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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1921

Page

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Rosemary Chronicle Visitor List and Local Moves

A run of brief notices records visitors and residents across Rosemary, Montbe er, Norfolk, Charlotte and other towns. Names include M N Gilbert Greensboro, J Wesley Keefer Norfolk, Annie Medlin in Washington for inauguration, E C Moseley Lassrouse, R A Warp Manit Bay, C F Asbury Char je, B H Roebuck Orien, W N Kirkland J A Jerry L R Allsbrook Norfolk, E F Lane building a cher’s studio near Rosemary Banking and Trust, W B Spiers Rocky Mount, J C Miggett Charleston SC, R P Taylor Oxford, A R Baird resigning Stedman Co to join a Roanoke Rapids branch, J B Markham Rich fn, M L Whedbee G Riddick Suffolk, L H Justis Littleton, E C Kendrick Newport City, Julian Warrick Sea over J J Wade’s store, A T Harrison Montbe er.

C. F. Asbury Charje Waa B. H. Roebuck Orien Mesara W. N. Kirkland J. A. Jerry L. R. Allsbrook Norfolk E. F. Lane Rosemary Banking and It Company W. B. Spiers Rocky Fount J. C. Miggett Charlesyn 8. C R. P. Taylor Oxford A. R. Baird Stedman Co Roanoke Rapids J. B. Markham Richfn Rosemary Wednes

Memorial Cup Debate Set for Halifax County Teams

Triangle debates will be held in Chapel Hill on February 24 with Roanoke Rapids and War then Jackson Square and Seaboard forming northern Halifax County teams for the final contest. R Kin, secretary of the Debate Union, says 225 high school delegates from 90 counties will compete on the question: That the shop should prevail in industry. Preliminary debates occur in March with finals mid April and dates to be announced. An Interscholastic Track Meet and Tennis Tournament share the same day as the finals.

Chapel Hill Hender Jackson Square Seaboard Halifax County R. Kin Debate Union

Cemetery Association Forming Fund Drive for Extra Cemetery Land

An important meeting of Cedarwood Cemetery Association was held Wednesday night March 2 at Masonic Hall. The group discussed securing funds to buy additional land for cemetery purposes and decided to send solicitors to appeal to individual citizens for contributions, supplementing donations from organizations and corporations. Names of solicitors to be published in the Herald next week. Citizens urged to consider the cause, long neglected.

Cedarwood Cemetery Association Masonic Hall Herald Rosemary Syrup and Bottling Corporation Mason, Long Matthews Temorary T. W. M. Long L. G. Shell G. L. Hayes, Jr J.T. Stainback E. A. Matthews Secetary W. S. Hancock Jr. A. Moore W. T. Councill L. B. Sutter Scotland Neck North Carolina Roanoke Avenue Thirteenth Street

Music Lovers Club Organized

Following a community singing at Central School on February 25, Miss Lucy Crisp proposed forming the Music Lovers Club to unite local music enthusiasts, arrange performances by standard musicians, and provide choral opportunities. Nominations appointed Mrs. W. L. Leng as president and other officers. a future meeting will set dates and plans. Active and associate members listed, with Miss Julia Thompson as nominating chair.

Lucy Crisp Music Lovers’ Club Julia Thompson Mis R. L. Towe W. 8. Hancock J.T. Stainback F. G. Jarman W. L. Leng E. W. Lehman Margaret Hewitt E. A. Telliga William Manning Mesdames F. L. Nash A. L. Taylor J. T. Stainback R. D. Jenkins T. M. Jeffkins E. A. Telli- Ra

Special Meeting of the Parent Teacher Association Dudley at School

The Parent Teacher Association holds a special meeting at the Dudley School Auditorium Friday night shifting the regular monthly session to eight o'clock Monday evening. Miss Bessie May Dudley of Virginia will star in a benefit talent show by elementary students to fund Citizenship program. Professor H T Hunter of Wake Forest College will give a short talk on the same topic. People are invited to attend this local Star chapter event.

Bessie May Dudley Virginia Central School H. T. Hunter Wake Miss Dudley Witl Forest College Aa Seley Esatern

Mobs Threat Ahead in Warrenton March Says Letter

A police chief in Warrenton received a Sunday letter from a Black writer warning of planned white and Black violence in March. The note cites gun acquisitions, alleged Northern influence, and lists meetings and locations around Norlina Warrenton and surrounding towns. Authorities urge calm and patience while tracing leads.

E L. Green Warrenton Mr. Green Norlina

Powelltown Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visits

Mr. Millard Merritt of Norfolk spent the weekend with his parents in South Rosemary. Edward Medlin of Petersburg visits his parents this week. Miss Burwell Patterson guest of relatives in Warrenton last week. Frank Merritt of Norfolk visited South Rosemary last Sunday. J R Edmondson called to Tarboro Wednesday to the bedside of his dying brother. Mr. and Mrs. F M Coburn and Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Cherry of Roanoke Rapids spent Sunday at Mrs. L Powell's in South Rosemary. Dr Carter and Miss Washburn gave a health lecture in South Rosemary Wednesday.

Millard Merritt Norfolk South Rosemary Edward Medlin Petersburg Burwell Patterson Warrenton Frank Merritt J. R. Edmondson Tarboro Mr. Edmondson F. M. Coburn Haywood Cherry Roanoke Rapids L. Powell Carter Miss Washburn Bessie Jones Weldon Essie Rawlings A. W. Garner Henderson Messrs J. Rand A. L. Garner Aurelian Springs Louise Smith Bethel W. B. Simmons Portsmouth G. C. Outland Suffolk W. S. Dean and Son Graham Oxford A. O. Pendleton Greenville C. W. Graham

Colored leaders in Warren County warned to curb youths' crimes

A severe warning letter to Warren County colored leaders demands control over younger members of the race seen as planning crimes. White residents deny desire for trouble but vow to respond decisively if threats are carried out, with leaders held responsible for any violence.

North Norlia Sears-Robucks Warrenton Colored Methodist Church John Watkins Old Ridout Home Haith‘cock’s Macon Paschal Blue Mud Perrytown Snow Hill Warren Warren County Jetter

New Lyceum Course Opens Saturday Night March 12th

Three excellent numbers headline the Roanoke Rapids Lyceum, opening Saturday night March 12 in the school auditorium with Clifford Foote Trio as the first act. The Montague Co. flight opera follows on March 29 featuring parts of operas including the Mikado. The New York Glee Club closes the trio on April 22, billed as one of the road’s top Lyceum attractions. Season tickets priced at 1.50 reflect concessions and non profit aims as the group aims to cover roughly 400 dollars in costs.

Clifford Foote Montague Co Ize New-York Glee Club Lyceum Roanoke Rapids Lyceum Bureau O Jn Lehilgren

Former Roanoke Rapids Police Friend Charged With Forgery

O F Hutton a former Roanoke Rapids policeman was arrested in Raleigh on a $50 check forgery charge. Warrant by Citizens Bank and Trust Co Rosemary. Hearing by Justice J K Dickens found probable cause and set a $500 bond. Hutton jailed in Halifax awaiting trial.

O. T. Hutton Roanoke Rapids Raleigh C. O. Keeter Rosemary Citizens Bank and Trust Co Hutton Jackson J. K. Dickens Halifax

Sewing Club Teachers Meeting At School

Hardranee Sewing Club held a teachers meeting at our school on Wednesday February 23. Under Miss Leatherwood's direction some girls served fruit salad to the teachers at lunch. The group met in the afternoon and reported steady progress in sewing and enjoyment of the activity. Pauline Bethea, Secy.

Miss Leatherwood Pauline Bethea Secy

Double Wedding Performed Last Wednesday Evening

A double marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. T. Crutchfield at his home on Jackson Street. On last Monday evening two couples were joined in matrimony: Dallas D. Reaves with Mary E. Faison and Ernest Capell with Lottie O'Clary.

T. 8. Crutchfield Jackson Street Dallas D. Reaves Mary E. Faison Ernest Capell Lottie O' Clary

Irene Forrest Marries Frank Louis Muller in Norfolk Notice

Mr and Mrs Louis Cannon announce the marriage of their daughter Irene Forrest to Mr Frank Louis Muller on Monday January 3 1921 in Norfolk Virginia. The couple will reside at home in Rosemary North Carolina.

Louis Cannon Irene Forrest Frank Louis Muller Norfolk

Rev Betram E Brown Appears At All Saints Tonight

The Lenten service at All Saints Episcopal Church features Rev Betram E Brown rector of Calvary Parish Tarboro arriving tonight at 7 30. He previously conducted a mission here and gained many friends. The public is warmly invited to attend.

All Saints Betram E. Brown Calvary Parish Tarboro Brown

Fraternal Notes for Carolina Lodge 2251 meeting

Carolina Lodge 2251 F of I met February 28 1921 in W C W Hall Rosemary NC conferring the second degree on one candidate with regular attendance. Next Monday March 7 they will confer the third degree on the same candidate. degree team to assemble at 7 PM before regular business. All members and Odd Fellows urged to attend for a smoker and refreshments.

Carolina W. C. W. Hall Rosemary N. C Odd Fellows Io Order

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. N. Gilbert Greensro Rosemary Monday J. Wesley Keefer Annie Medlin Washton D. C E. C. Moseley Lasrouse R. A. Warp Mn Bay Wis Tees M. L. Whedbee G. ‘. Riddick L. H. Justis Littleton Friends Town E. C. Kendrick Newport City Julian Warrick Sea J. J. Wade A.T. Harrison Montbeer Ala Cemetery Association Meets Music Lovers Club Mia C. M. Pitt Ruth Rainey Clara Hearne Louise Wofford Messrs. W. 8. Hancock A. E. Akers E. J. Coltrane Margaret E. Hewitt The Parent Teacher Association Dudley Powelltown J. E. Willey Raymond Garner Ethel Garner H. L. Andleton Viola Stainback S. G. Stainback Katie Collier Wade R. Brown Miss Hearne Kathleen May Edna Wafford Gilbert Brown Roy Medlin Doris Vaughn Maud Vaughn Ellen Westbrook Flaura Pritchet Wilbur Anderton Rosalie Corbett Miss Shackleford Baltmore 3. Marks J. S. Marks Stanley White Texas S. J. Bounds John Preston Washington O. F.hutton Hardranee Sewing Club Muller -Cannon
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