Election Day Unusually Quiet in Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary reported an unusually quiet election day with a strong Democratic majority and little ticket scratching. Claude Kitchin had no opponent and could not be scratched, while holders abstained on several contests. Constitutional amendments passed unanimously in Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Kitchin
Roanoke Rapida
Rosemary
Holderness
W. L. ‘Long
Senate
Roanoke Rapids
Hallowe'en Party Hosted by Local Methodist Willing Workers
The Methodist Church Willing Workers held a Hallowe en party in a vacated house on Jackson Street last Thursday. Admission was 10 cents. Guests met friendly ghosts at the General Ghost, played games pinning a tail on a black cat and water peanut scooping, and heard fortunes from Miss Powell in a witchy cave. Refreshments flowed amid chrysanthemum decor. Misses Tillery Newton Long and Bain aided. The event netted $21 for a good cause and was praised as the jolliest Halloween entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Jackson
Jackson Street
Methodist Church
Miss Powell
Tillery
Newton
Long
Bain
Hallowe’en
Mrs L S Demarcus Dies After Spanish Flu Illness
Mrs L S Demarcus of Durham died Saturday morning from complications of influenza. Born Etta Veline Mohorn in Brinkleyville, she moved to Roanoke Rapids as a child, married L B Demarcus, and later relocated to Durham. She was a Baptist member. burial moved from Brinkleyville to Roanoke Rapids Cemetery, survived by husband and two children Ella Lee and Hazel Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Demarcus
Durham
Demarcus
Baptist Church of
Roanoke Rapids
Brinkleyville
A. G. Wilcox
Rosemary Personal and Local Items
The Rosemary news column lists community notes including library new war books and visits. Mrs J P Hewitt spent Friday and Saturday in Richmond. Rev and Mrs Raleigh Topping moved to Patterson Mill Village. Rev J Sidney Cobb of Church Road Va visited with his brother Mr J L Cobb en route to Marion S C. Frank Merritt of Courtland Va attended Mrs J H Morgan’s funeral. Mr and Mrs W C Bass visited relatives in Durham. R L Dickens spent weekend in Enfield. J E Matthews returned from Lee Hall Va. Mrs H M Poe and daughter from Rocky Mount visited Miss Alice Medlin. Mr L B Cannon is in Raleigh on business. J E Dobbins left for Raleigh and Baltimore. Miss Rowe returns to Rosemary to head Domestic Science for winter. She will teach sewing and cooking in a model kitchen with community cooperation. Miss Rowe aims for Domestic Science success as she did with canning. Miss Anna Rowe returned from Newton and Hickory. T W Mullen spent Monday in Norfolk on business. Miss Mae Armstrong of Brooklyn accepted a position in Rosemary Mfg Co office. Miss Cunningham of the Aureilian Springs School faculty teaches in Rosemary School this week. The Woman’s Auxiliary of All Saints Episcopal Church met with Mrs J P Hewitt Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hewitt
Richmond
Raleegh Topping
Rosemary
Patterson Mill Village
J. Sidney Cobb
Church Road
3. L. Cobb
Marion
Frank Merritt
Courtland
J. H. Morgan
W. C. Bass
Durham
R. L. Dickens
Enfield
J. E. Matthews
Lee Hall
H. M. Poe
Rocky Mount
Alice Medlin
Mr. L
Cannon
Raleegh
J. E. Dobbins
Raleigh
Baltimore
Miss Rowe
Anna Rowe
Newton
Hickory
T. W. Mullen
Norfolk
Mae Armatrong
Brooklyn
Rosemary Mfg. Co
Miss Cunningham
Aurelian Springs School
Woman's Auxiliary
All ‘Saints’ Episcopal Church
Vivian Wilkerson
Scotland
Josephine Cherry
Lillie Hackney
Moncure
W. 8. Saunders
Sallie
Big Island
Susan Holliday
Gordonsville
Womble
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Fred Peck
W. L. Long
Philadelphia
Washington
Martin
Florida
C. A. Wyche
Leone Demarcus
John Mohorn
Death of Mrs J H Morgan Ends Long Illness
Near Friday noon on Nov 1 a saintly woman, Mrs J H Morgan, passed from earthly afflictions to the better world. She joined the Methodist Church in youth and remained faithful, living a life of Christian purity and universal brief for co operation. Despite years of ill health her spirit stayed strong, her radiant disposition admired by friends and companions whom she unselfishly aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
Panions Andes
Timates
United War Work Campaign Seeks 1700000 Drive Start Next Monday
The United War Work Campaign begins next Monday the 11th and runs through November 18th with a community goal of 5000. Funded by Y M C A Y W C A Knights of Columbus and other groups the effort aims to unite seven societies for war relief while preserving individual support and boosting postwar morale. Dr John R Mott notes the plan will heighten efficiency promote religious unity and strengthen national solidarity. Authorities say a year is needed after the war to bring the army home and soldiers will need constructive leisure, making the drive timely for Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary to go over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Work
Knights of Columbus
Jewish Welfare Board
War Camp Community Service
American Liberty Association
Salvation Army
Wilson
John R. Mott
United States
Roanoke Rapids
Rosemary
Halifax County Boys on Nations Honor Roll
Thursday's casualty list named two Halifax County youths and one from Northampton. William F. Edwards of Scotland Neck was Killed in action. William Outlaw of Weldon died of disease. Walter Clements of Garysburg was wounded, degree undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Northampton
William F. Edwards
Scotland Neck
William Outlaw
Weldon
Walter Clements
Garysburg
Cigarette Shower Front Tactics Reported at Chateau Thierry
Martain V. Merlea K of O War Work Secretary at the front devised a plan to bombard advancing American troops with cigarettes and executed it successfully on the Chateau Thierry front. This wartime note highlights a peculiar morale mission amid combat operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martain V. Merlea K
O’ War
Chateau Thierry
Power Trouble Delays Herald Readers
The Herald explains a one day delay due to a power line transformer burning out and unable to be repaired until today. The incident caused printing delays for readers this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Prevent Waste of Cotton Seed by North Carolina Food Admin
The North Carolina Food Administration imposes measures to curb cotton seed waste from improper storage and congestion. Gins in affected areas close Sept 30 to Oct 5. orders restrict loading without car orders, shipping to ordered buyers, and exposing or improperly storing seed. the aim is to preserve food value and prevent loss to human and animal feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orders of Food Administration
North Carolina
Division of
the Food Administration
Henry A. Page
Card of Thanks for aid after loss of wife
I sincerely express heartfelt thanks to all who came to my assistance in my hour of trouble following the loss of my faithful wife. A friend in time of need is worthy of the highest appreciation and I greatly value those who stood by me in my time of darkness.
Private Andrew's Captain's Letter to Mrs Andrews in France
A WWI letter from Drt A Edwards of the 15th Australian M G Co dated 3 10 18 informs Mrs Andrews of her husband’s death near Bellicourt fronting Carabet farm. He describes the action, notes a slight wound to himself, and che pacts burial in an American cemetery, urging bravery and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mrs. Andrews
Bellicourt
Carabet Farm
Tam
With the Churches Girls Club Meeting Tonight at 8
The Girls' Club will meet tonight in the Parish Hall at 8 o clock. Next Sunday is the Twenty fourth Sunday after Trinity with Church School and Bible Class at 9 45 A M led by T W Mullen. Services at 11 A M and 8 P M. St Luke's in Northampton County hosts a 3 30 P M service. Boys' Club meets Friday at 8 and choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 8 P M at Mr Lehman. Public invited to church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
T. W. Mullen
St. Luke’s
Northampton County
Methodist Church Announces Weekly Services
Sunday School begins at 9 45 with W W Woodruff as superintendent. Services at 11 00 and 7 30 P M with Rev Eugene C Few, pastor preaching both morning and evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 followed by teachers training class. All are welcome to attend and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Woodruff
Rosemary Methodist Church Week of Prayer Services
Reverend Charles M. Lance presides at Rosemary Methodist Church with preaching at Smiths 11 A M and New Hope 3 P M and Rosemary 7 30 P M The Official Board meeting follows the regular service Special services tied to Week of Prayer to be held at Rosemary Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiths
New Hope
Rosemary
Soldiers Studying 600000 Books for American Soldier
The American Liberty Association has purchased 600,000 books on mechanical technical and scientific subjects for the American soldier to aid training and education efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Liberty Association
Roanoke Rapids Power Company and Local Bond Purchases
Roanoke Rapids community notices list visiting relatives and locals in town for the week. The Roanoke Rapids Power Company, headquartered in Richmond, plans to diversify bond purchases, with future Fourth Liberty Loan bonds to be bought through the local bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids Personal’ Power Company
Fourth Liberty Loan
Roanoke Rapids Power Company
Richmond
Liberty Loan
W. M. Habliston
Campaign drive aims to raise five thousand for United War Work
Rev Lewis N Taylor, chairman of the looming campaign, led a Roanoke Rapids town meeting at the Graded School to organize volunteers for next week. He outlined the tasks and named section leaders, as efforts continue to secure a prominent speaker to open the drive Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis N. Taylor
United War Work
Roanoke Rapids
Taylor
Meeting of Ministerial Union in Rosemary and Rosemary
The Rosemary Roanoke Rapids Ministerial Union met its regular monthly session on a Tuesday in Rosemary. Rev Chas M Lance hosted the gathering with Rev L N Taylor presiding. The secretary presented a paper on Non professional ism in the Holy Ministry and the group discussed it at length. The union mourned the loss of Bro A G Carter and voted to draft resolutions of respect. Rev C M Lance was elected vice president to fill the vacancy. Refreshments by Mrs Lance followed and she was made an honorary member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids
Chas. M. Lance
L. N. Taylor
A. G. Carter
C. M. Lance
Carter
Lance
Order
Widow Margaret Blankingship Dies in Roanoke Rapids
Mrs Margaret Blankingship died Thursday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Jesse Rice home on Washington Street Roanoke Rapids after a period of cancer She is survived by four daughters and five sons Remains were taken to Big Island Virginia her native home for burial The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Blankingship
Jesse Rice
Washington Street
Roanoke Rapids
Mrs Grover Godard Dies After Illness In New Town
Mrs Grover Godard wife of Grover Godard of New Town died Thursday at home after suffering Spanish Influenza which developed into pneumonia. Funeral arrangements had not been announced at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Godard
New Town
Helmet from Hun Machine Gunner Sent to Sister
Private Louis Hux mails convincing evidence of his role in the battle for France and Flanders. A Hun machine gunner's helmet, weighing about nine pounds and shaped to protect the neck, is described as the keepsake sent to his sister Miss Lattie Hux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hux
Shome
France
Flanders
Lattie Hux
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Hallowe'en Party
United War Work Campaign
Hear
Jos .E. Pippin
Central School
Andrew
Capain
Drt
A. Epwards
M. G. Co
Roanoke Avenue
A. J. Downey
J. T. Thomason
Camp McClellan
Ala
Mr. Collier
Irelian Springs
J. B. Robinson
Mary Stanley
Taylor-Matthews Co
P. C. Duncan
Clayton
Lieut. Paisly Fields
G. M. Pegram
Littleton
E. J. Bryant
Philadel Pha
D. F. Mosley
N. Y
Alice Hockaday
Mary Bennett
Middleburg
N. C
Clyde Satterwhite
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
A. P. McPherson
Hygen Hospital
Virginia Bugg
Pulaska
H. H. Bugg
Aurelian Springs
Parker
Ees
Mrs
Senos
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