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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
1
Halifax County completes its first draft quota with 331 certified of 361. Of 200 examined last week 175 eligible, 125 passed physicals, 91 filed exemption claims. A 40 percent mobilization call for September 19 at Columbia is annulled, with no new date set but likely October 3 after a ten day notice.
Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools began with 766 students on first day, expected to top 800 and 1000 for district. High School extended to four years with college preparatory courses. staff expanded to 20 with select, trained teachers. Grammar grades adopt departmental plan. ungraded primary class aids catch-up. S F Patterson funds playground apparatus. motion picture instruction eyed. Edison machine donated with annual records support.
Miss Sarah Louise Stanley daughter of Mrs M L Stanley of Roanoke Rapids and Mr Richard S Baird of Vulture were quietly married at the bride’s mother’s home on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. Rev C H Trueblood officiated in a small ceremony with intimate friends. The bride wore a blue coat suit with white gloves and a black pattern hat. Bridesmaids were Sallie Newton and Maude Wilkson. groomsmen Mason Faison and George Stanley. Afterward the couple left for Norfolk and Richmond then planned to reside in Roanoke Rapids. Both families are well known in the area. The bride is described as graceful and accomplished. the groom has worked at Roanoke Mills Company for several years.
Chief C G Hamlet enforced the new traffic ordinance with a strenuous week. Auto drivers are learning to stop on the right side, avoid mid block turns, and rear lights gain attention. Disposed cases include Curry for whiskey influence, Marks for rear light and whiskey, Ingraham for rear light, Towe for speeding, Moore and White for whiskey and speeding, Martin for rear light. All fines were light.
Dr Calvin S Blackwell delivers thought provoking sermons at the Baptist Church revival. A special service for youth will be held Saturday at three o clock with an illustrated lesson and each attendee asked to bring a pencil. Children and young people of all denominations are invited.
W. E. Lewter visits Washington on business while locals return from trips to Philadelphia and Baltimore. A noted dietitian lectures on dirty dishwashing, warning that lukewarm water and dirty towels spread diseases from tuberculosis to whooping cough, urging boiling water and sterilized utensils, especially at soda fountains and quick lunch counters.
Advertised mail at Roanoke Rapid Post Office noted with a request to state when calling for items. Names listed include W. T. Brock Robert Collier Rev. W. H. Chambis Adlee Clary Agnes E. Dodge Walter Glover Clarence Hale Will Medlin J. W. Phillips Dell Thomas and Mrs. Ead Tomason. George Taylor of the U.S. Field Artillery visiting relatives. W. P. Taylor omitted from Red Cross list of new members due to error. B. Marks Department Store to be closed September 17 and 18 for Jewish New Year. reopening Wednesday. Mrs. Lewis N. Taylor travels to New York then Garfield New Jersey to visit parents. Jessie Rowe of Wilson spent days here with uncle J. L. Daughtry.
The family expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness and sympathy shown after the death of husband and brother J. Frank Cherry. Mrs. Frank Cherry and the Cherry Family gratefully acknowledge friends and neighbors' support.
Myrtle Gibson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Gibson died last Thursday at their home. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon by Rev W H [rueblood and burial followed at Roanoke Rapids Cemetery.
A witty quip frames a legal gag about narrow loopholes and counsel in a concise literary item. Puck notes a self-deprecating moment as a tech man contemplates the eye of a needle test. The exchange hints at clever legal maneuvering.
Edward Drumgoole of Henrico and Miss Mary Virginia Bradley of Stancell were quietly married in the Shelton Hotel Rosemary parlors on Saturday at three o'clock with Rev. Lewis N. Taylor officiating.
Church announces Sunday services August 16 with Sunday School at 10 00 AM and morning service at 11 00 AM on September service at 11 00 AM with themes The Holy Spirit and The Devil s Six O clock Dinner Evening service at 7 30 PM and a plan to appoint a building commute to start work on a new addition A social by the B Y P A is scheduled for September to engage old members and recruit new ones Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 PM The October start date is corrected from 27 to October 4.
Pastor Rev C H Trueblood presides with Sunday School at 945 A M and worship at 11:00 A M and 7:30 P M Dr Calvin Blackwell directs special services Saturday at 3:00 P M for children and Sunday at 3:00 P M for men and larger boys Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies meet at 2:00 P M Sunday in Hancock county church activities are announced.
Next Sunday is the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. Services include 7 30 A M Holy Communion 9 45 A M Sunday School and Mens Bible Class led by T W Mullen 11 00 A M Morning Prayer and Sermon 7 45 P M Litany and Sermon. Monday 7 30 P M Girl's Club in Parish Hall Tuesday 7 30 Cottage Meeting Mrs Brewer 600 St Rosemary Wednesday choir relit 1 Public welcome.
Sunday School begins at 9 45 with W V Woodruff as Superintendent. Preaching at 11004 M by the pastor followed by a 7 45 evening sermon by Presiding Elder L B Thompson. After the service the fourth quarterly Conference convenes. Members and visitors are invited to attend all services.
Rosemary Methodist Church invites attenders to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. by Presiding Elder Rev. L. E. Thompson, with an evening service at 7:30 p.m. A revival begins Thursday night September 20, per another notice.
Robert Lee Cooper three year old son of Mrs. 8. A. Cooper died at his mother's home last Thursday. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. C. H. Trueblood of the Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Roanoke Rapids Cemetery.
The York World reports a consolation remark about Jim Bwatat after Flora Fiyrte refused him. He felt downhearted and enlisted in the army, hoping for a return to freedom in a few years.
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