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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1918

Page

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Abolition of Surface Closets Faces Roanoke Rapids Action

Health Officer Dr. T W M Long asks the town board to require L R S septic tank closets within corporate limits. Surveyors will report installations needed and costs, with closets at about 55 dollars each and four installments. A Friday meeting will decide final action with affected property owners invited.

T. W. M. Long Roanoke Rapids Board of Town Commissioner Long Roanoke Mills Tonel

Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church Honors Rev. Trueblood

The Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church observes the third anniversary of Rev. C Truebloods pastorate with appreciation resolutions and a cash purse. The church reports about two hundred new members since three years and a thirty three and one third percent rise in finances. A community religious census is planned for June 23 with mail reminders and a Go to Church Day slated for the fifth Sunday in June. Unclaimed mail remains listed with the post office.

C. Trueblood Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church Roanoke Rapids Herald The Biblical Recorder Board of Deacons P. W Pearson Y. Underwood Wells. Tillery W.C. Allsbrook J. W. Womble T. D. Parker W. S. Hancock J. W. House B.S. Webb Treas Rosemary-Roanoke Rapids Ministerial Union

Revival At First Christian Church Sees Six Additions

The Roanoke Rapids Herald notes a Sunday night revival at First Christian Church with six new converts after a simple sermon by the pastor titled A Christian Defending Himself. Also mentioned are visits and returns of several townspeople including Miss Florence Fenner, Wallace Patterson Jr, and Ed Gilliam of Franklinton visiting loved ones in Roanoke Rapids.

Christ Florence Fenner Chapel Hill Wallace Patterson Jr Ed. Gilliam Franklinton Geo. Gilliam

Church services and activities announced to the public

Sunday School at 10 15 with W Hancock as superintendent. Church services at 11 15 in the morning and 8 30 in the evening. A baptismal service will follow the evening sermon. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 30 P M. Bible Class Tuesday. The public is invited.

Saunders Petersburg Ivey Mohorn Richmond Pentre R. J. Lewis W. S. Fito Almira Jenkins Chapel Hill John Baucom Littleton Roante Rapids Baptist Church Elizabeth Robertson Rocky Fount A. V. Robertson R. T. Coburn Wilson Shell New Hope Bethlehem W. L. Long G. Carter All Saints’ Church W. Hancock Donald Campbell Panacea Springs W. W. Woodruff Mildred Campbell Scotland Neck Weldon Ting Willie Carroll Christian Endeavor W. D. Harris Ed. Fenner Fenner France Ellett Urquart Lewiston C. Fenner T. W. Mullen John L. Patterson

Rosemary couple wed in simple Rosemary ceremony

Miss Daisy Bailey and Mr Jimmie Baugham married at one thirty in Rosemary by Raleigh L Topping minister of the Christian Church. Both are members of the Christian Church and plan Rosemary as their home. Guests from the community witnessed the quiet vows.

Daisy Bailey Jimmie Baugham Raleigh L. Topping The Christian Church Rosemary

Daniel Building Sold to Wells D Tillery Co

A brick building erected this spring on Roanoke Avenue between First and Second Streets by L A Daniel has been sold this week to Wells D Tillery Co. The purchase price was $6348.50.

Roanoke Avenue First Second Streets L. A. Daniel Wells D. Tillery Co

Uncle Eben quotes and a Preneh heater concept

The text presents Uncle Eben proverbs about keeping company and a description of a Preneh heater for rooms. It notes a carpet woven with wires to draw current from a light socket to distribute heat evenly.

Uncle Eben

Canning Club Hosts Record Picnic at Tilghman Crossroads

Miss Whitaker led the Canning Club Girls and Boys with around 100 children on a picnic to Tilghman Crossroads. Three cars shuttled the group after extra arrangements, with children swimming, eating lunch, gathering plums, and playing ball. Several adults assisted and planned a return outing.

Miss Whitaker Scott Taylor Lynch Smith Shell Vaughan

Governor Bickett Calls for Strong Campaign Against Social Vices

Governor Bickett urged an energetic statewide drive to reveal the true costs of social vice through press, pulpit, and home outreach. He advocated public exhibitions in mov ie theaters, sterilization of mentally deficient individuals, and linking physical fitness to marriage eligibility as part of coordinated health efforts with the State Board of Health and National Defence.

Governor Bickett North Carolina Federation of Woman's Clubs Raleigh Govenor Bickett State Board of Health Council of National Defence North Carolina State Board of Health Jis Themen Army Medcal Corps

Children Day Exercises at Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church

Parents and friends are urged to attend Sunday night June 16 at 8 30 to witness the children of the Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church perform and dedicate themselves to service. Come prepared to listen attentively and to give liberally to the Sunday School cause for which these children stand.

Roanoke Rapids

No Compromise Foot Conflict In Chance Game

Luke, weighed down by large feet, urges Sam to move after stepping on his foot during a dice game with bone cubes. Luke insists Sam remove himself, demanding get off. The exchange captures a tense, blunt moment in a small-scene confrontation.

Luke Sam

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