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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
8
The churches announce next Sunday as the fourteenth after Trinity with Sunday School and Men’s Bible Class led by T. W. Mullen at 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited.
Rosemary Methodist Church announces revival at New Hope Church starting Sunday with 3:90 p m services daily through the week and dinner on grounds likely. Fourth quarterly Conference Saturday Sept 15 at 8 00 am. all stewards trustees and officers to attend. Presiding Elder to appoint on third Sunday morning at 11 30.
The First Christian Church of Raleigh led by Minister L Topping holds Sunday School at 9 45 A M with the morning sermon on Things To Live By. Sunday night Bert White guest preaches for the orphan aged and widowed. Men’s Club meets Tuesday at the Tabernacle led by J B Cox. First Sunday in October is Rally Day with cant 800 attendees expected.
Rosemary Baptist Church under Pastor A G Carter announces Sunday August 12 schedule with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and service at 11 00 a m Evening service moved to 7 30 p m B Y P A meets Mondays at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesdays revival starts on the 27th with pastor to be announced later all are urged to attend and be on time
Advertised mail at Roanoke Rapid Postoffice for week ending September 7, 1917. Annie Fenner Lessie Belle Hardy Henritta Hardy D. W. McCollum Eugenie Ramsey Dora Purnell Mrs. Mattie Peterson Mrs. Emma Spruill Bessie Nick Mrs. Phedee Williams.
Last Sunday afternoon at two o clock Miss Elia Davenport and Mr Henry Merritt wed before Raleigh L Topping at the First Christian Church in Rosemary in the home of John Pridgen They will reside in Rosemary after the ceremony.
Last Sunday afternoon at three o'clock Rev Raleigh L Topping joined Miss Sissie Harring and Mr Ernest Lynch in marriage at the minister's home in South Rosemary Mrs Lynch will reside in Rosemary.
Miss Annie Fenner of Raleigh visits Nannie Gary then travels to Scotland Neck. Mrs Ousby and daughter Ruby move to Fairmont for teaching. Donald McCluer leaves Halifax for Raleigh to instruct at A and E College. Florence Fenner returns from Mt Olive. Local trips include R L Applewhite to Emporia Norlina Rosemary Smithfield Ayden and Tillery. Red Cross aids soldiers before Halifax County men depart for Camp.
Report from First Christian Church noting a growing marriage ministry nicknamed the marry ing parson. The pastor says they wed multiple couples each Sunday including early morning ceremonies and a recent surge in attendance despite heat and wartime conditions. A revival is planned with details to be announced soon.
Mr B P Cooper and family move from Littleton to Rosemary to run the Shelton hotel. The new facility promises modern conveniences and a comfortable home for travelers, with the Coopers managing the property and aiming for guest satisfaction.
The State Board of Health questions educational efforts for ill children, arguing resources may be wasted if frail bodies and undeveloped minds cannot handle schooling. It urges medical fixes such as glasses, dental work, tonsil removal, and treatment for diseases to restore health and enable education this fall. Parents should ensure children are physically ready for school, especially where county medical inspections are lacking.
The Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church announces a Sunday revival with Dr. Calvin S. Blackwell of Norfolk preaching. Blackwell, noted pastor and Virginia Baptist Pastor's Conference president, receives high praise from Norfolk pastors. All church members and the public are urged to attend and participate.
Dr. W L Davis, in Windsor, will visit Rosemary Thursday September 6 and Roanoke Rapids Friday and Saturday September 7 and 8. He will be at W G Lynchs jewelry store in both towns. Consultation free, charges for work reasonable.
Second hand light weight surry in excellent condition for sale. Apply to Rosemary Supply Company in Rosemary North Carolina.
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