S Forster Charged With Evading Draft In Roanoke Rapids
Local plumber S Forster faces draft evasion charges after conflicting tax lists show ages 28 31 and 33 in 1916 17 and this year He is jailed awaiting Exemption Board decision with his wife in Wilmington Del urged to produce a six year old marriage certificate Board chair refused his volunteer enlistment proposal and possible later action tied to pro German remarks The Roanoke Rapids native has lived in the town for years and is described as quiet and law abiding by locals
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Halifax County
S. Forster
Roanoke Rapids
Forster
Exemption Board
Weldon
Wilmington
Del
Shaw
America
J. T. Chase
Wheeling
W. Va
First Christian Church Gleanings
The Children Day exercises were enjoyed and the Tabernacle filled amid a warm evening. The Christian Endeavor Society held an ice cream Supper at Rosemary Mill Park, yielding a nice profit. The church turns four next month with plans for a birthday celebration and ten additions followed a recent revival. Mrs. F Brantley left for Rocky Mount to visit relatives.
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Enfield
Christian Endeavor Society
Rosemary Mill Park
Riv er Road School to Hold Closing Exercises Friday
Roanoke Rapids local notices report the River Road School closing exercises set for Friday at 8 p m. The public is cordially invited with attendees including J L Patterson J A Moore W L Long Wiley Long and L N Taylor who recently attended the University of North Carolina commencement.Other local items note church activities meetings and visits by residents including Rev Chas M Lance B C Few Stanley White and several townspeople visiting relatives and pursuing courses at colleges in Richmond and Norfolk.
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River Road
Messrs
John L. Patterson
J.A. Moore
W. L. Long
Wiley Long
Lewis N. Taylor
University of North Carolina
Chas
M. Lance
B.C. Few
Trinity College
Campbell Liverman Nuptials In Rosemary Home
Last Sunday afternoon at four o clock in the home of Mr J E Buck Miss Nettie Campbell became the bride of Mr Anson Liverman The ceremony was performed by Raleigh L Topping minister of the Christian Church Only a few intimate friends were present The bride and groom are well known in Rosemary and their friends number by scores who wish them a long and happy life They will make their future home in Rosemary
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J. E. Buck
Nettie Campbell
Anson Liverman
Raleigh L. Topping
The
Christian Church
Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids Church Resolutions Against Dancing 1918
Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church and Sunday School adopt resolutions urging members to refrain from modern dancing. They call for officers teachers choir members and leaders who dance to resign, asserting the church's stance against dancing as contrary to Scripture and harmful to the faith. The resolutions were approved in a joint session on May 26, 1918, with near unanimity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Jerusalem
Judea
Samaria
Christ
Satan
Roanoke Rapids
Food Saving by the Honor System
The Federal Food Administration urges voluntary rationing to aid allies. Readers should limit wheat using Victory Bread guidance and graham or whole wheat flour, curb overall wheat to no more than 14 pounds weekly, and economize on meats. Milk, eggs, and fish supplement protein, butter is encouraged, and local supplies should be used with garden tips via the Agriculture Extension Service in Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Conservation Division
The
Food Administration
Washington
Victory
Agricultura Extension Service
N.C
Baptist Revival At Roanoke Rapids Draws Crowds
Revival services at Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church attract large, diverse congregations with Rev J W Kincheloe of Rocky Mount delivering powerful messages. A men’s meeting is set for Sunday at 3 30 P M with Kincheloe presenting Gods Challenge to Men.
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Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church
J. W. Kincheloe
First Baptist Church
Rocky Mount
Kincheloe
Presbyterian Church Cancelled Sunday Services
Pastor Rev. Stanley White is absent and there will be no church services Sunday. Sunday School will meet at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs. J. T. Chase as superintendent.
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J.T. . Chase
Halifax County War Savings Quotas Set by Committee
Halifax County reports its share of the two billion dollar War Savings Fund. The quotas for townships are listed with figures for Halifax County and its townships, as provided by Supt. A. E. Akers, Chairman of the Halifax County War Savings Committees. Sales data to follow in a later issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
A. E. Akers
Halifax County War Savings Committees
Baptist Church Revival Services Highlight Local Pulpit
Rev C H Trueblood pastors a Baptist Church with morning and night revival services led by Rev J W Kincheloe from Rocky Mount. Sunday School at 10 15 a m with M W S Hancock as superintendent. A men’s service is set for Sunday at 3 30 p m. The pastor will fill Kincheloe’s pulpit in Rocky Mount Sunday. The public is invited to all services.
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All Saints’ Church
St. Lukes (Epicopal
Northampton County
Tabernacle
Rosemary
Stanley White
Howardsville
W.S. Hancock
J. W. Kincheloe
Rocky Mount
Kincheloe
Camp Jackson letter from Abe Ila Co I Depot Brigade
A wartime camp diary describes travel fatigue at arrival Camp Jackson South Carolina. Soldiers are processed, issued gear, shown army customs, and fed before barracks and billets. The writer praises officers and meals as inoculations occur, noting an injured left arm and signing with best wishes.
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Uncle Sam
Addre. Abella. Co
Ith Depot Brigade
Camp Jackson
5. C
Williamston Herald Announces Staff Changes
Mr F B Shute leaves to manage the Williamston Enterprise and two staffers, A C Stallings of Wilson NC, becomes foreman of the HoraLo office. Shute is a capable printer and promising man. Stallings is a printer of wide experience and high standards will be maintained in printing.
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Los
T S
Williamston
Shute
Hite Ald
A. C. Stallings
Wilson
N.C
Wilson Times
HoraLo
Stallings
Herald
Halifax County Red Cross quota campaign urged in 1918 note
W E Daniel chair Halifax County Chapter A RC reports strong support for the Halifax drive to raise funds for the Red Cross. The note states preferences and efforts to pledge substantial totals, with expectations the campaign will exceed fifty five thousand pounds.
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Tam
Halifax
W. E. Daniel
Cheirmeno
Halifax County Chapter A
Consolation's impact on a suitor in decline
The New York World recalls a sad tale of a rejected swain who despaired, joined the army, and faces possible release in years. It contrasts his fate with the alternative of marriage which would have bound him for life.
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Inek
New York World
Church Schedule: Sunday School and Services
Sunday school at 10:00. Morning service at 11:00. Evening service at 7:15 with the topic The Glory of the Cross. Presbyterian Union events include Monday prayer at 8:15 and Wednesday prayer at 8:15.
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Mm. G. S. Gregg
BY. P. U
Methodist Church Services Announced by Pastor Few
Sunday School at 10 30 a m led by W W Woodruff superintendent, worship at 11 15 am and 7 30 pm with preaching by Prof A M Proctor. Travel meeting Wednesday at 8 30 pm. All are cordially invited to attend services.
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W. W. Woodruff
A.M. Proctor
All Saints Church Episcoal Next Sunday Services
All Saints Episcopal Church announces Second Sunday after Trinity services including church school and Men's Bible Class led by T. W. Mullen at 10:00, Children's Eucharist, Morning Prayer and Sermon, Evening Prayer. Girls' Friendly Society meets Tuesday night at parish hall. Notice invites public. mentions St Nabas Day.
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T. W. Mullen
Girls’ Friendly Society
First Christian Church Raleigh Service Schedule
First Christian Church Raleigh announces Sunday School next Sunday at 9 45 morning and evening sermons by the pastor The morning topic is The Trip to Jericho and the evening topic A Christian Defending Himself Christian Endeavor meets Wednesday at Miss Lucy Taylors Rosemary House River Road school hosts services every Friday night and Sunday School at 3 30 in the River Road School house You are welcome
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Jericho
Christian Endeavor
Lucy Taylor
Rosemary
River Road School House
Ministerial Union Schedules June Meeting in Raleigh Area
The Ministerial Union of Rose mary and Roanoke Rapids met Monday June 3 at 10 with Rev A G Carter hosting. After devotionals and minutes, the group planned a community wide canvas on religious status and a forthcoming go to church Sabbath with details to be published. The session closed with prayer and adjournment to July with Rev Stanly White.
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Ministerial Union of
Rosemary and
Roanoke Rapids
A. G. Carter
Stanly White
BEC
Few
Fine for Cold Feet Novel French Heater for Rooms
A four carpet heater weaves wires into the carpet to receive current from a light socket. It distributes electric heat evenly across the room for improved comfort.
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First Christian Church
A. Fred Phelps
Officers Reserve Corps
Camp Lee
J. W. Smoot
W. T. Glover
Mamie
Littleton
P. C. Duncan
Clayton
B. Marks
L. J. Boykins
Miss Boykins
J. B. Green
Lawrenceville
R. B. Hester, Jr
Herald Publishing Company
Inzie Mae Jones
Virginia-Carolina Furniture Company
J. M. Jackson
William
N. C
Richard Cherry
Estelle Hamlet
Richmond
Massey Business College
Pattie Bain
Newbern
Annie Rogerson
Vaughan
F. M. Coburn
Powelltown
W. 8. Hancock
J. L. Price
R. M. Sanders
Jendin Henderson
Mrs. Frank Thomas
Tarboro
Wm. Wood
Williamsburg
Henry Daniel
Petersburg
Blackstone
H. E. Dobbins
Dennis Johnson
Clarence Byrd
Emporia
J. E. Cox
Miss Bertha
J. W. Sandertin
Louisburg
JM. Davis
A. & E.college
P. L. Matthews
South Carolina
Mary Pierson
Carl White
Charles Taylor
M. P. Jams
W. E. Froelich
Winston-Salem
J. M. Grizzard
Edith Matthews
Portsmouth
Ruth Bullock
W. E. Critcher
Windhell
Ruth Critcher
Sarah Daughtry
Wagner’s Business College
Norfolk
Canning Club
Mrs. I. G, Jarman and Son
Longview
Bass
Bank
Rosemary Supply Co
Roanoke Avenue
Richard Scott
Chas. M. Lance
Methodist Episcopal Church
Durham
T. M. Jenkins
Hampton, Va
Ruth Flemming
Culpepper
Annie Medlin
Christ Jesus
John
North Carolina
Brinkleyville Township
Butterwood HL
Conoconara
Aucetts
Palmyra
Rogeneath
Scotland Neck Weldon
Abe Novinsky
Mr. F
American Red Cross
Scotland Neck
All Saints Church
the Ministerial Union
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