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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1920

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Rosemary Local Items and Jail Inmates

Community notes from Rosemary list residents and visitors including R D Jenkins traveling to Chapel Hill for child welfare training, Angelyn Alexander arriving from Scotland Neck to work at Rosemary Mfg cannery, and several locals visiting Hampton Newport News and Virginia Beach. Jail story reports Chief Dobbins breaking up loafers, five men charged with burglary and receiving stolen goods, with bonds set at 500 dollars and one for indecent exposure.

C. B. King Gasburg T. M. Jenkins Hampton Newport News W. E. Matthews Jackson Street H. G. Coleman Boykins Rosemary Mfg. Company H. G. Goodman Petersburg H. L. Bell Halifax L. G. Shell Dobbins Eugene Martin Martin Richard Harrison Will Ingram John Blackwell S. A.L Harrison Marrie Mills

Navy Pictures Exhibited Here at Halifax Court Notice

Navy recruiting display toured Halifax County with a moving picture screen near Glover building showing navy life. Separate notices announce dissolution of marriage actions in the Halifax Superior Court with August trial terms and required appearances for Mamie Gardner vs Charlie Gardner and others, dated June 29, 1920.

Navy Glover J. H. Cranwell North Carolina Halifax County Mamie Gardner Charlie Gardner Superior Court Halifax N. C

Prices Rise and Fall Echo 1860s Trends in 19th Century Analysis

An analysis of wholesale and retail prices and wages from 1860 to 1872 shows cycles similar to modern conditions with a peak in 1864 and a postwar drop, followed by a seven year downtrend leading to the 1872 levels just before a panic. The piece cautions that frugal investments and government securities may stabilize finances once turbulence ends.

War Loan Organization Fifth Federal Reserve District Richmond

University of North Carolina summer school expands activity

Attendance nears 1200 as UNC summer school enters its second week. North Carolina teachers and regular college students fill courses, with institutes planned through September and a first in state public welfare program. Family, social work, and civic leaders attend sessions, while music and drama projects draw local talent.

University of North Carolina Summer School Chapel Hill North Carolina University Southern Red Cross National Child Welfare Association Ira D. Hasbrouch Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade Service Institute W. A. Crosby Community — Service Bureau School of Public Welfare Roland F. Beasley Clarence Johnson Harry G. Newman State Board Powell Paul J. Weaver Williams Breach Winston-Salem Frederick Koch Carolina Playmakers Miss Race Iriswold Theatre’ Workshop New York

All Saints Church Announces Weekend Services and Meetings

All Saints Episcopal Church Roanoke Avenue led by Rev. Lewis N. Taylor invites parishioners to Fifth Sunday after Trinity services at 11 and 8 with sermons. T W Mullen oversees church school and Bible class at 11. board of stewards meets Monday at 8 PM. Womat Missionary Society meets Tuesday 8 PM. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3 PM. Public welcome.

All Saints Church Episcopal Lewis N. Taylor Roanoke Avenue Leonardo Andrea Trinity T. W. Mullen Board of Stewards Womat Missionary Society

Methodist Church announces Rev Eugene C Few pastor

Sunday July 4 1920 services listed with Sunday School at 945 AM led by M W V Woodroof superintendent. preaching at 11 AM on My Declaration of Independence. sermon at 2 PM titled A Man on Fire. General services fee one dollar. Welcome to true worship.

W. V. Woodroof Armon

Halifax County Primary Elections Notice 1920

The Halifax County Board of Elections announces a second primary to nominate officers not chosen in the June 5 1920 vote. Voting will occur at fixed precincts on Saturday July 3 1920 with morning and evening services preceding, and a preparatory service for communion. Chairman Whit A Johnston signs the order.

Christian Endeavor County Board Halifax County Gregory’s Halfax County North Carolina Whit. A. Johnston

Sanitary laws to be rapidly enforced in state wide check

State health board elevates inspections to enforce sanitary privy construction amid typhoid and cholera fears. Laurinburg Spring Hope Jamesville Robersonville Plymouth Henderson Nashville Norwood visited. three Henderson property owners pled guilty with 30 day suspended judgments. Norwood six owners convicted for lacking sanitary privies. R. B. Wilson.

State Board of Health Health Department Laurinburg Spring Hope Jamesville Robersonville Plymouth Henderson Nashville Norwood R. B. Wilson

Ex Soldiers Entitled Under New Law to Aid and Pensions

Attention to all ex soldiers of the War with Spain and those in the Philippine Insurrection or China relief expedition with widows. The late Congress passed laws for the trust interest of this class. Send name and address to Walter Buchanan, National Aid-de-Camp, Army and Navy Union, Route 2, Louisa, Va., for full advice. Prompt action may save money as pensions commence from claim filing. Buchanan is a member of General Nelson A. Miles Camp No. 1 and President's own Garrison No. 104 and will assist comrades. Write him and enclose a stamp for reply.

Spain China Congress Walter 9. Buchanan National Aid Army and Navy Union Route 2 Louisa Buchanan Nelson A. Miles

Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary Bands to Debut New Uniforms

The Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary bands thank Mr S I Patterson for new summer uniforms to be worn at the concert in Roanoke Rapids Park. The event on July 4 features a ready band stand and seating for several hundred.

Roanoke Rapids Rosemary S. I. Patterson Roanoke Rapids Park

Two Local Teams Fall In Six-Run Defeats Last Saturday

Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids both lost after a bad day on the diamond. Rocky Mount visitors plated six runs in one inning as Woodland edged Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids, with a string of miscues and a few hits shaping the early game.

Rosemary Roanoke Rapids Rocky Mount Woodland

Woodmen of the World host ice cream supper

Mr J M Taylor led a pleasant ice cream supper for the local Woodmen of the World camp in their eat rooms last Monday evening. The Episcopal Church ladies will hold an ice cream supper in Rosemary Park Saturday night with public invitation.

J. M. Taylor Woodmen of the World Ladies of the Episcopal Church Rosemary

Sunday visitors and local exchanges in Powelltown

Mr. Robert Merritt left Sunday for Norfolk. Miss Annie Hockaday of Bolling visited Miss Lottie Hudson. Mr. Major Morris of Rocky Mount is in town visiting friends. Mr. Robert Medlin of Durham, and Mr. Eugene Ethridge of Hobgood spent weekends with relatives. Mrs. John Dickens and family of Norfolk visit Mrs. L. A. Dickens. Powelltown features Annie Toppins and Virginia visiting Mrs. A. G. Medling. Misses Iola and Annie Bell Gray in Norfolk. Nellie Luter hosts friends. Moody heads to Norfolk Hospital. several local visits noted.

Rosemary Drug Co J. E. Cox Roanoke Avenue M. G. Jenkins Clyde Taylor J. £. Dobbin Rocky Mount N.C Baptist Church D. A. Culbreth Clinton Chas Annie Hockaday Bolling Lottie Hudson Major Morris Robert Medlin Durham Eugene Ethridge Hobgood Mr. Pepper Littleton John Dickens Norfolk L. A. Dickens Nathorn Ethridge Eula Hodgens Scotland Neck Annie Toppins Virginia Richmond A. G. Medling M. A. Daniel Petersburg Moody Norfolk Hospital Iola Annie Bell Gray Nellie Luter J. E. Luter Marvin Starks L. A. Hudson L. W. Clements P. C. Duncan Clayton Will Duncan Newport News Addye Williams C. E. Matthews, Jr Asheville S. F. Patterson J. S. Massenburg National Loan & Insurance Company Lucille Smith Weldon G. D. Shell R. E. Shell Annie Taylor South Hill F. M. Coburn Baltimore William Jackson Francis Wyche Camp Sapphire Alice Hockaday Ethel Leatherwood Enfield

Fourth of July Celebration in Roanoke Rapids Park

The Rose Mary Roanoke Rapids combined bands of forty musicians plan a July 4 concert at the Park starting 3 30 p m. The program includes marches overtures waltzes and patriotic pieces with director Rosemary Whitely. Many local residents are noted as spending weekends away or visiting relatives in nearby towns and cities.

Roanoke Rapids Rosemary

Parcel Post Sale At Tabor Church Benefit

The Ladies of Tabor Church plan a parcel post sale at the School House Monday July 6 at 8:30 o'clock to raise funds for the new church. Local residents including F M Coburn, W Jackson, F Wyche, and R E Shell were noted visiting or traveling, with several others staying locally for weekend visits and business trips.

Annie M. Clements Roland Coker Garysburg Roger Warren Haillie Stokes Blackstone J. H. Harrison Coleman Emporia A.E. Akers Elouise Thompson Tabor Church

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