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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1919

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Approaching Marriage Of Rosemary Couple Announced

Engagement of Miss Alice Medlin to A G Carter of Rosemary announced at a party hosted by Miss Annie Medlin. Pink and white decor. Guests included Rosemary faculty and area teachers. A Progressive Hearts game preceded a pink themed refreshment table.

Rosemary Alice Medlin A. G. Carter Annie Medlin C. M. Lance A.G. C Hazel Cobb Viola Glover Sue Watkins Ivy Wright Margaret Matthews Lorraine Isley Cora Wilkins Willie Thomas Margaret Hodges Agnes Moseley Weldon

Insurance Department Representative Visits North Carolina Mills

Mrs. J. T. Alderman of the North Carolina Insurance Department visited Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids on Wednesday and Thursday. She travels through mills, giving a twenty minute talk on fire prevention, praising mill managers and noting the good employee employer relations she observed.

J. T. Alderman North Carolina Insurance Department Rosemary Roanoke Rapids

Delightful Roanoke Rapids Band Concert

The Roanoke Rapids Band held a Sunday afternoon concert in the park for a large crowd. The program pleased listeners and the band is excited by new instruments donated by Mr. S. F. Patterson, praised as among the best.

Roanoke Rapids Park S. F. Patterson

Mail Robbery at Roanoke Junction Strikes Again

The second mailbox robbery in six weeks occurred Monday night at Roanoke Junction. The strong box was broken open and all mail bags were taken. No clues were left by the thieves.

Roanoke Junction

Ella Burton Heads to Winston-Salem to Visit Daughter

Mrs. Ella Burton left Thursday for Winston-Salem to visit her daughter. Mr. Geo. C. Leach of Rales was in Rosemary for a short visit Thursday.

Ella Burton Winston - Salem Geo. C. Leach Rales Rosemary

Roanoke Rapids School District Ends Year With Commencement

The Roanoke Rapids School District closed its most successful year despite influenza and staffing challenges. Rosemary and Central School held commencements with primary, grammar, and high school programs, including operettas, dances, and speeches, as students received certificates from Prof. A. M. Proctor.

Roanoke Rapids High School honors students with perfect records

Certificates of honor were awarded to pupils with no absences or tardies, including Thelma Mills Otelia Vaughn Gertrude Bray Graham Lynch Robert Sheffield Eugene Sheffield Raymond Matthews Mary Jones. A flower drill and pageant followed. Dean Patterson gave the commencement address on liberty and fair play.

Thelma ‘Mills Otelia Vaughn Gertrude Bray Graham Lynch Robert Sheffield Eugene Sheffield Raymond Matthews Mary Jones America Roanoke Rapids Santa Lucia E. C. Few Andrew H. Patterson School of Liberal Arts University of North Carolina England Germany George II National Athletic Association Saint James Christ Dean Patterson Cecilie Hall Geraldine Williams Eugene Lehman Supt. Proctor

Roanoke Mills worker killed in camp after dispute

William Edwards a negro laborer at Roanoke Mills No 2 was fatally stabbed by Fred Hayes following a dispute over washing water. Hayes was initially discharged by the coroner's jury but later arrested again on a state warrant and to be tried before a magistrate.

William Edwards Fred Hayes Roanoke Mills No. 2 Hayes Edwards H. G. Rowe J. W. Cates W. B. McAllister G. E. Williams J. J. Saintsing F. M. Shute W. E. Collins Edward

All Saints Church Notices and Local Visits

All Saints Church schedules Ascension services and reminders of Holy Communion and sermon. Bishop Cheshire expected to visit June 15. Members urged to seek confirmation. Local residents and visitors listed with recent travels and calls in Mappsville, Snow Hill, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Norfolk, Atlantic City, High Point, Monroe, and Richmond.

T. W. Mullen Whitsunday Womans’ Guild Cheshire

Baptist Church Services and Church Events

Pastor Rev T. Cratehied leads Sunday worship at 11 and 8 30 with a roll call of members. Sunday School 9 45 A M. Bible classes and prayer meetings scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. B Y P U meets 1 30 P M. Men’s Bible class also planned.

Methodist Church Announces Pastor and Services

Reverend Eugene C. Few serves as pastor at the Methodist Church. Sunday School starts at 10:00 a.m. with W. W. Woodruff as superintendent. Morning and evening services are at 11:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend any service.

W. W. Woodruff

Rosemary Baptist Church Sunday Services Endorse Pastor

Rosemary Baptist Church invites all to morning service at 11:00 with the Second Coming of Christ and evening gatherings at 8:00 on the Doctrine of the Future Judgment. Dr Judson L. Wipperman of Dallas NC will preach at all services and continue the meeting midweek.

L. Parrish Durham L. S. Chesson Henderson Rosemary Ruth Flemming Raleigh Eugene Lehman, Jr Rosemary Mfg. Co Judson Wipperman Baptist Church Dallas N. C Jas, G. Jordan J. J. Marshall Norfolk J. B. Cannon Spartanburg W. C U. G Gregg Judson L. Wipperman N.C

Rosemary Methodist Church Postpones Sunday Service

Pastor Charles M. Lance of Rosemary Methodist Church announces no service Sunday night due to a special service at the Baptist Church.

Baptist Church

Death of Mr June Squire in Northampton County

Mr June Squire died Thursday at his Northampton County home in his 70th year. A member of the M E Church he was a prominent local figure. His funeral was held last Friday and he was interred at the family burying ground.

Northampton County June Squire Squire M. E. Church

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Ed Owens J. H. Paris Lower Binford Electrical Co Richmond E. T. Medlin Tillery G. T. Lindsay J. G. Butts Halifax T. M. Jenkins Messia Ed Kelly W. M. Harper Portland Maine D. P. Wike Granite Falls W. H Powell South Emporia Henry Jones F. 8. Craver McKenney J. B. Powell Rocky Mount Salvation Army W. B. Higson F. P. Sheridan Saginaw, Mich C. E. Will Chase City T. J. Folger Moyock Mary Powell Roanoke Rapids High School Miss Rowe Rosemary Mill W. E. Wilson Seaboard Railway Insurance Department Womans’ Auxiliary of The Presbyterian Church Mesdames Gee L. Hayes, Jr S. J. Bounds Noke Rapids Central School Howard Taylor Ellen Westbrook Coley Reynolds Bronzie Pearson Aurora Apollo Graham Literary Society the Nightingale Minnie Daughtry Louise Bain League of Nations Wilson Universal Peace Tennyson Jullian Allsprook Trayn Ham Wyche Johnnie Vick Nell Jones Ruth Jones Nor Fleet Vick Birdy Williams Sally Saunders Grammar School A.M. Proctor Chas, Atkins Hal Bain Cleophas Bray William Brown Howard Gray Clayton Gurley Pently Hux Roland Johnson Herman Medlin Carl Murray Zollie Powell Hobart Powell Herbert Scott Joseph Wofford Francis Wyche Merle Bell Eula Collier Annie A. M. Proctor Greensville East Carolina Helen Moore Ramis Jerowal All Saints Church Alecowal Lewis N. Taylor Mics Leura Carroll Parich Reanehe Areas Frank Taylor Mappsville Frances Newton Misa Mildred Patterson Winston-Salem Mrs. J. L. Patterson Atlantic City Miss Maud Long Frank Williams Franklin E. A. Telligan Alderman Geo. N. Taylor Ernestine Cherry Annie Cherry Johnnye Patrick Snow Hill Ethel Leatherwood Royal Mewburn Hardadee Alice Marrow Stanley White Howardsville A. P. McPherson Lizzie Dalton Concord Evelyn Brown A. L. Robertson Pauline Benton Monroe Tillery Robertson North Carolina State College Yetta Marks Greensboro B. Marks Clifton Abbott Carrie Stout High Point Clarence King U.S. N Lawrence Clements J. W. Northington Richmond Hospital J. W. House Miss Hale J. E. Northington Chautauqua Guarantor’s Corner Roa. Drug Co Rosemary Banking & Trot Co Herald Publishing Co
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