Roanoke Rapids Social Roundup and Obituary Notes
Roanoke Rapids hosts a flurry of visits and travels as locals and relatives tour Norfolk Mecklenburg and other areas. The community mourns Mrs. Wyche, 76, with funeral at the Presbyterian Church and interment in Elmwood, highlighting her long church service and family ties to Newport News Chicago and South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca J. Wyehe
Weehecroft
A. Wyehe
Wyehe
N. N. Southall
Henderson
Parry Wayne Wyche
Methodist Church
Roanoke Rapids
Town Commissioners Hold Meeting in Roanoke Rapids
At a special Roanoke Rapids board session, Officer Taft was dismissed from the police force with no immediate replacement. Recorder J W House resigned, and William S Saunders was unanimously elected to fill the unexpired term and sworn in immediately. An entertainment program is planned at Mrs Jno L Patterson’s residence next Saturday from five to seven with an outdoor lawn play and refreshments. A silver offering at the door benefits church building funds. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. House
W. S. Saunders
Board of Commissioners
Roanoke Rapids
A. L. Clark
Taft
William St. Saunders
Mr. Saunders
Jno. L. Patterson
Episcopal Church
Junior B Y P U Picnic Recounts and Local News
Sunday social rounds include visits among Rainey Vincent families and outings to Emporia. News notes Mrs Mary Pugh dies in Brunswick VA and Shiloh Church Children Day success. Roanoke Rapids Hospital Training School graduation May 31. Junior B Y P A picnic at the power plant features games and solos with lemonade treat for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lawrence
George Steele
B. W. Vincent, Jr
Emporia
Lucy Sears
Lucile Clements
Baptist Church
Minnie Daughtry
Irene Tuldman
Beatrice Underwood
W. D. ‘Tillery
North Carolina
Miss Fanny
Annie Taylor
Annie Tippitt
Sadie
Ruth Womble
Bessie Hedgepeth
Rosa Pearson
Lula Rice
Lillian White
Anna
Otelia Vaughan
Irene Goldan
Gertie Wheeler
Callie Mae Morris
Dovie
Building Safer Schools and A Hidden Marriage in Rosemary
Miss Sallie Harris married Mr Oliver Fitts in Rosemary last Sunday in a quiet ceremony led by Rev Geo S Bearden. The couple will live in Roanoke Rapids. the notice also touches on home safety tips with bicarbonate of soda and sawdust for extinguishing fires and a long reflection on the value of play for health and lifelong improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Harris
Oliver Fitts
Dickens
Rosemary
Geo S. Bearden
Methodist Church
Important Accessories of Dress Chpoe and He hus aid
The article outlines spring dress accessories emphasizing high and low collars, capes, and fabrics like crepe cotton voile organza. Details include embroidery, tucks, tiny buttons, and decorative fastenings, plus patterns for capes and decorations suited for different figures and comfort. Also notes on stout-woman fashion and new porch table oilcloth covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeceswori
Fighting Tuberculosis: Battle for Survival and Health
A fragment from a health notice emphasizes tuberculosis dangers and the role of good food, wholesome living, and medical science in fighting the disease. It urges reliance on proper care as the body battles illness and death.
Awakening concern over safer school buildings in North Carolina
A rising public interest focuses on making schools safer and more fire resistant. Consumers urge careful selection of insurance agents after a controversial case in Asheville involving false claims and misrepresentation, underscoring the need for trusted, well‑vetted agents and stricter enforcement to protect families and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Asheville
Joni
Iisurance Department
Bey
fasu/ange
Patterson Mills Defeats Henderson in Extra Innings at Henderson
Patterson Mills beat Henderson 3 to 2 in 11 innings at Henderson Saturday May 20. Pitcher Jett Snotherly started for Patterson Mills but left in the second due to illness, relieved by Davis of Columbia. Little Purcell starred in defense and at bat, McCall delivering the deciding hit over second in the 11th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Mills
Henderson
Big
Jett” Snotherly
Never Fair
Davis
Columbia
D.C
Little’’ Purcell
McCall
Snotherly
Hensley
Purcell
Lynn
Patterson Mills Second Team Wins 9-4 Over Roanoke Mills
Patterson Mills second squad defeated Roanoke Mills second team in a tight game last Saturday by nine to four. Taylor starred for Patterson Mills with standout performance guiding the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Mills
Roanoke Mills
Young Taylor
Chautauqua Guarantors Plan Big 1916 Season
Miss Laura Fullmer represents the Chautauqua at Roanoke Rapids as guarantors elect committee chairs and outline plans for a successful program. The 1916 dates run June 30 to July 6 with the aim of selling every season ticket, reflecting strong enthusiasm among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Laura Fullmer
Chautauqua
Church Services and Schedules Listed for Rosemary and All Saints
Rosemary Baptist Church led by Rev. A C Chaffin offers Sunday services at 11 AM and 7 30 PM with midweek worship Wednesday 7 30 PM, inviting all. All Saints Mission, under Rev Henry Clark Smith, holds services Sundays at 11 PM and 8 PM except the fourth Sunday, with Holy Communion first Sunday and Sunday School at 10 AM. Rosemary Sunday School at 9 30 AM and choir practice Friday 8 PM. You are cordially invited to all services and Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Henry Clark Smith
All Saints Mission
Rosemary
Rosemary Methodist Church Weekly Services Schedule
Rosemary Methodist Church announces Sunday School at ten in the morning and evening services at eight by former pastor Rev. William Towe. A prayer service is set for Tuesday evening and choir practice occurs Thursday evening, with all evening services at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Towe
First Christian Church Raleigh Services and Events
Sunday School meets at 9 45 each Sunday at new Tabernacle Roanoke Avenue corner Ninth Street. children s day exercises first Sunday night in June. Sunday night services at 7 45 in Tabernacle. morning service omitted while minister attends Woodmen of The World Memorial near Lawrenceville Virginia. prayer meetings Monday at Mrs W G Stinson s Roanoke Rapids Tuesday at Buck Taylor s South Rosemary and at Tabernacle each Wednesday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Raleigh L. Topping
New Tabernacle
Roanoke Avenue
Ninth Street
Tabernacle
Woodmen of the World
Lawrenceville
W. G. Stinson
Roanoke Rapids
Buck Taylor
South Rosemary
Baptist Church Schedule and Mother's Day Sermon
Pastor Rev C H Trueblood leads services Sundays at 11:00 AM and 7:45 PM with prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:45. Senior and Junior B Y P U meet Sundays evening and afternoon. Mother's Day sermon and music planned for next Sunday at 11. Ladies Aid and Missionary circles host social Tuesday night at the church. Choir and officers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Trueblood
S. Hancock
Baptist Church
Ladies Aid Society
The
Missionary Society
Methodist Church Schedule with Bearden Pastor
Morning Sunday School at 9:45 with W. W. Woodruff as Superintendent. Preaching at 11 am and 8 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 pm. The public is invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Woodruff
Notice Advertised Mail in Roanoke Rapids Post Office
Advertised mail details from Roanoke Rapids Post Office list recipients W B Bateman Mrs R B Draper Mr J B Divine Mr P R Hayes Mr J B Rice and Blunt Williams along with other items awaiting pickup and required action by addressees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
W. B. Bateman
R. B. Draper
J. B. Divine
P. R. Hayes
J. B. Rice
Blunt Williams
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Roanoke Rapids Herald
M. G. Jenkins
Norfolk
A. H. Green
Halifax
T. M. Jenkins
Newport News
Hampton
J. A. Loftin
Old Point
J. S. Marks
J. 2. Brown
Lula Brown
Brinkleyville
Panacea Springs
Mr. Hall
Petersburg, Va
Troy Cannon
Spartanburg, S. C
Mr. J. Chase
New England
Maude Thompson
Thelma
W. B. Drewry
J. H. Davenport
Charlie Grant
Garysburg
J. W. Smoot
W. D. Tillery
Busi
Margaret Hoskins
Fr. C. Carmichael
Jenter
Mredericksluing
Torley Hospital
Mise
Jenkins
Susie Tun
Pine Tue Hight
Fayetteville, West Vics
J. Wethest Smootary
Colley
R. P. Beckwith
G. Hayes
Mecklenburg County Va
Joe Scull
Jackson
E. £. Shore
J. E. Cox
Winston-Salem
W. E. Froelich
C. F. Nissen
Rosemary Baptist Church
A. C. Chaffin
Mattie Rice
Oxford
Glover
Isses
Ruth Norwood
Millicent Wilkinson
Billie Loftin
W. J. Norwood
Arthur Cushing
Nina White
Pearl Brown
Enfield
M. M. Faison
G. A. Savage, Jr
W. H. Ausley
Graham, N.C
Rosa Moody
Buies Creek
Geo. S. Bearden
Whitakers
Rebecca J. Wyche
Bruce Tillery
Scotland
Green
Southern Pines
Jim Burton
W. S. Clark
Hireen
Lucius Siem
Charlotte
Mullen
B. F. Villery
Virginia Tillery
W. PB. Watuighan
Carmie
Otc
Aimp
Charlie Hulphreys
Carlton Moore
Enville
S.J. Bounds
Raleigh
Franklinton
Lawn
Episcopal Benefit
Stancell
Hubert Rawling
Butterworth, Va
Mabel Rainey
D. H. Rainey
Isaac Rainey
BE. M. Clements
Ethel
Vulture
Lena Wynne
Akoskie
Mary Pugh
Brunswick County
Virginia
B. M. Pugh
Shiloh Church
Weit
Feo
Bearden
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Mhrvis-Fitts
Woods Hutchinson
University of Life
N.C
Gathermore
Jonson
Young
Btn
Ommink
Tin
Kittely
John T. Scott
Insurance Department
Miss. Fullmer
Chautauqua Association
Presbyterian Church
Rosemary Methodist Church
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