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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
1
The Herald reports a popularity contest for baseball players inviting nominations before June, offering 100,000 votes and cash prizes. Subscriptions and coupon votes drive the prize pool with a first prize of 25 dollars in gold, plus 2.50 dollars in cash per club of ten new subscriptions, and various vote values for different subscription terms.
A piano recital is announced for Friday evening May 14 at eight o clock in the New Presbyterian Church Roanoke Rapids on Colonial serene Richmond Va. The program promises entertainment and a demonstration of linen and handwork items. A linen shower for Rev and Mrs O Bern was held May 6 at Mr Robert George's home with numerous linen gifts and a large gathering expressing thanks.
Roanoke Mills defeated Roanoke Rapids 13 to 5 as errors plagued the visitors in the opener. In the nightcap Rosemary beat Patterson Mills 3 to 1 in a strong pitcher’s duel, Rosemary recording its first errorless game of the season while Patterson Mills misplayed eight errors.
Pupils receive certificates of award at the close of Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools events. An amateur operetta Princess Chrysanthemum entertained Thursday under Miss Boyce, with Miss Graham as pianist. Friday featured commencement exercises. nine certificates for completing tenth and nine for ninth grade were awarded by A Wyche. Field and track meet winners announced by Hon. W L Long. Rev William Towe praised faculty and local cooperation during the exercises.
In Rosemary School House on Saturday night the Debating Club debated whether the United States would be justifiable in interfering in Mexico. The affirmative team included J H Gay M F Edwards and P W Matthews with the negative H T Batton H M Edwards and R L Topping. The judge ruled in favor of the affirmative.
J D Shearin of Aurelian Springs spent a few hours in town on business. Mr and Mrs J M Johnston of Littleton NC visited relatives here. Undertakers convention in Henderson attracted Hancock and Williams. Miss Mary Daughtery returns from Piedmont Business College. Families from Hamilton and Weldon stopped by Thursday. Horner in Richmond on business. Vaughn of Weldon visited briefly. Several ladies headed home to Henderson Newbern Enfield and Wilmington. Miss Carmichael of Wilmington visiting her brother George Carmichael. Dinner or supper on May 19 in the Horner Building beside Whitmore's Bakery and a spring bale sale for women. Presbyterian ladies hosting at Roanoke Rapids. revivals begin Monday at 8 pm with Rev J B Holden. Mrs J C Butts of Garysburg visited. Aunt Dinah’s Quilting Party to benefit Calvary Church at Rosemary Opera House May 17 8 30 pm admission 15c children 35c reserved. Free musical tonight at the new Presbyterian church 8 pm. Chautauqua guarantors met in Roanoke Rapids mayor's office to organize for arrival June 25 to July 1. Miss Lathan Jones from Washington visiting Miss Ella Lee Chauntry at J M Jackson’s.
Mrs W F Horner entertained the Presbyterian Ladies Aid on Tuesday with 21 members present. Devotional led by Mrs Morton, plans for the annual white sale on May 19 in the Horner Building next to Bank. Sale features underwear and aprons, with supper and desserts, and proceeds support Japan mission study. Members read articles on Japan, with costumes and serving. Various town folks noted visiting, travels, and local business ads appear amid society chatter. The Boy Scouts will serve ice cream and cake after tonight’s piano recital at the church.
At a May 12 meeting the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District elected the superintendent and teachers for the next term. A. Be. Akers was chosen as superintendent, Irma Boyce as principal, and multiple teachers for Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary schools were named by grade.
Rev B E OBern preacher at Rosemary Baptist Church will be ordained next Tuesday night in a service at the church. Ministers Rev Re A McFarland Scot land Neck NC Rev J G Blalock Weldon NC and Rev Geo E Jolson Binfield NC will assist. Blalock to deliver the ordination sermon. OBern, longtime evangelist, will wed and serve as pastor. large attendance expected. public invited.
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs StinsJn Roanoke Rapids May 6 with about thirty members and seven new arrivals. May 18 gathering planned for Miss Mason in Rosemary. Revival began May 12 at the Old Opera House near Burnette Cherry Co. Prayer meetings started May 10 at Mr C H Speight's home and will continue weekly in homes to reach nonattenders. J A Jernigan to lead or appoint a leader.
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