Halifax County Pageant Highlights Long History Then Present
Thousands witnessed a county pageant in Weldon featuring Halifax history from Aborigal Indians through World War I to present day. Key roles were played by locals including Gov. Nash and Gov. Davie figures, with Weldon’s Revolutionary period segment and a colonial era minuet staged on a green before moving to the school auditorium. Miss Annie Cherry led the effort with school staff and local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Roanoke River
Sisk
Weldon
R. T. Daniel
Nash
W. G. Sutter
Wm. R. Davie
C. R. Daniel
Davie Allen Jones
Miss Sanders
Flore McDonnald
Bengon
Darden
Travis
Bishop
Allen
Parsons
Toouch
Annie Cherry
Roanoke News
Honor Roll Lists From Central and Rosemary Schools
The eighth month honor rolls for Central School and Rosemary School list students by grade. Names include Edwards, Elmore, Taylor, Aycock, Hoy Bryant, Kennedy, Smith, Powell, Hardy, Kennimur, Brown, and Davenport among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Oattley Lee
Edward Elmore
Arch Taylor
Mary Ixon
Essie Wayne Matkins
Josie Chase
Marya Coltrane
Gladys Melford
Lary Green
Miriam Hudson
Glen Vann
Doris Tippett
Lee Nicholson
Bessie Aycock
John Hoy Bryant
Dorothy Fitchfield
Ophelia Daniel
Hildaines
Calvin Kennimur
Lottie Neh
Carrie Pearce
Lois Woodard
Janet Yoder
Garland Humphries
Ey Crouch
Robert Crutchfield
Jazel Turner
Annie Lewter
Wilbur Davenport
Ay Garner
Ethel Harris
Vaughan
Ruth Allen
Helen Mkins Hattie Kearney
Corinne Larks
Nellie Morris
Maybelle Loseley
Gilbert Brown
Essex Ice
Rosemary School
Clarence Simmons
Y. Harps
James Daniel
Tie Williams
Blanche Allen
Izabeth Parks
Nellie Parks
Esther Smith
Athlene Jackson
Daisy Harris
Fanny Murphy
Greg Currie
Addie Belle Simns
Ernest Rawls
George Nicholson
Graham Shell
Annie Mac Odellah Miller
Nervie Mayer
Arleen Batton
Martha Murphy
Jillian Belle Jackson
Troy Fn
Hazel Clary
Clymeth Wn
Emma Andrews
Alton Hogward
Carlton Taylor
A Hamby
Nellie Hamby
Bene Cox
Edith Briggs
Audry Cook
Priscella Mullen
Dorothy Welch
Margaret Wood
the Waters
Elmer Williams
Eula Clary
Hazelee Coley
Jessie Davis
Peaglie Streiche
Annie May Shearin
Hugh Cobb
Mandi Thompson
Pauline Yeorge
Sarah Jenkins
Sarah Celly
John Simmons
Blonzie Pearson
Fannie Ruth Barrette
Sarah Cameron
Mary Cameron
Bill Batton
Eugene, Cannon
James Hilton
Teddy Harrison
Bryant Watson wedding at Rosemary Methodist Parsonage
Miss May Watson and Ashley Bryant, both of Rosemary, were married at the Rosemary Methodist Parsonage on Friday night with Rev. Chas M Lance officiating. After visiting the bride's mother in Plymouth, N C, the couple will return to Rosemary to reside at Ledgewood Hall.
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Rosemary Methodist Parsonage
May Watson
Ashley Bryant
Rosemary
Ledgewood Hall
Chas. M Lance
Plymouth
N. C
Harnessing the Torrents To Switzerland Power Plant Impact
An article notes the use of mountain torrents to power a large Swiss electric plant. It describes how water flow provides fighting power generation across many miles and highlights the transformative impact on regional energy supply.
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Switzerland
Tte
Three Prizes for Three Babies Show
Baby show to be held at the nurses new home on Roanoke Avenue Saturday May 21 between 3 30 and 5 00 pm Three classes for ages under 1 under 2 and under 3 with prizes bonnet gold pins and kiddy kar Judges will weigh and measure babies clothes not considered Mothers may enter by buying a ticket or by bringing the baby Phone 584 for entry details
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Roanoke Avenue
Bonnet
J. A. Ward
John, Jr
Williamston
I’. M. Shute
J. M. Jackson
J. L. Price
Christine McCarty
Roanoke Va
Note of Thanks for Kindness after Bereavement
I thank friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during my bereavement in the death of my mother Mrs Ten Sey Coley. I assure them they will be remembered and cherished, and mention the many beautiful floral offerings received.
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Tensey Coley
Denials by Jim Sharpe and Burleyson as Roanoke assault case unfolds
The Roanoke Rapids case sees Miss Lilla Barkley aged sixteen and Miss Anna Gillespie aged nineteen recanting their accusations against Jim Sharpe and Alonzo Burleyson. Both girls describe a night of abduction and assault, while defense statements claim the men deny guilt and challenge the girls' credibility. The matter remains under police inquiry with media coverage detailing conflicting accounts.
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R. H. Jackson
Lilla Barkley
Anna Gillespie
Jim Sharpe
Alonzo Burleyson
Mrs. Colley
Rosemary
Alonzo Burleson
Weldon
Anna
Sharpe
Burlesom
Burleson
Halifax
Aurelian Springs
Addie Colley
Lilla ‘Bareley
Mr. Burleyson
Lilla
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church
Mitchell Sharpe
Virginia
Burleyson
South Hill
Sharp Brothers
Burlyson
South Boston
News and Observer
Albemarle
Gillespie
Louisburg
Barkley
Boston
Sharpes
South
Lft
Jackson
Carson
Sharpe Brothers
Miss Gillespie
James Gillespie, Jr
Miss Barkley
Chas, Barkley
Local residents and visitors noted in Johnsonville area
A string of short notices lists residents and guests in Johnsonville and nearby towns. People visit, travel, and attend events including a Womanless Wedding in Lettleton, musical contests in Greensboro, and several relatives visiting from Goldsboro Richmond Enfield and Nova Scotia.
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Meyer Cohen
Enfield
Susie Humphreys
Richmond
Church Meeting Schedule with Sunday School and Sermons
Sunday School at 9 45 led by W W Woodroof. Baraca Class next Sunday taught by R L Towe. Sermon at 11 A M on How A Good Deed Works. Evening service at 8 P M on How to Come to Christ How to Follow Christ. Prayer meeting next Wednesday at 8 P M. All evening services promptly at 8.
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W. W. Woodroof
R. L. Towe
Christ
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
The Presbyterian Church announces Reverend Stanley White as pastor with Mr Stasage as organist and Mr J H Harrison as organist. Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Service 11:00 AM Christian Endeavor 7:15 PM Evening Service 8:00 PM Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8:00 PM.
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Christian Endeavor
Rosemary Church Services Pastor Lance Leads Daily Preaching
Rosemary Methodist Church announces services by Rev. Chas. B. Lance at 11 A.M. and 8 P.M. with Sunday discussions on Christian Education led by A. B. Zollicoffer R. H. Gay and other laymen. Everyone invited to attend.
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E. Stowe
Smiths
A. B. Zollicoffer
R. H. Gay
Whitsun Services At All Saints Roanoke Avenue
Next Sunday is Pentecost the birthday of the church. Services include 7 30 Holy Communion 9 45 Church School morning service at 11 with address to children and 8 P M pageant. Rev Lewis N Taylor rector and Miss Mary Duke parish visitor invite the public.
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All Saints Church
Lewis N Taylor
Roanoke Avenue
Miss Mary Duke
Christian Church
T. W. Mullen
Death of Benjamin Davis Hawkins
Benjamin Davis Hawkins died at an advanced age after years of illness. At 68 he was near the end of life, survived by a wife, two sons, and six daughters. The burial took place at Hawkins Chapel with Rev. C. M. Lance presiding, and he had long been a member of Hawkins M. P. Church.
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B. Davis Hawkins
Bro. Hawkins
E. R. Hawkins
South Rosemary
Hawkins Chapel
C. M. Lance
Rosemary
Hawkins
M. P. Church
Early hard surface road project eyed in Halifax County
Mr Hart eastern representative of the State Road Commission visited Weldon at the Halifax County Road Commission to review plans for a hard surface road from Roan Rapids to Weldon. He favored the project and said work would start quickly if bids were favorable.
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Mr. Hart
State Road Commission
Weldon
Halifax County Road Commission
Ron- Rapids
Hart
Death of Infant Son of Prof and Mrs Akers
Infant John Thomas Akers died at 2:30 this morning after a week of illness. The three week old child will be interred at Elm City today, with burial services led by Rev. J. B. Jones.
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John Thomas
A. EB. Akers
Elm City
J. B. Jones
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J. A. Moore
W. F., Yner
B. B. Cullom
Lewis J. Taylor
Episcopal Convention
St. Phillips Church
Dur.c
Guy Drewry
LaCrosse
Arch L. Taylor
Bryant - Watson
J. M. Huggins
Johnsonville
S. C
J. M. Taylor
Goldsboro
Red Men
Nancy Melanhorn
Ethel Kelley
Bruce Tillery
Miss Crisp
Lucy Crisp
E. H. Ricks
H. O. Blankinship
Mrs. W. B. Simmons
Virginia Crank
Louisa
Cecil J. Crank
W. B. Simmons
Portsmouth
Margaret McLeode
Nova Scotia
Chuch
E. C. Morrisette
Rocky Mount
J.frank West
George A. Brewer
Tom's Creek, Va
S. F. Patterson
Julia Thompson
Maude Jones
Greensboro
Benjamin Davis Hawkins
Niagara
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