Honor Flag Presented Towns Roanoke Rapids Roaring Patriotism
The Roanoke Rapids community earned North Carolina s first Liberty Loan Honor flag with 100 percent oversubscription to the Third Liberty Loan. Lieut. Governor O Max Gardner presented the flag at Mill No 2 as thousands gathered for a parade that featured the Regimental Band of the 318th Infantry. Gardner praised local energy and cooperation between employers and workers, urging continued wartime effort and denouncing slackers. The event highlighted Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary s strong patriotic turnout and support for the Liberty Loan campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary and
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
C. Max Gardner
Liberty Loan
Roanoke Rapids Central Graded School
O. Max Gardner
Liberty Loan Department
Roanoke Mills Company
S. F. Patterson
Roanoke Mills
Liberty Loan Committee
318Th Infantry
Camp Lee
Virginia
W. L. Long
Gardner
South
Brown
Halifax
United States
John Burke
Raleigh
J.T. Chase
Rosemary Personal and Local Items
Rosemary society notes list residents and visitors with travels to Burlington Williamsburg Richmond and New York. Local names include Whittemore Wood Cox Froelich Dobbins Harrison Bellamy Carlson Wade Batton Williams Johnson Hawkins Cannon McGee Loftin Moore and others with brief mentions of concerts and Liberty Bond enthusiasm. Moonshine prohibition anecdotes are noted alongside civic pride and an Honor Flag presentation led by Mayor Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wood
Williamsburg
J. EB. Cox
Richmond
W. E. Froelich
Winston- Salem
J. E. Cox
Bertha Cox
J. E. Dobbins
Rocky Mount
J. H. Harrison
Brinkleyville
P. S. Bellamy
Enfield
G. L. Hayes
Emporia
C. C. Byrd
J. H. Taylor
R. L. Jordan
Mack Moore
Norfolk
George Carlson
Nellie Mountford
B. P. Dickens
New York
Carlson
Notice on church fund subscriptions and May 5 deadline
After a recent exhibition of plans for a new church several supporters pledged subscriptions and some cards were distributed. The author asks that all cards be returned to the authorized party by Sunday night May 5 to proceed with accepting the architect design and begin building the church.
Halifax County Economic and Social Bulletin Planned
Chapel Hill in Halifax County to issue a 75 page bulletin by Halifax County Club at UNC. Students from Halifax prepare articles on education resources farm conditions and wealth taxation with remedies and solutions. Editors include Robert Madry Luther Purrington Jr Sidney Allen. The plan aims to inform citizens and coordinate solutions with local merchants supporting distribution to homes across Halifax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Halifax County
Halifax County Club
University of North Carolina
Halifax
Robert Madry
Luther Purrington, Jr
Sidney Allen
Bulletin
Branson
Rural and Economic Department
Roanoke Mills and Halifax Paper workers subscribe bonds
Ninety Roanoke Mills employees and eighty five Halifax Paper Corporation workers joined the Liberty Loan drive this week. The community cumulative subscriptions now top 233 names with more to come, aiming for about five percent of the population. List includes many Roanoke Mills staff and others. subscriptions could win a second blue star for the local Honor Flag. A patriotic meeting is planned at Rosemary Theatre on Thursday night May 9 with remarks by Gee C Green of Weldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Roanoke Mills
Halifax Paper Corporation
Halifax Paper
Roanoke Mills Company
Essie Outland
Eunice Outland
E. V. Hedgepeth
R. H. Jones
Eula Wood
Willis Hux
E. J. Vaughan
J. B. Robbins
Tommie Staton
Ruth Gumms
A. L. Bain
W. H. Guinn
Bettie Brown
Stella Wood
Dollie Wood
Harry Jones
Willie James
Gatsy Batts
Eva Johnson
Josie Je
Daisy Sheffield
Carrie Freeman
Lucy Etheridge
Sallie Sheffield
Fannie Wheeler
C.D. King
Lula Batts
J. A. Abernathy
W. C
C. R. Weston
Emma Etheridge
O. B. Harris
C. W.welch
R. E. Pierce
D. R. Montgomery
Ida Massengale
Wyche
Henry Jordan
J. F. Layton
Lena Bray
J. D. Rozelle
G. E. Williams
W. H.harrison
Chas, Welch, Sr
John Hawkins
Jackson
Estelle Harris
The
Herald
Rosemary Theatre
Woman's War Saving Societies of
Rosemary and
Roanoke Rapids
Gee. C. Green
Weldon
Bulletin Seeks Halifax History And Incidents
Citizens are urged to share short histories and historical incidents about Halifax or any facts of interest for publication in the bulletin. Communicate with the editors at once to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
Halifax
Henry James Writes From Camp Sevier 1918 Letter Home
War era letter from Henry James of Co. H 120th Infantry at Camp Sevier Greenville D C describes quarantine, oversea service selection, gas training with a casualty, gas masks, air tight shelter drills, target practice, pay and clothing changes, longing for Roanoke Rapids and Asheville friends, sadness over Bruce Tillery, and unclaimed mail lists. Includes a political candidacy notice for State Senator from the fourth Senatorial District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Wei
Greenville
Roanoke Rapids
Seour
Bruce Tillery
Asheville
Henry 1
Jaws
Norman Seeks Democratic Nomination for Register of Deeds
J Hunter Norman announces candidacy in Halifa County for Register of Deeds in the June 1 1918 Democratic Primary. He pledges prompt attention to all matters and courtesy to all, thanking supporters and urging continued help. The Union Intercessory Service for the Nation and the Allies is set for Thursday at 3 PM at Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifa County
Register of Deeds
J. Hunter Norman
Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church
Halifax Paper Company workers back Liberty bonds drive
The Halifax Paper Corporation reports 85 additional employees joined the Liberty Bond program, joining the original list. J J Williams, factory superintendent, organized the subscriptions and installment payments to help the war effort. Many names of subscribers are listed. The campaign supports Liberty and Freedom. The Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts performed a Littleton play to raise funds for the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax Paper Corporation
J.J. Williams
N. B. Taylor
R. T. Hardy
Ralph Evans
J. J. Williams
H. W. Smith
R.W. Lyles
Joe Smith
H. M. Hudson
A. H. Horner
C. Nichols
W. R. Swain
W Floody
A.C. Edwards
H. G. McDonald
J. M. Vincent
C. M. Rice
Lloyd Draper
Russell Out
Willie Mainer
Chas
Squire
Chas. Webb
Sim Taylor
M. J. Branch
Lawrence Jil
Hickory Mills
Sul Bryant
Waverly Hunt
Haskin Hicks
Willie Debose
Chas. Kerney
Jesse Vincent
Abner Davis
Elija Wilson
Davis Mills
Lonnie Owens
Jim Johnson
John Twiddy
Grant Bobbitt
C. J. Freeman
J. H. Kennemar
L. C. Anderson
Rt. D. Gammon
J. R. Wirtz
W. H. Wirtz
JR. Merritt
W. A. Merritt
R. H. Stevens
J. Rice
Enis Rook
Littleton
Red Cross
Hege
Men New Bible Class Grows in Baraca Room
The Tuesday night Bible class at the Baptist Church in the Baraca room has become one of the community’s largest groups with 25 members last Tuesday despite rain. It donates about 40 to a local family, gives 15 monthly to the orphanage, and is led by W. Critcher. The one year anniversary is being prepared for June 1, and Pastor Trueblood will repeat his sermon on The Bible Plan of Salvation next Tuesday with blackboard illustration. All men are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraca
The
Baptist Church
Trueblood
Uncle Eben Jazzy Gist on Company You Keep
Uncle Eben parables on social judgments and character, urging that one must choose companions carefully and stay with them. The speech blends dialect humor with a caution about influence and reputation. The speaker warns that judgment comes from the circles one travels with, stressing consistency and loyalty.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rosemary
Robert Y. Whittemore
Burlington
J. J. Wade
W. S. Batton
E. B. Williams
H. M
C. P. Johnson
Tarboro
Dennis Johnson
J. D. Hawkins
Thelma
L. S. Cannon
Mrs. McGee
Mount Olive
Adeline Clark
J. A. Loftin
Phoebus
W. R. Moore
Henrico
Congress
Halifax County Economic & Social
State University
Henry James
Mr. Stainback
Co. H. 120Th Infantry
Camp Sevier
Greenville, D. C
Deal
Washington, D.C
William C. Bass
F. L. Toney
John Blackman
Carrie Johnson
Josephine Tillery
M.A. Barnes
Mary and
Flossie Garris
Hattie Lynch
Mattie Wright
Senate
Ernest Jones
Hancock House Company
8. F. Patterson
John J. Patterson
New York City
J. A. Moore
Helen Weaver
Rich Square
Jennie J. Whitaker
Nannie Jeele
Lena Rivers Jones
J. W. House
J.T. Stainback
Dayton
Ohio
Lloyd Baker
B. Marks
Latham Jones
Washington
Ella Lee Chauncey
Pattie Bain
Eastville, Va
Smith's Church
J. J. Mathins
Wilson
Cleophus Bray
Roanoke Pharmacy
Lula Jackson
W. S. Hancock
Spivey and Son
Seaboard
J. L. Daughtry
J.B Boyd
Mabel Boyd
High Point
Snodie Moore
Cammie Vaughan
R. R. Fleming
Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
W. P. Vaughan
Mrs. J. A. Vaughn
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Job Taylor
T.R. Manning
Frank Harris and
Baby
Henderson
Edward Manning
A. & M. College
W. L
J. R. Manning
C. A. Wyelie
Rush
West Virginia
Jis
J. W. Smoot
Mrs. Heath
Petersburg
Peoples Theatre
Red Cross Society
Miss Walters
Mrs. J. M. McMurray
Uncle Eben
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