
K. Jenkins
Messrs
Fletcher
William Vincent
W. S. Hancock
J. W. House
Virginia-Carolina Furniture Co
Abe Norinsky
Walter Kee
Herbert Brantley
Va-Carolina Furniture Co
B.S. Webb
Demonstrations in saving meat in North Carolina
Agricultural extension workers visit sections to show proper butchering, cutting, and curing of meat and how to use by products to cut winter losses. The program, led by Mr Gray, promotes Extension Circular No 4 Curing Meat On The Farm, explaining brine methods and aiming to save farmers thousands yearly.
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North Carolina
State College
Department of Agriculture
Gray
Local worker praised for Roanoke Rapids Christmas gift
The Roanoke Rapids O E S chapter sent 500 dollars with 100 dollars from S F Patterson. Mrs Peck notes canned vegetables and fruit will be sent once canvass is complete. The Orphanage receives heartfelt support from local residents.
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Fred Peck
Will Taylor
Roanoke Rapids
E. S
S. F. Patterson
Roanoke Rapids Personal and Local Items
Basil Glover returns to Trinity Park after time with his parents E B Glover and Mrs. E B Glover. Dixie Thomas leaves to return to Wise after a visit with G D Shell. Mrs. Charlie Allsbrook and family go home to Weldon after visiting here. P C Duncan spends Tuesday in Rocky Mount on business. Bruce Tillery travels to Asheville after visiting here. Mrs. B Marks spent days in Richmond on business. Salomonsky of Norfolk visits the Marks home.
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Basil Glover
Trinity Park
E. B. Glover
Dixie Thomas
G. D. Shell
Wise
Charlie Allsbrook
Weldon
P. C. Duncan
Rocky Mount
Bruce Tillery
Asheville
B. Marks
Richmond
Mr. Salomonsky
Norfolk
Lula Williams
Post Office
Jake Lamet
Ben Marks
Baltimore
Rev
E. C. Few
Greer
Alice Hockaday
Durham
Mary Cherry
Scotland Neck
F. M. Coburn
Lynchburg
All Saints Church Epiphany Services and Activities
All Saints Church Episcopal announces Rev. Lewis N. Taylor as rector and Laura Carroll as parish worker. Next Sunday after Epiphany at 9 45 A M Sunday School and Adults Bible Class supervised by T W Mullen ILA M Morning Prayer and sermon at 8 00 P M Feast of Lights service. Girls Friendly Society meets Friday 7 30 P M and Little Candidates Class Saturday 3 P M. Public invited.
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All Saints Church Episcopal
Lewis N. Taylor
Laura Carroll
Roanoke Avenue
T. W. Mullen
ILA
Girls Friendly Society
Little Candidates
Church Notices and Local Visits Highlight Week
Sunday School at 9 45 led by W S Hancock with Mr W J Rowland in charge. Numerous residents travel to Norfolk Baltimore Durham and Scotland Neck for visits and business. Miss Ligon and Miss Hackney travel nearby while several take posts in local firms and colleges.
Roanoke Rapids Welcomes New Pastor Rev T H Crutchfield
Rev T H Crutchfield accepted a call to Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church arriving last week and preaching both Sunday services to a large congregation. He is staying with his family at Gatesville this week and arranging to move them here to lead the church and conduct services Sunday.
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Crutchfield
Roanoke Rapids
Gatesville
Methodist Church Schedule and Conference Notice
Sunday School at 9 45 A M with W W Woodruff as superintendent Services at 11 A M and 7 30 P M Preaching by Pastor in morning and by Rev E M Snipes of Weldon at night Our first quarterly Conference follows the night service Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 o’clock before Teachers Training Class session
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W. Woodruff
E. M. Snipes
Weldon
Rosemary Methodist Church Quarterly Conference Notice
Rev Charles M Lance and Rev E M Snipes will preach at Rosemary 11 A M with a 2 P M quarterly conference session on Saturday Jan 11. Official members urged to attend. Pastor will preach at Smiths 11 A M and New Hope 3 P M with a 7 30 P M service at Rosemary. A cordial welcome to all.
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E. M. Snipes
Rosemary
Qarterly
Smiths
New Hope
Presbyterian Church Schedule with Rev White and Miss Thompson
The Presbyterian Church lists Rev Stanley White as pastor and Miss Julia Thompson as organist. Sunday School begins at 10 00 A M followed by Morning Service at 11 00 A M and Evening Service at 7 30 P M. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 30 P M with choir practice after.
Farmers and Women's Institutes at Aurelian Springs
In cooperation with the State Department of Agriculture the Experiment Station and Extension Service of Halifax County the Farmers and Women's Institutes will be held at Hardawee School House January 20 and 21. The programs cover soil fertility crops livestock marketing and home economics led by state and county representatives. Women are invited to join discussions on home making child feeding dress, saving food, and general housekeeping with a Q and A session. Bring notebook and pencil.
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Farmers
Women’s Institutes
State Department of Agriculture
Halifax County
Aurelian Springs
Hardawee School House
Experiment Station
Extension Service
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Jolume V
Miss Vick of
Seaboard
Mrs. M. Rt. Viek
Miss Carson
Sue Watkins
Manson
Middleburg
Annie Rowe
Newton
Francis Wyche
Raleegh
L. Long
Cora Wilkins
Cane Charles
Annie Starks
W. E. Waters
Plymouth
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
J. P. Grizzard
U.S. N
J. M. Grizzard
All Saints Church
R. P. Beckwith
U. S. Army
Altimore
New York
T. Johnson
J. A. Loftin
Troy
C. B. Moore
Henrico
Northampton County
L. W. Taylor
Rosemary Supply Company
Miss. Matthews
Mr. Howard
H. E. Dobbins
Emporia
Briant
Boykins
Rosemary- Mann
Weare
R. L.brown
Oxford Orphanage
Horne
Gastonia
Robert Gammon
Elizabeth Gammon
Phoebus
Doyle Cannon
Raliegh
F. G. Jarman and Son
L. M. Long
Long View
Xford
Sgt. Murfee
France
Fort Constitution
N. H
Fort Adams R. L
Fort Adams
Camp Merrit
N. J
R. M.S. Carpathia
Halifax
Glascow
Scotland
Clyde River
Clyde
Winchester
la Hans
St. Annyon
Drst
150Th F. A
Domball
Regt
Baccarat
T. S. Crutchfield
J. H. Matkins
Lillian Hackney
Moncure
Billie Whitley
Inez Ligon
G. Matthews
Myrtle Faison
Ruth Spivey
L. A. Faison
Otto
Hilda
Faison
Pleasant Hill
J. B. O'Briant
Mr. Francis Patterson
Charlotte
Lester Williams
Hancock House Company
Fannie
Annie Taylor
Sallie Saunders
Seabrook Jones
Camp Jackson
Lee Tillery Robertson
A. & E. College
West Raleigh
Farmers’ & Women’s Institutes
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