Liberty Loan Campaign Launched by Township Committee
The Fourth Liberty Loan campaign opened with an enthusiastic Peoples Theatre meeting led by Chairman S. F. Patterson. W. L. Long outlined a $6 billion national loan to be raised in three weeks, urging a bold push to improve North Carolina's past low subscription rate. Committees planned rural road canvassing, aiming for about 1500 bonds. The town team chair J. T. Chase began appointing helpers and every attendee pledged to buy Baby Bonds, totaling 120 subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Theatre
S. F. Patterson
Patterson
W. L. Long
Long
J. T. Chase
War Exhibit Train Stops at Weldon for Liberty Loan Tour
Local notes show Mr. and Mrs. Matthews visiting Thelma and Baltimore, several residents in and near Rosemary, and a summary announce that on Oct 18 at 12 00 one of two War Exhibit Trains touring the Federal Reserve District will stop in Weldon for two hours The exhibit aims to show war trophies captured in France and will feature soldiers home on furloughs and two short addresses by nationally known speakers This rare event invites all to view and learn from the traveling exhibit across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Liberty Loan
Weldon
France
Epworth League Social and Community Fair at Aurelian Springs
The Epworth League held a September 27 1918 social in the school auditorium with devotional exercises songs readings a violin and piano duet and games. A patriotic program is planned for October 11 1918 at the school. A community fair is set for October 17 1918 with a five dollar school prize and floats featuring farm products. Neighbors are urged to participate and contact Miss Nannie Pigg Mrs M C Crawley or Mr Wm Towe for details.
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Epworth League
Win
Tone
America
Ruby
M. Foxwell
Wm. Towe
J. G. Cunningham
Dixie
Minnie Pigg
Ruth Lisles
Foxwell and Cunningham
Aurelian Springs
M. C. Crawley
Ezra Bowens
Nannie Pigg
Prin. Aurelian Springs High School
Mr. Wm
Herald Publishing Company Returns as Liberty Bond Buyers
The Herald Printing Company and all its employees announce they have purchased bonds of the Fourth Liberty Loan as a matter of duty and hope other firms will follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Publishing Company
Mrs W E Boyd Dies Suddenly At Rosemary Home
Mrs W E Boyd of Rosemary died Wednesday while preparing dinner. She was buried Friday in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery after a funeral at the Christian Church conducted by pastor R L Topping. She was a charter member and left a husband four sons a daughter and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Boyd
Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids
R. L. Topping
The
Christian Church
Christ An Church Gleanings Banner Winners Noted
The Men's Bible Class won the banner for largest attendance Sunday while the Ladies won the prior Sunday. Nash-Edgecombe Union met with Westrys near Rocky Mount on Sept. 28 29 with Rosemary church representatives. The church and Sunday school offering totaled 18.04. State Convention set for Robersonville North Carolina November 5 6 7 8.
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Nash—Edgecome Union
Westrys
Rocky Mount
Sudnay
Rosemary Church
Robersonville
N. C
Sunday Services and Sunday School Schedule
With the churches, Sunday School at 10:00 A M led by W W Woodruff, Supt services at 11:00 A M and 8:00 P M preaching both morning and evening by the pastor. Services each evening through the week at 8 o'clock led by Rev F M Shamburger of Weldon. A welcome is extended to all to attend and worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Woodruff
F. M. Shamburger
Weldon
All Saints Church Roanoke Ave Announces Sunday Services
All Saints Episcopal Church Roanoke Avenue led by Rev. Lewis N. Taylor offers Church School and Adults Bible Class at 9 45 with T W Mull en superintendent Morning prayer and sermon follow at 10 45 Visitation of the Bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina at 8 PM The public is warmly welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints Church
Lewis N. Taylor
Roanoke Avenue
T. W. Mullen
Diocese of
North Carolina
Rosemary Baptist Church Week of Services Summary
Rosemary Baptist Church under Rev A G Carter closed a series of meetings with twelve new members, six baptized. Baptismal service to be held at Baptist Church Roanoke Rapids Sunday at 3 PM and evening service at 8 PM followed by Lord's Supper. Services offered throughout the week.
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Mm. G
Gregg
The
Baptist Church
Roanoke Rapids
Presbyterian Church Services Led by Rev Stanley White
The Presbyterian Church invites the public to attend Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning service at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Young People's Society meets at 8:00 p.m. Friday.
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Young Peoples Society
Roanoke Rapids Church to Hold Week of Services
A series of services is planned at Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church starting the week after Sunday October 6. The invitation calls all local churches to cooperate and outsiders to attend, with Rev. F. M. Shamburger of Weldon delivering teachings each evening at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
F. M. Shamburger
Weldon
Rev Jos B Cheshire to Preach Here Sunday
The Right Rev Jos Blount Cheshire Bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina will visit All Saints Church next Sunday night to preach and administer Holy Confirmation. The service is at 8 o clock and the public is invited. A Roanoke Rapids Red Cross meeting follows at 4 30 pm with pledges due this week. The Linen Shower plan asks families to donate household linen to help supply urgent Red Cross needs for France. The branch lists targets: 65 bath towels 130 hand towels 100 handkerchiefs 8 napkins 40 pieces of bedding.
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Jos. Blount Cheshire
D. D
North Carolina
All Saints’ Church
Holy Apostles
Jerusalem
Apostolic Church
Roanoke Rapids
The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
France
Washington
Prattiviste
S. F. Paterson
Pine species aids kraft paper from poor soils
The Silk Expert with jack pine demonstrates suitability for kraft paper production. The tree is promoted by national forest notes for planting on land too poor to grow other species, helping utilize marginal sites.
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Jack Pine
Douglas Freeman to Speak Here Sunday
Dr Douglas Freeman editor of the Richmond News Leader will address the people Sunday afternoon at the Central School Auditorium. Freeman is a leading war critic and author, known for thorough knowledge of the war situation. A Rosemary Band musical program will accompany the event.
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Douglas Preeman
Richmond Nivas
Ban Afternoon
Virginia
South
MBO
Central School
Richmond News Leader
Freeman
Rosemary Band
Call to buy Fourth Liberty Loan bonds Roanoke Rapids
At noon Thursday 175 local residents had bought bonds or signed contracts for the Fourth Liberty Loan. About 50 more signed but未paid, urged to visit their banker by Saturday night to enable a positive Sunday report. The campaign seeks broad public help, offering a service pin for five bonds sold to five people. Employers urged to motivate employees to purchase, ensuring a successful loan and wartime aid.
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Liberty Loan
Germany
Roanoke Rapids
Rosemary
Roanoke Mills Canning Club Wins Ten Prizes
Miss Jennie Whitaker directed the Roanoke Mills Canning Club exhibit sent to Rocky Mount Pair where it won ten prizes over two days. The telegram notes the wins and promises a fuller account next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Mills Canning Club
Herald
Rocky Mount
Jennie Whitaker
War Savings pledges by Roanoke Rapids area
Roanoke Rapids area residents, led by Mrs. M F Patterson, pledge War Savings Stamps across multiple townships. The column lists selling agencies and amounts per post office or bank in Brinkleyville, Butterwood, Conoconnara, Enfield, Faucetts, Halifax, Littleton, Palmyra, Roseneath, Roanoke Rapids, Scotland Neck, Weldon, and Rocky Mount. Totals per township run to thousands, with several banks and post offices named as purchasers and collectors.
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M. F. Patterson
Win
ston-Salem
M. F
War Savings
Patterson
W. S.S
Local residents and visitors noted in weekly social column
Mr John L Patterson is in New York this week on business. J B Boyd accepts manager post at Rex Spinning Gastonia N C taking charge October 1. Mrs K Jenkins spent Thursday in Richmond. Miss Mary Towe of Aurelian and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Laye Marks of Richmond spent weekend with Marks couple. Miss Cora Delamere of Beaufort has a Roanoke Mills stenographer post. Mrs W S Saunders spent Sunday in Petersburg. Saunder s grandchildren returned home after summer here. Miss Lessie Buchanan of here with Mrs Louis Grimmer. Mrs Rainey of Goldsboro visiting daughter Mrs Fletcher Vincent. Mr and Mrs J W House spent several days in Richmond. Mrs M Marks and children weekend with B Marks. Loyal Order of Moose Local Lodge subscribes to One Hundred Dollar Liberty Bond urging members to buy more bonds. Mrs J C Holland returned from Richmond this week. Misses Mary Pruden Lucile Clements and William Vincent of Vulture spent hours in town Wednesday. Dr Roebuck spent days in Richmond last week. Dr J W Martin Ernest Jones and B D Robinson spent Tuesday in Richmond. Miss Pattie Bain of Richmond spent weekend in town with parents. Mr J F Vincent spent Tuesday in Norfolk on business. Miss Ida London of High Point visited B Marks this week. Mr Frank Henry of Camp Lee spent weekend here with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Taylor
Norfolk
J. E. Cox
Winston-Salem
Messrs
L. S. Cannon
M. R. Vick
Rocky Mount
H. C. Sapp
Central Graded School
W. P. Phelps
Aurelian Springs
Dan Allen
Weldon
Mra
D. P. Allen
Clyde Taylor
Rosemary Drug Company
Weldon Drug Company
J. B. Boyd
Rex Spinning Company
Gastonia
N. C
K. Jenkins
Richmond
Mary Towe
Laye Marks
B. J . Marks
Cora Delamere
Beaufort
Roanoke Mills Company
W. S. Saunders
Petersburg
Lessie Buchanan
Louis Grimmer
Rainey
Goldsboro
Fletcher Vincent
J. W. House
J. C. Holland
Mary Pruden
Lucile Clements
William Vincent
Vulture
Dr. Roebuck
J. W. Martin
Ernest Jones
B. D. Robinson
Pattie Bain
J. F. Vincent
Ida London
High Point
Rosemary Cans 10 000 Quarts Fruits and Vegetables
The Rosemary Manufacturing Company reports 10 000 quarts canned this season under General Manager John L Patterson. A new modern building and drying equipment were added in summer with Miss Rowe, expert home demonstrator, guiding the work.
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John L. Patterson
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
Miss Rowe
Rosemary Methodist Church Services Notice
Rosemary Methodist Church announces services with Reverend Charles M. Lance as pastor at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School at 10:40 a.m. F. C. Hege is superintendent. Teacher's meeting Thursday morning. Prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesday at 8 p.m. A cordial welcome extended.
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Rosemary
F.C. Hege
Also Mentioned on This Page
Liberty Loan Campaign
J. E. Pepper
Thelma
P. N. Moody
Garysburg
W. J. Odom
Jackson
T. M. Jenkins
W. S. Ivey
H. L. Bell
C. A. Lyerly
Halifax
N. L. Stedman
Aurelian Springs News
Christ
Jos. B. Cheshire
War Refugees Relief Board
W. F. Horner
Douglas Freeman
Brinkleyville
Airlie
Heathsville
Whitakers
Banex
Ringwood
Enfield
Bank of
Littleton
Planters Bank
Bank of Littleton Bank of Halifax
Conoconara Township
Scotland Neck
Tillery
Enfield Township
Bank of Enfield
Commercial
Farmers Bank
Faucetts Township
Thelms
Halifax Township
Bank of Halifax
Citizens Bank
A. Richards
Halifax Hardware Co
T.S. Dickens & Co
M. L. Stedman Co
Littleton Township
Durhan
Palmyra Township
Hobgood
Palmyra
Bank of Hobgood
K. Leggette
Hoobgood
S. D. Bradley
Thad Downing
R. J. Shields
Brown
Roseneath Township
Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler Co
Roanoke Rapids Township
Roanoke Rapida
Flrst National Bank
Rosemary Banking &Trust Co
Roanoke Mills Co
Rosemary Mfl. Co
Patterson Mills Co
Scotland Neck Township
Scotland Neck Bank
Weldon Township
P. A. Lewis
M. C. Pair
Ameal Rabil
Clark
Cohen Drug Co
Boseman & Harrell
Wyche, Bounds Co
Paragon Grocery Co
Bounds Motor Co
Weldon Drug Co
Willey-Moore Co
Weldon Furniture Co
Weldon Bank & Trust Co
Bank of Weldon
Rosemary Banking Trust Co
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