Halifax Boys Start Camp Life at Jackson
The Halifax company travels to Camp Jackson leaving Halifax on Friday September 21. They reach Rocky Mount and Fayetteville amid cheering crowds as they head to Camp Jackson. At the camp they face short rations initially, learn drill, and adapt to hay mattress bunks. They praise better meals than local hotels and praise Y M C A entertainments, stationaries and educational offerings. Four Halifax men join officer training as part of the noncommissioned officers program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Otto Meyer
Enfield
J. R. Manning
Roanoke Rapids
Rocky Mount
Uncle Sam
Camp Jackson
Edgecombe
Nash Counties
Edgecombe County Red Cross
Soldier Boys
Fayetteville
Woodrow Wilson
Florence
S. C
Boston
Chicago
Frank Dixon
W. T. Towe
N. P. Boyd
Corp
N. P. White
R. M. James
Roanoke Rapids Personal and Local Items
Roanoke Rapids residents and visitors are noted with travels, family visits, and events. J C Tiddy plans a future home return, Jim Lynch travels for his wife’s illness, outing at Henderson, Richmond fairs, and Littleton visits. The Ladies Aid set a December bazaar, and an army recruiting officer announces class organization next Sunday.
Correction on Mint Cola building plan at Roanoke Avenue
A correction to last week's Gar age Building article explains that Mint Cola Bottling center will not occupy the garage building. The Mint Cola Company will instead occupy a separate brick building to be erected next to the Garage Building by Mr L A Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Avenue
L. A. Daniel
Mint Cola
Mint Cola Company
Daniel
Congress Ends in Momentous Session The Herald Reports
The Herald provides a full account of the momentous American congressional session and noteworthy week’s news including European battles and homeland coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Europe
Rural Halifax County schools form Community Life Clubs
Halifax County rural schools launched Community Life Clubs to boost social life, student loyalty, and school attendance. Enfield No 2 led with a October 4 program featuring songs, plays, recitations, and a talk by Miss Zoe Porter as about twenty patrons attended. Darlington Faucetts No 1 followed October 5 with songs, recitations, and a school center talk. Glenview Brinkleyville No 6 organized a club with thirty-one members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Enfield No. 2
Bessie Cherry
America
F. Smith
Dennis Holliday
Jimmie Simmons
Lillian
Partine
Donald Holliday
Zoe Porter
Long- Columbia
Gem of Ocean School
Darlington School
Faucetts No. 1
Glenview School
Brinkleyville No. 6
Improved Thumb Tacks with Folding Handles
A newly developed thumb tack features a handle that aids gripping and drawing, folding down into the tack head to stay out of the way when not in use. This practical design promises easier placement and removal.
Scene in a crowded room ends in a heated demand
Luke, weighed down by a large foot, accuses Sam of treading on him during a game of dice. Sam stands on Luke's foot, prompting Luke to shout for him to get off and leave. The exchange highlights a moment of conflict over a minor accident in a social setting.
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Luke
Sam
Local visitors and residents listed in Rosemary news
A roundup of visits and trips among Rosemary residents and relatives. Names include Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Craig Henderson. B. D. Hamill Thelma. L. G. Cannon Richmond. Rev. A. G. Carter Boykins. F. W. Clayton honeymooning in Norfolk and Washington. Mrs. J. H. Williams Franklinton and Clayton. Miss Lucy Jones Scotland Neck. C. H. Tigner Columbia Georgia. Geo. L. Hayes Richmond. Mrs. Annie Evans Durham. N. M. Harrison Brinkleyville. Gee. Carmichael Baltimore. Hannibal Shearin Aurelian Springs. C. F. Ogiltree Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Jones
Scotland
Neck
Annie Williams
Hannibal Shearin
Aurelian Springs
C. F. Ogiltree
Henderson
Butts Joyner Surprise Wedding in Richmond Virginia
Henry Mercer Joyner and Miss Alice Grizzard Butts wed on an unexpected Wednesday ceremony in Richmond. The bride, from Garys, wore a beetroot suit with taupe fur and accessories. They plan to reside with many friends in Enfield, North Carolina after the 20th, joining prominent Halifax and Gary families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mercer Joyner
Alice Grizzard Butts
Gary
Jefferson
Richmond
Miss Butts
Lucy Butts
Mr. Joyner
Weldom
Owen Reese
It Can't Be Done. If you stay up nights, you can't keep daytimes.
Judge declares a remark on sleep patterns and work-life balance, noting that staying up nights disrupts daytime functioning. The comment frames a caution about managing hours for productivity and health.
Winter Health Tips From Local Churches Keep Well
A church musings column urges keeping well this winter through regular sleep, fresh air, and daily baths. It advises morning baths, ventila tion by cross ventilation, and proper warm nightwear to stay healthy, citing church activities and community wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North Carolina
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Protracted Meeting
The Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 with W W Woodruff as superintendent. Protracted meetings run through the week ending Sunday night with sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. The evening discussion focuses on one unique word from Scripture. All are welcome to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
H. G. McDonald
W. W. Woodruff
Christ
All Saints Church Roanoke Rapids Events Preview
All Saints Episcopal Church Roanoke Rapids invites parishioners to Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity services and programs led by Rector Rev. Lewis N. Taylor. Highlights include Sunday School at 9:45, Woodmen events, Girls’ Friendly Society meetings, and St Luke’s observances with Archdeacon Lawrence expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints Church
Lewis N. Taylor
Roanoke Avenue
Trinity
T. W. Mullen
Woodmen
Roanoke Rapids
Rosemary and Weldon
Woodmen Circle
Girls’ Friendly Society
Womans
Boys’ Club
St. Luke's
St. Luke's Church
Vulture
Lawrence
Hillsboro
Halifax items from a busy regional week
Donald Campbell and family spent a day at the Rocky Mount Fair. Mrs. Chas Hale and Mrs. Jos G Butts were guests of relatives at Garys. Mrs. Ben Hale was brought from Rocky Mount hospital after an operation. Donald McCluer of A & E College Raleigh spent the weekend here with friends. Ringwood's Mrs Cary Williams visited her parents Mr and Mrs Hunter Norman. Earnest Sater was in Petersburg on business. Tenix visited his daughter at Mrs Annie H Gowan's home. George and Mrs Weldon Green were here for a week. Willie Coppedge and son spent a day at the Rocky Mount Fair. Mrs Vann Warren attended the Rocky Mount Fair. Ed Travis spent the weekend with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Wyche
Richmond
William Towe
Aurelian Springs
W. E. Rhew
Rocky Mount
J. M. Ingraham
W. S. Hancock
Littleton
J. W. House
Thelma
Mr. Gibbons
Hamlet
Cowper
Norfolk
W. P. Vaughan
Methodist Church
J. W. Taylor
Mildred
H. W. Taylor
J.J. Johnson
F. M. Thomson
D. Marks
B. Marks
R. J. Lewis
W. S. Saunders
Donald Campbell
Rocky Mount Fair
Chas. Hale
Jos. G. Butts
Gary’s
Ben Hale
Rocky Mount Hospital
Donald McCluer
A. & E. College
Raleigh
Cary Williams
Earnest Sater
Petersburg
Mr. Tenix
Annie H. Gowan
George Green
Weldon
Willie Coppedge and Son
Vann Warren
Ed. Travis
Fisherman Claims No Fishing Nil as Sport
A quoted exchange shows a man denying intent to fish for sport, saying he spent several days fishing only to find no bite. The dialogue emphasizes the distinction between pursuing fish and pursuing sport, highlighting the speaker as the exact individual in question.
Alumni Dinner Hosts At UNC Alumni Here
Mr. J. J. Patterson hosted an informal dinner and smoke for University of North Carolina alumni living here. Ten of thirteen alumni attended the evening, which featured reminiscences and anecdotes from college life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Patterson
University of North Carolina
Rev Stanley White Returns To Roanoke Rapids Church
Reverend Stanley White of Roanoke Rapids Presbyterian Church resumes pastoral duties after four months ill health. He will lead services next Sunday. Also, all community Sunday School members are urged to attend an inspirational talk by Reverend Grace W. Hughes at the Roanoke Rapids School building on Sunday October 21 at 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Stanley White
Roanoke Rapids
Grace W. Hughes
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church
Henderson, N.C
Police Court News Items Report Altercation Costs Incurred
J S Marks faces penalties for an altercation with Chief of Police C R Hamlet with $1.00 fine and costs. Winfield Jordan cited for drunken and disorderly conduct with $1.00 fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Marks
C. R. Hamlet
Winfield Jordan
Camera pistol aid used by European aviators targets posts
A trigger pistol style camera allows German and French aviators to capture clear enemy photos from an altitude up to 600 feet. Invented by Germans, one example was found on a downed German plane and copied widely by the French for military use.
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Jackson
National Army
J.C. Tiddy
Jim Lynch
Greenville
N. C
Mason Faison
Lena Rivers Jones
Lottie Green
Alice Hockaday
Conservatory of Music
Durham
J. J. Lawrence
Ayden
W. P. Taylor
J. P. Robertson
Newbern
E. E. Hachman
C. P. Edmonds
Bulletin
Congress
Halifax County Schools
Rosemary
R. S. Craig
T. W. Mosley
B. D. Hamill
L. G. Cannon
L. G. Chase
J. A. Pridgen
Kk. G. Brown
F. W. Clayton
Bride
Washington
J. H. Williams
Franklinton
Clayton
Ophelia Williams
J. N. Byrd
Pattie Byrd
Annie Evans
Tarboro
Messrs
R. B. Powell
Joe Scull
Goldsboro
Sixth District
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
C. H. Tigner
Fearceday
Columbia, Ga
Geo. L. Hayes
J. R. Byrd
N. M. Harrison
Gee. Carmichael
Baltimore
C. B. Moore
Henrico
Butts
Eugene C. Few
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