First Christian revival under way with baseball game eve
First game played Saturday drew a large crowd as Roanoke Rapids defeated Patterson Mills in a close contest. Mizell and Sorrell led on the mound. Combs, Towe, and Dodins supplied two base hits. A second game showcased strong pitching with few hits. the revival service at the old Rosemary barber shop concluded with fifty conversions and the Lord's Supper observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Mill Boys
Roanoke Mills
Patterson’ Mills
Mizell
First Christian Church
Rosemary
Raleigh L. Topping
D. L. Askew
Frances Tuten
Lina McDonald
Presbyterian Church
H. F. Morton
Tillman Cross Roads
Christian Church
Roance Rapids
Piano Recital and Music Demonstration at Roanoke Rapids
A piano recital event at the New Presbyterian Church in Roanoke Rapids features the Colonial Piano Corporation and Jesse French & Sons pianos in a program by Rosemary and AB RH. Admission is free. attendees include local social figures. The piece runs 1 hour 22 minutes with Umpire Vaughan noted among attendees.
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Rosemary
Colonial Piano Corporation
Parker
Richmond
Johnson
Barnes
New Presbyterian Church
Gilliland
Cushing
Pierce
Jesse French & Sons Welsh
Brown
Matthews
Parricide near Roanoke Rapids shocks community
Sam Ashe colored killed his father Wilson Ashe with an automatic pistol last Friday night after a dispute with the mother. Arraigned before Magistrate W F Horner, bound over to the Halifax Superior Court in $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ashe
William Ashe
W. F. Horner
Ashe
Wilson Ashe
Sam
H. J. Dobbins
Halifax
Horner
Tim ‘Allen
al_lways
Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools Hold Commencement
The Roanoke Rapids graded schools present a commencement tonight at the People’s Theatre at eight. Nine pupils receive certificates, Holland Brantley delivers an essay, Rev. William Towe gives an address, medals and trophies from the April 17 track meet are awarded by W. L. Long. C A Wycher man of the board presides. moving pictures close the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Peoples Theatre
Holland Brantley
William Towe
Mosher
W. L. Long
Re CA Wyehe. Chait
C. A. Wycherman
Board of School Trastees
Personal and Local Items from Churches and Town
Mrs. Louisa Thompson visits from Wilson to attend Sunday School at ten with her son W O Whittaker in Thompson. W L Dickens and J R Neville of Aurelian Springs stop in town on business. H H Alley of Franklinton starts with Rosemary Mfg Co as pitcher for Rosemary Hase wall Team. T W Mullen returns from Petersburg visit. J M Taylor leaves for Great Council session in Edenton. New Spot Pearl cuff and dress pins offered at Lynch’s Jewelry Store. W S Hancock superintendent invites Sunday School at 10 in Rosemary Opera House. C H Speight and L G Shell supervise Roanoke Rapids Sunday School at 9:45. W V Woodruff superintendent says services at 11 on True Patriotism at Rosemary. J B Boyd superintendent. evening services by W T Glover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Thompson
Wilson, N. C
W. O. Whittaker
Thompson
Roanoke Rapids
W. V. Woodruff
Rosemary
J. B. Boyd
W. T. Glover
Rosemary Baptist Church Trip Notes and Local Sales Ad
Rosemary Baptist Church members J E Cox and Johnnie Jenkins drove to Richmond returning Sunday with notes of a pleasant trip. Lynch's Jewelry Store advertises iced tea spoons four off. Adyt W R Deloatch spent several Sundays out of town this week. Thompson superintendent announces services at 11 and 8 with Bible topics. Wilson Brantley of Southern Pines NC visits relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Cox
Johnnie Jenkins
Richmond
Lynch
Adyt
W. R. Deloatch
Thompson
Hell
Roanoke Rapids Notes On Local Church Groups And Court Jury List
Roanoke Rapids community items include church auxiliary meetings, Sunday services at Rosemary Opera House, and a boy scout unit organized by Rev Eh Ghern. Also mentions debt-free savings ad, a bank note about safeguarding money, juror list for Halifax Superior Court with two weeks of names, and a wry closing line about mercenary days. The piece name checks residents Mountford Dickens Barrett Robinson and others, with local venues Rosemary Theatre Peoples Theatre and Elderly Society events.
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Pace
Tha Savinl
Miss Clara Boyd
Barties
Bennett
Barr
Ausley
Harrison
Vaughan
Thoes
Josephine Tillery
Sue Watkins
Sarah Waller
Irma Boyce
Clara Hearne
Lucile Edwards
Ruth Davis
C. Grimmer
Morrisette
Ball Players
the Herald
Herald
The
Roanoke Valley League
T. W. Mullen
J. T. Chase
R. L. Towe
Parricide
R. L. Topping
People’s Theatre
Episcopal Church
Messrs
W. L. Dickens
J. R. Neville
Aurelian Springs
H. H. Alley
Franklinton, N. C
Rosemary M'f
South Paw
Rosemary Hasewall
Petersburg
J. M. Taylor
Great Council of
Ted Men
Edenton
Lynch's Jewelry Store
W. S. Hancock
Rosemary Opera House
C. H. Speight
L. G. Shell
Lee
Wim. Towe
Rosemary Baptist Church
Wilson Brantley
Ines, N. C
B. E. O'Bern
Ladies Auxiliary Board
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Mr. Mountford
Tarboro
R. L. Barrett
Weldon
Rosemary Theatre
Eh. G'hern
F. H. Robinson
J. J. Robinson
Enfield
Robinson
Ladies Aid Society
Peter J. ‘Cyms
First National Tank of
Advt
Jury
L. A. Grissom
M. M. Drake
J. L. Morris
N. W. Warren
J. J. Hawkns
Z. V. Hawkins
W. BE. Messenger
J. R. Taylor
Payton Keele
J. 8. Hedgepeth
N. Braswell
J. H. Durham
R. H. Neville
S. M. Lewis
Willie Short
L. Froelich, Jr
J. F. Shaw
W. F. Morecock
M. W. Taylor
J. H., Stallings
R. L. Hardy
Joseph Wood
Hope Bell
C. L. Fountain
W. A. Wilcox
S. W. Neile
J. H. Darden
W. B. Stainback
J. B. Vaughan
R. J. Monney
J. H. Sherrod
KE. L. Stephenson
G. A. Hux
0. P. Stallings
W. C. Pendleton
J. T. King
R. E. Shell R
J. Shields
Joe Harper
J. J. Barnes
B. B. Taylor
B. Alsop
W. T. Pendleton
R. M. Ausborn
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