Opening of Roanoke Rapids Theatre Prompts Local Buzz
Roanoke Rapids celebrates the new $65 000 Peoples Theatre with a preview and plans a big show Dardanella. Critics note the musical comedy features Elsie Esmonde Mina Rita Lawrence and Arthur Jennings with music by Addison Evans. The production travels from Newport News to Raleigh after Roanoke Rapids run.
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Peoples Theatre
Binghampton
Aene Armory Theater
Tonij
Hebe Manors
Feta
Morocco
Josiah Pettibonese
Yeserie Star
Eve
Dardanella
Chesutham
Art Cunken
Ierites Mina Rita Lawrence
Arthur Jennings
Elsie Esmonde
Manly
Francis Palim
Thomas Harding
Addison Evans
Roanoke Rapids
Newport News
J. Raleigh
Window smashed at Lynch jewelry store and theft
Roanoke Rapids reports show window of W G Lynch Jewelry smashed with about 5000 dollars in gems stolen. David L Vick arrested in Conway after confessing the theft and return of some pieces. Lynch notified by Mrs Crowder, leading to Vick’s capture and confinement in Halifax jail on a 1000 dollar bond.
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W. G. Lynch
David L. Vick
Con‘way
Vick
Conway
N. C
Clark
Halifax
Celebrating James A Hawkins 100th Birthday Anniversary
A large gathering marked the Friday event at his home to honor James A Hawkins on the 100th anniversary of his birth. The Aurelian Springs Band played as he displayed a meticulously kept 80 year old copy book and recalled making materials. Livy spoke in his honor then a lawn feast followed by music and reminiscences. He later enjoyed his first car ride at 101.
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James A Hawkins
Aurelian Springs
Hawkins
Livy
R. Hawkins
Jones Underwood wedding at home of bride’s parents
Beatrice Underwood daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Underwood married Weldon Jones in a small ceremony at the bride’s home attended by close family and friends. Rev. T. S. Crutchfield officiated and the couple left for Burlington afterward and plan to reside in Norfolk.
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Annesday
Beatrice Underwood
J. M. Underwood
Weldon Jones
T.S. Crutchfield
Central School Honor Roll Reflects Wide Range of Achievements
The bulletin lists students by grade and section across Grade 1 through Grade 7 and Grade 8, naming dozens of honorees including Edward Wilder, Carltona Fostene Kelly, Nellie Hamby, James M. Daniel, Bonnie Walker, Rachel White, Katie Burnett, Sarah Jacobs, Gladys Green, and Nellie Mora. The list appears to cover both elementary and upper elementary levels with multiple classrooms and homerooms.
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Edward Wilder
Carltona Fostene Kelly
Nellie Hamby
Ella Hamby
Irine Cox
James M. Daniel
Almer Lee Daniel
Kelly Hardison
Kate Ange
Bessie Methecent
Auline Batton
Beaulah Miller
Virginia Ogletree
Jane Stainback
Florence Uree
Gilbert Jordan
Janet Edmonson
Annie May Odell
Ruth Williams
Elmer Starke
Leslie Lassiter
James
Johnny Simmons
Aurora Allen
Ina M. Batton
Mary Cameron
Victinia Hardison
Rosa Lee Lierman
William Batton
Euannon
Clifton ¢Coley
Shelton Deans
Clinton Gay
Samuel Hasty
William Kelly
Frank Earl Thompson
Mitchell Westbrook
Gladys Green
Ac Nellie Mora
Ned Maybelle Mosely
Cemetery Association to Be Organized
At a new night meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star under Mayor Long a committee was formed to organize a Cemetery Nation consisting of one member from each local religious and fraternal group. The cemetery is in poor condition and organizers seek wide community cooperation once established.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Long
Red Cross Thank You Acknowledgment From Roanoke Rapids Branch
The Roanoke Rapids Branch of the American Red Cross expresses gratitude to Rev. Stanley White and R. D. Jenkins who led a recent call event. Thanks are also given to the volunteers who solicited and to the public for their generous response.
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Roanoke Rapids
American Red Cross
Stanley White
R. D. Jenkins
C. A
Red Cross Roll Call Exceeds Goal in Local Effort
The local Red Cross Roll Call raised 575 members with 97 at Roanoke Rapids booths and 126 at Rosemary gatherings. Booths and mills contributed across Roanoke Mills 1 and 2, Halifax Paper Corp, Rosemary Mfg Co, and a picture show collection.
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Red Cross
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Mills
Halifax Paper Corp
Fanny Marks
Rosemary Rosemary
Rev L B Jones to Succeed Mr Few at Roanoke Rapids
Rev Lloyd B Jones named pastor of Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church succeeding Mr Few. Formerly in Nashville NC for four years he built a prominent church, earned community respect, and is praised as an able preacher and pastor promising benefit to local Methodism and the wider community.
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Lloyd B. Jones
Roanoke Rapids
Jones
Mothers Club Meeting in Roanoke Rapids
The Roanoke Rapids Mothers Club held its last meeting of the season with a program by Miss Mary Duke on music and geography. Miss Hancock spoke on village culture for older children and Miss Ruth Mason sang The Bridge and Three Little Pigs. The next hostess meeting will be at Mrs. W. L. Long's home on December 1.
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Halifax
N. C
Publican General
Halifax County
Roanoke Rapids
Mother's Club
Mary Duke
Hancock
Ruth Mason
W. L. Long
Shaw Family Moves into Jackson Street Bungalow
Mr and Mrs R C Shaw and their daughters previously from New York City have settled into bungalow 314 Jackson Street. Mr Shaw is tied to a band and one daughter plays piano violin and music instruments.
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R.C. Shaw
New York City
Jackson St
Shaw
Roanoke Rapids Woman's Club Announces $400 Prize
The Roanoke Rapids Woman's Club will award a $100 annual prize for four years toward North Carolina College for Women. Eligible are Roanoke Rapids High School seniors with at least 95 percent conduct and 90 percent average across subjects. A committee including club members, the school superintendent, and the high school principal selects the winner.
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Womans Club of
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina College For Women
Womanless Wedding at South Rosemary
The season’s social highlight was a rainbow Womanless Wedding at South Rosemary on Tuesday evening. bridesmaids wore varied crepe de papier gowns and carried matching bouquets while the bridal party entered to Lohengrin’s March. The bride was E. R. Hawkins with ring bearer, flower girls, and the ceremony conducted by minister Jesse Boseman.
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South Rosemary
Willie
Millard Merritt
Fletcher Powell
Jerry Hockaday
A D. Clover
Mr. E. R. Hawkins
Mr. Gay
Rosemary
Robert Medlin
Clarence Fulgham
Charles Johnston
John Ferrell
Willie Pearson
Sam Powell
Jesse Boseman
Norman House
Eugene Ethridge
T. B. Turner
Moseley Adkins Wedding At Local Baptist Parsonage
Miss Lola Adkins became the bride of Mr Donald F Moseley at 6 oclock Friday evening in the Baptist parsonage Rev A G Carter officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs T R Adkins of this place. The groom is a prominent Weldon North Carolina man. The couple left for Raleigh and other cities then will reside in Weldon.
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Baptist Parsonage
Lola Adkins
Donald F. Moseley
A. G. Carter
T. R. Adkins
Weldon
Football Game Report From Denville Draws Local Notables
A fragment notes a football game in Denville on Thursday with attendees including Rev. Stanley White Dr. T W M Long and several Long Manning Hayes Lang Shute Matthewn Burg ywn Aiken of Richmond and others. The text is garbled but lists numerous individuals and a Richmond connection.
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E.L. Johnson
Tarboro
J. L. White
Oxford
Margret Hewitt
Norfolk
J. B. Powell
Rocky Mount
Jas. N. Norteanton
Charlotte
A. L. Taylor
R. C. Teachey
Richmond
B. T. Meachem
Norvin C. Duncan
Raleigh
W.N. Kirkland
George L. Hinkins and Little Son
East Orange
New Jersey
R. C. Lewis
Frank L. Nash
Oscar F. Northington
LaCrosse
Arch L. Taylor
Lillian Proctor
Lumberton
F. Falker
Henderson
J. L. Cobb
Petersburg
Lee Parrish
Durham
W. L. Davis
Plymouth
F. E. Lyon
Savannah
Rodger Warren
W. H. Marks
Paragon Grocery
R.G
Mary
W. Emory Jones
Blackstone
R. A. Adams
High School
Jackson and Weldon
Jackson
Jackson Boys
Paul Harris
Robert Dauphy
Norfleet Vick
Marion Saunders
Robert Taylor
Daughtry
Harris
Saunders
Cannon
Grizzard
High
Dergthe
Roanoke
William Jackson
Few
Edwards
Pierce
W. B. Drewry
Rev. L. B. Jones
Mr. Few
Mothers Club
W. W. Woodroof
J. P. Vincent
Pearle Wilson
Susie Allsbrook
E. W. Ragland
Effie Keller
Ac Mount
WV. Ragland
Abe Norinsky
New York
Fannie Marks
Enfield
L. C. Barcour
Spring Hill
R. L. Towe
G. HB. Williams
J. H. Matkins
H. H. King
J. W. Smoot
Marvin Collier
R. O. Bray
Rufus Collier
Ed Woodroof
J. H. King
F. M. Coburn
Wilson
E. A. A. Parker
Dick, Jr
Greensboro
Mattie White
Eunice Jerome
Millie Pearson
Bailey
Bill Cherry
Addye Williams
J. A. Williams
Red Oaks
G. E. Williams
L. H. Ward
Kinston
L. Donnell
Charlottesville
Orie Moseley
L. C. Witherspoon
Burlington
F. F. Patterson
Allen
Jollicoffer
J. R. Manning
Wesley Fulgham
William Medlin
Beadie Clarke
Bessie Reynolds
E. J. Coletrane
A. E. Akers
Lucy Crisp
Annie Workman
Annie Sherry
Clara Hearne
Bobbitt Powell
Asheville
Sidney Allen
Rebecca Williams
D. F. Patehin
White, Plains
N. Y
Patterson Store Co
Catherine Campbell
Mary Coble
D. L. Traynham
Christiansburg
Lena Rivers Jones
J. B. Young
S.J. Bounds
A. M. Proctor
Goldsboro
J. M. Jackson
W. S. Hancock
F. M. Shute
Deogtter Catherine
Reltives
Williamston
Alice Marrow
Dur
Pauline Benton
Mon
Lizzieton
Moseley
Adkins
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