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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1921

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County Medical Society Endorses Health Work

The County Medical Society approves the county health department’s 1920 1921 budget and endorses ongoing health work. It notes total expenditures around 8700 in 1920 and 9000 in 1921 with $2650 salary for 1920 rising to 3000 in 1921, and cites a cost about 10 cents per head.

Red Cross International Health Board Medical Paul C. Carter Whitaker Enfield Smith Scotland Neck County Medical Society County Health Department H. B. Furgerson

All Saints Church Schedule and Parish Notices

Next Sunday marks Septuagesima, seventy days before Easter. Services at 7:30 A M Holy Communion, 11 A M and 7:30 P M Divine services. 9:45 A M Church School and Adults Bible Class led by Parish Visitor Mary Dake. Choir rehearsal Tuesday night Boys Club Friday night. Rector Rev Lewis v rylet. Church with Welcome.

All Saints Church Lewis v Rylet Misa Mary Dake T. W. Mullen

Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Events

Reverend Anne White and Mr Ig a Horrives lead morning and afternoon worship at 11 00 and 5 00 daily Sunday School starts at 10 00 A M The afternoon service continues through February with a vesper organ recital by Mr Stanage all community and banners invited to attend

Stanage

Rosemary Local Notices Honor Roll Fourth Month

Rosemary lists residents and visitors including Mr. R. L. Dickens of Halifax and Miss Margaret Kerr of Pittsburgh. Notes church addresses by Rev. O. L. Stringfield and a Shaw Jennings wedding in Weldon. School grades list students at Central and Rosemary schools with multiple names and places.

Rosemary R. L. Dickens Halifax J. E. McDougald Raleigh

Powelltown Social Items Highlight Visitors and Millinery Move

Thursday evening showed moving pictures at South Rosemary. N L Ethridge from Hobgood visited friends. Burwell Patterson spent the weekend in Littleton. G C Putney and family of Baltimore moved to South Rosemary to open a millinery store. Anne Russell of Weldon visited her sisters. Mrs Chas Johnson improving after a month in Roanoke Rapids Hospital. High School Glee Club invited by Miss Washburn to sing for ex Governor Bickett. Mrs Butler White of Norfolk, VA, guest with relatives.

Burwell Patterson Littleton G. C. Putney Baltimore South Rosemary Anne Russell Weldon Medlin Hudson Chas, Johnson Roanoke Rapids

Bankruptcy Filed by Duncan's Inc President A P McPherson

Mr A P McPherson president of Duncan's Inc filed voluntary bankruptcy on Monday January 17 in the district court seeking appointment of a receiver. The petition was granted and Mr B A Matthews was appointed receiver.

A. P. McPherson Duncan’s, Inc A &, District Court B. A. Matthews

Cotton Export Move Launched In North Carolina

Delegates at the Second Annual American Cotton Association in Raleigh unanimously supported a cooperative marketing association and the Cotton Export Company. The plan aims to stabilize the domestic market by exporting surplus cotton to Europe with credit facilities and is backed by Gov Manning and several North Carolina organizations.

Raleigh American Cotton Association Cotton Export Company L. 8 Tomlinson Richard J. Manning South Carolina Aaron Sapiro California Fruit Exchange Holline Randolph Federal Reserve Europe Sapiro California North Carolina Hollins Rudolph American Products Export and Import Corporation Bankers | Export Corporation Edge Corporation Manning South Export Corporation L. Tomlinson State Association Albemarne Troy Shelby Rutherfordton 0. C. Maner The H. L C. Stevens Export Albemarle American Products Export & Import Corporation Liberty State Agricultural Building Cotton Export Corporation W. P. G Harding Federal Reserve Board Mr. Wellborn Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Cooperative Marketing Idea

Community Cemetery Improvement Drive Urges Public Help

A local appeal calls for all residents to support and participate in improving the cemetery. While praising the committee as capable, the notice stresses that no single group should bear the task and urges universal cooperation to put plans into action.

North Carolina Safety League Organized by Local Children

A group of Central school pupils formed the North Carolina Safety League to reduce fire waste and save lives and property in the state. Officers include Honorary President Miss Hearne, President Hattie Kearney, VP John Bell Fitzhugh, Secretary Mary Anderson, and Treasurer Grover Woodruff. The club reports two meetings with strong enthusiasm, a solo by Betty Gray Long and a Fifth Grade chorus, urging community cooperation to keep premises clear of rubbish that could spark fires.

North Carolina Miss Hearne Hattie Kearney John Bell Fitzhugh Mary Anderson Grover Woodruff Betty Gray Long

Fraternal Notes from Carolina Lodge No 225 II

At the regular meeting January 17 in W C W Hall Rosemary N C the Second Degree was conferred on a class. The degree team did splendid work and many attended. Members urged to attend January 24 for important lodge business. The lodge aims for stronger degree work and a lodge in every North Carolina town.

Carolina Lodge No W. C. W. Hall Rosemary N. C Grana Lodge North Carolina

Special Musical Instructor At Rosemary Church

Prof. R. L. Milam of Atlanta conducts a vocal and instrumental course at Rosemary Methodist Church. He has been in Rosemary all week and will stay for another week with nightly classes at 7:30. A special program is planned next Sunday night under his direction.

R. L. Milam Atlanta Rosemary Methodist Church Milam Rosemary

Boy burns arm in cooking accident at Wil liamston home

Sunday morning four year old Benjamin Hopkins son of Mrs Sam Getsinger of Williamston, visiting at Mrs F M Shute’s home, fell against a stove and overturned boiling water on his left arm and side. Medical aid was secured quickly and the child is getting patent well as could be expected.

Benjamin Hopkins Sam Getsinger Williamston F. M. Shute

Roanoke Rapids Personal and Local Items

Local brief listing residents and visitors with movements to and from Roanoke Rapids. Names include A A Meeder Norlina F C Williams Richmond Lewis N Taylor Raleigh Job Taylor Masons Millie Pearson Enfield Addye Williams Susie Allsbrook Mortsmouth Kelly Jenkins Chapel Hill Elger Bolton Rich Square W E Bryant Rich Square Jack Lipecombe Norfolk S J Bounds Lena Rivers Meta Jones J R Moore Wilmington L B Jones Tarboro Louis Grimmer B Marks Richmond L C Witherspoon Wilson Louise Bain Greensboro CW Duke Duncan Clayton Raleigh Jim Coppege Raleigh Mattie Rice Oxford E B Glover W H Tracey Littleton Lula Jackson J L Patterson E B Glover Raleigh J R Rhem Jobh Fitzhugh Garysburg Chas S Stanage Akers Daytona Nat Ed Convention Apex Milicent Wilkinson Norfolk Dorothy Humphreys Beckley N B Smoot Smoot Rev Stanley White Houston pulpit supplies for absences.

Lewis N. Taylor Raleigh Job Taylor North Carolina

Rosemary Banking and Trust Holds Stockholders Meeting

The Rosemary Banking and Trust Company stockholders elected a six percent dividend, added W. L. Manning and L. B. Cannon to the board, and boosted surplus to 6000 dollars. Officers were reelected and Charlena Hart named assistant cashier.

Rosemary Banking and Trust Company W. L. Manning L. 8. Cannon Charlena Hart G. L Hayes, Jr F. G. Jarman W. T. Councill

Freckles Dramatic Version at Peoples Theatre Roanoke Rapids

The Peoples Theatre Roanoke Rapids presents the first production of Freckles a stage dramatization of Gene Stratton Porter's story An elaborate Broadway Amusement Co tour features a strong cast with music by Anatol Friedland and a noted Woodland Fantasy sequence The production runs Tuesday night January 25 not a motion picture.

Peoples Theatre Roanoke Rapids Neil Twoney Gene Stratton- Porter Broadway Amusement Co Freckles Anatol Friedland

Community Recreation Talk Set at PTA Meeting

A special Parent-Teachers Association meeting is arranged for Thursday evening January 27 with Dr. E. C. Lindeman of the North Carolina College for Women delivering the address on community recreation. He is a noted authority on the topic and will also address teachers in the afternoon.

Parent-Teachers Association EC. Lindeman North Carolina College For Women Lindeman Dr. Lindeman

Cheer Up Mabel Draws Big Crowd at Peoples Theatre

The play Cheer Up Mabel was presented at the Peoples Theatre to a large audience last night. The company’s overall strength surpassed that of the Dardanella cast, and a jeweled walkway introduced for the show enhanced the entertainment’s impact.

Mabel Peoples Theatre

Local residents travel for business and visits

Vices held regularly, Mr. F. M. Coburn has been in New York this week on business. Mr. E B. Love has returned from a visit to Miami, Fla. Messrs. S. M. Gary and R. L. Dickens were in town Thursday night.

B. Marks R. Manning Richmond L. GC. Witherspoon Wilson F. M. Coburn New York E B. Love Miami Pla S. M. Gary R. L. Dickens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterian Church Ane White Ig A Horrives 8. S. Sut Maragret Kerr Pittsburg, Pa F. M. Brown R. L. Jenkins, Jr Columbia D. C F. M. Cralle C. H. Knight Easton Lee Wheedon Tarboro Ralph M. Snell Mittineague Mass Will S. Montgomery Aulander W. C. Williams H. S. Favor Providence, RI 8. Miller Annie Medlin R. D. Jenkins Shaw- Jennings E. £. Giles Lynchburg R. W. Rawls Rocky Mount Mary Duke Washington, N. C A. F. Batts Scotland Neck O. L. Stringfield Kings Creek Bethlehem Clyde H. Satterwhite Chase City E. Lynn Henry F. Bickerstaff Floyd Bell Virginia C. F. Ogletree R. L. Milan B.T. Mecham Petersburg C. A. Williams Margaret Kerr Pittsburg Mabel Brasswell Grace Brown Nellie Crutchfield Ruby Woodruff Harvey Speight Fred Vaughan Eula Collier Hazel Cobb Maude Jones Josey Moore Eulalie Robertson Mamie Sheffield Alma Vaughan Half Bain Josephine Hege Eva Sadler Rosa Pearson Thelma Mills Norfleet Vick William Jack Ruth Mason Central School Catherine Hutchinson Roy Langley James Womble Mary Dixon Essie Wayne Mathins Henry Love Doris Tippett Alice Pope Gladys Downing Mary Virginia Gentry Mista Hudson Mary Alma Coltrane Mary Gibson Audrey Hardy Nannie May Lovings Lois Outland Jackson Pulley Lota Woodard Bessie May Aycock John Hoy Bryant Dorothy Crutchfield Ophelia Daniel Hilda Hines Odell Smith Ethel Harris Ruth Allen Helen Jenkins Maybell Moseley Leadie White Rosemary School Grizella Cameron Bright Burnette Jesse Brown Clyde Greene Benjamin Howard Irene Cox Marion Lee Fanney Fostene Kelly Rowena Vaughn Harry Harps Lewis Moore Herbert Moore Carlton Taylor Elmer Daniel Elora Kendrick James Manly Daniel Julian Hale Gilbert Jardon Elmer Starke Daisy Harriss Annie May Odell Rosalee Faison Arline Batton Florence Carr Beula Powelltown Moving Picture N. L. Ethridge Hobgood Mrs. Butler White Norfolk, Va North Carolina Safety League Rosemary M. £. Church A. A. Meeder Norlina F.C. Williams Jack Lipecombe Norfolk J. Bounds Lena Rivers Meta Jones J R. Moore Wilmington Rev. L. B. Jones T. C. Fisher Louis Grimmer Louise Bain Is Greensboro Duke Duncan Clayton Jim Coppege Mattie Rice Oxford E. B. Glover W. H. Tracey Lula Jackson J. L. Patterson J. R. Rhem Jobh Fitzhugh Garysburg Chas. S. Stanage A. E. Akers Daytona Flato J. T. Stainback Apex Milicent Wilkinson Dorothy Humphreys Beckley W. Va Mary Susan Humphreys Nannie Smoot Smoot J. W., Smoot Stanley White W. M. White Houston Texas Rosemary Banking & Trust Company E. C. Lindeman
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