Personal and Local Items from Oanoke Rapids
The column lists visits and travels of residents and relatives around town, detailing Mrs W G Lynch and son in Portsmouth, Mr Ellis returning from Oxford, the Marston family from Kinston, and numerous other local consolidations. Names include Bloom, Cohen, Marks, Clark, Renn, Robinson, Leatherwood, Catherine Smith, Kitty Coleman and more, with several trips to Warrenton Murfreesboro Scotland Neck and Ocean View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Oxford
R. H. Marston
Kinston
W. LeHancock
Yards and Gardens Awarded Prizes at Mill Village
Roanoke Mills Company judges praise 1921 yard and garden entries as superior to earlier years. Prizes totaled 20 dollars for first yard and garden prizes, with tied awards resolved by awarding full prizes. Numerous residents receive honorable mention for improvements across the mill village including Third to Fifth Streets and Henry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Mills
Myrtle Bain
Mesdames
George Taylor
W. C. Allsbrook
L. Gray
R. O. Bray
W. A. Tunstall
R. O. Riggan
W. [. Wallace
Mesars
A. E. Fowler
J. R. Jenkins
R. H. Smith
J. H. Hines
Charlie Johnson
Lewis Mabrey
W. E. Smith
Irvin Edwards
L. F. Turner
W. H. Mosely
J. H. Outland
W. L. Hitchins
W. B. King
David Balman
W. E. Britt
C. G. Gums
Bertha Harris
C. W. Sheppard
J. W. Graham
R. 0. Riggan
W. A. Dos
W. A. Burt
Notice to the People of Halifax County
The State Sanitary Inspector warns Halifax County towns Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary as unsanitary. Inspectors found nine tenths in Roanoke Rapids violate Section 4 of Public Laws 1919 on sanitary privies and general cleanliness. Violators face misdemeanor fines up to $50 or imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Roanoke Rapids
Rosemary
North Carolina State Board of Health
Rosemary Manufacturing completes first community pool
The Rosemary Manufacturing Company has completed the communitys first swimming pool. It measures about one hundred feet square and slopes from a shallow end to a deeper section, marking a new recreational facility for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
Postoffice to Close Sundays to Public
The Roanoke Rapids Postoffice will close General Delivery windows on Sundays. Mail will be dispatched as usual and distributed to boxes, but no mail will be messaged out through General Delivery. The change is for construction by the Rosemary Manufacturing Company and affects public access while work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
George N. Taylor
Power House No
Rosemary Man
All Saints Episcopal Church Announces Next Sunday's Services
All Saints' Church Roanoke Avenue lists rhythmic schedule for the ninth after Trinity. Rev. Lewis N. Taylor rector and lay assistant Leonardo Andrea invite a cordial welcome with Church School at 9 45, services at 11 in the morning and 8 in the evening conducted by T. W. Mullen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints’ Church
Episcopal
Lewis N. Taylor
Roanoke Avenue
Leonardo Andrea
Trinity
Church School
T. W. Mullen
Methodist Church Services Urge Faithful Attendance
Rev L B Jones pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 with W W Woodruff as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 8. Topics include The Conditions of Friendship and Look and Live. Attendance has varied in summer. members urged to attend every service and fulfill vows. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Woodruff
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Gathering
The Presbyterian Church lists Rev. Stanley White as pastor and Margaret McLeod as assistant. Morning service at 11 and Sunday School at 10, evening service at 8 at People’s Theatre with hymns on screen and a small orchestra. A Tuesday meeting on August 2 follows cottage prayer meets led by Rev. S. R. Oglesby of Oxford, N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Theatre
Young Peoples
S. R. ,Oglesby
Oxford
N. C
Gardens Earn High Praise From Judges At Roanoke Mills
The article notes gardens meriting special commendation after a second inspection. Judges estimate savings from gardens in grocery bill amounts and suggest earlier inspections around June 15. Two judges are grocers and point to competing factors beyond contest results. Weeds in gardens and nearby alleys eliminated some entries from prize contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Mills Company
Matthews Iddings Wedding in Rosemary
Miss Edith Matthews wed Mr. William Oliver Giddings at Rev J B O Briants residence in South Rosemary. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Matthews of Rosemary and the groom works for the Sea board Air Line Railway. They left for a honeymoon in the western part of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. O’ Briant
South
Rosemary
Edith Matthews
William Oliver Giddings
Miss Matthews
J. E. Matthews
Iddings
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Orphan Concert by Goldsboro Odd Fellows Class
The Concert Class of the Odd Fellows Orphanage in Goldsboro will perform Saturday night at the Rosemary Theatre and Monday night at the Central School Auditorium. The class offers its best program yet and invites community members to enjoy an evening of music while supporting a commendable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows’ Orphanage
Goldsboro
Rosemary Theatre
Central School
Powelltown Social News Highlights From Weldon to Palmyra
Mr and Mrs Tom Cook of Weldon spent the weekend with friends and relatives. Robert Medlin and Lewis Brown of Oak City also visited. Mrs Fannie Taylor and Mrs R L Topping of Ellms NY spent time with Mr John Ferrell. Annie Hockaday of Bolling visited Miss Lotte Hudson. Willie Fulgham of Weldon is visiting friends. Eugene Etheridge and wife Catherine of Palmyra NC spent time in town with friends as L B Turner of Newport visits his wife. Evening concert by the Odd Fellows Orphanage children at South Rosemary School Saturday at 3:00 PM. Mrs Susan Ivey and son Frank visited in Virginia. Sallie Lyles of Aurelian Springs was guest of Hettie Hockaday Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cook
Weldon
Robert Medlin
Lewis Brown
Oak City
Fannie Taylor
R. L. Topping
Ellms
N. Y
John Ferrell
Annie Hockaday
Bolling
Lotte Hudson
Willie Fulgham
Weldong
Eugene Etheridge
Ter
Catherine
Palmyra
N. C
L. B. Turner
Newport
R.L
South Rosemary School
Odd Fellows ‘Orphanage
Susan Ivey
Frank
Virginia
Sallie Lyles
Aurelian Springs
Hettie Hockaday
University serves state through public spirit and service
A Greensboro News reflection praises North Carolina’s university as a citizen resource, not a private club. A Chapel Hill volunteer helped transform bleak campus grounds, proving the institution’s role as a state asset accessible to all citizens rather than a privilege for a few.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Greensboro News
Records Court News Item Highlights Local Court Actions
R L Harris former Patterson Mills night watchman bound over to Halifax Superior Court on whiskey selling charge after four witnesses testified. M M Moore arrested for cursing and threatening to assault a witness. fined 25 and held on bond for intimidation. Henry Tidwell fined for simple assault after farm labor dispute with George Baker family. Various local residents and visitors listed with brief activity notes. Recorder A L Clark orders sheriff to further investigate underlying facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Harris
Patterson Mills Company
Halifax
Jan
Harris
Florine
Mary Holt
Ginia Beach
Halifax County
M. M. Moore
Henry Tidwell
George Baker
A. L. Clark
Tidwell
Northampton County
Baker
George
Roanoke Rapids
Clark
National Loan & Insurance Company
J. R. Manning
Mae. G. Proffit
Rosemary
Silas Carrington
B. W. Harris
J. H. Hale
Rosemary Personal and Local Items
Mr. Dewey Finch has returned from Camp Meade Maryland with honorable discharge and will live with his father. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Rogers have moved to Portsmouth. C. J. Raeford and A. J. Boyd return from a two week house party at White Lake North Carolina. H. B. Holt of Atlanta is visiting his brother W. B. Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Finch
Camp Meade, Md
W. L. Rogers
Rosemary
Portsmouth
Messrs
C. J. Raeford
A. J. Boyd
White Lake, N. C
Mr. H. B. Holt
Atlanta, Ga
W. B. Holt
Maria Hutchinson Dies at One Year Old
The death angel claimed Maria Hutchinson, one year old, at the home of Mr and Mrs J L Hutchinson last Monday July 18. Funeral services were held at the parental home and interment followed at Cedarwood Cemetery last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hutchinson
Maria
Cedarwood
Mrs Eugene Collins Dies After Illness
Following a year long illness Mrs Eugene Collins died July 18. She leaves behind her husband and a two year old daughter along with a large extended family in this and neighboring counties. Funeral services were held at her home and interment followed at Cedarwood Cemetery Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Collins
Cedarwood
Card of Thanks for Rooster and Road family
A family thanks many friends for kindnesses shown during the recent illness and death of their wife and mother. The note expresses gratitude for support and sympathy from the community.
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Oanoke Rapids
Ben Marks
Martinalz, Va
Snyder
Petersburg
A.L. Clark
Mount Airy
N.C
Lillington
Flossie Matthews
Dagnal Renn
Henderith
Mount
Apent
G. Williams
Jim Robinson
Warrenton
Ethel Leatherwood
W.R. Cherry
Sday
Clyde Mizelle
Zebulon
W. G
Alberta Smith
Stony
Cathine Smith
Kittie Coleman
To. M. Long
Clyde Satterwhite
Ednesday
E. A. Telliga
W. Hancock and Sons
Murfreesboro
Catherine Smith
Bony Creek
Ed Woodroof
Annie Cherry
Scotland Neck
Gannaway
Lynchburg
J. L
Grover Woodroof
R. F. Pope
Rocky Int
Archie Burnette
Hoperl
N. C. Beachy
C. M
Louise Edwards
Norbi
M. Pitt
Roanoke Milla Company
Mill Village
E.l.gray
Sam Coley
Christian Endeavor
Junior Christian Endeavor
Matthews
American Legion
Powelltown
the University
London
Boston ‘Transcript
Recorders Court
Patterson Mills
Mrs. W. J. Cornelll
Hickory
G. L. Hayes
Palmer Springs
J. W. Goodman
Christiansburg
D. L. Traynham
F. M. Coburn
Harry Clinton Shell
Raleigh
May Cannon
D. L.traynham
R. E. Shell
Roland Shell
Richmond
J. E. Dobbins
Ocean View
F. L. Nash
Lumberton
L. J. Mead
South Carolina
John Smith
L. G. Shell
Charlie Shell
Brunswick County
Mary Cannon
Eula Collier
Lelia
Mabel Braswell
Dan Roberts
Joseph Edmondson
Newport News
T. M. Jenkins
J. G. Pormy Duval
Sanford
R.D. Jenkins
Maria Hutchinson
Mrs
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