Red Cross to handle Christmas parcels for soldiers and sailors
Local chapter forms committee to supervise overseas soldier packages. Red Cross rooms will distribute boxes and collect parcels with strict one parcel per man rule. Navy plans differ with separate shipping guidelines and a November 15 deadline for naval shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
A. M. Proctor
Jno
L. Patterson
J. M. Jackson
C. A. Wyche
Red Cross
War Department
Post Office Department
United States
Navy Department
Night Class For Commercial Course At Graded School
Stenography and typewriting night classes start this week at the Graded School. Sessions run Monday Tuesday and Thursday. Applications may be made at the Central School Office or by phone 610. Rate eight dollars fifty cents per month.
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Monay
Gentral School
Obituary Notes two deaths in Roanoke Rapids area
Morris infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Faison died at 6 00 AM after a short pneumonia illness following influ enza Interment likely tomorrow in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery Dallas W Morris of Franklin died in Roanoke Rapids Hospital Thursday after a second influenza illness funeral arrangements not yet decided
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Morris
J. M. Faison
Roanoke Rapids
Dallas W. Morris
Franklin
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
17 Year Old Roanoke Rapids Bride Dies After Illness
Mrs. Alvin A Hobgood died at her Middle Street home in Roanoke Rapids Tuesday after about two weeks of illness starting with influenza then pneumonia. She was 17, married only recently, and her husband serves in France. Survived by her father and three sisters, she will be buried in Conway, her birthplace, with services by Rev. J. J. Boone.
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Alvin A. Hobgood
Middle Street
Roanoke Rapids
Death of Mr Isham Cherry in Rosemary
Mr Isham Cherry aged 76 died at his home in Rosemary on Wednesday morning at 8 o clock from paralysis. He moved to Rosemary about six years ago from Edgecombe County and leaves a wife and several grown children. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon by Rev C M Lance and he is buried in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery.
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Isham Cherry
Rosemary
Cherry
J. B
Edgecombe O'Briant
Pleasnt Hill
C. M. Lance
Roanoke Rapids
Influenza and Tuberculosis Message for Public Health
The piece contrasts Spanish influenza with tuberculosis noting rapid onset of influenza but years for tuberculosis to show. It warns on transmission by coughs through air, kissing, shared towels, drinking vessels, and spitting. Emphasizes closing public venues to curb spread and urges focus on tuberculosis as the greater ongoing threat in North Carolina.
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North Carolina
Mrs E F Davidson Dies of Influenza in Rosemary
Mrs E F Davidson died last Sunday of influenza after living in Rosemary for about two years. A native of Rockingham County, she is survived by her husband and one child. Interment occurred Tuesday at Roanoke Rapids Cemetery with burial services conducted by Rev. Stanley White of the Presbyterian Church.
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E. F. Davidson
Two Amendments on Nov 5 1918 Vote Halifax County
A voters letter endorses North Carolina constitutional amendments for a six month public school in every county and a home loan plan up to 30000 with five year terms and low taxes. The writer urges Democrats to vote to support World War I goals and to back Wilson, warning Republicans in the West are mobilizing. J H Norman signs.
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North Carolina
West
U. S
Wilson
J. H. Norman
Daylight Saving Ends as Congress Drops Renewal Effort
Congress has dropped all attempts to extend daylight saving law. Clocks will be set back one hour at midnight on October 27 as the time switch occurs.
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Congress
Mrs C C Jenkins Dies at 30 from Influenza in Rosemary
Mrs. C C Jenkins died at her Rosemary home last Saturday from influenza at age 30. She is survived by her husband and three young children. Her remains were taken to Sneads Ferry Onslow County Sunday for interment.
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C. C. Jenkins
Rosemary
Sneads’ Ferry
Onslow County
Flu Epidemic Recedes as Community Returns to Normal
Physicians report about sixty to seventy beds occupied by influenza in the community with few new cases this week at Rosemary. Most cases have recovered, three pneumonia cases remain, and downtown shows similar improvement with only one death so far. Precautions urged as danger remains higher for those previously infected.
Card of Thanks from Matthews Family
We express gratitude to our many friends for kindness and comfort shown during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs P V Matthews and family.
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P. V. Matthews
Local social and military moves noted in brief
Mr. Mortimer White and Miss Gladys Roberson visited Garysburg Sunday to spend the day with Miss Lucy Clements. Dr. J. W. Martin resigned his local position Saturday night to enter the Army but received an 80 day extension and returned Wednesday.
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Mr. Mortimer White
Gladys Roberson
Garysburg
Lucy Clements
J. W. Martin
Halifax County institute canceled due to influenza
The State Board of Examiners acting on advice from the State Health Secretary will not hold the institute in Halifax County starting October 28. Teachers should await further notice for school openings. The writer asks for continued favor and patience.
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Halifax County
State Board of Examiners
State Board of Health
Enjoying Life Over There Letter from Overseas 1918
A 1918 letter from a Roanoke Rapids native serving overseas in World War I. The writer reports safe arrival in England and France, fondly notes towns visited, praises officers and Red Cross support, and asks friends to contribute to the relief effort while promising to return home after the war. He mentions being stationed in France but away from the front lines for now.
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Tam
Uncle Sams
England
France
Roanoke Rapids
America
Red Cross
Roanoke Mills Company Tops Bond Purchases in Liberty Loan
The Roanoke Mills Company emerges as a major buyer in Halifax County's Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan with $90,000 in bonds. The amount is split $30,000 for Roanoke, $30,000 for Richmond, and $30,000 for Baltimore to meet Treasury Department distribution requests among cities where the firm holds banking balances.
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Roanoke Mills Company
Fourth’ Liberty Loan
Halifax County
Richmond
Baltimore
Treasury Department
Registration Books Close Saturday in Roanoke Rapids Township
Registration books for Roanoke Rapids Township will close on Saturday October 26. Citizens who wish to vote in November should register now. Applications can be made by contacting Mr. A M Proctor at the Central School office at his home or on the street.
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Roanoke Rapids Township
A.M. Proctor
No Compromise, Lake and Sam Clash Over Footing
A fragmented scene shows Lake weighed down and Sam stepping on Luke's foot during a dice game. Luke reacts with indignation telling Sam to move, while Sam fails to remove his foot as the exchange escalates into a heated moment.
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Lake
Sam
Luke
Nearly 700 Subscribes to Fourth Liberty Loan
The community shows strong support with about 700 subscribers backing the Fourth Liberty Loan, totaling 157600 dollars. Chairman S F Patterson led the local campaign with meetings at the Peoples Theatre and coordination by the Halifax County Liberty Loan Committee, aided by Dr Douglas Freeman's address at Central School Auditorium.
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S.F. Patterson
Peoples ‘Theatre
W. L. Long
Douglas Freeman
Richmond News Leader
Central School
Halifax County Liberty Loan Committee
C. A. Wyche
Church Services Outline for Sunday School and Worship
The notice lists Sunday School at 10:00 A M and morning worship at 11:00 A M with evening service at 8:00 P M. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8:00 P M. A special collection for War Works is planned and a unified program may be held next Sunday morning. The Sunday School essay is Isaac and Rebeckah and the sermon is The Message of an Ancient Preacher. Birthday offering and Lords Supper are noted. Christian Endeavor meets at Mrs Minnie Boggan home. State Convention in Robersonville N C from Nov 6 to 8.
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T. W. Mullen
W. Woodruff
Isaac
Rebeckah
Minnie Boggan
Four Hundred Street
Robersonville
N. C
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Burlington
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29Th Street
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Brooklyn
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P. C. Duncan
Clayton
Oscar Williams
Durham
C. H. Hale
Halifax
Town
Robert Cleaton
Tempie Cleaton
Vulture
Robert Utley
Moncure
J. L. Daughtry
Norfolk, Va
H. M. Faison
Little Morris Faison
Dallas
W. Morris
Mr. Isham Cherry
C.C. Jenkins
Fourth Liberty Loan
Rosemary and Vicinity
All Saints Church Episcopall
Lewis N. Taylor
Roanoke Avenue
First Christian Church
Raleigh L. Topping
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