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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1923

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Rosemary exhibits at state fair with mills and locals

Rosemary Manufacturing Company blue ribbon exhibit at last year’s state fair will return with larger weaving outfits. Erlanger mill of Lexington plans a loom for light shifting. North Carolina mills show industrial entries in Morale Hall. Edith Vanderbilt promotes furniture industry with High Point and Lenoir firms reserving space, signaling robust state manufacturing display.

North Carolina North Carolina Cotton Mills Rosemary Manufacturingompany Erlanger Cotton Mille Lexington Edith Vanderbilt High Point America Lenoir Mioral Hall

City Schools Open Wednesday Morning

City schools begin nine months of education next Wednesday morning at 8:15. Superintendent E J Coltrane announces a corps of skilled teachers from universities across the country. The list includes high and junior high staff in English science math language history physical education and domestic arts among others.

E. J. Coltrane Iwitch Sallie Tama Lassiter Lina Anni Leu Elle Ravennie Mints Annie More Mildred Mellotte Martha Harrel Adabelle Barring B.D. Jenkins Killian Christine Tyree Pear Nily Upshaw C. Wins Mikle Haynes Christine Mary Lee Grimes Lela Harper Sarah Hugiins Louise Foy Englis Marjorie Craige Elibeth Smith J. T Science and Mathema Mesars R. G. Knight HJ. Jones Scott Myrtle Blake Gladys Whitley Estelle Gil Lillian Rhyne Ava, Myatt Katherine Melletie

All Saints Church Weekly Services Promote Holy Communion

All Saints Episcopal led by Rev. Lewis N. Taylor and parish worker Mrs. Katherine Webster invites worshipers for next Sunday's fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. Morning service with sermon at 1 P.M. children and adult Bible study, 7:45 evening service, 3 P.M. at St Luke's Northampton County. Welcome message frames church as a hospital for souls.

All Saints Church Lewis N. Taylor Katherine Webster Hosnoke Avenue Mullen St. Luke’s Church Northampton County All Saints

Local Fox Hunters Chase Two Foxes Near Moore's Bridge

Local fox hunters led by John Matthews J R Mahorn Jane F Rook Ed Woodrutty Charlie Beard John Beard and George Herring with fifty one trained hounds pursued two foxes near Moore's Bridge over Deep Creek. The crafty animals split up to escape the chase creating a lively, lengthy pursuit in the opening days of the season.

John Matthews J. R. Mahorn Jannce F. Rook Ed Woodrutty Charlie Beard John Beard George Herring Moore's Bridge Deep Creek

McPherson Di After Long Illness Ends Roanoke Rapids Leader

Alfred P McPherson prominent Roanoke Rapids business man dies after over four months of illness at his residence on Roanoke Avenue He passed away at two oclock due to liver and kidney complications Funeral was held in Sanford with Rev Stanley White and Rev Norman Harrison in attendance Interment followed in the Buffalo Presbyterian Church cemetery Survivors include his wife Mat​tie Hirsch McPherson formerly of Lillington The community mourns the loss of a respected elder and businessman

Roanoke Rapids Alfred P Sanford Ratleigh Stanley White Norman Harrison Rosemary Methodist Church Dr. Gilmore Sanford Presbyterian Church Buffalo Lillington Burlington Graham McPherson Businss Roanoke Hardware Company Con Uct Washington, D. C Sanford and Lillington Mattie P. Hirsch McPherson. S

Fourth District Meet Held Here

Most Worshipful Grand Master Poteat speaks as the fourth district meeting of North Carolina Masons in Roanoke Rapids reviews lodge work. Cornerstone for Washington Memorial slated for November first in Alexandria with rail connections planned. Barbecue, music, and a piano recital accompanied the visit by Dr. Poteat and Secretary Wilson.

Hubert M. Poteat North Carolina W. W. Wilson Halifax Northampton Widow’s Son Roanoke Rapids Watson N. Sherrod Enfield Grandmaster Poteat Oxford Washington Memorial Wilson Alex Endta Seaboard Southern Railways Job Taylor Rosemary le Chateau Poteat Eld

Shell Crutchfield wed in Imperia ceremony

Mr T T Shell and Mrs B A Crutchfield, Rosemary residents, were married in Imperia on Wednesday afternoon August 29. They will settle in Rosemary.

T. T. Shell B. A. Crutchfield Rosemary Imperia

Ke pals show features famed musical comedy cast and songs

An excellent cast including George Selden Elden Baker Doris Clare Kathleen Brenon Ralph Coleman The Golden West Trio Sweeney and Rooney and others perform in the Ke pals production with Hal Stoddard directing and Wm Downs writing lyrics There are many song hits in the show including Every Little Village and Has A Broadway Ot ls a.

George Selden Elden Baker Doris Clare Kathleen Brenon Ralph Coleman Golden West Sweeney Rooney Hal Stoddard Wm. Downs

School Board Declines Patterson Athletic Field Proposal

The school board rejects S F Patterson’s plan to donate an athletic field and fencing on Central School property at Grandstead. The decision ends consideration of the donation and field improvements for public school use.

Property owners oppose Patterson offer for school athletic field

At a special school board meeting last Tuesday the trustees declined Mr. S. F. Patterson’s proposal to donate an athletic field with a grandstand and fence on the block south of Central School between Hamilton and Washington. Citizens’ opposition centered on a fence creating a nuisance and lowering property values, with a unanimous petition against the plan.

S. F. Patterson Grandstead Central School Hamilton and Washington Streets Board of School Trustees Patterson Roanoke Mills Company Micials

Hall County Names New Welfare Officer

Mr J B Hall has been appointed County Welfare Officer succeeding Mr Jenking who served since the office was established. The selection fills the vacancy with a generally happy anticipation for the department’s future.

J.B. Hall County Welfare Officer JB. Hall Me. Jenking Hall

Residents and visitors travel in and around the area this week

A roundup lists numerous residents visiting relatives and staying in cities from New York to Richmond. Names include Mrs B Marks, Miss Mamie Clyde Williams, Mr D B Johnson, Mrs J I Renn, Rev R H Broom, and many others. Trips span Boston, Fayetteville, Enfield, Norfolk, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, and Virginia Beach.

Frank Max Wilson BR. C. Gentry Richmond Eilis H. Joyner and Son Littleton Oxford H. EB. Greene Rocky Mount W. L. Howell Rosemary Frank J. Nash Little Lumberton D. A. Perry Coleraine J. Wall Scotland Neck W. L. Ferguson B. Falkner Henderson Z Barker Miss Barker Francis Joyner Ofreton Ellis Joyner W. W. Gilbert Greenshoro W. B. Chapin Pitboro Friends W. 5. Harper J. M. Grizzard Cooper “Grizzard Taylor Beaver Dam H. G. Goodman Petersburg Messie Norfleet Wick Francis Wyche Zorinne Tucker Greenville Francis Shore Winston-Salem Bertha Cox Abner Nash Claude Cannon Wrightaville Beach Its W. V. Wheeler Seaboard J.T. Rochella Jackson Alex Arab Mea W. T. H. Brantley Glennie Taylor Goldsboro Carlton Taylor G.E. Williams Wise R. H. Broom Wm. Towe Old Grove J.I. Renn G. E. Williams Ella White Raleigh W. R. Cherry Bill Philips J. F. West Louisburg W. A. Simpson Winston - Salem Meta B. Jones Sanford M. F. White W. G. Lynch Graham Parmele R. T. Daughtry Norfolk Annie Belle Daughtry Capron Wells D. Tillery St. Luke’s Hospital Geo. N. Taylor Anna Grimes W. P Boston Myrtle Mary Nellie Florine Holt Virginia Beach Joseph N. Brown E. W. Elmore S. F. Patterson J.R. Moore Noralk

Police Court News Items Engulf Minor Assault Case

Woodard faced charges in a police court hearing described as an assault incident. The brief item notes a linked charge and ongoing proceedings with emphasis on the court action.

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William T. Rice Rocky Mounties B. W. Hobgood Durham W. W. Waters Harry Shell New York Baltimore Washington E.N. Harrison A. P. McPherson S. K. d John W. L. Davis Plymouth B. W. Heyman Philadelphia J. FE. Johnston R. Hyy Robeson County South Carolina Messrs R. H. Gay J. EB. Johnston Bernice Decker N. J. Gray Hicks M. G. Harrison Ashville Robert L. Dickens W. F. Joyner Charlotte OC. B. Midis Dey Rosemary Ma Ufscturing Company LE Chateax Shell-Crutchfield Rainbow The Cuddle Up Co Peoples Theatre School Board U Woodard
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