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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
1
Volume III Number 52 notes Sunday services at 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM with midweek prayer at 7:30 on Wednesdays. Sunday School at 10:00 AM and 10:00 AM Rosemary session. Names of attendees and visitors from Emporia, Baltimore, Greensboro, New Bern, Princeton, and W. Va appear among churchgoers and travelers.
A fragmented school health note cites W D Tillery and Mrs W P Taylor among locals in business and visits. It urges healthy habits, quiet well lit study spaces, proper meals, eight to ten hours sleep, outdoor time, ventilation, and regular routines to boost students’ mental and physical well being.
Presbyterian Church will hold Sunday school at 9 45 with children urged to attend at 9 30 for choir practice. Pastor Rev Stanley White will preach and lead services at 11 00 A M and 8 00 P M. All visitors are invited to be present.
Pastor Reverend Eugene C. Few leads Sunday School at 9 15 with IW Woodruff as superintendent. Preaching at 11 A M and 7 30 P M. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 P M.
Morning preaching at Tabernacle Roanoke Ave corner Ninth St next Sunday at 11 00 AM and 7 30 PM Jr Christian Endeavor Monday at Florence Snipes Rosemary Prayer meetings in Patterson Roanoke and weekly in Roanoke Friday Marys Friday. Mary Jistian Endeavor Thursday Rosemary and Pai ontown starts Easter Sunday led by the pastor Isa Grace Schaeffer of Roanoke Virginia Lucile Outland infant and Mrs Cornilla C Morrs daughter of Mr and Mrs C S Outland died at home in Rosemary last courthouse Halifax Tuesday April 2 meal at Roanoke Agricultural Board cemetery at Rapils Tuesday afternoon
The March term of Halifax Superior Court opened Monday with Judge Oliver H. Aven of Kinston presiding. Nine jurors were drawn, including Hardy Harrison and J. F. Ayerson among others. One murder case and several gambling charges were noted as the docket, with Judge Fenner acting as officer. The court planned a full report of cases disposition in the Rowioke News.
The windier second day of the Washington trip found Scouts busy chasing hats blown by gusts while soldiers marched. After a quick lunch, troops headed to headquarters, then to Bowser asleep on blankets, a warm supper, and fireworks seen from the Capitol area. The next morning they toured the Capitol, Library of Congress, and prepared to depart after a brief farewell at St Agnes Chapel.
Rocky Mount resident Speight visited friends and relatives here. Rob Baker of Hopewell spent the weekend with friends. William Wooten has returned from Norfolk hospital. Avenox Wright returned home from Warin Sanday after a few days with friends. Ernest Wright, formerly in Richmond hospital, returned home Saturday improved. Matthews of Richmond visited his parents. Robert Freuler of Halifax was here on business. Mrs A Ei Stowe and daughter Bernice returned from Mount Holly after visiting relatives. A A Mutchinson of Richmond was in town on business. S W Buehapron spent Sunday in Richmond. Miss Maude Thompson Mammie Foster and Mrs Edward Owen entertained Sunday School classes Thursday evening at Mrs Owens home with names, amusements, and refreshments.
Weldon resident L M Alston died suddenly at Westbrook near Richmond Virginia last Thursday. Burial was in Grough yabury churchyard cemetery with Rev R W Bailey of M B Church officiating. Survivors include two brothers John and Burton Alston and many Halifax Northampton relatives. He was grandson of Governor Hutchings Burton and was about years old. The Roanoke News notes the obituary reflects a life of fellowship in the community. Rosemary Supply Co relocates to larger quarters nearby. The article also recounts a trip to Washington with Boy Scouts and thanks to supporters and organizers including Cannon Cunningham Ned Manning Sam Patterson and others for their assistance.
The Oxford Orphan Asylum formed by the Masons for destitute state children has long been known for its singing class concerts. The community is familiar with these annual performances and anticipates the upcoming event next Wednesday evening in the Graded School Auditorium.
Construction on a new passenger station at Roanoke Junction is underway. The larger modern building will be east of the present station along Barner Avenue, built under York Construction Company of Raleigh. Materials are arriving and grading is progressing.
Published notices report resolutions of respect for J. J. Medlin and sympathy to his family, plus details of a Hemum and Dahlia show in Rosemary Patterson Village. Also describes a tonic and farming device, with endorsements from Roanoke Tribe 80 and various local ladies, and notes a controversial pine experiment and a mechanized fruit picker contrivance.
Amateur county fair presentation by a large cast from Pittsburg led by Miss Fidleman played to hearty praise at Oples Theatre last Thursday and Friday. Handy Andy and Giggling Sal drew strong applause, with notable turns by Hiram Green Birdie and the Widow Smith family. The production showcased trained choruses, fresh songs, and lively humor, earning widespread appreciation.
Smithy Reno Moore the year old son of Mr and Mrs Ira W Moore died at their Rosemary residence last Thursday morning. The interment followed at Roanoke Rapids Cemetery.
A vintage-style note urges drinking ample pure water throughout the day. It extols water as the most refreshing coolant and advocates children and others to drink freely, stressing regular access to clean water.
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