Four Minute Men Begin Saturday Roanoke Rapids War Talks
The Four Minute Men of Roanoke Rapids Township organized last Tuesday at Roanoke Rapids Herald offices. Speakers will address crowds at People’s Theatre and Rosemary Theatre on Saturday night to urge support for the Second Liberty Loan and war effort. Rev. Lewis N. Taylor and W. F. Horner are among initial volunteers, with more names expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples and Rosemary Theatres
Four Minute Men
Roanoke Rapids Township
Roanoke Ramps Herald
Lewis N. Taylor
Peoples Theatre
W. F. Horner
Rosemary Theatre
Rev. Lewis N. Taylor
W. L. Long
M. McRae Faison
A. M. Proctor
R. L. Towe
W. J. Norwood
A. L. Clark
Roanoke Association Annual Report Highlights Growth
The Roanoke Association closes its year with Roanoke church reporting gains in new members and benevolences. Pastor Trueblood presented a positive balance sheet noting $719.13 in benevolences, higher salaries, and a growing Parsonage Fund. Delegates, including B. S. Webb and Roger Warren, travel to Williamston NC for the week’s meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Association
Trueblood
Thomasville
Baraca
Williamston
N.C
Association
Webb
Roger Warren
J. K. Dickens
J. W. House
Josh Langston
Doyle Cannon Receives Annapolis Cadet Appointment
Doyle Cannon, eldest son of Mr and Mrs L B Cannon of Rosemary, earned an appointment as a cadet at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. The nomination came from Representative Claude Kitchin, with studies to begin next term. Cannon is currently attending Bingham School in Asheville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Cannon
When a Child Is Sick A Home Health Guide
Advice for preventing spread of communicable diseases in children. Seek medical advice promptly, report to the county quarantine officer if needed, and follow strict hygiene. Prepare a dedicated sick room, wear a washable protection, dispose of discharges safely, wash hands, and obey physician and local quarantine rules.
Class Meeting Notes From October 16 1917
A class gathering at the home of Misses Sally and Daisy Sheffield includes Miss Addie Lipscomb as teacher. The program features singing, Bible readings, recitations, prayers, and performances by Sadie and Ruth Womble. Refreshments follow. next meeting set for October 30 1917 at Sadie Womble’s home. attendees listed.
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Sally
Daisy Sheffield
Addie Lipscomb
Miss Lipscomb
Misses Sadie
Ruth Womble
Misses Lipscomb
Sheffield
Daisy
Sally Sheffield
Sadie Womble
Mary Faison
Ruth
Ruth Spivey
Beatrice Underwood
Advertised Mail List Held Fifteen Days Before Forwarding
Unclaimed mail in this office will be held for fifteen days before forwarding to the division of dead letters in Washington DC. Postmaster William C. Bass notes names including Miss E A Breasell Miss Mary Ivey Miss Ada Lewis Mr John A Riggan Mrs Dellar Vincent Mr Eddie Bowser Miss Carry Johnson Mr C E Lynch Mrs R D Snipes Miss Alice Squire(2) Mr Z G Davis Mrs Mary J Jackson Mr Denile Minger Miss 8 Taylor. Mention advertised when calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
William C. Bass
E. A. Breasell
Mary Ivey
Ada Lewis
John A. Riggan
Dellar Vincent
Eddie Bowser
Carry Johnson
C. E. Lynch
R. D. Snipes
Alice Squire
Z. G. Davis
Mary J. Jackson
Denile Minger
8. Taylor
Mature Ambition in the After Fifty Era
A compact newspaper reflection notes that after fifty a man values a good stomach over others, echoing a clean, era tone. The brief lines juxtapose practical health with aging expectations, underscoring mature ambition and simple, enduring well being.
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Houston
Roanoke Rapids Personal and Local Items
Local notes show residents and visitors traveling to fairs and cities. Names include J M Jackson Sallye Williams Clara Hearn R F Windham J C Smith Ruby Williams Marvin Collier family Rufus Collier and others visiting Raleigh Richmond Norfolk Newport News Camp Jackson Williamston Halifax Weldon Wilson Aylander Petersburg Hopewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Jackson
Richmond
Sallye Williams
Raleigh
Clara Hearn
R. F. Windham
Newport ‘News
R. C. Sale
Portsmouth
Lieut
K. C. Towe
Camp Jackson
J.C. Smith
Norfolk
Ruby Williams
Marvin Collier
Rufus Collier
Eugene C. Few
Halifax items highlight local visits and a funeral
Mrs. Dixie Fenner spent days in Norfolk while Mrs. N L Stedman and Miss Nannie Gary attended the U D 10 convention in Kinston, with Miss Gary elected state corresponding secretary. Ben Jones, longtime local worker for Dr. Ferguson, died after a brief illness. Two runaway couples wed here by Magistrate Mae Clark. A birthday cottage party featured purple asters and a grape juice icing cake, served on a tablet surrounded by a wreath of asters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Fenner
Norfolk
N. L. Stedman
Nannie Gary
U. D
Kinston
Gary
Ben Jones
Dr. Ferguson
Methodist Church
Rev. Dodd
Jones
Mae Clark
Grace Hardy
Ernest Neltshore
Richmond
Beatrice Smith
E. H. Meredith
Hopewell
Reception Given Rev. Stanley White in Roanoke Rapids
The Ladies Aid Society of the Roanoke Rapids Presbyterian Church hosted a reception Thursday evening for Rev. Stanley White upon his return from an extended West visit for health. The church rooms were decorated with chrysanthemums, flowers, and garlands under Mrs. J. T. Chase. Cake coffee and nuts were served while music and songs enhanced the pleasant event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids Presbyterian Church
Stanley White
Ladies Aid Society
West
J. T. Chase
Roanoke Hardware Company Opens Store Here
The Roanoke Hardware Company begins business in the Horner Building beside the First National Bank in Roanoke Rapids. Partners A. P. McPherson and J. W. Womble of Lillington NC move part of their stock, previously from Lillington, to offer lower prices due to earlier purchases. They plan to relocate families and establish a complete hardware store for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Hardware Company
Horner
First National Bank For
Roanoke Rapids
Messrs
A. P. Mei ‘Pherson
J. W. Womble
Lillington
N. C
McPherson and
Womble
Daughters of the American Revolution Guests and Local Visitors
N L Stedman motored through the country to Raleigh Fair this week. Daughters of the American Revolution entertained by Mrs Henry Ferguson the past week. Registered at the Sater Hotel include R W Morris Roxboro J F Liffey Norlina J J Langister Louisburg G E Dennis Charlotte James Adams New York and G W Green Norfolk. Mrs Richard Hale of Dallas Texas is house guest of Mrs Charles Hale. Judge and Mrs Mullen of Petersburg visited Judge Mullen's sister Mrs Gilliam in the home of Sterling Gary this week. Rev Dodd of Enfield spent several days in town this week.
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Rev
C. H. Trueblood
Roanoke Association
Williamston
J. M. Ingram
Raleigh
J. W. House
Daughters of the American Revolution
Henry Ferguson
Sater Hotel
R. W. Morris
Roxboro
N. C
J. F. Liffey
Norlina
J. J. Langister
Louisburg
G. E. Dennis
Charlotte
James Adams
New York
G. W. Green
Norfolk
Richard Hale
Dallas, Texas
Charles Hale
Maude Thompson
Petersburg
Richmond
A.G. Carter
S. D. Brown
Roanoke
Rosemary Sunday School Rally and Local News Pickup
Miss Maude Thompson visits Petersburg and Richmond after Sunday. Local residents and visitors attend associations, fairs, and visits in Roanoke Rapids Rosemary area. Sunday School rally set for Central School Building with Rev Isaac Wayne Hughes to deliver address at 11 oclock. Parish meetings and church services scheduled across Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids communities.
Advertised mail list at Roanoke Rapid Postoffice reads like a crowd
An item notes advertised mail at Roanoke Rapid Postoffice and lists names including Esmond Coker J W Dixon John W Gray Luther Gray Louis Gray Mrs Sarah Hanner W M Lassiter Samuel McLong Mrs W H Merritt J E New ell Maud Oliver Sarah Perry H Peoples Bessie Steward Isiah Sanders Bessie Steward Laster Williams Lassiter Williams. A quoted exchange features a doctor questioning an aged patient about coffee with the patient saying coffee is a slow poison. The doctor notes it is very slow and the patient replies he has drunk it daily for about eighty years Tit-Bits.
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Esmond Coker
J. W. Dixon
John W. Gray
Luther Gray
Louis Gray
Sarah Hanner
W. M. Lassiter
Samuel McLong
W. H. Merritt
J. E. Newell
Maud Oliver
Sarah Perry
H. Peoples
Bessie Steward
Isiah Sanders
Laster Williams
Lassiter Williams
M. D
To Clean Mica in Stove Doors With Vinegar Solution
To clean the mica in stove doors use a soft cloth dipped in a mix of vinegar and cold water in equal parts. Gently wipe the surface to remove grime without scratching the mica.
Economy Tips From Hotel Frugal Kitchen
Household guidance urges thrift from potatoes, milk, and scraps. Hand peeling waste declines with machines, skim milk suits soups, sour milk boosts baked goods, fat rendered for soap, cracklings recycled, and cheaper meat cuts flavored by wood cookery. Cafeterias shrink costs, inviting self service and practicality. The navy plan shows early success.
Playing Safe in Private House Repair Scene
A carpenter and his apprentice enter a private house to fix repairs. The lady, Mary, instructs the servant to lock her jewel case immediately. The carpenter hands over his watch and chain to his apprentice with a warning that the house may not be safe.
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Mary
John
Pearson’s Weekly
Sunday church services and activities schedule
With the Churches announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m followed by the Lord s Supper. Prayer meeting Wednesday night plus choir practice. Men s Bible Class Tuesday night taught by H G McDowall. Cottage Prayer meetings Monday and Friday nights. Ladies Missionary and Aid Societies meet Sunday at 3 00. Public invited.
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W .S. Hancock
H. G. McDowall
Ladies Missionary and Aid Societies
Methodist Church Services Led by Rev Eugene C Few
Sunday School at 9 45 led by W H Woodruff Superintendent Preaching at 11 omitted due to interdenominational Sunday School Rally Central School Auditorium Evening service at 7 30 p M All are invited to attend all services
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W. W. Woodruff
Central School
Twentieth Sunday After Trinity Services at St Marys School Raleigh
Next Sunday marks the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity with a morning Holy Communion at 7 30 and a Sunday School service at Central School. An 7 30 p.m. evening prayer features Rev Isaac W Hughes rector of Henderson. Ahead are parish activities and a Friday canvas to raise funds for a 250 000 endowment endowment fund for St Marys School Raleigh. Public invitation extended.
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T. W. Mullen
Central School
Isaac W. Hughes
Henderson
Girls’ Friendly Society
J. L. Patterson
St. Mary's School
Raleigh
No Place Like Home and a Prison Visitor Joke
A Chicago Journal quip has Willie Jones declining to stay with the Robersons noting his mother will expect him home while a roadside gag shows a prison visitor and a convict trading a tongue in cheek line about nosiness and windows.
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Willie Jones
Roberson
Chicago Journal
Meeting in the Station Reflected in Chronicle Tone
A dialogic quip from the San Francisco Chronicle shows a sharp exchange about routines. She questions a missed station meeting while he replies with a weary note on their changing habit of meetings.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Handy Match Box for Safe Stovetop Use
A small wall box above the gas stove stores used matches in one half and unused matches in the other, keeping the stove area tidy and preventing accidental ignition.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baptist Church Annual Report
Annapolis
J. E. Anderson
Helen
Halifax
L. C. Anderson
F. M. Coburn
J. M. Williams
Weldon
A. L. Bain
J.M. Jackson
Washington
William Jackson
Francis Wyche
G. E. Buckner
F. S. Smith
C. E. Wood
L. J. Boykins
Wilson
J. A. Vaughan
David Kidd
Howard King
Aylander
B. S. Webb
Messrs. Barnhill and Myers
Enfield
H. Trueblood
Galnsboro
T. J. St
Sing and Daughters
Miss Lillie
Pauline
Mrs. Sater
Scotland
Jos. G. Butts
Master Joe Butts, Jr
Rosemary
Kate Fenner Urqhart
Baby
Lewiston
J. Bounds
D. C. Fenner
L. O. Anderson
F. M. Co
Burn
Lee Sheffield
Susie Humphreys
Fayetteville, W. Va
Raleigh Fair
Messrs. L. S. Cannon
W. C. Bass
Shafter Buchanan
H. E B. Dobbins
T. Johnson
J. B. Gee
G. W. Morgan
Thelma
J. L. Britt
Baltimore
F. A. Fisher
May Fisher
Geo, Fisher
J. E. Dobbins
Tom Vinson
Littleton
P. V. Matthews
J. A. Prigden
W. T. Pridgen
C. H. Speight
J. H. Garris
Whitakers
J. H. Warren
Aurelian Springs
Elizabeth
Helen Fisher
Arch Lisle
Ernest Ross
Henry Fort
Atlanta
Dana Burton
Winston-Salem
D. C. Dickens
Milton High
Garysburg
Messrs. W. H. Shaw
J. D. Hawkins
F. W. Clayton
Isaac Wayne Hughes
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Israel
Roanoke Rapid Postoffice
All Saints Church
Roanoke Avenue
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