Roanoke Rapids Negroes Jailed After Gambling Shootout
In Halifax County two black suspects described as gamblers fled when Chief Whitehead of Enfield tried to arrest them for gambling. They were captured and jailed without bail, to face Judge Devin at the June term. Local residents, visitors, and various named people are listed in community notes and social items around Roanoke Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Matthews
Roland
Jane Tom Williams
Wilmington
Halifax
Whitehead
Enfield
Devin
Hollister School Activities Include Sports Debates and Plays
Hollister School reports Glen View basketball wins on April 8 and 13 with visiting teams. Miss Julia Cunningham performed at a music recital in Aurelian Springs. Miss Leatherwood visited Hollister and a Betterment Association play Fun On the Pullman Limited was shown. A nine to twelve year old baseball team formed and a debate on the 1919 Revaluation Act is planned for April 23 with Hardrawee pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Glen View
Julia Cunningham
Aurelian Springs
Leatherwood
Pullman Limited
Betterment Association of
Vaughan
Hollister School
Hardrawee School
Local Residents Entertain and Travel This Week
H H Bugg reports Mr and Mrs W J Williams left Sunday for Hartford City Indiana to establish a new home. Mr J R Manning spent Monday in Petersburg. Mrs T M Faison visiting Henderson with F M Coburn. Miss Bessie Reynolds visiting Roberdel North Carolina. Mrs J A Vincent and Florida of Vulture spent Thursday on business. Miss Dora Jernigan visiting Dunn. J A Moore and Rev Lewis N Taylor attended a Charlotte church convention. W G Lynch called to Ebony Virginia as mother fell ill and died. Mrs Lynch and son Graham joined him, with others accompanying. Benjamin Williams and others visiting in Shute home. Mrs Moore of Greenville visiting W P Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance and
Louise Barrow
Weldon
Lucille Smith
W. E. Bryant
Rich Square
R. T. Coburn
Raleigh
Elliot Love
W. J. Lynch
Ebony
Hancock-Jackson
C. V. Knight
Rocky Mount
Lena Rivers Jones
Julia Thompson
Richmond
T. M. Faison
Maud Wilkinson
Lawrenceville
H. T. Brock
Julian
Carl Lawrence
Murfreesboro
Scotland Neck
Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Washington City
C. W. Harrell
Norfolk
G. E Williams
Henderson
Nashville
Wise
Billie Wafford
Detroit
F. F. Patterson
Orie Moseley
Wilson
Mildred Patterson
S. F. Patterson
W. S. Dean
Oxford
Stanley White
Howardsville
H. H. Bugg
W. J. Williams
Hartford City
Ind
J. R. Manning
Petersburg
F. M. Coburn
New York
Bessie Reynolds
Roberdel
N. C
J. A. Vincent
Florida
Vulture
Dora Jernigan
Dunn
J. A. Moore
Lewis N. Taylor
Charlotte
W. G. Lynch
Lynch
Graham
B. Frank Williams
J. B. Hopkins
Benjamin
Williamston
Moore
Greenville
W. P. Vaughn
Compromise Offered By Commission On Junction Crossing
The Roanoke Rapids Herald reports a new inquiry on the Junction crossing with the Corporation Commission preferring an overhead bridge. R C Self notes county authority can redirect crossing plans to Hamilton Street and seek railroad funding for an overhead span while asking the public’s sentiment on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Commission
County Highway Commission
Hamilton Street
R. C. Self
W. L. Stanley
Atlanta, Ga
Preparing Babies for Hot Weather and Proper Feeding
Advice urges early May and June preparation for heat tolerance in infants. Emphasizes seeking a physician if undernourished, careful feeding management, and prioritizing breast milk over formula or patent foods. Warns cow’s milk must be modified, prepared foods should be fresh, and a doctor should supervise feeding changes.
Reverend McLendon Absent Sick Delays Community Meeting
In Bennettaville South Carolina April 28 1920 Reverend C M Lance explains by letter to Mr Lance his serious lung and liver problems. He notes weeks or months of illness and plans to visit again by July or August. Meanwhile Reverend L D Hayman of Weldon will preach nightly for ten to fourteen days at Rosemary Methodist Church inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lance
Bennettaville
S. C
C. M. Lance
Insemary
N. C
Lance
Rocky Mount
Glenn Springs
Bro. McLendon
L. D. Hayman
Weldon
Rosemary Methodist Church
Bridge Funding Request Fails at County Meeting
At the county commissioners meeting Hon W L Long urged a 20000 grant toward the bridge purchase with Northampton to match 10000 and Roanoke Rapids to contribute 5000. With only three members present two pending review, no action was taken and the proposal awaits the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Long
Northampton
Primary date set by Democratic Executive Committee
The Democratic Executive Committee in Halifax met and set Saturday, June 15 as the county primary date for selecting officers to be elected in November. A resolution imposing a 12.50 fee for all county officers entering the primary passed, with Mr. Geo C. Green presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Halifax
Geo
C. Green
Baptists Postpone Building New Church
Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church delays plans for a new house of worship due to high costs. Funds already paid in and future contributions will be deposited to earn interest until construction can proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Two Black car breakers jailed near Halifax coast
Two Black suspects were jailed last week after break ins along the Coast Line at Norfleet and Weldon. A man called Big Jim was captured in Suffolk after a clash with North Carolina authorities and a requisition. Jack Bennet, base at Summit, was caught selling stolen cans of lard and a barrel of paint, and jailed by Sheriff House at Weldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Big Jim
Norfleet
Suffolk
North Carolina
Jack Bennet
Seaboard
Summit
Jack
Sheriff House
Weldon
Honor Roll Rosemary School Honors Primary Students
The roster lists honor roll names by grade levels from Rosemary School. Included are 1C Eric Harris Eva Mae Roberts Ruby Shell Daisy Harris Elmer Bradbury Roy Day Joseph Loomis Walter Matthews and many others across 1B 1A 2A 2B 3A 8B 4A 4B with numerous students such as Mary Allen Hazel Clary Pauline Killebrew and John Draper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Harris
Eva Mae Roberts
Ruby Shell
Daisy Harris
Elmer Bradbury
Roy Day
Joseph Loomis
Walter Matthews
Fred Mills
Jesse Brown
Albert Hale
Francis Cobb
Janie Baggett
Lillian Bell Jenkins
Emma Andrews
Richetta Spence
Bettie Carpenter
Alton Hoggard
Agnes Kelly
Pauline Kendrick
Arlene Cook
Vergilia Lyerly
Bernard Carpenter
Clymeth Brown
Mary Allen
Hazel Clary
Pauline Killebrew
Olie Lea Taylor
Ethel Mae Taylor
Nettie Sue Vaughan
John Bridges
Alonzo Carver
Charles Dickens
Cicero Fesperman
Jay Garris
Harrison Giles
J. W. McCune
Roger Cullom
Ruth Garris
Priscilla Mullen
Dorothy Welsh
Margaret Wood
Elmer Williams
Jessie Taylor
Mollie Sawyer
Flossie Powell
Irene Garner
Mildred Baird
Sadie Fisher
Sarah E. Jenkins
Sarah E. Kelly
Blonzie Pearson
Blanche Thompson
Russell Birdsong
Johnny Simmons
Mary Cameron
Alma Carpenter
Lucille Cox
Pauline George
Virginia Hardison
Beulah Jacobs
Walter Shell
Helen Simmons
Hugh Cobb
Clarence Kelly
Sarah Cameron
Robert Vick
Minnie Sledge
Racial Speight
Wontana Mills
Josephine Green
Roger Davis
Margie Collier
Betty Gray Long
Ollie Powell
John Draper
Geo. Downing
Othneil Terrell
Robert Tudor
Mary Vann
Vann Butts
Colon Womble
Andrew Peele
Robert Lowe
Jonnie Jenkins
Elsie Wyche White
Lucile Moore
Katherine Daniel
Annie Fitts
Willie Dixon
Ralph Shell
Doris Parker
Lucille Parker
Myrtle Jordan
Lois Akers
Luna May Dixon
Gladys Brigman
Hilda Faison
Gladys Green
Rosa Harris
Myrtle Lipscomb
Beulah Lee Simpson
William Allsbrook
Charlie Dixon
Virginia Newsome
Marc Williame Pohprt Bower
June Term Superior Court to Convene May 31 in Halifax
The Halifax superior court starts its June term on Monday May 31 with Judge W A Devin of Oxford presiding. The criminal docket is light and the civil docket expected light. County commissioners last week drew jurors for two weeks, listing numerous names across two panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
F. N. Carlisle
A. G. Jones
A. L. Purrington
A. D. Price
Gidb. Alston
J. A. Farber
C.F. Marks
J. A. Phelps
C. W. Lewis
Gee
Harper
W. G. Clary
Henry Lewis
M. J. Drew
J. N. Bolton
W. H. Kitchin
L. J. Baker
C. R. Aycock
Pete Melton
C. C. Inseoe
R. L. Simmons
N. E. Winslow
C. B. Vincent R. C. Peace
Eleven Cardinal Health Rules from a Mountain School Talk
A nine year old records a 45 minute health hygiene talk from a North Carolina mountain schoolroom. The child lists simple hygiene rules about washing, spitting, keeping teeth clean, avoiding vermin, keeping beds and springs clean, and not sharing towels or basins. The tone reflects homey guidance and basic disease prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Fire Risk Warns Immediate Action Needed
The fragment warns that delay worsens harm from a house fire and emphasizes urgency. It stresses that waiting until tomorrow increases danger and implies immediate response is essential.
Mothers Day Observances and Rose Color Custom
Next Sunday marks Mothers Day with May 9th noted. Living mothers receive a red rose while those with deceased mothers wear white. Churches in the community will hold services to honor mothers.
Rosemary and area notes and local events summary
Local residents visited destinations including Norfolk Tarboro and Rocky Mount. Revival services at the Rosemary Methodist Church grow under Rev L D Haymon. An automatic electric pump goes into Rosemary parsonage. All Saints Episcopal gains Leonard Andrea of Greer South Carolina. A fire destroys Bairds garage in Rosemary. Marion Inge and Julia Rhem wed at All Saints. Guests visit rectory with Mrs Taylor hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Ogletree
Norfolk
A. G. Carter
Ane
W. C. Williams
Tarboro
Mary Gallin
Rocky Mount
D. P. Wyke
Charlotte
Methodist Church
L. D. Haymon
Rosemary Methodist Parsonage
Leonard O
Andrea
Greer
S. C
All Saints Episcopal Church
River Road School
Rosemary
Bairds Garage
R. H. Jackson
Marion A. Inge
Julia C. Rhem
Weldon
All Saints
Episcopal
Develock
Lewis N. Taylor
Thos, Taylor
Helen Howell
Oxford
Rosemary Banking and Trust increases capital to 25000
The Rosemary Banking and Trust Company voted to raise capital from 12000 to 25000 after issuing a 66 percent stock dividend in April and a May 3 stockholders meeting approving a 35000 sale. The bank has shown strong performance since 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Banking and Trust Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roanoke Rapids Personal
D. C.grubbs
Messrs
G. D. Shell
J. T. Stainback
E. A. Matthews
Ed Woodroof
Mabelle Warren
Rosa Pearson
Mortimer White
Robersonville
Mr. J. M. Taylor
A. A. Meeder
Otto Meyer
Wm. Meyer
Mr. Cohen
B. Marks
Abe Norinsky
Greensboro
Seymore Hecht
Baltimore
Mabel Fourham
Bill Merritt
Joe Taylor
Carl Coffee
Chapel Hill
E. J. Coltrane
Mary B. Powell
A. E. Akers
Annie Cherry
Goldsboro
Katie Covinton
Nathalie, Va
Mrs
F. M. Shute
Herald Publishing Company
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Roanoke Avenue
McLendon
B. F. McLendon
Baptists
Rosemary School
Laura Bell Tunstall
Flora Tunstal
Mary Lee Thomason
Jessie Mae Peele
Agatha Moore
Annis Hodges
Ivey Crouch
Flossie Brigman
Annie Goode
Robert Crutchfield
Erma Johnson
Nellie Morris
Mattie Askew
Thelma Barkley
Mabie Braswell
Grace Brown
Josie Hargrove
Holt
Pearl Outland
Fred Vaughan
Superior Court
W. A. Devin
Kk. N. Barnes
W. P. Darden
W. R. Weathersby
B. E. Bobbit
W. H. Wilcox
J. P. Brown
N. W. Warren
B. A. Staton
N. S. Barnes
Joe Jenkins
Willie H. King
W. G. Baker
Balfour Dunn
J. B. Parden
G. A. Pearson
Lee Cook
W. P. Keeter
B. P. Lewis
C. E. Mc
Rosemary Banking and Trust CO
Keene Komedy Co
Katie Williams
Miss Williams
Walter
Myrtle
Harry Keane
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