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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1919

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Rosemary Local Personal Items Highlight Town Visitors

A Rosemary column lists residents and out of town visitors including K A Tapscott of Charlotte and Van R McCall of Charlotte. Attendees at Aurelian Fair and Aurelian Springs Fair are noted along with marriages of Simon A Cone and Ellie Grant in Rosemary.

K. A. Tapscott Charlotte Rosemary Migs Ione Sledge van R. McCall W. F. Fulgham L. P. Roberson Petersburg G. L. Stroup Henderson A. R. Baird Richmond Mrs. MacRae Littleton B. L. Singleton Mrs Hight Fred M. Hight W. P. Williams A. G. Carter Norfolk H. H. Hofmeister Baltimore Emma Harris Aurelian Springs E. Falkner Mr. Carter Middlesex

Nation Wide Campaign aims to strengthen Episcopal outreach

The Episcopal Church faces a strategic overhaul inspired by Allied campaigns in France. Rev. Dr. George Craig Stewart argues for a field survey to identify strong and weak points, then supplying key points to hold and expand work. A broad barrage of education and outreach will break prejudice and ignorance to advance the campaign.

Episcopal Church United States France George Craig Stewart Stewart Black Cross Germany Bordeaux

Christmas Greeting Cards Arrive From Herald Publishing

Christmas designs exceed 100 originated and engraved by South engravers with the largest makers. Orders should be placed now as they cannot be executed after December first. The Herald Publishing Company cautions about the gift problem and offers dignified remembrance at minimum cost.

Herald Publishing Company

Red Cross Roll Call Opens November Second

President Wilson urges support for the Third Red Cross Roll Call from December 2 to 11 with Red Cross Sunday on November 2. He stresses membership over money, aims to mobilize home welfare efforts, and notes continued foreign relief and peace-time programs.

United States American Red Cross Red Cross Europe

Aurelian Springs Community Fair Attracts Large Crowd

The Aurelian Springs Community Fair drew a large crowd last Wednesday. Exhibits included fancy work canned goods pantry supplies antiques farm products and horticulture with livestock and poultry. The Aurelian Springs Band led by Rev William Towe provided music and a speaking program was held in the afternoon. Prize winning exhibits may be published in the next issue.

Aurelian Springs Wm. Towe

Eastern Star meeting honors Grand Matron Clem Buckner

Local chapter gathered 26 members to meet Clem Buckner of Asheville. She praised Greensboro Home for the Aged donations and the chapter's state work, noting Mary Virginia Jenkins received a silver cup. Mrs. Fred Peck heads the district and gains praise for leading the chapter's growth.

Order of the Eastern Star Clem Buckner Asheville Esther Miss Buckner The Greensboro Buckner Mary Virginia T. M. Jenkins Fred Peck

Joe Jackson Dies Suddenly in Charlestown West Virginia

Mr. Joe Jackson of Roanoke Rapids died suddenly at his Charlestown home after a paralysis attack. A Halifax County native, he had lived in Littleton and Roanoke Rapids before moving to West Virginia about five years ago to run an insurance business. He married Bessie Allen ten years ago and is survived by his wife two children two brothers J M Jackson and R R Jackson two sisters Mrs Neil McRae and Miss Lulu Jackson and a niece Mrs W J Hancock. Funeral services were held in Charlestown today with Mr and Mrs J M Jackson in attendance.

Joe Jackson J. M. Jackson Roanoke Rapids Charlestown W. Va Jackson Halifax County Littleton West Virginia Bessie Allen Messrs J. M R. R. Jackson Neil McRae Lulu Jackson W. 3. Hancock

Short Course in Agriculture at State College Begins

The sixteen week program opened yesterday October 28 with practical soil study in fields near the college. Students will examine soil formation weathering resistance of rocks and soil variation using new laboratory apparatus to explore physical chemical soil relationships. The course emphasizes soil management drainage and fertilizers with demonstrations in terracing and tiling.

State College of Agriculture C. B. Williams College of Agriculture

Roanoke Rapids Personal and Local Items

Roanoke Rapids items note travels of Mr. and Mrs. J A Moore from Detroit to attend Episcopal Church convention and other residents visiting relatives or staying with friends. The posting lists several weekend trips and local church activities plus a Halloween party and a Baptist bazaar. The visit of Rev John L Jackson to All Saints Episcopal Church is mentioned.

J. A. Moore Detroit Mich The Episcopal Church T. H. Canady Franklin, Va Chas W. Humphreys Norfolk W. S. Saunders Littleton

Red Cross Meeting Sets Armistice Drive Plans

The regular monthly Red Cross meeting will be held Monday afternoon November 3 at 4 PM in Red Cross Rooms. Attendees will discuss Armistice Drive arrangements and the regular Roll Call November 2 11. Full attendance is urged.

The Red Cross

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