Eastern Star Holds Third District Convention in Roanoke Rapids
The Third District Convention of the Order of Eastern Star met in the Masonic Temple Roanoke Rapids on Tuesday at 3 30 p m Miss Maude Hoyle of Charlotte Grand Matron presided The Roanoke Rapids Chapter No 119 hosted with a business session in the afternoon and a public session in the evening Officers of Roanoke Rapids Chapter were installed and a banquet followed Notable attendees included Mrs Rogers Warrenton Miss Annie Gowan Halifax Miss Mary Harris and Ruth Phoenix Greensboro and R L Brown Oxford plus other dignitaries.
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Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Roanoke Rapids
Maude Hoyle
Charlotte
North Carolina
The
Eastern Star
Roanoke Rapids Pier No. 119
Order
J. M. Jackson
Grand Adah
R. L. Brown
Masonic Orphanage
Oxford
J. J. Phoenix
Masonic and Eastern Star
Greensboro
J. Dw. Allen
Warrenton
R. C. Rowdell
J. J
Ruth Phoenix
Community Takes Full Bond Quota During Second Liberty Loan
The Roanoke Rapids area subscribes its full quota of Second Liberty Loan Bonds with underwriting by Rosemary Banking and First National Bank. Firms plan large purchases while banks offer bonds without margin, payable from $1 weekly. Bonds bear 4 percent, are non taxable and marketed as safe, cash-like savings for individuals and merchants alike.
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Rosemary Banking & Trust Company
First National Bank of
Roanoke Rapids
Boy Scouts Take Hike From Roanoke Rapids to Weldon
On Sunday morning October 7 1917 the Roanoke Rapids Boy Scouts walked to Weldon to attend Grace Church and Sunday School. Scout master N C Duncan led a lesson on Davids life and Rev Duncan preached on Christ using the eleven Scout Laws. A noon meal was provided by Dr. Morehead in Morehead's Grove before an orderly hike back and early retirements.
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Boy Scouts of
Roanoke Rapids
Weldon
Grace Church
N. C
Duncan
David
Christ
Morehead
Morehead’s Grove
Ids
Local notes from Rosemary residents and visitors
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Byrd and Miss Pattie Byrd motor to Durham to visit relatives returning Monday. Miss Maude Thompson returns from Petersburg and Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cullom move to Greenville N C for a new job. Wade Davis visits Winston Salem relatives and returns. Families and locals attend fairs and visits in Brinkleyville Norfolk Emporia Petersburg Raleigh and Baltimore. Church services feature Rev A G Carter and Prof A M Proctor. Several locals travel for business and education opportunities.
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J. N. Byrd
Pattie Byrd
Durham
Maude Thompson
Petersburg
Richmond
Henry Cullom
Greenville
N. C
Mr. Cullom
Wade Davis
Winston Salem
J. H. Harrison
Brinkleyville
N. M. Harrison
M.be. Faison
Norfolk
Henderson
Messrs
C. A. Wyche
W. L. Long
New York
Philadelphia
W. B. Swindell
W. D. Tillery
Scotland Neck
J. W. Northington
Zollicoffer-Morrisette
Job Taylor
National Paper Makers Association
Chicago
Wm. Towe
Mary
Aurelian Springs
Lewis N. Taylor
Williamsboro
Cornelia C. Morris
Raleigh
Lois Stinson
Burlington
Nathaniel Macon
L. J. Bray
Elkin
R. O. Bray
Episcopal Church
J. L. Patterson
Ladies Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
A.M. Proctor
Atlanta
S. F. Patterson
Washington
Mrs. Hamill
Thelma
God the Unwearied Guide and The Devils Barber Shop
Morning sermon titled God the Unwearied Guide and evening message titled The Devils Barber Shop. Sunday School at 9 45. State Convention in Wilson on November 5 6 7 8. Many plan to attend. Prayer meetings as usual. You are invited to join any and all services.
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the Devils
Wilson
Baptist Church Announces Pastor and Schedule
Baptist Church led by Rev. C H Trueblood lists Sunday School at 9 45 A M Su preaching at 11 4 M and 7 30 PM B Y P U at 6 45 P M Missionary and Aid Societies meet Sunday at 3 30 O clock Men s Bible Class meets Tuesday at 7 30 in Baraca room Prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesday night All girls aged 10 to 16 invited to meet the pastor at the church Sunday at 2 00 P M
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Missionary and Aid Societies
Baraca
Rosemary Baptist Church Services With Pastor Carter
Rosemary Baptist Church led by Rev. A G Carter announces Sunday Oct 28 services. Sunday School at 10:00 am with G B Gregg as superintendent. Morning service at 11:00 am on The Second Coming of Christ. Evening service at 7:30 pm on The Penitent Thief. B Y P U meets Monday 7:30 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 pm and choir practice Thursday 7:30 pm.
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Charlena Hart
Newport News
Annie Gowan
Halifax
E. G. Marshall
L. G. Shell
Jackson Street
R. L. Byrd
Annie Carpenter
Emporia
A. G. Carter
Rockymount
Arlington Street Baptist Church
A. M. Proctor
the Baptist Church
Elizabeth Fisher
Baltimore
Gregg
Methodist Church Services
Reverend Eugene C. Few, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 45 with W A Woodruff superintendent. Preaching at 11 00 AM and 7 30 PM by the pastor. All are invited to attend all services.
Northampton Controls Typhoid in Anti Disease Drive
Northampton County news highlights strong anti typhoid efforts led by Health Officer Dr F M Register. Since his tenure four and a half thousand residents vaccinated in four months and no typhoid deaths this year. Conway and Sea board vaccination blitzes show rapid turnout under cold weather. Only three cases reported since August after quarantine law.
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Northampton County
State Board of Health
F. M. Register
Conway
Seajboard
Register
Dunn Urges Halifax County Food Conservation Campaign
Raymond Dunn Food Administrator for Halifax County appeals to all residents to participate in the national food conservation drive from October 27 to November 3. He urges households to sign pledge cards and cut waste, noting small savings multiply across 110 million people over a year, supporting soldiers abroad. Committees are active countywide and residents are asked to contact them to contribute.
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Halifax County
United States
France
Raymond ©. Dunn
Roanoke Rapids Four Minute Men Campaign Highlights Local Items
Walter Cherry of Fort Myer and Dr Paisley Fields visited Roanoke Rapids as Four Minute Men held nightly speeches in local theaters. The campaign supported Liberty Bond sales and wartime patriotism. Attendees included Rev. Taylor, W. Horner, W. Norwood, Rev. Topping, J. Moore, Rev. White, A. Proctor, and M. McRae Faison. Additional notes cover community visits, church services, fairs, and readers traveling for business in Norfolk, Richmond, and Emporia.
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Roanoke Rapids
Walter Cherry
Fort Myer
Dr. Paisley Fields
Raleigh
H. F. Cherry
Lewis N. Taylor
W. F. Horner
W. J. Norwood
R. L. Topping
J.A. Moore
Stanley White
A.M. Proctor
M. McRae Faison
Reserve Recruit Aims For Washington As Counter Sign Praised
The dialogue shows an impatient Courier and Reserve Recruit debating a counter sign. The Recruit insists on Washington as the answer, urging a quick pass on. The scene captures a tense moment of coded exchange and urgency.
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Washington
Puck
All Saints Church Schedule and Activities in Roanoke
All Saints Church announces next Sunday service for St Simon and St Jude Day with 9:45 Sunday School and Men's Bible Class led by T W Mullen. Morning prayer at 11, evening prayer and sermon by Rev N C Duncan at 7:30. Raleigh convention at St Stephen's Oxford Monday through Wednesday. social events and Holy Day on All Saints Day November 1 with 11 o'clock Holy Communion and 7:3 evening service.
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St. Simon and St. Jude’s
T. W. Mullen
N. C. Duncan
Weldon
Convention of Raleigh
St. Stephen's Church
Oxford
Girls’ Friendly Society
Lynch Porter Council wed in Rosemary Roanoke Rapids home
Porter of Rosemary and Miss Maggie Lynch of Roanoke Rapids were quietly married Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in the bride’s parents home with Rev. Isaac W. Hughes officiating.
Wedding Announcement At Zollicoffer Home Dinner
Last Thursday Miss Tempie Zollicoffer hosted a dinner for friends. Guests entered the dining room by Mrs. H. R. Kyser and enjoyed a multi course meal. A Cupid drawn from chrysanthemums announced the engagement of Ernest Morrisette and Tempie Perry Zollicoffer to be wed January 23. Other attendees included Eva Stainback Virginia Bishop Willie Musgrove Katherine Ward J A Pierce Allison Travis W W Sledge E C Morrisette Mr and Mrs J B Zollicoffer and Mrs H R Kyser.
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Tempie Zollicoffer
Tempie Perry Zollicoffer
Eva Stainback
Virginia Bishop
Willie Musgrove
Katherine Ward
J. A. Pierce
Allison Travis
W. W. Sledge
E. C. Morrisette
J. B. Zollicoffer
H. R. Kyser
Roanoke News
Mrs Lucy Grant Died at 63 in Northampton County
Mrs Lucy Virginia Grant died at her son Charles Grant's home in Northampton County last Wednesday afternoon at six. She was sixty three. Interment followed at Oak Grove Church with funeral services by Rev Bailey. She leaves two children Charles Grant and Lucy Clements and is aunt to Marvin Collier of this city.
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Lucy Virginia Grant
Charles Grant
Northampton County
Improved Thumb Tacks With Folding Handles
A newly designed thumb tack features fold down handles for easy use and storage. The heads accommodate 0 a4 to stay flush when not in use, keeping surfaces clear and tacks readily accessible.
Annual Sunday School Rally Inspires Community Faith
The annual Sunday School Rally Day drew about one thousand people as congregations paraded along Roanoke Avenue to the Central School Auditorium. Rev. Isaac W. Hughes of the Church of the Holy Innocents in Henderson delivered a forceful address praised as profoundly inspiring and likely to become a permanent community feature.
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Roanoke Avenue
Isaac W. Hughes
Church of the Holy Innocents
Henderson
N.C
Hughes
Roanoke Rapids Post Office Likely Moves to Larger Quarters
Inspector Murray after a Roanoke Rapids visit and talks with Postmaster Faison issued bids for post office quarters of at least 1400 square feet with specified equipment. Leases would run five or ten years as several storeowners on Roanoke Avenue consider bids. Current quarters are described as a cramped lobby hindering efficiency, making larger quarters a welcome prospect for staff and the public.
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Roanoke Rapids
Murray
Faison
Roanoke Avenue
Post Office
Post Ffice
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J. R. Mahorn
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