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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1923

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Rosemary Local Items Highlight Residents and Visitors

Rosemary notes show visitors and residents traveling from Norfolk Oxford Charlotte and Baltimore with many Monday Tuesday and weekend trips. Names include J E LaRoe Wm Howell A B Carr Christopher C Viverett Esther Minette Marshall and J R Reager along with Mrs D F Patchin G D Shell and others. Local events mention the Young Peoples Society at All Saints Opal Church and attendance at Littleton and State Fair activities.

J. E. LaRoe Norfolk Rosemary Wm. I. Howell Oxford A. B. Carr W. C. Williams Wm. M. Taylor Charlotte Christopher C. Viverett Ringwood H. B. Brown Columbia S.C Frank Muller Max Einstein R. D. Rouse Farmville Esther Marshall Virginia Beach W. P. Brockman Greensboro R. E. Cleaton Northampton County E. J. Riddick Suffolk Minette Marshall Rosemary Lodge J. R. Reager Jacksonville Fla D. F. Patchin New York State Virginia C. F. Stanberg, Jr Baltimore Maber Brogden Durham Howard L. Younts Clarence Byrd H. L. Bell D. G. Wallace Columbus, Ga G. D. Shell

County ministers form Halifax alliance to aid county aims

A Halifax county ministers meeting established a countywide organization to improve cooperation among all denominations. Plans include joint road camp service, county jail and home services, school cooperation, and monthly gatherings with member papers and social events. Rev Reuben Meredith was elected president with Rev N G Bethea as treasurer and Rev B B Hilman as secretary. Meetings scheduled for Halifax on Mondays after the second Sundays at 10:30 A M.

Halifax County Halifax Kingdom of God Reuben Meredith Episcopal Church Seo and Neck Pissent N. G. Bethea Brinkleyville B. B. Hilman Methodist Shurch Scotland Neck Mondys Follesrine

Sparks Circus to Visit Weldon November 6th Event

Sparks Circus comes to Weldon Tuesday November 6th with a wild animal show from Stel inghen Germany and acts including lions tigers leopards and trained ostriches. The program features Echoes from the Reign of King Tut a fox hunt and English fox hounds with the danger chariot races replaced. Parade planned at 10 30 a m and performances in the afternoon and evening under canvas. Local notices mention visits by Mrs P W Ray and Mr George Norwood with community events at All Saints Episcopal Church on Sunday November 4th.

Weldon Stelinghen Germany Bibb County Pig Circus Tiebor Tut P.w.ray George Norwood Ante Margaret Carter Norfolk H. G. Goodman Richmond LeRoy R. Rooker Amy Smith Girl Scouts All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Armistice Day Celebration Plans In Roanoke Rapids

Damask Post of the American Legion leads a county wide Armistice Day program with a 10 20 AM concert by Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary bands, a 7 PM address by Dan Hollenga, a 12 15 PM barbecue for veterans, a 1 30 PM parade, a 3 PM UNC and NC State football game, and a 7 30 PM fireworks display. a $1000 fund is being raised locally to cover expenses.

Damask American Legions Legion Roanoke Rapids Rosemary Hollenga American Legion

Woman's Club Formed Roanoke Rapids and Rosema

A meeting in the Junior Senior High School auditorium formed The Woman's Club of Roanoke Rapids and Rosema with about seventy five members signaled intent to enroll up to two hundred. Mrs. J A Moore acted as chairwoman and Mrs F M Brown as temporary secretary. officers include President T M Jenkinson and C Raiford as corresponding secretary.

Woman's Club Roanoke Rapids Rosema J. A. Moore F. M. Brown T. M. Jenkinson C. Raiford E. A. Matthew C.N Wheeler Civics Department J. M. Jackson

North Carolina welcomes famed singer Dick Howell on tour

North Carolina fans anticipate Dick Howell's extended state tour with stops in Wilton Salisbury Rocky Mount Roanoke Rapids Dunn Scotland Neck and Washington. Born in Tarboro and trained at Salem New England Conservatory and in New York his career spans eight years of hard work on the concert stage.

Dick Howell Miss Howell New York Wilton Salisbury Rocky Mount Roanoke Rapids Dunn Scotland Neck Washinton North Carolina Heart Old North State Tarboro Om College New England Conservatory Diek Howell Howell Eay

Fire Devours Home Behind Citizens Bank in Rosemary

A small blaze broke out Tuesday night in Rosemary at the rear of the Citizens Bank and Trust Company. The house occupied by the bank's janitor Larry Lit sustained total destruction in his absence, with personal effects of the occupant also lost.

Rosemary Citizen's Bank and Trust Company Bank Buiding Larry Ace

Police Court News Items

Rwin Simmons, a young colored boy, charged with larceny of one bale of cotton, sent to Halifax jail in default of 300 bond for appearance at the next Superior Court term. Ben Cullifer, charged with reckless driving, found not guilty but fined 2.50 and costs for operating with the muffler cut out. Clayton Smith and Joe Threewitts each paid costs on speeding charges.

Rwin Simmons Halifax Ben Cullifer

All Saints Church Ad Offers Sunday School and Services

All Saints Episcopal Church invites families to Sunday School and worship highlighting Holy Communion at 7:30 AM and 11 AM services. The notice lists church school for all ages, a Monday 2:30 PM league, Tuesday meetings, choir rehearsal, and a Young Peoples’ Society event, promoting a welcoming church community.

All Saints Episcopal Church St. Simon and St. Jude's Day the Holy Communion W. Mullen Church School Service League Auxiliary Wil. Long Young Peoples’ Society Jack Fann

Christmas Seals Aid Tuberculosis Fight In North Carolina

The article highlights ten years of progress against tuberculosis in North Carolina with deaths dropping from 4800 to 2469 and credits state and local cooperation, noting Christmas Seal fundraising led by Mrs W S Dean in Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary. It also reports the Ringwood couple Christopher C. Viverett and Annie Gray Taylor wed at All Saints Episcopal Church with Rev Lewis N. Taylor officiating.

All Saints Church Episcopal Lewis N. Taylor Mra Katherine Wester Roanoke Aye Uilois Cara W.S. Dean Chatman Roanoke Rapids Rosemary Viverett - Taylor Christopher C. Viverett Annie Gray Taylor Ringwood All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Natural enemies of boll weevil and army worm discussed

Farmers reported to Prof. Franklin Sherman on natural pest control. Entomologists explain that weather extremes and parasites help curb boll weevil and army worm outbreaks. In 1922 and 128, researchers reared parasites that killed portions of pests in fields, though artificial boosting remains complex and costly.

Pranklin Sherman State Iene Department of Agriculture Sherman Nature Ature Yan Fields

Ross Glover Wedding at Madison Street Home

A pretty wedding united Ian Glo and Miss Ross at ten o clock last Thursday at the Madison street residence of Mr and Mrs W T Glover. Rev R H Broom performed the ceremony and the couple plan to reside in Greensboro after the ceremony. Mr Ross, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, now works with Pomona Mills in Greensboro. Mrs Ross, daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Glover, is noted as gracious and accomplished with many friends in the community.

W. T Madison Street Ian Glo James A Ross Asboro R. H. Broom Greensboro N. C Ross Roanoke Rapids Pomona Mills W. T. Glover

Roanoke Rapids Personal and Local Items

Local notes list residents and visitors with travels to New York Durham Rocky Mount Richmond Washington DC and Louisburg. Names include Abe Norinsky H Roden W H Holcombe Miss Harrett Peacock Mary Anderson Meta Jones J M Jackson Job Taylor and others. Several households attend a football game in Rocky Mount and plan visits across towns.

Abe Norinsky New York Chase Durham Mise Nell Jones Jackson Norine Cranwell Mildred Blonnie Taylor Willie Glover Rocky Mount H. Roden Richmond W. Holcombe Norfolk Harrett Peacock Wilan Mary Anderson W. S. Dean Washington, D. C S. J. Bounds John Janie Chaffin Geo. N. Taylor William Medlin Meta Jones H. J. Jones Job Taylor Northern Citie J. M. Jackson B. Marks Busine Florine Holt Maude Ruth Jones Grace Brown Eulalie Robertson Fannie Marks Frank West Louisburg

Halifax Bankers Draw Up Resolutions

Halifax bankers at a meeting October 11 formed a committee to draft resolutions on boll weevil impact. The resolutions urge a county wide fall oats and vetch sowing campaign, promise no credit restrictions for farmers following sound plans, and urge banking guardianship of surplus while noting high farm prices and preparation for lean years. Copies will be printed and mailed by county banks.

Scotland Neck

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E. J. O'Brien Henderson John W. Lewis Ellis H. Joyner Cregnville N.C J. D. Klein Young Peoples' Society of All Saints Opal Church Jack Fanney R. W. Rawls Rocky T Mount G. T. King J. C. Burwell M. C. Harrison Raleigh Clark P. L. Hardin W. R. Trabue Chapel Hill L. J. Meade Mr. Meade J. R. Tyndal Seaboard Air Line Railway L. S. Thompson N. C. Gupton Wood Iklin County Jack Weissner Withrvin Stark M. B. Lamston Sparks Circus Dan Hollenga Ire Clayton Smith Joe Threewitts E. Church South Ober H. Broom Barnen Clas Epworth League Ross - Glover
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