Robbery of Lock Boxes at Roanoke Rapids Postoffice
A robbery from the Roanoke Rapids Postoffice Sunday night or Monday morning saw two envelopes from the First National Bank of Roanoke Rapids containing checks for collection worth more than ten thousand dollars torn open and scattered. Bank and post office workers recovered fragments to identify the checks after hours of reconstruction. A government inspector was notified and investigations continued.
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Misnike Rapids
Postattice
Ronnuke Rapids
First National Hank
Roanoke Rapids
Rolbiera
West
Third Street
Pourth
Jackson Streets
Bank
Postoffice
All Saints Church Advent Services and Activities
All Saints Church announces Advent services next Sunday the first in Advent with a 4 45 A M New Year’s Day of the Christian Year. Church School Bible Class led by Laura Carroll and T W Mal Jen Superintendent. Special sermon for the Junior Order United Mechanics. Evening service and sermon. Daily services next week for the Women’s Auxiliary Advent observance. Mt Hoyah Club meets Tuesday parish hall. Women’s Auxiliary Wednesday 3 80 P M. Girls Pr ie sity Society Friday 7 20. Public invited to all services.
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Calander
T. W. Mal Jen
Junior Order United
Mechanics
Mt. Hoya
Womans’ Auxiliary
Girls Priesily Society
Presbyterian Church Weekly Service Schedule
Rev Stanley White will lead morning worship at 11:00 AM and evening service at 7:00 PM. Sunday School starts at 10:00 AM. Prayer meeting is on Wednesday at 7:20 PM with choir practice after.
Methodist Church Notice With Services and Baptism
Reverend Eugene C Few pastor of the Methodist Church announces Sunday School led by W W Woodruff superintendent. Services are at 11 am and 7 30 pm with preaching by the pastor both morning and night. An infant baptism will be held at 3 pm Sunday. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 followed by Teachers Training class.
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W. Woodruff
Seagion
Claxg
Rev R T Vann to Speak Here at Baptist Church
Rev R T Vann a renowned Southern Baptist leader will preach at the BaptistChapel here Sunday night in the main hall of service. Former president of Meredith College Raleigh he now serves as secretary of the Education Fund of the Southern Baptist Convention. All church members and the public are invited to hear him.
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R. T. Vann
South
Asial
Vann
Meredith College
Raleigh
Southern Baptist Convention
Township quotas in War Savings Stamp Drive Halifax county
Halifax county reports township quotas for the War Saving Stamp Drive with pledges and subscription percentages. Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids lead, Scotland Neck second, while Weldon and Mantfield (Murfiel?) follow. AK Akers, county superintendent, chairs the campaign.
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Halifax County
Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids
Scotland Neck
Weldon
Mnfield
AK. Akers
Central School Month's Record for November
Central School the monthly record shows grade by grade on roll attendance tardies and absent rates for Fifth B Fifth A Sixth B Sixth A and Seventh. It lists percentages and numbers for pupils neither absent nor tardy and tracks comparative standing and honor roll by grade with names including Harvey Speight Levi Jones Florine Holt Viola Glover Maude Jones Margarett Patterson.
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Central School Grammar
Harvey Speightt
Levi Jones
Florine Holt
Viola Glover
Maude Jones
Margarett Patterson
Local Hero Sacrifices For Nation In France
Captain James H. Jenkins writes that Jobin Williams was killed in action on October 18, 1918, while serving under his command. He praises Jobin Williams bravery and expresses deep sympathy to Mrs. John A. Williams Jr and family for the loss.
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James H. Jenkins
John Williams
France
John A. Williams
Rosemary
Mrs. Williams
Jobin
Qet
Jaren W. Jenkins
Roanoke Rapids Personal and Local Items
Me B D Webb of Williams ton visited his sons Meanra and OL AL Webb this week Rev Stanley White of the Presbyterian Church filled his regular appointment at Weldon last Sunday Mr SPS Patterson returned from business in the northern cities Mr B M Coburn visited the northern markets this week J W Sanderford Sr USN stationed at Hampton Roads Va spent Sunday in town Hurley King at Army Training School A and B College Raleigh spent Sunday here Shaffner Buchanan at A E College Raleigh spent Sunday here
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B.D. Webb
Williamston
Meanra
OL AL Webb
Stanley White
The
Presbyterian Church
Weldon
J. W. Sanderford, Sr
US. N
Hampton
Naval Have
Hurley King
A & B College
Raleigh
Methodist Bazaar Opens Today
The annual bazaar of the Roanoke Napidy Methodiet Chatreh opens today. The event, previously run by Webbe V. Gillers Company, includes a dinner on Saturday and a sale of handwork items from a large collection.
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Roanoke
Webbe V. ‘Cillers Company
Aaa
Last Call for War Savings Pledges In November Drive
War Savings pledges face a final deadline between November 27 and December 6 as the state aims to complete its allotment. Officials urge canvassers to recheck each household records and ensure all family members pledge or adjust their stamps to meet the target, addressing underpayments and misreported commitments.
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A.C. Carter
Rosemary Baptist
Ofa
Toliag
Canilies
Tecomber
Local residents make brief travels and visits
Miss Tana Rivers Jones left Wednesday for Washington NC to visit friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Swain left Friday for Savannah Ga to reside. Rev N C Danean of Weldon spent Monday in town. Mr P C Dinean visited Clayton NC with his wife on Tuesday. Miss Mary O Flaherty went Wednesday to Rocky Mount to spend time with friends. Mr Ben Marks of Greensboro joined Tt Marks. J P Vincent spent a short while in Weldon on Wednesday. A Wyehe spent several days in Richmond last week. Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. G Chase. Mrs Clyde Satterwhite and children visiting relatives in Middlebury NC. Mesdames F Patterson and J M Jackson spent the weekend in Richmond.
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Tana Rivers Jones
Washington NC
William R. Swain
Savannah
N.C. Danean
Weldon
P.C. Dinean
Clayton, Ncg
Mary O'Flaherty
Rocky Mount
Ben Marks
Greensboro
Tt Marks
A. Wyehe
Richmond
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
the G. Chase
Clyde Satterwhite
Middlebury
N.C
F. Patterson
J. M. Jackson
Roanoke Rapids Seeks Band Formation With Local Support
Interest in forming a Roanoke Rapids band grows after Mrs. Patterson Lin offers to provide instruments uniforms and an instructor. The committee urges all able young men to respond before a forthcoming meeting this near future.
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Herald
Roanoke Rapids
Patterson Lin
Overseas Christmas Package Labels Issued by Red Cross
The package committee of the local Red Cross branch announces a new supply of Christmas package coupons. Coupons will be distributed per rules at Red Cross Headquarters in Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
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The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Roanoke Rapids
Rosemary
Not Afraid to Die and the Lost Uprising Tale
Fragmented OCR reveals a violent 19th century execution story with reference to reprieves and a firing squad. It mentions a condemned man, a warden, and a public gate ward scene amid a dramatic, unnamed trial and death.
Ferry Voyage Memoir Sparks Curiosity on Oceanic Trade
A garbled archival note hints at a merchant voyage aboard a Royal Mail Steam Packet Company vessel. It mentions passenger lists, cabin facts, and a printed card collection, suggesting a travel memoir tied to early 20th century sea travel and steamship branding.
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Scully Aine
Heian
Braga
Royal Mall Steam Pecket Company
Peanuts Freed From Mood Administration Controls
Raleigh peanuts no longer under Mood Administration control after removal of most restrictions. State Food Administrator Henry A Page notes no price schedule exists but storage and hand quantities remain governed by general Food Control Act prohibiting speculation. Extension entomologist warns pokeberry bushes near cotton fields may worsen or prevent future infestations.
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Raleigh
Henry A. Page
N. C
North Carolina
W. A. Thomas
Rake Up and Burn Pecan Twigs in Winter
Pecan Twig-Girdler beetles attack pecan trees by cutting twigs in fall. Assistant Entomologist R W Leiby recommends raking up and burning fallen pecan, hickory, and persimmon twigs during winter to reduce beetle eggs and future damage and promote tree growth.
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Raleigh
N. C
R. W., Leiby
Agricultural Experiment Station
Treat the Turnip Louse With Soap and Water
Raleigh consumers are advised to combat turnip lice on crops using a warm soap solution. A mix of one pound laundry soap to four gallons water kills lice when sprayed on affected turnips. a second application may be needed for complete coverage. Black Leaf Morty can also be used at specific dilution rates.
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Raleigh
N.C
Franklin Sherman
Henry
Worthy Citizenship and National Welfare Motto
A fragmented historic toast and civic motto reflecting patriotism, urging citizens to place national welfare first. Includes garbled lines praising unity, duty, and democratic ideals, with references to notable authors and public virtue.
Follow The Flag And Monopoly Right In Jurisdiction
Fragmentary text argues the American people's right to enjoy a monopoly within their own jurisdiction and the duty of others to follow where law permits, reflecting a Century era legal or political discourse.
Local Boy Shows Steady Swinging Practice
A fragment describes Harmer Corntoe encouraging Joah to keep practicing at bat. The exchange highlights Mr Corntoe’s belief that continued effort will build muscle and refine the proper swing for hitting.
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Joah
Harmer Corntoesel
Tata
Sorghum Shup to Replace Sugar In Nebraska
In Douglas County Nebraska a scheme to use sorghum crops for a sugar substitute is underway. Six farmers funded a small mill and hired a skilled sorghum shrup maker. Shrup sells for 1.25 to 1.60 a gallon and demand is strong. Five mills operate in the county. A Red Willow County meeting aims to form a stock company to handle local sorghum cane.
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Douglas County
Nebr
Red Willow County
Extreme Cold Record Reported in Siberia January 1886
Scientists observed a spectacular low temperature at Wercholausk Siberia on January 15 1886. The minimum reading reached minus 684 degrees Fahrenheit according to the monthly January mean for Jakuts iberia.
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Wercholausk
Siberia
Jakuts
Iberia
Local Amateurs Stage Pygmalion and Galatea at Peoples Theatre
Local amateurs presented the mythological comedy Pygmalion and Galatea at Peoples Theatre. Mr Few played Pygmalion and Miss Beck was Galatea, with strong support from Misa Powell as Cynisêa and others. The Methodist Aid Society produced the play for church funds, clearing $100.
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Peoples Theatre
Pygmalion
Venus
Galatea
Mr. Few
Miss Beckwith
Misa Powell
Cynisea
Mr. Faison
Chro- 808
Fatty Voss
Mr. White
Leucippe
Union Thanksgiving Services Reported Across Churches
Thanksgiving services were held at eleven in All Saints Episcopal Church with fruit of the earth decor and flag displayed. A union service followed at 8:30 in the Presbyterian Church with a formal program including solos, hymns, readings, and an address. Pastor L. N. Taylor and Rev. B. C. Few preached, and Grey In Rosemary noted postlude. Contributions to state orphanages were reported as unusually large.
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All Saints Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Jocelyn Godard
Stanley White
W. S. Hancock
L. N. Taylor
London
Kipling
Miss Stout
B.C. Few
G—Grey
Rosemary
Lance
Topping
Methodiat
Pledge Reminder for United War Campaign Fund
Notice states fifty percent of pledged amount due Dee 2nd and directs mailing checks to Rev. Lewis N. Taylor, chairman.
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United War Campaign Fund
Dee
Lewis N. Taylor
Special Service for Junior Order at All Saints Church
A special service will be held next Sunday at 11 o'clock in All Saints Church for the local lodge Junior Order United American Mechanics. Every Junior is asked to meet at the hall at 10 80 to march to the church.
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All Saints
Lodge
United American Mechanics
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Rosnoke Avenue
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New York
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S. Alt. C
A. E. College
J.P. Vincent
Weld
Gloriowe
Horace
Wuhler
W. IL
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Longview
Northampton County
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Clyde Ransdell
Apex
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Mr. Ransdell
Orrie Herbert
Rich Mond
Rogemary
Annie Northington
Annie Kennon Taylor
Lucius Shearin
Wel- Hon
John Short
J. G. Shell
Tinton
Mallon
le Sen
Nemiia
Olle Newris
C.D. Warner
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