Roanoke Rapids Personal and Local Items
Roanoke Rapids notes list visits and activities of locals including Rev. T. S. Crutchfield travelling to the Southern Baptist Convention and Prof. E J Coltrane leading services next Sunday. Many residents are described visiting relatives, taking new jobs, or shopping in town, with notices about registrar E A Matthews and primary registration dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Crutchfield
Washington
Southern Baptist Convention
E. J. Coltrane
Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church
J. Cecil Crank
Louisa
J. W. Northington
Richmond
Thomas E. Moore
Roanoke Fibre Board Company
Job Taylor
Clara Downey
Lynchburg
J. M. Rice
Palmer
Sweet Hall
E. A. Matthews
Roanoke Rapids
Lewis N. Taylor
A. G. Carter
Washington, D. C
T. 8. Crowder
McKenney, Va
Roanoke Rapids Band Concert in the Park May 16
The Roanoke Rapids Band will give a park concert Sunday May 16 starting at 4 o'clock. The program includes marches overtures dances and a finale with the Star Spangled Banner. Seating policy follows women and children first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Pension Wood
Bill Board
Whitely
Robbery at B Marks Store After Night Break-In
Thieves broke into the B Marks store Tuesday night and stole about $2,000 in men's clothing and furnishings. The incident occurred between 1 AM and closing time as staff prepared for a sale. No clues were found, and a $50 reward is offered for arrest and conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelves
B. Marks
B.marks
Inter-class Field Meet crowns Roanoke Rapids Seniors champion
The Roanoke Rapids High School Inter-class Field Meet on Friday May 7 saw the Senior class win with 32 points, followed by the Freshmen with 22. Awards included a silver loving cup donated by C A Wyche and prizes of gold pieces for top individual scorers Julian Allsbrook Alma Vaughn each with eight points. Judges were Dr Beck, Dr Patchin and Mr Few with Mr Chase starter. Events ranged from sprints to relays with multiple top placements by Seniors and Juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
C. A. Wyche
Julian Allsbrook
Alma Vaughan
Verona Toping
Earl Daughtry
Charlie Spencer
Beckwith
Patchin
Few
Soldier Drowns in Club Resaca at Epworth Picnic
Corporal Donald Williams of the base hospital medical detachment drowned while swimming in the Country Club resaca during an Epworth League picnic. Body recovered near the dam. inquest called accidental drowning. Remains shipped to Littleton North Carolina for burial after services in Airlie. Williams was brother of W C Williams of Rosemary.
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Donald Williams
Resaca
Hinkley
Littleton
North Carolina
Williams
Methodist Church
Leean
Resaca Dam
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Kirk
Airlie
A. G. Carter
Rosemary
Willie Nicholson
Thompson Jones Wedding in Presbyterian Church May 1 1920
Miss Nell Thompson daughter of W G Thomson of this town married Mr K W Jones of Franklin North Carolina at 3 30 P M Tuesday May 1 1920. Rev Stanley White officiated with sister Julia Thompson playing the marches. They will reside in Asheville North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Sears and
Seaboard
L. C. Pruden
Junius Wrenn
Vulture
Inzie Mae Jones
Rocky Mount
L. W. Clements
L. J. Bray
Elkins
N.C
R. O. Bray
Louis Grimmer
Dauhter
Mattie
Petersburg
Clarence Grimmer
Wilmington
Nell Thompson
W. G. Thomson
K. W. Jones
Franklin
N. C
Stanley White
Julia Thompson
Presbyterians to Conduct Food Sale in Hayes Building
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church will conduct a food sale in the Hayes Building at Rosemary on Tuesday May 18. The sale runs from 1 PM to 9 or 10 PM and offers both dinner and supper. A white sale will also be held at the same time and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Hayes
Rosemary
S. R. Adams
Raleigh
W. M. Dunn
Scotland Neck
Woman's Auxiliary
All Saints Church
S. F. Patterson
Mother's Club of
Rosemary Library
Stancy W Wade Seeks Insurance Commissioner Post
Stancy W Wade announces his candidacy to succeed Colonel James R Young as Insurance Commissioner. He cites ten years as Chief Deputy and pledges his best efforts with supporters urging aid.
Justice to All Gardner Platform in North Carolina Speech
Max Gardner declares he will not seek or win the governor's office by pandering to any class or group. He insists on open, unfettered service, pledges to uphold the Democratic platform, and opposes pre-election pledges or promises to any organization or faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Charlotte Observer
J. F. McMahon
State Federation of Labor
Charlotte
Labor
Federation of Labor
Jany
Democratic Party
General Assembly
Gardner Campaign Draws Large Rosemary Crowd At Central School
Hon. O Max Gardner spoke to a packed Central School Auditorium crowd Monday night as supporters lined up in Rosemary to back the Shelby born candidate for Governor. He pledged a square deal for all workers and outlined his belief in equal opportunity for all in a strong democracy. Local attendees included W L Long and several visiting figures, with bands Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids providing music and a tie to regional politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Max Gardner
O. Max Gardner
North Carolina
Shelby
Gardner
Powelltown Items: School play and commencement highlights
South Rosemary School closed last Friday. A play by Smith's Church and the school faculty, titled Down In Dixie, raised funds for the church. Friday’s program included Tom Thumb Wedding and The Sweet Family with four students earning Grade Certificates. A Mother's Day talk by Dr. Zollicoffer of Weldon followed, amid church decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Rosemary School
Smith's Church
Smith’s Church
Down In
Dixie
Zollicoffer
Weldon
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Sue Hunter
Cameron
Duncan’s, Inc
F.C. Williams
C. W. Humphrey
A. M. Proctor
Goldsboro
J. M. Jackson
Dorris Williams
A. E. Akers
Geraldine Williams
A. L. Clark
Lewis Jones
W. C. Bass
Durham
Basil Glover
Trinity Park
Roanoke Mill
Paul Harris
Minnie Daughtry
Thelma Mills
Verona Topping
Thelma Ills
Robert Daughtry
John Cates
Zone Allsbrook
Norfleet Vick
Alma Vaughn
Dollie Grizzard
Hal Bain
Francis Wyche
Louise Jackson
Eva Sadler
Collie Eee
Elizabeth Robert O
Howard Gray
Breshmen
Eah Topping
Mildreday
Anaes Scott
Norfleetick
Semn
Julian
Club Resaca
Stancy W. Wade
Kinston
W. L. Long
Senate
Max
J. i
Crook
S. L. Harris
Wilson
W.N. Strickland
Norfolk
John L. Patterson
Chas, M. Lance
Missionary Societies Convention
N. S. Methodist
Oxford
T. C. Alston
Sue Watkins
A. W. Blanchard
Henderson
Order of the Mystic Shrine
J. W. Jones
Asheville
Lucille Carson
New York City
J. E. Blankenship
L. L. Stancill
Tarboro
Joe H. Mason
Philadelphia
T. M. Jenkins
F. C. Doane
B. P. Cooper
W. M. Moore
Bernice Dicker
Blackstone Va
D. B. Zollicoffer
J. D. Cameron
Waverenton
Charlena Hart
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth College
W. L. Pridgen
Willie Boyd
Bill Blackwall
Concord
C. D. Margatter
Powelltown
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