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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
1
Local officials appoint Township Supervisors and committees to combat influenza threats. The plan assigns Intelligence Food Nursing Finance Transportation roles and calls for community coordination and official reporting to the State Board of Health. Local residents and organizations contribute to care and relief efforts as the county braces for illness.
Last week specialist C. L. Sams surveyed the county to gauge profitable bee raising. He noted Tupilo Gum and Black Gum in Beach Swamp as key to good honey flows, with Gallberries and Huckleberries creating ideal conditions nearby. Farmers near Enfield, Scotland Neck, and Roseneath Township could profit from bee colonies, while demonstrations are planned for next spring.
A public notice from Roanoke Rapids outlines a sale of municipal property. The offer states a $15,000 cash bid for a garage building if the seller matches the price at a public auction, with ad alterations per North Carolina statute governing town property sales.
Beginning Monday October 6 the community will exhaust all efforts to enforce the Compulsory Attendance Law. Children aged eight to fourteen are urged to attend school with strict no excuse policy unless illness is verified by a physician or nurse. Blank certificates will be issued to families and supplied to doctors and nurses to confirm absences.
Pretty Baby a musical comedy drew a packed audience at the Rosemary Theatre last Monday. Eddie Raye led the show and won applause, while the cramped stage limited scenery use.
Mrs A E Akers and children and Miss Annie Cherry visited the Springs Monday where the School welcomes them. Miss Cherry reports the truck ordered for Carter School transportation. The Tarbor church renovation nears completion as stewards meet to discuss resuming work. Brethren urged to give First Fruits to fund $1500 and speed building. Miss Sledge of Rosemary visits Miss Sallie Liles. Mr and Mrs Riggan of Macon recently stayed with Mrs Frank Shaw.
Rev. Lewis N. Taylor presides at Roanoke Avenue church. Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity services begin with Church School and Adult Bible Class at 9 45 led by T. W. Mullen, Superintendent. Evening sermon scheduled for 8 00.
The Organ recital at the Presbyterian Church last Friday evening by Mrs. C. P. Wharton and contralto Miss Annie McDade proved a delightful affair for those present. The program, well chosen, was rendered in a charming manner. The event was under the Ladies Auxiliary of the Church. Mrs. Wharton and Miss McDade were guests of Mrs. C. J. A. Wyche.
Rosemary Baptist Church led by Pastor Rev A G Carter invites all to Sunday school at 10 00 morning service at 11 00 Lord s Supper after the sermon and an 8 00 evening service Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00 The Wilsonian Literary Society of A S H S reorganized and held its first program listing participants and musical pieces.
In a playful excerpt, a curious child asks if mosquitoes bite people because they like them or dislike them, reflecting a moment of quaint, inquiring humor from a bygone era.
A national Episcopal campaign creates a new Americanization department led by Franklin K. Lane to teach English and citizenship to newcomers. The effort partners with native language churches to guide immigrants and keep them connected to religion. Local society notes include visits, a Methodist parsonage project, educational moves, and a church fundraising ice cream supper.
Mrs. T. B. Brown ing hosted a birthday party for her sister Miss Grace Browning of Heathsville North Carolina. Forty guests enjoyed games and refreshments after exchanging gifts.
Roanoke Rapids Police Chief R H Jackson resigns. town commissioners accept the resignation effective October 12. H M Comstock of Cradock Virginia is appointed as his successor after years on Virginia police duty. Jackson plans to enter the transfer business.
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