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V i i V Volume VL-Numbcr 26 ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. G, SEPTEMBER 19, 1919 Subscription $1.50 a Year in Advance 1 e5 4 1 !t i 4,1 in li ' V 0 Id I1, ROANOKE RAPIDS rtlSGLU AND LOCAL ITISS Edward A. A. Parker, of The Atlantic Coast Realty Company. Fettersburg . Va, spent Sunday with wife and little ton Dick. Jr. Earl A. Telliga spent Sunday with friend in Norfolk, Va. Mr. T. M. Faison, of Norfolk, (pent the week-end here with friends and relatives. Miss Sallye Williams has re turned from a visit to friends in South Boston. Va. Mr. Mattie Baird, of Rosemary has accepted a position with Duncans, Inc. Miss Pearl Roberson. of Rocky Mount visitod in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Williams Sunday. A seventy pound pumpkin is on display in the window of J. J. Wade and Company. It was crown by a colored tenant of Mr. John Matthews. "Some pumpkin" that! Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robinson, spent several days last week with relatives near Newbean. Mrs. D. L Leslie, of Gordon. Ga., is here for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Taylor, and Mrs. M. D. Collier spent Monday in Emporia on business. Mr. Fred Peck returned last week from Chicago, where heat tended the funeral of his father. Mrs. S. F. Patterson and daughter, Mary Blythe, have re turned from an extended visit to Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Neal McRae. of Littleton, spent Monday in town. Mr. Sidney Vincent spent Tuesday in town en route to Trinity Park, Durham. Mrs. Williams and daughter, visited Mrs. W. G. Thompson this week. Mrs. B. Marks left Sunday for New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore to purchase holiday goods. Mr. Doughty, of Cape Charles, spent the week end her with his daughter, Miss Crace Dough ty. Mr. Frank Williams spent the week end in Franklin with friends and relatives. Miss Ina Allen has resigned her position with the Herald Publishing Company and leaves to-night for Asheville, N. C. Prof. A. E. Akers attended the State and County Council of Educators at Chapel Hill Mon day and Tuesday. Mrs. Josephine Cherry spent Sunday here with relatives. MiBS. Mary Cherry spent the week end in Rocky Mount Miss Lizzie Camp, ofGarys burg, spent the week end here with Miss Merta Faison. Miss Susie Allsbrook spent a few days in Norfolk this week with relatives. Rev. J. B. O'Briant spent Mon day in town on business. Mrs. J. C. Wicker and children, of Fayetteville. are visiting in in the home of Mrs. W. P. Vaughan. Miss Mildred Patterson is visi ting in the home of Mr. and Mrs S. F. Patterson. Mrs.W.E. Gitcher, of Norfolk visited friends here last week. Mr. Cenor Moody, of the U.S. N. spent Saturday here with friends. Mrs. S. A. Faison returned Monday from an extended visit to relatives in Norfolk. Mrs. J. B. O'Briant spent Sat urday here with relatives. Mr. McRea Faison, is spending some time here with his family. Mr. E. H, Ricks spent a few days in Emporia this week on business. Miss Mary Daughtry of Nor folk, is visiting friends and rela tives here. Mr. J. F. Vincent spent the ween ena in a or. oik. Object of Htt County Health Work The State Bureau of County Health was started July 1,1917 by an appropriation of $15,000 by the State and a like amount by the international Health Board The object of the Bureau is to demonstrate the best methoed of conducting County Health work, and at the same time demone- strate to a County that it is able to maintain an adequately equip ped full time Health department The State Bureau is cooperat ing with Halifax in a three year plan of public Health work. The work consists of derinite on the more important Health problems rather than an attempt to cover the entire field of County Health actively in a short period of time. The more important units are concerned with the diseases at tending soil pollution juch as typhoid fever. Infant Diarrhea, the dysenteries and hookworm. Life Extension Work in which by physical examination the di seases of adult life may be recog nized early and cured or preven ted. The medical inspection and treatment of school children, the quarantining of infectious diseas es, the prevention of tuberculosis and infant Hygine work. During the first year of the County Health Department three units of work will be undertaken, the quarantine, the soil pollution and the school unit The quarantine is the enforce ment of the State quarantine law, and aside from the educational is largely classical This unit conti nues for three yean. Infections and contagious diseases are re quired to be reported by the at tending physician or by the householder and in suspicious un reported cases the health officer may visit a home and invesitgate. A record of each case will be kept at the County Health Office and the report is then sent to the State Board of Health. The school unit is a very im portant unit of the tiirst year, and continues through the three years. The work of the school unit is to obtain a record of the physical condition of every child in the County, and to get as many as possible of the defec tives treated. This is an enforce ment of the law enacted by the General Assembly of 1917, which provides for the physical exam ination of every school child, of public school age at least once in three years. The budget of the County pro vides $500 a year to aid in the treatment of defective chil dren, whose parents are financi ally unable to provide the neces sary attention. This will be un dertaken later on in the years work. The Chief of the State Bureau of Medical inspection of schools has promised to furnish a dentist with a portable dental outfit, for threemonths to work especially the rural districts. The soil pollution unit has been greatly aided by the sanitary privy law which goes into effect October 1. 1919. But good work can be done along sanitary lives both in the schools and out in structing the people and especi ally the younger generation in the necessity of sanitary privies and safe wells, also the drainage of stagnant pools to eradicate the mosquito and malaria. BAND CONCERT The Roanoke Rapids Band will give a concert in the Park to night commencing at 8 P. M. The public is cordially invited to attend. The program will be as follows: 1 March Free Delwing. 2 Overture Under the Pines. 3 Waltz - Roanoke Rapids. 4 Fantasia Court of Honor. 5 Ma-ch Peerless. 6 Selections from Operas. 7 Waltz Tessoro Mio. 8 Overture American Ideal. 9 Caprice Dance of the Imps. 10 March The American Belle. Arthur Whitelv. Band Master. I RURAL TEACHERS' CONFERENCE A conference of all the rural teachers of the long terra schools in Halifax County was in session at Halifax for three days last week. The thirty-six teachers in attendance came with a splen did spirit of unfailing loyalty and cooperation for the work and manifested at all times the high ideal of service. The schedule of work was planned with a three-fold purpose in mind, vii: (1) properly organiz ing the school (2) Making the rural school sn effective commun ity center. (3) Unifying all forces in the county for larger and better schools. After extending a hearty wel come to the teachers and express ing some of the larger aims for the rural schools in the county this year, Supt Akers and Miss Cherry launched the program of work that had been planned and carried it through with almost no changes. Much time was spent in outlining the work, dis cussing the best way to properly organize a school, classify pupils, make a daily schedule, as well as other school problems of like im- portance. Prof. L C. Brogden, State Rural Supervisor, proved and in dispensable blessing throughout the conference, He assisted the teachers in various ways, but gained their interest and atten tion most perhaps when he dis cussed with them the essentials that a growing teacher should possess. It is hardly possible that the teaching force in Hali fax could leave that meeting without the desire and determi nation to become real, live grow ing teachers being aroused with in them. Definite plans were given for organizing rural communities in to real community centers. A Country Life Club was declared necessary if such was accomplish ed and the rural school srovided for the social and cultural needs of the people. The slogan for organized club work in the coun ty this year is: "One central or ganization for every school com munity centered around the Country Life Club as the basis for most effective community service." Mr. F. G. Tarbox and Miss Ethel Leatherwood, county demonstrators, outlined the agri cultural projects to be attempted through the schools this year. On Tuesday evening, Mr. S. M. Gary gave the teachers a hearty welcome to the town of Halifax and to the county as well Then, Miss Mary Shotwell, State worker for the Fifth Fed eral Reserve District made an appealing talk on the important question of 'Thrift". Her rea soning was sound and her illus trations apt Therefore, the in terest of all was challenged and their loyal support pledged. The union of the city and rural forces made a happy program on Wednesday evening. Halifax County had the occasion to look down upon her entire education al workers as one big united body all working with one accord for the same goal. A magnetic feeling of good-will and sympa thetic comradeship was made evident in the inspiring talks made by Supts. A. M. Huggins of Scotland Neck, E. J. C ltrane of Roanoke Rapids, and J. B Edwards of Weldon. Supt. Geo. Howard of Edgecombe County also made a splendid talk. The conference came to a fit ting close on Tuesday, when about thirty committeemen, all of the teachers, the county health officer, the Supt of Public Wel fare, two county editors and other Interested school friends came together in a joint session to talk over various school affairs. In a heart to heart talk, trustees and teachers thrashed out their individual duties toward one another and reached a firm work ing basis for more effective co operation. Dr. Carter and Supt. Jenkins presented their new work in a clear manner and urged Town ok Roanoke Rapids North Carolina III V MM SeptesrsU 16th. 1919. Roaauke Avenue Dnekipment Co, Roanoke Rak N. C Centlrasea;- The Board of CuoiBisauarit oi the To of RoasxAe RpkJs, North Carukna. Md S-triuret th. ted m to write nd ask yon at fckat prve and kt Hiw you till srl to the Wwa i Roanok Rapids thai piete or panel ij Lri I-khhItJ oa the Nth by Thd Street oa the l a ly Roanoke Avenue, the Swlh by the pro perty of the New Methodist CW h and the West ly a airy. said airy bei located halway between Roanoke Avenue and J kun Street. II said land is punHased (turn by the Town of Koam4e Rapids it A be lor the drnrute purpose oi using It fuf a city park, and it is only (or that purpoar the pun ruse oi the same is conwdrted by the Board. The town ol Roanole RarwJi ownt a two itary bmk butklmg oa the East wie oi Roanoke Avenue brtwee Second and Third Streets, know at the Garage building, and the Board desires that you quote t a price oa the land as outlined, outright, also that you state what price you are billing to pay (or the said Garage building should you rare to purchase the same or to take the same in exchange for the said land to be used as a park. The board fet-ling that st is to the interest of the tow a to provide for the park and that the matter should be fully discussed and considered by you, the citurns of the town and the Board of Commistionert before any definite action is taken, has ordered this letter sent to you to be pub lished in the Roanoke Rapids Herald, and asks that you reply to the same and also give the Roanoke Rapids t ierald a copy of your reply. J. T. Chase, Mayor. A. L Clark. Clerk. IN HONOR OF THE TEACHERS On the evening of Friday Sept 12, at the Central School Building a most delightful reception' was tendered the teachers of the Roanoke Rapids Public Schools . by the ladies of the community. As the guests entered the ! building they were ushered up- i Btairs where they were received by Supt and Mrs. Coltrane, County Supt. and Mrs. Akers, and the entire faculty of the Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary schools. Refreshments were delight fully served, and the guests pas sed on to the auditorium which had been tastily decorated for the occasion. Here the audience was entertained by a musical program rendered by Miss Julia Thompson, Mesdames Hancock and Stainback, and Messrs. Jack son and To we. On Saturday afternoon the teachers were again entertained at a barbecue given by Mr. and ; Mrs. Wm. Horner. The place selected, st Gaston's Ferry near Thelma, was an un usually pretty and attractive one for a picnic. The congenial crowd was in holiday spirit and manifested its enjoyment of the occasion by spending the after doon in fishing, boat riding, tar get shooting, and playing games. the support of all. Editor J. T. Stainback, of the Roonoke Rapids Herald, and editor R. G. Shackell, of the Scotland Neck Commonwealth, made splendid talks on "How the county editors can help pro mote the educational Interests in the county". The editors were specifically definite in offering su ggestions and made all present feel that they were really in earnest about letting their papers share in the advancement of Halifax County's rural schools. Prof. Brogden again delighted his audience by presenting in a straightforward manner this question for the consideration of all: "Is a larger type of rural elementary school needed in Hal ifax County?" After some astonishing state ments relative to the one, two and three teacher school proposi tions had been put forth based on actual facts, those present were compelled to answer this vital question positively. At the close of that day, it was self evident that the unified ef forts of all concerned . would build a more efficient type of rural school in Halifax County re long. May they keep up their enthusiara and helpfulness until such is accomplished. ' GET-READY-DAY OBSERVED Last Saturday was designated by the school authorities as Get Ready Pay for the opening of the long term schools. This was done in order that the boys and girls might have a cleaner, better happier school home than ever before. From all reports, marve- lous changes in the improvement as well as the sanitary conditions of the buildings and the grounds were made in one day by united action on the part of teachers, romitteemen, patrons and school children. Each school determined to make the day count for some thing worth while in the com munity and great has been the result of such unified efforts. SOUTH ROSEMARY GRADED SCHOOL OPENING Promptly at 8:30 the school opened under very ahle circumstances. above favor- This new and modern building was well filled with pupils. A number of the parents and patrons of the community were present to show their apprecia tion of this good work in its be ginning, and to assure the teachers of their co-operation. The following teachers were present: Misses Ruby Sisk, Prin ciple and teacher of 7 8th grades, Neta Andrews, 5 6th grades, Mamie Leeper, 3 4th grades. Murrell Patterson, 1, 2nd grades. These young women showed by their earnest words and faces that they were there for real service in the school room and community. , After the devotional exercises and a short talk by the writer, Miss Sisk, in a few well chosen words expressed her appreciation of the co-operation and encour agement already received and assured the friends of the school the faithful service on the part of herself and co-workers. Mr. R. M. Hudson, contractor of the building deserves special mention for his faithful and effici ent work, making it possible to begin school at this time. The work was done in about two months, beginning July 14th. Chas. M. Lance NOTICE The ladies of the Presbyterian tnurcn are coraiany invited to a Reception at the home of Mrs. Fred Peck Friday P. M. Sept 2bth from 5-6, to be given in honor of Mrs. Wharton and Miss McVade, of Raleigh, who will on the same nigpt give an Organ recital at the Presbyterian Church. WITH THE CHURCHES AS Saints QuTck Rev. Lewi N. Taylor, Rector Next Sunday is St Matthews Day and the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. Services: 7:30 A. M. Holy Communion. 9:45 Sundav School and Adult's Bible Cla-s. T. W. Mullen. Supt Divine Services at 11 KW and S:00. . ladies Guild. Tuesday S P. M. Mrs. Avel !. Taylors. Choir rvhearsal Wednesday night at Mr. lhman a. All Saints welcomes you most cordially. Methodist Chuica Rev. Eaff m C. Few Pastor Sunday Sept 21st 1919. Sunday School at 10.00 A. M. W. V. Woodruff. Supt Preaching services 11 A. M. and h:15 p. st. Preaching morning hour by the Sastor. evening hour by Rev. E. I. Snipes. Presiding Elder. Immediately after the evening service the fourth quarterly con ference will convene. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 8:15 o'clock. This church is for the service of God by whosoever will, on every occasion that its doors open. Baptist Church Rev. T. S. Crutchfirld, Ptor Sunday School 9:43 A. M. W. S. Hancock. Supt. Morning Service. 11:00 a. Evening Service, 8:30. a Y. P. V., 7:13 P. M.. Julian Allsbrook. President. Miss Rose Moody Group leader. Men's Bible Class, Tuesday evening at 8:00 o'clock. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8:00., Mr. James Leader. Presbyterian Church Rev. Stanley White, Pastor Mis Julia Thompsoa. Organist Sunday School 10:00 A. M. Morning service 11:00 A. M. Evening service 8:00 P. M. Christian Endeavor 7:30 P. Y. P. Society 3:30 P.M. Friday. Prayer meeting 8:00 p. M. Wednesday. Did You Ever See a Fat Man Run? Just the thing you have been wishingto see these many months that famous baseball game on Saturday afternoon, yes, it is to be as advertised atrulv "Leans" and "Fats" game. The Fats with such stars as Mr. Gay, "Chief Dobbin," "Chief Ham let" and Mr. "Big Mac" Allister are hopeful of victory but the Leans having Rev. Messrs. Few and Taylor, Mr. "Bill" Barkley, Prof. Coltrane et cetera, think they have the necessary goods needed to 'bring home the bacon' The umpiring will be a feature. The customary "pop" peanuts and Jewish ice cream (cohen cone) will be there in abundance for your spare jitneys. Ths Rosemary Band will live up to their reputation, furnish ing such music as will be appro priate for such a solemn occa sion. The time is 3:30 sharp. The place Rosemary Ball Park. The necessary mazuma is 25 cents. Children under 12 half fare. If you want to spend an en joyable afternoon follow the crowd and don't be alone on the street Benefit All Saints (Episcopal) Lhurcn Duiiding tund, auspices Ladies Guilk. Come you! Come Everybody! ANNOUNCEMENT Cards have been received here announcing the marriage in Yar mouth, Maineof Miss Alice Camp bell and Mr. Homer Humphrey. Miss Campbell is a sister of Mrs. D. 1 1. Leslie and has spent three summers here. Mr. Humphrey has been one of the Faculty of the New England Conservatory of Music for the past fourteen years. Household and Kitchen Shower The Ladies Aid Society, of the First Methodist Church, gave a household and kitchen shower Monday evening to Rev. and Mrs. Eugene C. Few. A large number attended and enjoyed i delightful evening and the popu lar young couple received many useful and handsome gifts. AND Miss Lucile Carton is visiting relatives in Richmond this week. Mr. and Mrs. Council have moved here from Hickory and taken rooms with Mrs. Charlena Hart Mr. Council will be con nected with the Rosemary Bank and Trust Comsany. The Taylor Drug Company, with Mr. Clyde Taylor, formerly of Rosemary, but more recently of Franklinton. as manager will I uPened this week, occupying a store in the business block west of the Methodist Church. Mr. C. E. Rigler. a Y.M.C.A. secretary, of Rocky Mount spent Thursday in town in consultation with friends of the Y.M.C.A. Mrs. V. R. Shelton and little son, of Henrietta, are the guests of her sister, Mrs. G. L. Hayes. The Cockade City Electric Shoe Shop opened this week next door to the Rosemary Banking and Trust Company. Messrs. Rufus Mountford and Will Taylor spent the week end with relatives in Durham. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bagget. and family of Tarboro, have re cently moved here to make their home. Mr. B. T. Davidson and family, of Henderson, are making their home here. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Horner were delight fully entertained by them at a barbecue and Brunswick Stew held on the banks of the Roanoke at Caston Ferry Saturday after noon. Mrs. Ella Burton has returned from a visit to Winston Salem. Mr. L. A. Ghissom and child ren, of Kittrell, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Cullom. The people of Rosemary are looking foward with interest to the ball game which is to be play ed Saturday between the 'leans and the 'fats'. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Holieman and family, of Milwaukee, N. C, are recent newcomers to Rose mary. Mrs. W. E. Lewter and daugh ter, Millie, are visiting friends and relatives in Washington. Bel- haven, Punto, and Yatesville. J. T. Bishop attended services at Ringwood last Sunday. This was Mr. Bishop's first visit to his old hon.e in eighteen years. TOWNS PREPARING FOR STATE SANITARY LAW As October approaches, which is the date for active enforce ment of the state Sanitary privy law, most of the towns and vil lages are realizing the necessity of taking some definite action to meet the requirements of this law. Very recently, however, it was discovered that the towns have hesitated greatly in going ahead with this matter, due to lack of a systematic plan of action This demand has been met by supplying a model ordinance which is suitable to any and all owns. Assistance thus offerered by the State Board of Health is meeting with a vigorous respons. Already knowledge of passage of the proposed ordinance has come from several towns, among which are High Point smithfield, Goldsboro, Kenly, Clayton, and r uquay Springs. It seems certain that several hundred other towns will have followed their example by the first of October. The step taken by these towns is highly commendable, and in addition it is a piece of great wisdom on their part Any group of town officals who realizes that this law is to be rigidly enforced are drawn to the conclusion that . nothing but a systematic effort through the adoption of the pro posed ordinance, will give econo my, efficiency, and satisfaction to their citizens. ICE CREAM SUPPER There will be an Ice Cream Supper at the River Road School Building, Friday night Septem ber 19th from 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. for th benefit of the school, COME! ROSEMARY PERSONAL LOCAL ITEMS
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