Roanoke Rapids Local Proclamations and Town News
Roanoke Rapids items include visits by Mr J B Boyd and Miss Mabel, church services, Red Cross pledges, war savings week proclamation by Mayor I J T Chase, and town social notes. Citizens urged to pledge War Savings Stamps, attend schoolhouse meetings, and support war effort.
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Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke’ Rapids
N. C
United States
North Carolina
I. J. T. Chase
Ilo
Bride of U.S.N. musician married in Camp Jackson ceremony
Miss Nell Wicker of Roanoke Rapids N C married Edward A Parker U S N first musician stationed at St Helena in a quiet June 26 1918 ceremony at Camp Jackson Columbia S C Family and close friends attended afterward the couple left for Berkley Virginia Parker formerly worked for Peoples Theatre in Roanoke Rapids and is Tarboro born The bride is sister of Mrs S J Bounds Parker has many local friends wishes for happiness Followed by health tips urging fresh air light clothing open living space deep breathing and balanced nutrition to endure a hot summer
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Sufplis
Jackson
Columbia
S. C
W. W. Staley
The
Christian Church
Nell Wicker
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Edward A. Parker
U. S.N
St. Helena
Harvey Keene
Tarboro
Parker
Berkley
Peoples Theatre
Roanoke Rapids Commission Examines Septic Closet Rule
The Roanoke Rapids board will decide on enforcing L. R. S. septic tank systems within the town limits tonight at 8 30 in the Mayor's Office. Cement Products Company of Wilmington will send a representative with a detailed proposal. Mayor J T Chase urges affected property owners to attend and voice their views.
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Roanoke Rapids
Cement Products Company
Wilmington
J. T. Chase
Roanoke Rapids Church Census Scheduled for June 28
Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary Church committees will meet at 4 P M at the Episcopal church to receive instructions and begin a community census. Residents should remain at home between 4 and 5 PM so household members can provide information. The first Sunday in July will be Everybody Go To Church Day.
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Roanoke Rapids
Rosemary
Episcopal Church
Minister's Union of
A Good Revival at Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church
The Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church welcomed new members after evangelistic services. Eight converts were baptized last Sunday night and several others joined by letter or restoration. Rev. J W Kineheloe preached and greatly endeared himself to the congregation. The meetings yielded gratifying results.
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Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church
J. W. Kineheloe
Unclaimed Mail List Held Ten Days Before Dead Letters
Advertised mail remains unclaimed in this office and will be held ten days. If still unclaimed it will be sent to the Division of Dead Letters in Washington D C. Names listed include M J Buffaloe Paul Brown W Daniel Harvey Davidson William Edmonson Beatrice Irvey Walter Harris Sue Johnson L Lee Billie Moore Bessie en E Medlin Moses Taylor Mrs Sylvia Roberson Tempie Vick Joe Whitehead.
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Washington, D. C
M. J. Buffaloe
Paul Brown
W. Daniel
Harvey Davidson
William Edmonson
Beatrice Irvey
Walter Harris
Sue Johnson
L. Lee
Billie Moore
Bessie En E
Medlin
Moses Taylor
Sylvia Roberson
Tempie Vick
Joe Whitehead
Rosemary Trueblood resigns Roanoke Rapids pastorate
The Rev C H Trueblood resigns as pastor of the Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church to take the post at Burroughs Memorial Church in Norfolk. The church awaits action as responses reflect strong local regard for his leadership and a notable three year tenure marked by growth and effort.
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Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church
Burroughs Memorial Church
Norfolk, Va
C. H. Trueblood
Baptist Church of
Roanoke Rapids
Mr. Trueblood
Norfolk
Trueblood
Halifax County Sugar Sale Limits Announced
R C Dunn Halifax County Food Admin warns township dealers to limit sugar to five pounds for country producers two pounds for town consumers twenty five pounds for canning with a certificate and requires detailed sale records. Purchases above twenty five pounds need County Food Administrator approval.
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R. C. Dunn
Food Admr
Halifax County
Presbyterian Church Schedule with Pastor Rev Stanley White
The Presbyterian Church lists Rev Stanley White as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 AM led by J T Chase, Superintendent, morning service at 11:00 AM, evening service at 8:30 PM, and Wednesday prayer meeting also at 8:30 PM. Visitors invited.
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J.T. Chase
Lewis B Jones Writes Home From Camp Jackson
Lewis B Jones writes from Camp Jackson South Carolina to Roanoke Rapids in June 1918. He praises the town for sending soldiers to liberty’s cause and notes Uncle Sam outfitted the group. He mentions former local workers and jokes about growing as tall as Chief Baird and praises the Herald for boosting morale among the troops.
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Roanoke Rapids
Sam
Baird
Herald
Lewis B. Jones
D. B. Camp Jackson
Columbia
Swan in Fighting Mood Overwater Battle Scene
A dramatic scene portrays a swan in combat mood on calm water. The bird spreads wings boldly and flexes power, while smaller fowl look on as a tense struggle unfolds with rapid movements and splashes.
Banksy Hoodwinked by Shakespeare Quotation Test
A brief exchange questions why a cheque was honored for an unknown man. Flo uses Shakespeare quotes to probe the faker, suggesting next time to demand a line from Wun and Brad. The dialogue hints at a cautionary tale about verifying identity and authenticity before payment.
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Flo
Shakespeare
Wun
Brad
Red Cross Calls for Pajamas and Shirts
Red Cross notes for May report ninety pairs of pajamas and 280 hospital bed shirts planned for June. The Red Cross Room operates daily afternoons except Thursday and Saturday. Rosemary sewing room open Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays for sewing or take home shirts.
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Red Cross
Rosemary
Old Fashioned Song Recalled By Grandmother
A grandmother at a Loulaville gathering recalls an old fashioned song about a one horse on ale, while a granddaughter asks if she meant a one cylinder cart in a remark to the Courier Journal.
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Aleigh
Loulaville Courier-Jourau
Rings on Boys Trousers Offer Frugal Fix for Tears
Small brass rings sold at three cents a dozen at any station counter can be sewn on the inside of boys trousers to prevent torn buttonholes, a common complaint among youngsters who use the buttonhole as a fastener.
Adventures of W H Young in South America
W H Young writes a merry account of his travels and business in South America. He mentions Brneslan, Senor Dom Jose de Brigansa whose eageroesh for use appeared on his calling cards as Ex-passenger first class. Brigansa once sailed first cabin on a Royal Mail Steam Packet line vessel.
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W. H. Young
South America
Brneslan
Dom Jose de Brigansa
Royal Mall Steam Packet Company
Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
With the churches the Sunday School meets at 10 15 am led by Supt Mrs Hancock. Church services are at 11 15 am and 8 30 pm. Morning theme The Dauntless Cross Evening theme The Immortality of Little Things. Men’s Bible Class Tuesday 8 30 pm. Missionary meeting Wednesday 8 30 pm. Helping Hand Society Friday night. The public is cordially invited to all services.
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W. S Hancock
Daunteless Cross
Mayer
Helping Hand Society
W. W. Woodruff
Supr
Pasr
Methodist Church Services And Calendar
Reverend Eugene C Few leads Sunday worship with morning and evening sermons at the Methodist Church. Sunday School begins 10 30 with W W Woodruff supervising. Fourth Sunday after Trinity schedule includes Church School and Men's Bible Class. Saint John the Baptist day Saint Peter's Day Saint Peter’s Day noted. choir rehearsal Wednesday night at 8 15. Public invited.
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T. W. Mullen
Saint John the Baptist
First Christian Church Raleigh Service This Sunday
First Christian Church on Roa woon Ave Borner 9th St Raleigh with L Topping as minister invites all to Sunday morning and evening services. Evening subject Seven Streets. Sunday School at 9 45 4 M Recitations by Lucy Vincent Helen Vincent Mildred Vincent Mabel Rook Clyde Rook. Christian Endeavor Wednesday night at home of Mr and Mrs M C Clippard Rosemary and next week at Mrs L F Brewer Patterson town. Young people’s choir to sing in evening hour.
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J. L. Harris
Portsmouth
Union
Rosemary Baptist Church
C. 0. Byrd
Emporia
Gay
W. R. Williams
Hopewell
Joe Butts
Halifax
J. H. Harrison
Brinkleyville
N. M. Harrison
Messrs
L. H. Query
H. M. Johnson
Norfolk
Richmond
Baltimore
Richard Browning
Durham
J. W. Sumlin
First Christian Church
Roawohn Ave
Borner
Raleigh L. Topping
Miss Lucy Vincent
Helen Vincent
Mildred Vincent
Mabel Rook
Clyde Rook
Christian Endeavor
M. C. Clippard
Rosemary
L. F. Brewer
Patterson Town
Young Peoples’ Choir
Come
Rosemary Church and Meetings Report in Warrenton District
Rev Charles M Lance pastor schedule at Rosemary New Hope and Smiths Churches with 8:30 preaching 10:00 Sunday School. J B Boyd notes district conference Warrenton District June 20 to 27 at Norlina urging full attendance and reports.
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J. B. Boyd
Miss Mabel
High Point
Evelyn Gibson
KE. Hudson
Hudson
Annie Grant
Stancell
J. W. House
Hancock
Red Cross War Fund
Lewis N. Taylor
War Fund
B. W. Snodgrass
Frank Taylor
Mappsville
M. E. Faison
Navy Yard
Bunker Hill
L. R. Hall
Bell Buchanan
Jonesboro
Lessie Buchanan
St. Luke’s (Episcopal) Church
Northampton County
Il A
Mamie Glover
W. E. Critecher
Windell
P. C. Duncan
Clayton
Canning Club
Miss Whitaker
J. A. Wearren
Mrs. Brantley
Rocky Mount
Parker-Wicker
Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary Church
Rosemary Personal
Rev
C.H. Trueblood Ee
A. O. Ferrell
Charlotte
Horace Robinson
Littleton
W. E. Matthews
James Williams
Little Son
J. W. Whitson
W. T. Hodges
A. G. Carter
Mocksville
W. T. Moore
Henrico
J. J. Riggan
J. R. Liles
D. Hamill
Thelma
W. C. Owens
Owens
C. C. Thompson
T. C. Williams
Elisha Lane
JS. Marks
Edgar Parker
Scotland Neck
J.B. Browning
Enfield
W. A. Williams
W. T. Warren
Aurelian Springs
W. Hawkins
B. H. Pope
S. EF
Hardee
J. Hedgepeth
Aurelian Spys
J. G. Shields
Ja. V. Johnson
Lz. A. Hardee
Richard Carlisle
Scotland
T. E. Wright
Brinkley Melvin
Aurelian
Spr
W. A. House
Alexander
J. W. Lewis
Walter Moone
Boseman
Rosemary H. H. Sledge
Heathsville
Reev J
Gus Vincent
Weldon
W. 1. Weeks
Whitakers
S. B. Kitchen
J. A. Draper
Mnfield
More
Sir Thomas More
Agnes Repplier
Atlantic Monthly
Aton
Peru
Chile
Pompeii
Tata
Pliny
All Saints Church
Roanoke Avenue
New Hope Church
J. D. Shenrin
Smith's Church
W. Fulgham
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