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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

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Local Socials and Church Notes Highlight Busy Week

W Cannon left for Norfolk for a few days. Numerous residents visit relatives in Greensboro Wilmington Raleigh and Washington. Electric fans planned for Rosemary Methodist Church. Rosemary Camp Woodmen of the World unveiled monuments in Brunswick County. Charity notes include visits to Emporia and Richmond with doctors delaying return. Children’s Day planned at Oak Grove with Dr Zollivotter to speak.

Ethel Thomas Mill News Becky Ann Charlotte Troy Cannon Spartanburg 8. C Poplar Springs Rosemary Brunswick County A. C. Chaffin l R. L. Topping Oak Grove Church Zollivotter Weldon Messrs Isaac Rainey Wilbur Valentine Richmond Dr. Valentine Staunton

Tri Town League to reorganize with salary limits

Emporia Franklin and Roanoke Rapids prepare to compete for the championship pennants in a ten week season with a strict salary cap. roanoke Rapids manager Holloman arrives with players as financial pledges begin, league aims for safe finances, and an umpire will be hired to oversee all games. Mr George A Savage dies at 69 in Roanoke Rapids with burial arrangements set. Ladies Aid Society reports a strong, productive meeting at the Baptist church with music, recitations, and charitable work.

Emporia Franklin Roanoke Rapids Holloman Norfolk Roanoke Rapids Baseball W. L. Long J.T. Stainback S. J. Bounds LW. Cherry D. F. Patehin J. 2. Robinson W. D. Tillery de T. W.M. Long J. M. Dickson Wathe Tri-Town Patterson George A. Savage Mr. Savage Sarah Phillips Nan Daughtry John Savage George Savage Fairmont Hl. M Mamie Ivey Catherine Robbins R. M. Hue Richard Ayre Methodist Church Bearden City Cemetery TI. Gunter S. B. Alsop Mary Savage R.C. Mulliken Pearl Brown Milola Cook Elien Wallace Claude Sykes J. W. Hardy Dorsey Hardy Joe Hardy Master Holt Ivey Enfield Johnny Hudson Bessie Hudson Littleton Spivey Leonard Geo, Robbins J. B. Bell Farmont N. C Geo, Savagedr Kate Savage Scotland Neck J. W. Stansbury Estelle Ivey Aurelian Springs Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church W. S. Hancock Earl Andrews Joe Price Beatric Hunive Underwoot Rosa Moody Lieligious Thureh

Biblical Motion Pictures at Lyric Theatre Next Wednesday

The Lyric Theatre will show motion pictures on Wednesday night with 1 Geo. 8 Bearden delivering a lecture during the show. Proceeds go to the Methodist Church Aid Society for a new parsonage. Miss Sarah Marks of Winston Salem visits Mr and Mrs Marks.

Lyric Theatre Bearden Claton Selma Aid Society Methodist Church Sarah Marks Winston- Salem Mr. and Mra, B. Marks

Chautauqua Automobile Advertising Tours Begin

Mr. J. M. Jackson, chairman of the committee on automobile advertising tours, urges all local car owners to notify him at once to help with plans for the first tour to stir interest in Chautauqua and surrounding towns.

J. M. Jackson Chautauqua

Roanoke Rapids Hospital Holds First Training School Graduation

The Roanoke Rapids Hospital held graduation exercises in the Central School auditorium with Dr. Lewis of Jackson as speaker. Dr. Long presented diplomas to Miss Willie Odell Portune and Miss Lucille Carson and a nursing certificate to Mrs. Lucy Turner Hyman. Miss Anne B. Hamilton praised the program and the reception followed in the Graded School Building.

Roanoke Rapids Hospital Central School Lewis Jackson T. W. M. Long Longe Willie Odell Portune Lucille Carson Lucy Turner Hyman Anne B. Hamilton Hospits Roanoke Capital

Henderson Beats Patterson Mills In Diamond Thriller

Henderson defeats Patterson Mills 8 to 1 on the local diamond after a fast snappy game. Patterson Mills led early but Henderson tied in the third and pulled away with runs in the fourth and fifth as Davis and Barnes pitched well. errors contributed to Patterson Mills defeat.

Henderson Patterson Mills Davis Barnes Latte Son Mills

Engagement of Miss Collins to Rev Henry C Smith announced

Miss Mary Scott Collins announced her engagement to Rev Henry Clark Smith at a party in Williams Arizona. The wedding is planned for early fall at the Collins parents home in Dallas Center Iowa. Mr Smith leads the Episcopal church at Roanoke Rapids.

Williams Arizona Mary Scott Collins Henry Clark Smith

Fire Doors and Shutters Highlight Fire Protection

An article urges fire safety by ensuring doors and shutters on buildings are in working order and properly closed. It notes many fire abutters were open during a blaze, exposing inflammable property. The Insurance Department offers city and property owner inspections and guidance, asking owners to commit to protective steps for themselves and neighbors.

Wight Tony Insurance Department

Summer Health Tips From State Board Of Health

Get ready for a comfortable summer with diet, bathing, sleep and exercise. Emphasizes fruit vegetables milk and butter, little meat and heavy foods, ample water, daily baths, eight hours sleep, open air rest and regular walking. Also notes recreation and vacations, then lists local church services and prayer meetings in Roanoke Rapids, Rosemary, and Paterson town.

State Board of Health Nighit

Church Services Announced with Weekly Schedule

The church lists Sunday services at 11 A M and 7 30 P M, mid week gatherings Wednesday 7 30 P M, Holy Communion first Sunday, Sunday School at 10 A M, and choir practice Friday 8 P M. All are cordially invited to every service.

All Saints Mission la. M Rosemary

Rosemary Methodist Church Evening Services and Schedule

Rosemary Methodist Church lists Sunday School at ten o'clock and evening services at eight P M led by former pastor Rev William Towe. A Tuesday evening prayer service and Thursday choir practice are also noted with all evening services at eight o'clock.

William Towe

Baptist Church Plans Mother's Day Service and Meetings

Baptist Church led by Pastor C. H. Trueblood conducts Sunday School at 6 15 a m and services at 11 00 a m and 7 45 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 with teachers meeting after. Senior and Junior PYU and BYU hold sessions Sundays. Mother's Day sermon and music planned for near 11 o'clock next Sunday. Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies meet Tuesday night for social gathering. choir and officers invited.

W. S. Hancock B. Y. PU P. Munior P. U Ladies Aid Society The Missionary Society

Methodist Church Revival Plans by Rev Bearden

Morning Sunday School at 9 45 under Supt W W Woodruff Preaching at 11 An Ideal Home acting at 8 pm Subject Sabbath Observance Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 public invited Tey ROL Topping to leave Monday morning to conduct revival services in Wilmington

W. W. Woodruff Tey Rol Topping Wilmington

Statewide Primary Elections Tomorrow in North Carolina

Statewide Primary Elections occur tomorrow as authorized by statute. All state officers, congressional and district officers, and the General Assembly seats will be nominated with voting from sunrise to sunset. Precinct 1 in Roanoke Rapids north of Highth Street votes at the old schoolhouse on Hamilton Street. Roanoke Rapids Township Rosemary area votes at the Rosemary Manufacturing Company school on Monroe Street.

Jones North Carolina Congress General Assembly Sds Roanoke Rapids Highth Street Hamilton Street Rosemary

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