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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1921

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Church Pastor Topping resigns to take Easter role

Rev Raleigh L Topping former pastor of the First Christian Church Rosemary submitted resignation to the official board amid seven years of growth. He will become traveling secretary for two state church papers and work with the Mission Board. Mrs T R Manning visits daughter Mrs C A Wyche then returns to Henderson. Mr Fred Peck travels to Henderson NC.

Frank Taylor G. D. Shell Raleigh L. Topping First Christian Church Rosemary Topping The Christian Church T.R. Manning C. A. Wyche Henderson Fred Peck Henderson N. C

Net fertilizer value tied to cotton profits in farm trials

A North Carolina agronomy official explains that fertilizer profitability depends on fertilizer cost and crop price. Data from Iredell and Edgecombe farms over a decade show that higher yields per acre, not just maximum yields, often yield greater net returns.

C. R. Williams N. C. Division of Agronomy Tredell Farm Piedmont Edgecombe Coastal Plain Iredell Welhave

Elizabeth Robertson Weds Harvey Hazelwood in Surprise Ceremony

Miss Elizabeth Robertson and Mr Harvey Hazelwood wed on Thursday and left for Rocky Mount to visit Hazelwood's parents. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Robertson and has many local friends. Hazelwood is a longtime machine operator at Peoples Theatre.

Elizabeth Robertson Harvey Hazelwood Mr. Hazelwood Rocky Mount A. L. Robertson Peoples Theatre E. A. Parker

Roanoke Rapids PTA Reviews Citizenship Program

The Roanoke Rapids Parent Teachers Association met in the school auditorium Monday at 8 PM. Miss Workman outlined the Citizenship program with student exhibits from each grade and a boosters song. Prof H T Hunter from Wake Forest College spoke on citizenship and Americanization. Refreshments were served after adjournment and the group set the next meeting for April 1 at 4 PM.

Roanoke Rapids Parent Teachers Association Maude Jones Wake Forest College C. A. Wyche A. P. McPherson

Fraternal Notes from Carolina Lodge 2261 Meeting

Carolina Lodge 2261 held its regular meeting on March 7 1921 in Rosemary North Carolina. The 8th degree was conferred by a skilled team followed by Coca Cola cake and a smoker with discussions on degree work led by M R Vick W A White and C L Smith. The lodge plans a 102nd anniversary program for April 26 2020.

Carolina Lodge W. O. W. Hall Rosemary N. C Bros M. R. Vick W. A. White C. L. Smith

Canning Club Aurelian Springs Meets March 8

The Aurelian Springs canning club met on March 8 with most members present. They made sewing bags and chocolate fudge served after the work. A next meeting is planned for March 17 at the regular time. Clemmie Chicheater, Secretary.

Canning Club Aurelian Springs

Community play trip to Hollister staged with gusto

March 4 afternoon crowds packed the Hollister trip for the school play Better than Gold. Messrs Marvin Harris and Joé Lucas led prominent roles as 13 dramatis personae formed the conveyance committee. The visit included lunch with teachers pupils and patrons and a prayer service led by Rev N M Wright. Miss Washburn and Dr Carter visited the school with hygiene and cooking lessons. Fiddlers Convention set for March 26 at Aurelian Springs School with prizes for guitar banjo violin admission 10 and 25 cents and ice cream on sale.

Mar P. M Hollister Marvin Harris Joé Lucas Bing N. M. Wright Littleton Tabor Mary Washburn Dr. Carter Aurelian Springs School

A Farmer That Lives At Home Mr. W. L. D. Ivey

South Rosemary resident Mr. W L D Ivey described as a real farmer who lives at home and raises his own meat and bread. On two acres last year he produced wheat for flour and feed for his three teams and earned about two hundred dollars from meat sales. He owns his land debt free and plans to plant the same two acres despite cotton prices.

W. L. D. Ivey South Rosemary Mr. Ivey Ivey

Some Girl Pleases at Peoples Theatre in Town

The musical comedy Some Girl at the Peoples Theatre drew strong praise. Audience cheers followed the well handled performances with the chorus noted for excellent costumes and sprightly steps adding to the show’s success.

Peoples Theatre

Sunday School and Church Sermon Series Draw Crowds

The church announces Sunday School at 9 45 A M led by Supt W W Woodruff with a goal of 200 new pupils by Easter and classes for all ages. A 7 30 P M talk titled The Danger Line is the third in a series leading to Easter with all Woodmen of Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids invited.

All Saints Church announces fifth Sunday in Lent services

All Saints Episcopal Church Roanoke Avenue lists Rev. Lewis N. Taylor as rector and Miss Mary Duke as parish visitor. Next Sunday marks the fifth Sunday in Lent with Holy Communion at 7:30 A M and services at 9:45 Church School led by T W Mullen, and 11 A M and 7:30 P M services. Special preacher Rev E P Dandridge of St Pauls Petersburg appears tonight at 7:30.

All Saints Church Lewis N. Taylor Roanoke Avenue Miss Mary Duke T. W. Mullen E. P. Dandridge St. Pauls Church Petersburg

Rosemary Methodist revival begins two week series

Rosemary Methodist Church led by Pastor Charles M. Lance holds Sunday School at 10 with A. E. Stowe as superintendent and special music by Prof. R. L. MIlam. Sermons at 11 A. M. and 7 30 P. M. assisted by Rev J A Daily of Rocky Mount. Nightly services at 7 30 with cottage prayer meetings. New Hope Church also hosts a 3 P. M. service.

A. E. Stowe Prof R. L. Milam J. A. Daily Rocky Mount

Youth Meets Spring Millinery Styles Brighten Heads

A fashion piece describes new hats for spring and youth. Designers feature shiny fabrics, draped turbans with bows, sea shell tones, satin brims, and bright braids with fruit and foliage motifs.

Powelltown Notes Highlights Progress and Games

G R Shearin opens new store in South Rosemary nearer bridge site with plans to move into new home this week three new dwellings and one store show growth Raleigh visitor C P Bobbitt guest of sister Mrs Glover University of North Carolina Prof Brogden visited South Rosemary School praising children's singing Two basketball games set Friday at Aurelian Springs girls vs Aurelian Springs boys vs Hollister March 11 Attendance at Smiths Sunday pleasing Rev Lance preached Miland sang Sunday School 10 o clock next Sunday

South Rosemary C. P. Bobbitt Raleigh 4. D. Glover Brogden University of North Carolina South Rosemary School Aurelian Springs Hollister Smith's Lance Miland

K. Gay Arrested on Charge of Forgery

A new defendant, K. Gay, faces forgery charges in the Citizens Bank and Trust Co case. O. T. Hutton was arraigned last week for forging C. O. Keeter’s name on a $50 check, claiming innocence and that his endorsement aided Gay posing as C. C. Keeter. Justice Dickens set Hutton’s bond at $500. Gay fled but was later located in Raleigh and brought to trial. Gay’s bond was set at $1500. Hutton’s bond increased to $1500.

Citizens Bank and Trust Co K. Gay O. T. Hutton J. K. Dickens C. O. Keeter Hutton Gay C. C. Keeter Henderson Henderson Bank Dickens Raleigh

Mrs Peck Hosts Bridge Club Gathering on Roanoke Ave

Mrs Fred Peck entertained a Friday bridge party at her Roanoke Avenue home with regular members and guests from Weldon and Halifax. Reading by Miss Dudley of Richmond delighted attendees as tables for bridge filled living and dining rooms. A salad course was served by Camie Vaughan Job Taylor and Mrs Peck. Out of town guests included Smith Cornwall Carter Applewhite Stedman Travis and Miss Dudley.

Fred Peck Bridge Club Roanoke Avenue Weldon Halifax Miss Dudley Richmond Cammie Vaughan Job Taylor Peck Mesdames Smith Cornwall Carter Mesdames Applewhite Stedman and Travis Dudley

Recitals Set For March 18 and March 25 At Local Auditorium

Friday March 18 at 8 P M a recital by junior music pupils of Miss Julia Thompson will be held in the auditorium. The following Friday March 25 features senior pupils of Miss Thompson and vocal pupils of Miss Alice Hockaday. The public is invited to attend and support the students.

Julia Thompson Miss Thompson Alice Hockaday

Quiet home wedding unites Ruth Bray and Harrell Faison

Miss Ruth Bray wed Harrell Faison in a Sunday ceremony at 3 30 PM conducted by Rev L B Jones. The bride wore blue satin with two attendants, Cleophus Bray and Vivian Edmonds. The couple left for Margarettsville NC then plan to reside locally.

Ruth Bray R. C. Bray Harrell Faison L. B. Jones Cleophus Bray Vivian Edmonds Margarettsville N.C

Marriage Licenses During February

February marriages recorded include L. B. Brown Ida Gibson and John Miller Fisher Cassie Saddler W. W. Warren Ruth Jenkins Liles John B. Smith Jennie Hazel Vaughan Bud Etheridge Maggie Bradley Willie Hargrove Audry Hale Leroy Pearce Martha M. Perry Freeman Myrick Bertha Jackson Saddler Finley Price Lena May Morris Rogers Floyd Edna Ried Geo G Gay Ola May Eason James M Gardner Mary Kate Reason L A Lingerfelt Virgie May Norwood C T Hutton Lula Gray J A Crawley Lula May Locke Joe H Faison Ruth Etta Bray Jodie Bellamy Lizzie Warren Ernest Cappell Lottie Clary Dallas D Reaves Mary E Faison all white There were some sixty colored people securing licenses also

L. B. Brown Ida Gibson John Miller Fisher Cassie Saddler W. W. Warren Ruth Jenkins Liles John B. Smith Jennie Hazel Vaughan Bud Etheridge Maggie Bradley Willie Hargrove Audry Hale Leroy, Pearce Martha M. Perry Freeman Myrick Bertha Jackson Sadler Finley Price Lena May Morris Rogers Floyd Edna Ried Geo. G. Gay Ola May Eason James M. Gardner Mary Kate Reason L. A. Lingerfelt

Cedarwood Cemetery Fund Soliciting Committee Appointed

A committee to solicit funds for Cedarwood Cemetery enlargement and improvements has been named. Members include Mrs. Geo. L. Hayes, Miss Pettie Cawthorn, J. W. Taylor, J. M. Underwood, Willie L. Moody, J. R. Lipscomb, H. E. Dobbins, and F. C. Hege. Citizens urged to contribute what is needed after long neglect.

Cedarwood Cemetery Geo. L. Hayes Pattie Cawthorn J. W. Taylor J. M. Underwood Willie L. Moody J. R. Lipscomb H. E. Dobbins F. C. Hege

Revival at Rosemary Methodist Church Begins Next Sunday

A series of evangelistic services will start next Sunday at Rosemary Methodist Church and continue for ten days. The pastor is assisted by Rev J A Dailey of Rocky and R L Milam of Atlanta who will direct the music. Services are at 7 30 each night during the week.

Rosemary, Methodist Church J. A. Dailey Rocky, Mount R. L. Milam Atlanta

Fashion's Mirror on Spring Wrap Styles

A fragment notes a fashion mirror describing spring wrap style as a compromise between cape and coat with a strong cape influence and a vivid red tone. It highlights the evolving silhouette and color tone for the season.

P T A Meeting Highlights Citizenship Talk and Tea

The Parent Teachers Association held an evening meeting moving from a child centered program to a Wake Forest College address on Citizenship. Fathers and mothers attended in numbers and enjoyed the closing tea as a sign of good fellowship.

Parent Teachers’ Association Hunter Wake Forest College

Prominent Petersburg Rector Here Tonight

The Rev. Edmund P. Dan dridge, rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church Petersburg, Va, will be the special preacher at the Lenten service at All Saints Episcopal Church tonight at 7 39. The public is cordially invited.

Edmund P. Dandridge St. Pauls Episcopal Church Petersburg All Saints

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rosemary Personai Hazelwood-Robertson Club News Clemmie Chicheater Secy New Hope Church Powelltown G. R. Shearin Mrs. Peck Faison-Bray Rosemary Methodist Church W. G. Lynch and Son Ebony Tarboro Flossie Matthews V. C. Matthews Josephine Tillery Washington, N. C W. D. Tillery Virginia Tillery Scotland C. L. Grimmer Fot Wilmington Willie Stagg Halifax Paper Corporation Dean B. F. Brown Annie Laurie Patterson Patterson Springs
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