Nation Wide Campaign aims at spiritual revival in church
Miss Mattie Grimmer spent the weekend in Richmond as the Protestant Episcopal Church promotes a Nation Wide Campaign to awaken latent church power and unite church agencies under a plan led from Raleigh with aims to mobilize missions education social service and sister organizations for a renewed faith and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Grimmer
Richmond
Dora Stone
Henderson
Board of Missions
Board of Religious Education
Joint Commission On Social Service
Womans Auxiliary
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Webb Family Visits and Norfolk Day Trip
Mr. B. D. Webb of Williams ton spent several days here with his sons B. S. Webb and C. A. Webb. Mr. P. C. Duncan spent Sunday in Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. B. D. Webb
Williamston
Messrs
B. S. and
C. A. Webb
P.C. Duncan
Norfolk
Social roundup of visitors and hometown events
Mrs. F. M. Shute and daughter Catherine left for Richmond to visit relatives. Numerous locals visited relatives, attended weddings, meetings, and trips to Lynchburg Raleigh Norfolk Baltimore and Greensboro. A Roanoke Mills wedding at Rosemary and Park social sale of ice cream by Baptist Sunday School are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Shute
Catherine
Richmond
T. M. House
W. P. Vaughan
Record Roanoke River Flow Drops to Thirty Year Low
The Roanoke River on Monday September 22 1919 fell to 1385 second feet the lowest since 1889, well below the thirty year low of 2600. The Roanoke Rapids Power Company steam plant kept all consumers served in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke River
United States Geographic
Roanoke Rapids Power Co
Pretty Baby heads to Rosemary Theatre Monday
The 1919 version of Pretty Baby arrives at the Rosemary Theatre on September 29. The musical comedy features Eddie Raye Eva Lappin Johnie ONeil Tom Williams and others with vibrant costumes lively terpsichorean stunts and a light plot about a young wife outwitting a trifling husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Hodges
Rosemary Theatre
Eddie Raye
Eva Lappin
Johnie O'Neil
Tom Williams
Norman Coudy
Ted Shaffer
Eddie O'Neil
Dixie
Academy
Richmond
Revival and school notes from Aurelian Springs
Aurelian Springs News covers Miss Leatherwood collecting materials for the Rocky Mount Fair through the High School Canning Club. Revival services at Tabor Church led by Rev Starling closed Friday with many professions and recon secrations. crowd turnout called inspiring. School opening Sept 15 featured addresses by Dr A S Harrison and Rev Taylor Roanoke Rapids. eighty eight students enrolled. attendance rising. local patrons praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Starling
Aurelian Springs High School
A. 8. Harrison
Taylor
Roanoke Rapids
Messrs
Ed Liles
Wm, Towe
J. O. Heptinstall
A. F. Carter
Marvin Harris
Punk” Warren
Miss Leatherwood
Junior Cornet Band to Perform in the Park Tonight
The Junior Cornet Band formed three months ago will give a concert in the Park this evening at six o'clock. It is an auxiliary of the Roanoke Rapids Band and its members, upon completion of a study course, are promoted to the parent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Miss Beckwith Hosts Card Party for Teachers
Last Saturday Miss Winfred Beckwith entertained teachers with a card party. Whist and Rook were played by forty guests, followed by delicious refreshments.
Women’s Auxiliary Meets at Mrs Bounds Home
The Presbyterian Church Women’s Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at 8 30 P M on Tuesday September 30 at the home of Mrs S J Bounds All members are urged to attend Julia Thompson Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Auxiliary
The
Presbyterian Church
S. J. Bounds
Julia Thompson
Roanoke Avenue Church announces Fifteenth Sunday schedule
Rev. Lewis N. Taylor presides as rector with 7:30 A M Holy Communion and 9:45 A M Sunday School and Adult Bible Class led by T W Mullen Supt The morning service is omitted for a union service at St Luke's Church Evening service and sermon at 8:00 P M Ladies Guild meets Tuesday at 3 P M Choir rehearsal Wednesday 8 P M Second Circle of the Woman's Auxiliary Thursday 8 P M The Church with a welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Mullen
St. Luke’s Church
Ladies’ Guild
Womans’ Auxiliary
Methodist Church Admits Rev Eugene C Few Pastor
The notice announces Rev Eugene C Few as pastor of the Methodist Church with services on Sunday September 28, 1919 at 11 A.M. and 7:45 P.M. Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. led by W W Woodruff, Superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:45. Full welcome to regulars and newcomers.
Baptists Plan Missionary Program At Evening Service
The Rev T S Crutchfield pastor of the Baptist Church announces the Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 45 morning and an 11 o clock missionary program by children and others. Evening service at 8 30 and B Y P U at 7 15 led by Julian Allsbrook with Miss Rose Moody as group leader. Mens Bible Class meets Tuesday at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Julian Allsbrook
Miss Rose Moody
Rosemary Baptist Church Service Schedule Note
Rosemary Baptist Church under Pastor Rev A G Carter lists Sunday School at 10:00 with G B Gregg as superintendent and cradle roll overseer Mrs D Brown. Evening service at 8:00. no 11:00 service due to Methodist Church dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg
D. Brown
Methodist Church
Quiet Home Wedding of Mr John G Humphreys and Miss Ethel Williams
Mr John G Humphreys and Miss Ethel Williams wed in a private ceremony at the bride’s mother Mrs Mary Daniel’s home on Hamilton Street with only close friends present. Rev Eugene C Few officiated before the couple departed to Weldon then Beckley West Virginia to begin their new life. Mrs Humphreys long resident in the area, and the groom, a former resident and Army discharge, are joined by many local well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Humphreys
Ethel Williams
Mary Daniel
Hamilton Street
Eugene C. Few
Weldon
Beckley
W. Va
Humphreys
J. W. Smoot
Mission Services at St Luke's Church
Mission services will be held at St Luke's Church in Northamp ton County starting next Sunday at twelve o'clock. The choir and All Saints Congregation will attend Sunday morning. The rector will lead the services during the week, assisted by Archdeacon Duncan of Raleigh. The public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Church
Northampton County
All Saint's Congregation
Duncan
Raleigh
Stage Show Tops Fashion Scene With Shapely World
The chorus showcases the latest fashion expressions and the designed scenes enhance the host of shapely femininity. The event is praised as the best stage presentation yet, highlighting brilliancy and style.
Diphtheria Prevails In County As Schools Open
Diphtheria cases rise with 14 reported in the county as September and October bring a spike. Officials warn of transmission among children in schools and urge early antitoxin treatment, noting improved survival since vaccination and detailing local drugstores offering the state supplied antitoxin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Laboratory of Hygiene
North Carolina
Perrys Drug Co
Littleton
Roanoke Pharmacy
Roanoke Rapids
Whitakers Drug Co
Unfield
Cohn Drug Co
Weldon
Rosemary Methodist Church Dedication Planned for Sunday
On Sunday September 28 at eleven Bishop A Y W Darlington of Huntington West Virginia will preach at Rosemary Methodist Church. After the sermon the Board of Trustees will present the church to the Bishop for dedication. The service is open to all friends and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.Y.W. Darlington
Huntington
West Va
Rosemary Methodist Church
Darlington
North
South Carolina
Halifax County Cotton Association rally urged for wider support
Farmers and business leaders in Halifax County are urged to join the Cotton Association as meetings show weak turnout. A house to house canvass will enroll members, with North and South Carolina examples cited to push fair cotton prices. Seed prices in several states are noted as benchmarks for growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
County Cotton Association
State Association
Cotton Association
American Cotton Association
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Rosemary Local Notes Move In and Out of Town
Postoffice Inspector Yarborough was in town Thursday. Mrs L A Grissom and family returned to Kittrell after a visit. J K Allen spent Wednesday in Seaboard. H A Cannon returned from a Lumber ton business trip. C M Lynch received his army discharge and came home. H G Coleman visits relatives in Boykins this week. B W Peed and family recently made their home here. A E Stowe returned after months in Asheville. Taylor Drug Company opened for business Tuesday. W C Matthews begins work on a new residence on Jackson street. J E Cox spent the week end in Winston-Salem. Pendleton Grizzard of the U S Navy visited his mother. L H Conner and family of Brunswick arrived to make Rosemary home. B F Davidson and family of Henderson are newcomers. Dr Jones visited his sister. W F Horner returned home. J H Hester and family and M G Jenkins took Newport News job. Irene Cannon of Norfolk visits her parents. Whitaker of Rocky Mount visits Mrs Cooper. F L Nash expected Saturday from relatives. Elizabeth Edmondson of Hobgood visits the Jenkins home. L H Balmer and family of Seaboard arrive to live here. Miss Roberts spent the week end in Windsor. Rev A G Carter attends Baptist campaign event in Greenville. Mesdames Carter and Owens attend missionary convention in Tarboro. Mrs Richard Welsh visits relatives. Rev Carter at Y M C A dinner in Rocky Mount. W W Waters sells his grocery to Taylor and Collier for a new branch store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. House
Josephine Boyce
Crutchfield
J. K. Dickens
W. D. Tillery
W. S. Hancock
Tarboro
Rosa Smith
Norfolk
Abe Norinsky
Baltimore
Mable Fourhman
Raleigh
A. L. Taylor
Concord
Charlotte
W. H. Grimmer
Petersburg
Messes
Garland Midgette
R. B. Benthal
C. A. Wyche
W. L. Long
Winston- Salem
Daniel Howell
Rena Hudson
Roanoke Mills
A. G. Carter
Rosemary
M. G. Jenkins
Newport News
Irene Cannon
L. 8. Cannon
Whitaker
Rocky Mount
Cooper
F. L. Nash
Elizabeth Edmondson
Hobgood
T. M. Jenkins
L. H. Balmer
Seaboard
Miss Roberts
Windsor
Greenville
Mesdames
A.G. Carter
Ed. Owens
Richard Welsh
W. W. Waters
Taylor and Collier
Runaway Boys Missing from Garland Home
Two young boys, Mayton Garland and Reginald Harman aged 14 and 15, left home on Saturday September 13. Reginald is described as heavily built and wearing a brown cap and khaki trousers. Parents Mr and Mrs A M Harman request any information on their sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Mayton
Reginald Harman
A, M, Harman
Organ Recital at Presbyterian Church by Mrs Wharton
Town music lovers are invited to a Friday recital at 8 30 P M in the Presbyterian Church Raleigh featuring organist Mrs C P Wharton and Miss Annie McDade contralto The program includes works such as Autumn Song Hear My Cry Ave Maria and Meditation The event is under the Woman s Auxiliary and attendees may make a silver offering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
C. P. Wharton
First Presbyterian Church of
Raleigh
Annie McDade
Woman’s Auxiliary
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Lynchburg
W. S. Saunders
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Marion Saunders
J. A. Squire
Lillie Vincent
Wilson
Edward A. A. Parker
Atlantic Coast Realty Co
Dick, Jr
Elinor Vann
Franklinton
J. A. Moore
Aurelian Springs News
Butts
Mary Foxwell
Poplar
Missionary Society of
Aurelian
Springs School
Rebie Glasgow
Ernest Brewer
Roanoke
Miss Beckwith
Women's Auxiliary
All Saints Church
Lewis N. Taylor
Roanoke Avenue
Mission Services
Yarborough
L. A. Grissom
Kittrell
J. K. Allen
H. A. Cannon
Lumberton
C. M. Lynch
H. G. Coleman
Boykins
B. W. Peed
A. E. Stowe
Asheville
Taylor Drug Company
W.C. Matthews
Jackson Street
J. E. Cox
Winston-Salem
Pendleton Grizzard
U. S. Navy
L. H. Conner
Brunswick
B. F. Davidson
Dr. Jones
W. F. Horner
J. H. Hester
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