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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

2

AURELIAN SPRINGS COMMUNITY NOTES AND EVENTS

Misses Theta Jackson and Mary Hooker visited the Wilson home. Mr and Mrs Matthews and H H Simpson visited Bowers. B Y P U discussed Working For Christ in Our State and installed new officers. A birthday party honored Miss Hooker with cake and ice cream afterward. A school program included plays, songs, devotional, prayer, stories, poems, and jokes performed by local students and club members.

Theta Jackson Mary Hooker D. L. Wilson W. P. Taylor Lewis Bowers Miss Hooker

Rat Die promises pest free spaces with guaranteed results

An advertisement from Roanoke Pharmacy promotes Rat Die as a rodent killer claiming rats and mice die without odor. It markets a 50 cent size for pantries and kitchens and a 75 cent 6 oz size for chicken houses and small buildings, asserting dogs won’t touch it.

Roanoke Pharmacy

Aurelian Springs Basketball Team Departs for Promising Season

The Aurelian Springs basketball recruits look like a strong unit this year though most are first time players. The squad is proud to have H. I. Simpson from the University of North Carolina as its coach.

Aurelian Springs H. 1 Simpson University of North Carolina

Hawkins Chapel Notes and Visits

Raymond Hawkins left Sunday for Richmond Virginia to attend a business college. The Christian Endeavor of Hay held an afternoon meeting with W C Matthews of Jelian Springs speaking and offering suggestions. Miss Dollie Pepper returned Sunday from a visit with her in Hopewell Virginia.

Raymond Hawkins Richmond, Va Hay W. C. Matthews Jelian Springs Omeister Dollie Pepper Hopewell

Red Cross Appeal Urges Support From Citizens

Secretary Doak urges participation in the Red Cross drive from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day. He recalls wartime fundraising and nationwide support for the Red Cross, now asked to extend aid to peacetime relief and emergencies. Hoover lauded Red Cross leadership as a living symbol of service.

American National Red Cross Banner of the Red Cross Red Cross Hoover Chese Red Cross Emil Heart

Local Social Notes from Darlington Rural Area

Miss Clyde spent the week end in Norfolk Virginia. Miss Elvie Smith returned to Roanoke Rapids Hospital where he is in training. Mr and Mrs C L Lewis of Hobbs visited Mrs C M Dickens on Sunday. Misses Thorne spent Sunday with Mae and Clydeen Hamill. Mr and Mrs Hamill and daughter attended the Fiddlers Convention at Aurelian Springs Friday night. Walter Mooney returned home after a stay in Norfolk. Annie Quincy and Lora Mae Joyner and Messrs Walter Cotton and Verey Partin attended the Fiddlers Convention at Aurelian Springs Friday night.

Elvie Smith Roanoke Rapids Hospital Annie Quincy Lora Mae Joyner Walter Cotton Verey Partin Aurelian Springs

Airlie News and Saint John’s Services Notice

Airlie news notes Mrs tricker from Winston Salem visiting the Nichol family. St John’s Catholic Chapel announces Sunday feast of All Saints with High Mass at 11 a.m. Sermon Holy Communion and Benediction with confessions before. Special music. Holy Mass also at Rocky Mount at 3 a.m. All invited. no services at Scotland Neck or Tarboro this Sunday.

St. John's Catholic Chapel Hamilton Ninth Streets F. I. McCourt Rocky Mount S. Franklin and Chester Sts Scotland Neck Tarboro

Halifax Happenings Ledger of social rounds and obits

Halifax society notes recount Mrs. Henry Shaw returning from Jackson with visits to Mrs. Garland Midgette and guests of honor at a card party. Bridge Club, prizes, and a funeral for W J Bryant’s mother are mentioned along with visits by families from Rich Square, Windsor, Wilson, Scotland Neck and Fayetteville. The item closes with a religious note about Rev. Fred B. Drane family illness.

Henry Shaw Jackson Garland Midgette Mrs. Shaw C. J. Sawyer Windsor W. J. Bryant Rich Square Sted N. L. Stedman R. L. Plewhite

Reverend Wray to Fill All Saints Pulpit This Sunday

The Rev G Wray D of Chapel Hill will occupy All Saints Episcopal Church pulpit this Sunday. he will preach in the morning and evening. Mr and Mrs Jim Price of Trenton New Jersey have been visiting Mrs Howard Fahey.

All Saints Episcopal Church G. Wray Chapel Hill Jim’ Price Trenton, N. J Howard Fahey

Notice of Sale Under Deeds of Trust in Roanoke Rapids

Notice of sale under deeds of trust by J E Dobbins and Ruth H Dobbins recorded in Halifax County North Carolina. Default on debt. sale to be held at the Rosemary Theater Roanoke Rapids on Saturday November 14 1931 at 12:00 noon in front of the theater.

J. E. Dobbins Ruth H. Dobbins A. D Office of the Register of Deeds Halifax County North Carolina Rosemary Theater Roanoke Rapids

Rosemary Theatre Roanoke Rapids Lots Foreclosure Notice

Auction bidder tobid cash under deed of trust securing 321 400 for three Roanoke Rapids lots on Roanoke Avenue east side fronting 64 feet and running back 140 feet to an alley. The property includes Rosemary Theatre and adjoining stores, with a party wall reservation and stairway use rights, dated October 9, 1931, A L Clark trustee.

Roanoke Avenue Roanoke Rapids Power J. Dobbins Ruth H. Dobbins John C. Smith Halifax County Registry A. L. Clark

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H. H. Simpson L. L. Bowers Christ Church Shang Ethel Browning Henry Cooke Howard Dickens Jack Clark Minnie Walker Daisy Wood Lila Thichester Josephine Stansbury Alice Dean Lucas Clara Bell Mooney Dramatic Club Chapel Wed Prac Chesson’s Philco and Crosley R. C. A. Victor J. C. Smith Rosemary Hartford Fire Insurance Company National Loan & Insurance Co Second Street Dial Secretary of Labor Darlington Clyde Norfolk Misses Thorne Te Mae Clydeen Hamill Saunders E. Mooney Walter Mooney Ding Mi.ghters Enfield Hamill Daunt Airlie News Mr. Tricker Winston- Salem Mrs W. E. Nicholson Hallowe'en Artstyle Halifax Swain Norman Bridge Club R. L. Applewhite Hugh House Quentin Gregory Goode Cheatham Turner Stephenson F. H. Gregory White Mr. House George Austin Hux Junius Fayetteville Faison Williams Srs Williams Anne G. A. Hux Rema Francis Lewis Scotland Mrs. Long Maxine and Earl Wilson Henry Marshalls Vann Warren W. Lay Episcopal Church Fred B. Drane Monroe Barnett Bros. Circus Roanoke Rapids, N Marvin D. White & Co Front St Citizens Bank & Trust Co John L. Patterson T. A. Moore DR. S. B. Pierce
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