Raleigh observes Raleigh and Gaston railroad centennial parade
About 200 locals including a high school band joined the Raleigh centennial parade celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Raleigh and Gaston railroad in Raleigh on May 21. A Seaboard luncheon, reviewing stand seats, and a Roanoke Rapids float highlighted the event with many officials and residents attending from Weldon Thelma and Roanoke Rapids. James Wyche ancestor of local business leaders was noted as the railroad’s first president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh and Gaston Railroad
Raleigh
Seaboard Airline
Raleigh Country Club
Roanoke Rapids
C. W. Davis
Frank Sherry
J. E. McGee
Howard Pruden
T. W. Mullen
Roanoke
Weldon
Gaston
Thelma
Old Gaston
Capitol
James Wyche
C. A. Wyche
Halifax
Raleigh and Gaston Road Completion Marks Death of Ville County
Ville County resident dies in the year when the Raleigh and Gaston road was completed, a milestone noted in local records. The event ties the death to a major regional infrastructure project completed that year.
Roanoke Rapids High School Piano Recital Highlights
Twenty seven piano students performed at the Roanoke Rapids high school auditorium on May 21 under Miss Kent Bently. Selections included works by Mozart Sousa and traditional tunes with many duets and solo pieces among the list of performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids High School
Kent Bently
Rapelle
Ernestine Smith
Margaret Gibson
Rogers
Patsy Wolhar
Hall
Mary Speight
Thompson
Ann Pearson
Arnold
Annette Edwards
Risher
Katherine Wike
Mozart
Patricia Wilson
Montevonon
Doris Fahey
Smith
Caroline Broun
Pelham and Ketterer
Gordon Berkstresser
Margaret Brown
McLanen
History Of Poppy Day Tied To War Sacrifice And Legacy
Mrs. F 8 Moore explains how the poppy became a symbol of sacrifice at Legion headquarters in Weldon as Auxiliary women prepare for Poppy Day on May 25. The article traces the flower from Flanders fields to its adoption by the American Legion in 1920 and the Auxiliary in 1921, noting its global use by the British Legion and its annual fundraising exceeding $1,000,000 for disabled veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. 8. Moore
American Legion
William Shaw
Weldon
Legion
France
Flanders
John McCrae
Flanders Fields
America
Morna Michael
Athens
Georgia
Y.M.C.A
New York City
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Auxiliary
Kansas City
British Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
House Party Honors Wilmington Guest Wednesday Evening
Mrs. Virgil McDowell hosted a party for her house guest Mrs. W T Spragens of Wilmington N C. The living room tables formed a playing area with flowers as a backdrop. A sweet course was served around ten thirty. Ned Manning won the high score prize and gifts were given to Mrs Spragens and Miss Priscilla Mullen bride elect. Other guests included Mesdames W T Spragens R P Beckwith Howard Pruden Johnson Weathers Frank Hawley Pendleton Grizzard Carroll Wilson Lyle Wilson Julian Allsbrook and T J Alford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil McDowell
W. T. Spragens
Wilmington
N. C
Ned Manning
Spragens
Priscilla Mullen
R. P. Beckwith
Howard Pruden
Johnson Weathers
Frank Hawley
Pendleton Grizzard
Carroll Wilson
Lyle Wilson
Julian Allsbrook
T. J. Alford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Strickland
Baines
Ann Georgia Williams
Morrison
Rosa C. Bryant
Rasbach
Sara Pope
Martha Starke
Bettie Ingram
Tucker Fayed Sanitary Market
Halifax Grocery Co
Standard Grocery Co
Stedman Store
R. L. Topping
ZEDES
Ctagon
Enamen
GOW
Tee & Octagon
Roanoke Hardware CO
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Hollywood Beauty
Universal Soap
VOGUE
Fairsex
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