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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

4

Halifax County Board Schedules June Grand Jury and School Election

County commissioners met in regular session at Halifax. They drew jurors for the June term of Halifax County Superior Court to convene June 6. They also upheld the Special Tax School Election results from New Hope Hockaday District. Easter Monday River Road School dinner raised 28.56 for the school. The River Road School term ends May 12 with an open air program and refreshments for the new building. Miss Ruth Davis praised for her work with students and progress.

Halifax Halifax County Superior Court J. J. Wyehe W. E. Carter Walter Bell J. W. Sledge J. L. Bareby A. F. Dickens J. W. King Joe Minshaw W Brickell N. Brown W. G. Hedgepeth J. B. Edmondson J.D. Johns Board of Commissioners New Hope-Hockaday River Road Ruth Davis Miss Davis

Boy Scouts Enjoy Weldon Trip to Battle Cry of Peace

Treat to the Boy Scouts on last Saturday evening featured a trip to Weldon to witness the Battle Cry of Peace. The group thanks contributors and reports a delightful time with no accidents. Scouts Robert Vick and Ernest Murray showed notable skills in chewing gum and candy mixing and ice cream containment. A practice hike with cooking instructions is planned next Saturday if weather allows, departing headquarters at 2 15 PM and returning about 8 or 9 PM.

Weldon Robert Vick Ernest Murray Boy Scouts

Rosemary Baptist Church Weekly Services

Rosemary Baptist Church invites the public to Sunday services at 11 a m and 7 30 pm with midweek Wednesday gatherings at 7 30 pm Sunday School at 9 45 am and district children day talks by Pastor A C Chaffin Morning service at 11 a m and 9 45 am Sunday School details include W W Woodruff as superintendent Illustrated talks accompany Children s Day exercises and the sermon When the Gate is Shut at 7 30 pm Prayer meeting also held Wednesday at 7 30 pm

Christian Endeavor W. W. Woodruff Lla. M

Episcopal Church Service Schedule Note Rector Henry C. Smith

Parish notices invite attendance at All Saints Mission services each Sunday except the fourth Sunday at a specified intersection. Holy Communion on the first Sunday, Sunday School weekly, choir practice Friday evenings. Mentioned Rosemary S304 and Wa. M. Sunday.

All Saints Mission la. St Holy Communion Wa. M Rosemary

Rosemary Baptist and Episcopal notices overrun town schedule

Sunday services at the Rosemary Baptist Church and Episcopal Church fill the week with worship, youth programs, and revival reports. Local residents J. Y. Hinnon, W. Y. Hodises, and families are noted in attendance and travel as churches prepare for Children’s Day and Girls Friendly Society admissions and talks on religious duty.

Revival at First Christian Church Roanoke Avenue

Sunday School at 9:45 in the New Tab ernacle Roanoke Avenue corner Ninth Street invites all. Revival now in progress led by Dewitt C Tremaine of Buffalo NY. Morning subject The Supreme Baptism in Plain English. Maia Meeting for men at 8 PM subject Under the Red Light.

New Tabernacle Roanoke Avenue Ninth Street Dewitt C. Tremaine Buffalo N.Y

Christian Revival At New Tabernacle Draws Crowds

Revival in progress at the new Tabernacle proves a great success with sixteen already stepping forward for Christ. Last Sunday night the church was filled to capacity, nearly 600 seats. Evangelist Tremaine delivers powerful sermons and upcoming services promise to be the best yet. A 3:30 Sunday afternoon mass meeting for men excludes boys under 16. Next Sunday features a mass meeting for young women and girls under 14 will be refused entry.

New Tabernacle Christ Tabernacle Ing Tremaine

Lois Stinson Hosts Sweet Sixteenth Birthday Party

Miss Lois Stinson entertained a number of friends at her parents home in honor of her sixteenth birthday. Guests included Mamie Green Lessie Bray Stelle Hamlet Mollie Wicker Beatrice Harrison Bettie Brown Lois Stinson Ottie Stinson Paul Green Hubert Green and Buford Stanley among others at the Friday gathering with rock music and refreshments.

Lois Stinson W.G. Stinson Rock Mamie Green Lessie Bray Stelle Hamlet Mollie Wicker Beatrice Harrison Bettie Brown Lois Ottie Stinson Messrs Paul and Hubert Green Peter No Buford Stanley

Misses Boyd Hart and Hart motored to Halifax in new Mitchell

Misses Evelyn and Mabel Boyd Virginia and Charlena Hart traveled to Halifax Sunday with Mr Duke Wade in his new Mitchell car. £. W. Cannon spent Monday in Norfolk. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet Tuesday at 3 PM. Mrs P L Matthews returned home last week from Church Road VA. Bids to May 20 1916 to build a three room school at Halifax. Plans by Frank Thomson Raleigh NC. Bid must include $100 certified check and 60 percent bond. Right to reject any bid reserved. Communications to AE AKERS Roanoke Rapids NC.

W. J W. C. Bass Estelle Hamlet Littleton J. B. Boyd Chas, Boyd Lumberton Margaret Hoskings Raleigh Evelyn and Mabel Boyd Virginia Charlena Hart Halifax Mr. Duke Wade Mitchell Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian’ Church P. L. Matthews Church Road Frank Thomson N.C Gok Adiress Communications AKERS Roanoke Rapid N, Q

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River Road School Geo. S. Bearden Episcopal Church Henry Clark Smith C. H. Trueblood J. Y. Hinnon W. Y. Hodises Meefield J. W. Smith GB. Rose Garvathre Rosemary Diamond Woop Hortier Lonnie Applewhite Margaret Foster Ocean View Thomas Jenkins J. A. Moore New York Boston Methodist Church WA M J. Or. Harris Fanna A. Lottin Norfolk Addie Belle Common Old Point T. Lampkins Oxford Rosemary Baptist Church Girls Friendly Society Lillian Graham Sallie Saunders Annie Taylor Norine Cranwell Polly Cummings Clyde Short Jennie Short Lula Peace Belle Edwards Nannie Twisdale Mary Clark Smith Lucy Cummings Fanny Taylor The England First Christian Church Raleigh L Miss Lois Stinson Sonday B. Marks Roanoke Rapids Best Stove L. G. Shell Co Donn Marble Works A. R. Sandlin WF Lewter's Store Atna Life Vavenent Tarrage C. A. Wyche E. H. Ricks, Casheir First National Bank Oanoke Rapids, N. C C. A, Wyche SF Patterson JL Patterson E. H. Ricks W. Cannon Rosemary Supply Co. Fine Groceries & Gents Furnishings Rosemary Drug Company Rosemary, NC Heywood Wakefield B. S. Webb
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