Grand Old Man of Methodism Lovick Pierce
Halifax County Mercury honors Lovick Pierce born 1785 in North Carolina a pivotal Methodist preacher and physician who shaped Georgia and South’s church history. From early class leader to physician preacher he led revival waves and helped form the M E Church South serving as delegate and fraternal envoy into his ninety fourth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovick Pierce
Halifax County
N. C
Philip
Lydia Pierce
South Carolina
Washington County
Little Society
Charleston
S. C
Great Pedee
Apdachee
Georgia
Augusta
Coumbia
Oconee
Athens
St. Mary’s
Levick Pierce
Ann Foster
George Foster
Prince Edward County
Greene County
Hancock County
George Foster Pierce
Milledgeville
England
Savannah
Medical College
Philadelphia
Greensboro
Pierce
Methodist Church
Methodist
Louisville
M. E. Church
South
C. D. Foss
W. Cumback
C. T. Thrift
Halifax Clieut
Halifax Messenger
Circle 1 Meeting of Rosemary Methodist Society
Circle No. 1 of the Woman's Missionary Society at Rosemary M E Church will meet Monday evening July 3 at 7 45 with Mrs N D Cox Belmont. All members who wish to carpool should meet at the church at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
Rosemary Methodist Episcopal Church
N. D. Cox
Belmont
Dear Carroll Letter From A Meikle In Scots
A Scots letter from A Meikle to Carroll describes adapting to Scottish speech after visits and mocks Southern views. It includes humorous notes on kilts, Scottish lasses, and a plea to send a stamp for a reply. The piece ends with a request to hear back and sign the letter.
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Dear Carroll
Scotland
A. Meikle
Inverness Travelogue Then and Now
Witness account from June 14 1939 recounts a journey in an old bus from Aberdeen to Braemar via Balmoral Castle. The writer praises the Highlands and notes Balmoral as the royal residence of King George, reflecting on a memorable trip.
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Inverness
P. S
Aberdeen
Braemer
Balmoral Castle
Highlands
King George
Roanoke Rapids native travels toward Inverness and homeward
The letter by A. M. Meikle recalls a trip via The Devil's Elbow toward Inverness and John O'Groats, noting travel in four buses, northern goals, and plans to sail back to the United States. Meikle sends regards to Roanoke Rapids, reports fine family, fair weather, and mountain snow before closing.
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Inverness
Pit-tochry
Devil's Elbow
John O’groats
Glasgow
England
Manchester
London
Old
U.S.A
Roanoke Rapids
P. S
A. M. Meikle
Letter to editor criticizes Sen Reynolds over royal visit
Roanoke Rapids letter writer rebukes Sen Reynolds for not welcoming visiting royalty. The writer condemns the refusal to admit guests aboard an official bus and argues social duties tied to Southern hospitality reflect religious duty. The piece asserts the King’s reception was a test of statesmanship and goodwill.
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Roanoke Rapids
R.F.D
R. R. Herald
Sen. Reynolds
Reynolds
South
Citizens Seek to Publish Plea for Good Manners
A writer signs a request to publish a personal appeal in the paper to defend and promote good manners, hoping the readerly audience will join in preserving civility and etiquette in daily life.
Bowling Green Homecoming Luncheon Invitation
A 1939 invitation from the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce invites 161 former Bowling Green residents to a July 14 homecoming event. The day includes a city parade with floats bands and a noon luncheon at the Helm Hotel with old friends to promote dairy and agricultural interests.
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Bowling Green
Carroll Wilson
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Sons of
Helm
Heim
Chamber OF Commerce
All Day Service At Ebenezer Church
An all day service will be held at Old Ebenezer Methodist Church on Darlington Aurelian Springs Road. The Children’s Day program starts at 11:00 Sunday morning with dinner on the ground. The public is invited.
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Old Ebenezer Methodist Church
Darlington-Aurelian Springs Road
Mrs Cal Floyd and Vernon Bridges Visit Ocean View
Mrs. Cal Floyd and her son Calvin along with Mrs. Vernon Bridges and her son Vernon Jr spent Sunday at Ocean View enjoying a seaside excursion and family time.
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Cal Floyd
Calvin
Vernon Bridges
Vernon, Jr
Ocean View
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Circle No
Bonnie Scotland
Ebenezer
The
LOST
Carolina
Shrine of Aviation
Wright Brothers Memorial
Cape Hatteras
Fort Raleigh
Roanoke Island
Manteo, Dare Co
Westminster Choir
New World
Virginia Dare
Sir Walter Releigh
Waterside Theatre
the Daily Advance
Elizabeth City, N. C
North Carolina Seashore
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