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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
1
The fragmentary OCR mentions Thelma on business and Dickens traveling to Wilson for a Rook meeting in Danville. It notes a death of Mrs. G. A. Cash and Gertrude, with references to Mr. Turner of Em t and Morwoch’s school in Ant[e], Va. The text hints at home visits by Mollie and Mattie Wick, and summer plans for parents.
Wade Manford died at his home last Sunday night after a short illness of a few days. Bright's disease complex with pneumonia was the cause. He was thirty five and survived by his wife Rosemary. The event deeply saddens a large circle of friends.
Jamon Dettar from Hudson is noted in a brief weekly visit, with locals expecting a short stop in the small town as part of a regional tour. The report highlights Dettar’s route through nearby communities and any planned meetings or appearances.
The Lacked Auxiliary of the Roanoke Rapids Hospital hosts a Rook Party at Roanoke Rapids City Hall Garage on Thursday May 26 at 8:00 PM. Admission is fifty cents with proceeds for hospital benefit. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.
The B Y P U met at Mrs. Sam Marks with friends from Gargaburg Enfield and Enfield students recalling Mother's Day events at the Methodist church. Rev. A W Taylor attended church meetings in Movott Airy while H W Bickett's gubernatorial speech closed a busy program at the graded schools with May Day festivities, student recitations, and class day exercises featuring histories, prophesies and orations.
The revival at the First Christian church tabernacle ends Sunday night after sessions led by Evangelist L D Tremaine of Buffalo New York. By Wednesday night thirty conversions had occurred. Tremaine preached lightly and urged both members and unconverted to embrace the gospel as the revival nears its close.
A civic speech by Mr Bickett lauds Roanoke Rapids as a town where every body works including fathers. He highlights youth training, local factories, and community effort. Diplomas are presented by Mr Job Taylor and scholarships awarded to Charlena Hart with praise for the faculty and organizers of the 1916 graduation exercises.
Roanoke Rapids scouts discuss forming a semi pro baseball league with Emporia and Franklin, aiming to enter in June with a salary cap and a ruling against contracted players. Efforts to raise funds continue while Roanoke Rapids weighs joining amid district politics and a recently sparked assault case involving Officer Taft.
The notice invites the public to Episcopal and All Saints Mission services each Sunday at 11 a.m. with Holy Communion the first Sunday and Sunday School weekly, plus choir practice Friday at 8 p.m. It mentions Rosemary and Henry Clark Sailth, and notes exceptions on the fourth Sunday.
Mrs R E Clements and Mr and Mrs J A Shaw spent Sunday in Thelma with friends and relatives. George Steele and Miss Mary Lawrence drove to Crescent Springs for a few hours. Miss Sarah Wyehe and Raymond Liffey of Emporia visited Isaac Rainey’s home. Reda Edwards visiting friends in Thelma. Mabel Rainey with friends in Emporia. Walter Clements called on Lacy Sears near Emporia Sunday. Dallas and partners went to Fren ceville Virginia on business. R E Cleaton Jr and J C Davis visited M M Clements. Everyone invited to Children’s Day services at Shiloh Church next Sunday for all-day services. Miss Lucy Sears spent weekend with Emporia parents. Wilus Robinson of Brin g Va called on Bessie Twig Gale Sunday. Rufus Gray, Aaron Moody and J F Norwood bought Ford cars. Virginia Stanton returned to Thelma Sunday to finish teaching come time TB Valentine.
A health note stresses correct posture to prevent deformities and chronic illness. It warns against slouching and outlines steps to sit, stand, and walk erect, including seating alignment, hip bending, chest up, and chin in. It promotes being called chesty for better health and appearance.
By order of the session church members are notified of a congregational meeting after the service to act on the pastor's resignation and attend to other business. Rev. Mr. Bullar of Emporia will conduct the evening service with Sunday School at the usual hour.
The Methodist Church announces Sunday schedule with Morning Sunday School at 0 45, led by W V Woodruff as superintendent. Worship at 11, Mother's Day sermon at 8 00 P M on Friday prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00 P M. Public invited to all services.
Sunday services at 9 45 AM in Taberna cle Roanoke Avenue corner of Ninth Street with a revival ending Sunday night Morning subject After Conversion What Evening The Last Invitation Children’s Day exercises planned for first Sunday night in June Baptism near Tillman Cross Roads Sunday afternoon at three oclock Sermon at the baptizing The Heavenly Record and The Earthly Witness Public invited
County Superintendent of Public Schools A E Akers announces securing Rosenwald fund support for colored schools. This county’s fifth donation totals 360 dollars to aid building at Summit School and at No 67 Halifax School. Funds are contingent on county board actions and commitments.
Reverend H F Morton of the Presbyterian Church announces resignation as he steps away before the coming summer season. The brief notice outlines his departure and notes transition plans for the church and congregation.
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