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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
1
Mrs. J C May of Detroit visits Rosemary as relatives from Franklinton come and go. Shriners, Baptist and Episcopal activities anchor a week of travel, sales, and social events. Notables include Dr. Patchin, E Falkner, A Carter, and post office moves in town.
Halifax County held four Group Commencements at Hobgood Halifax Hardranee and Aurelian Springs with a final county event in Halifax. Prizes totaling 100 dollars funded by S F Patterson Roanoke Rapids and blue ribbons were awarded for classroom work outdoor stunts and oral contests. The days featured rain cancellations lively debates songs plays and athletic events with schools sending top work to the final Halifax program.
Hon Robert N Paige spoke Monday night in Roanoke Rapids with Byron Ford and Weldon Enfield supporters. He defended leaving Congress, urged efficiency audits, and opposed a current road bond while advocating good roads to curb rural youth migration. Introduced by W L Knight of Weldon.
The health officer announces free typhoid vaccination for all residents. Three injections at week intervals provide protection for three years, with revaccination advised if more than three years have passed since last shot. Vaccination occurs Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays 7 to 8 PM at Roanoke Mills Cannery, Patterson Mills Cannery, and Rosemary Doctors Office.
The notice details the death of Littleton resident Mr. J. Y. Montgomery at about 66 years. It mentions his family ties to Montgomerys of Aulander and a burial in the family grounds after services in Roanoke Rapids Hospital. The obituary notes his nickname Poor Logo and a humorous tale about mending a blanket.
Chautauqua guarantors non churches organize for 1920 work with a bigger and better program. Date of Chautauqua almost here. Seventy five percent of guarantors present at Monday meeting.
Palmer Methodist Church schedules Sunday services on May 23 1920 with Sunday School at 9 45 am and preaching at 11 am and 8 pm Love feast planned for the morning and the evening sermon titled Should the Church in Roanoke Rapids be abolished The notice lists W W Woodroof as Superintendent and invites attendees to participate in the morning love feast and evening discussion about church status
A Roanoke Rapids notice extols Salvation Army aid costs from one dollar for a day in a home to ten dollars for a country day for slum children. It lists funds, addresses to send contributions, and reports on paper correction buttons and Roanoke Rapids Chautauqua event details including program notes and officers elected.
All Saints Episcopal Church led by Rev. Lewis N. Taylor lists Whitsun services at 9:45 with church school and Bible class, 7:30 Holy Communion, and divine services at 11 and 8. Ladies' Guild meets Tuesday, Boy's Club Friday, and second circle Tuesday night.
The Roanoke Rapids Band performs a program at the Park on Tuesday May 28 starting at 4 PM The Rifle Rangers Overture The Joy of Life Till We Meet Again Overture Empyrean Caprice Dance of the Imps Intermezzo At the Old Cross Road Waltz Bells of Columbus March The Booster Star Spangled Banner Arthur Whitely listed among program items.
A brief reflection on humility and cynicism toward Lo as workers lament wage pressures. The author notes those who expect frequent raises to keep pace with the cost of living and hints at broader labor tensions in Indianapolis Star style.
North Carolina Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers Association to hold three cooperative wool auctions in Asheville Greensboro and Washington this summer. George Evans and Charles S Jones oversee the sales to attract eastern buyers and ensure competitive bidding with no commissions. Consignors receive statements and checks after expenses. grading by a wool grader will be offered at no cost to consignors.
The column notes Willie Fulgham and family moved to Norfolk. Thad Burnette from Wake Forest College visited Powelltown. Kathleen Strickler of Snell VA stopped by, and sixth and seventh graders held a goodbye party for their teachers at South Rosemary School. Ed Hawkins and L Powell shopped in Roanoke Rapids. Edward Medlin returned home after accepting a local position. Jessie Garner came back from Pasadena for health reasons. Helen Powell spent days in Roanoke Rapids. South Rosemary School purchased the Book of Knowledge for 50 dollars, with remaining lights funds to help cover it. Ethridge, recently ill, has improved. Miss Andrews and Miss Leeper plan to leave Sunday, May 23, and Miss Sisk will depart Saturday.
Figures from a Supreme Council memorandum show wholesale prices up 120 percent in the United States, 170 percent in Great Britain, 300 percent in France, 800 percent in Italy and Belgium since 1913. Retail prices in the United States are believed to have risen by a similar or greater amount as the council urges increased production and economy as remedies.
Miss Alice Hockaday returns from the Durham Conservatory of Music where she graduated this year. Several residents visit relatives in Washington and Raleigh, with trips to Rocky Mount, Graham, Emporia, Charlotte, and Blowing Rock noted. Mrs. Jno D Blount and daughter from Rocky Mount visit. Jennie Whitaker travels for business. Ruby Williams recovering from appendectomy at Roanoke Rapids Hospital. Families and locals gather for weekends in Raleigh and Warrenton with multiple couples and individuals listed.
County health officer will visit every township to champion disease eradication. The effort aims to match successes seen in Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary if residents cooperate.
Dr Carter lists a series of vaccination sessions from June 7 to June 12 in locations including Halifax Aurelian Springs Airlie Helliater Brinkleyville Ringwood Heathsville Enfield Tillery and Weldon. The anti typhoid treatment consists of three doses weekly at seven day intervals with a colonel officer present at the named sites.
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