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I w, DO YOU KNOW — That 30,000 Swimmers Have Been Instructed by the Red Cross in Scientific Life Saving * Volume X-Wumber 35 " ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C„ NOVEMBER 16,1923 Subscription$2.00 a Year in Advance ROSEMARY PERSONAL AND LOCAL ITEMS Mr. P. G. Black, of Charlotte, was in Rosemary Sunday. Mr. L. H.. Northington, of Littleton, was in Rosmary Sat urday.. Messrs. S. D.. Byrd and George Randoph, of Enfield, were in town Sunday. Mr. W. P. Williams, of Peters burg, was in Rosmary Monday. Miss Mertyl Holt spent the week end in Richmond. Miss Irene M.vatt, of Smith field, spent the week end with her sister Miss Ava Myatt at Rosemary Lodge. Mr. Norfleet Vick accompan ied the freshman football team of the University on their vis it to Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids and spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Vick. Mr.. J. C. Hood, of Petersburg, Va„ waj; a visitor in town Mon day. Miss Minnette Marshall re turned to her home in Norfolk after spending some time with Miss Esther Marshall at Rose mary Lodge. Mr. E. J. O'Brian, of Hender son, spent Monday in Rosemary. Mr. Howard L. \ounts spent Tuesday in Raleigh.. Miss Dicie Howell was the guest of Miss Florence Bing ham during her recent visit to Roanoke Rapids - Rosemary Mr. John W. Truden, of Nor folk, was in town Tuesday. Mr. J. E. Carrigan, of Bur lington, spent Tuesday in Rose mary. The several members of the Jfunday School class taught by ‘vSrs. A. G. Carter in the Rose mary Baptist Church gav her a surprise party last night in her home. The members expressed their deep regrets at Mrs. Car ter’s leaving for Danville and presented her a purse of gold as a token of their appreciation. Mr. H. H. Hofmeister, of Bal timore, spent Tuesday in town. Mr. Charles F. Stranberg, Jr., of Baltimore was in Rose mary Tuesday. Mrs. Exum Matthews and I children left this week for Rich mond, Va., to make their home. Mr. Matthews has been working in Richmond for several weeks. Mr. K. A. Hudson, of Char lotte, was in Rosemary.Tuesday. Dr. John W. Martin spent Monday in Richmond. Messrs. C. C. Cleaton, Frank Barnes, James Hardy, Cleophus Barnes, Arthur Davis, Maynon non Danis, VVjllia Howell, of Northampton County, all of whom are former service men and went to France, attended the Armistice Day celebration here Saturday. Mr. M. J. Huseman, of Nor folk, was in town Tuesday.. The Second Circle of the .Wo man’s Auxiliary of All Saints Episcopal Church was enter tained by Mrs. Ellis H. Joyner last night. Mr. W. T. Bogart, of Norfolk, spent yesterday in 'Rosemary. Mr. J. W. LaMotte, of Balti more, was in town Wednesday. Mr. F.' J. Sutterlin and Miss Clara Suttjerlin, of Frankfort, '* Ky., were visitors, in Rosemary {Wednesday. Afhe Rev. E. N. Harrison left Tuesday to attend te Annual meetiVig of the Methodist Con ference in Elizabeth City. Mr. ajlarridon left with a splendid re *port sjhowing progress along all lines Aind with a clean sheet financially. The people of Rose mary hope he will be returned. Mtr. L. S. T hompson, of Ral eigh, was in town yesterday. Mr. J. B. Hall, of Scotland Nqck, County Welfare Officer, spent Monday in Rosemary. Mr. and Mrs. Evans, of Sea board, were visitors in Rosemary Monday. Miss Samuels, of FVankfort, Ky., was in Rosemary Wednes day. ftjr. Leland Decker, of Hen derson. spent the week end wjth Roanoke Rapids 6; Emporia 0 The same strain of adverse , luck seemed to follow the Roa noke Rapids high school football eleven in the game with Em poria high last Friday afternoon on the local gridiron and after a hard fight they managed to nose out a six to nothing victory. The lone score was the result of a touchdown from a kick by Em poria from behind their own goal line, which struck the ground in the field of play, then bounded out side the side line ex tended before being touched. The Emporia team showed their usual strength in defensive work and presented a generally well balanced team. The locals lost opportunities to score a touch down three different times as a results of fumbles near their own goal line. Barnes and King put up the strongest fight for the visiting team while Bernard Edmondson in the backfield and Harrison in the line played a featured game for the home eleven. The two teams will meet again this afternoon in Emporia and another close game is expected. relatives in Rosmary.. Miss Ruth Spivey and brother Mr. Leonard, Spivey, of Sea board, were in Rosemary Sunday Mr. R. H. Gay and Miss Ber nice Decker spent Monday and Tuesday in Jackson and vicin- j ity. Messrs. Badger Reid and Rob ert Reid, of Halifax, were in1 Rosemary Saturday night.. Mr. Charles T.. Johnson has moved into his new Barber Shop next to the Rosemary Theatre. The Parent-Teachers Associ ation of the Rosemary Primary School held its monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon.. A most interesting talk was given on! the physical needs of primary children, illustrated with posters by Mr. W. A. Simpson, Physi cal Director of the schools of the community. Miss Barringer made a telling address in which she outlined the needs of the school. Supt. E. J. Coltpane j also made an address in which he suggested ways and means1 by which the school should progress. The President appoint ed Grade Mothers for the year and it was voted an afternoon ; well spent and enjoyed by all present. The members of the Ladies j Aid Society of the Rosemary Methodist Church will have Christmas cards on sale at their bazaar December 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling M. Gary of Halifax, were visitors in town Saturday. Mr.. James M. Marshall, of Norfolk, spent the week end with, Miss Esther Marshall at Rosemary Lodge. Messrs. E. A. Murray and A.. B. McAlister attended the fun-1 oral of the late Mrs. S. C. Vann in Franklinton Sunday after noon. Rev. Stanley White, of Beth esda, Md.. was a visitor n Rose mary Monday and Tuesday. Mr. W. B. Brown, of Norfolk, was in town Wednesday. Mrs. R. Page Taylor, of Ashland, Va., spent the week end with her mother Mrs. J. M. Grizzard. Mr. Monroe G. Jenkins, of Rocky Mount spent the week end with his brother Mr. Thos. M. Jenkins. Rev. Chas. Sheets wjio has accepted an invitation to be come pastor of the Rosemary Baptist Church December the first was in town Monday enroute to Richmond to attend the annual meeting of the State Convention. The contract for building the First Christian Church, Rose-, mary has been awarded to Mr. Fred Forest. Work was begun on the structure Monday morn ing and the walls of the building ae rapidly rising. THREE DA* SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE HERE All Churches in Community Join in Holding Three Day Sunday School Conference Beginning Sunday Afternoon at Three O’clock. PROMINENT SPEAKERS TO BE HERE After working for several weeks <\n the proposition, com mittees ffom all the churches in the community have arranged for the holding of a three day Gen eral Sunday School Conference begining with a mass meeting in the High school auditorium next Sunday afternoon at three j o’clock. Sunday night the several i churches of the community have cancelled their services, A union, meeting will be held with Mr. L. L. Gobbel, General Secretary of the Sunday School Board of the North Carolina M. E. Cinference as spekaer. Prof. E. J. Coltrane has been appointed the chairman of the Conference and announces the following tentative program: Sunday 3 r. M. —Mr. A. Br Saleety, a prominent attorney of Salisbury, an active Sunday school worker will make an ad. dress. 7:30 P. M.— Mr. L. L. Gobbel, General Secretary, Sunday School Board, North Carolina M. E. Con ference. Monday 3:30 P. M.—Mrs. N. Buckner, General Secretary Ba raca-Philathea Union, or North Carolina. 7:30 P. M.-The Rev. Chas. B. Scovil, rector of All Saints’ Epis copal Church. Concord, and Exe cutive Secretary, Board of Re ligious Education, of the Episco pal Church in the Diocese of North Carolina. Mr. L. L. Gobbel. Tuesday 3:30 P. M.—%lrs. N. Buckner, Mrs. E. I. Huggins, of Rich Square. 7:30 P. M.—Speaker to be an nounced. It is planned that follow up work in the nature of Confern ces will be held in the different churches in order that the local Sunday school teachers can dis cuss with leaders of their churces, the various problems of their classes and schools. This Conference should mark the beginning of a new day in the work of the community Sun day schools. Its success is partly, very largely, dependent upon the interest bf the public. The public is therefore most cordially invi ted and urged to attend as many of the sessions as possible. I _ Parent-Teaccers Aisociation Meets The Parent-Teachers Asso ciation of the Central school held its regular meeting in the school auditorium Wdnesday, Nov. 6, at 3:15. The program committe had arranged a very interesting'program, consisting of story telling and a play. Af ter this entertainment the busi ness meeting was heJd.tT flirty seven mothers, thirteen'feachers and a number of visitors were present. Miss Williams and Miss Dixon’s'grades tied for the attendance picture so each grade will keep it for two weeks. The following grade mothers were appointed: Miss Foster’s grade, Mrs. Joy ner: Miss Dixon’s grade, Mrs. Cagle; Miss' Woodward’s grade, Mrs. West; Miss Sliceloff’s grade Krs. Jarman; Miss Davis’ grade, rs. Smith; Miss Blake’s grade, Mrs. Dean;'Miss Lucas’ grade, Mrs. Price; Miss Bower’s grade, Mrs. W. L. Long; Miss Wil li-,:.p's grade, Mrs. Webb; Miss Taylor’s grade, Mrs. Womble; Mils Keel’s grade, Mrs. Daniel; j Miss Lassiter's grade, Mrs. Chase. After the business meet ing refreshments were served a.id a social hour was enjoyed. Mrs. El J. Coltrane, Pres., Mrs. A. L. Taylor, Secy. , WITH THE CHURCHES All S*int#Ctmrcli (Episcopal) Rev. Lewi* N. Taylor, Rector Mr*. Katherine Webster, Parish Worker Roanoke Avenue THE FIELD , The field is the world. Lift up your eyes, look on the fields, for they are' white already to harvest. THE PROGRAM Pray ye therefore the L >rd of the harvest, that He will send' forth laborers into His harvest. Freely ye have received; freely I give. Go-ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. THE EQIPMENT Lo I am with you aLvay, even unto the end of the world. Not \ by might, nor by power but by my Spirit, saitb the Lord of Hosts. EVERY MEMBER MOBILIZATION ] SUNDAY. DECEMBER 2, 1923. Next Sunday is the twenty fifth Sunday after trinity Servi-j ces: 7:30 A. M. celebration of the: Holy Communion. 9:45 church school, hi Me class es for adults and children, T. W. Mullen, Supt, Morning service and sermon at 11. 1 The night services will he omitted on account of the Union Sunday School service in the high school auditorium. ■You are most cordially invited. Stop! Look! Listen! The D. O. K. K, Ceremonial is on the Horizon. . --- ,On the twenty second day of November, in the Valley of Zizi, by the waters of the Roanoke, n the plains of Weldon will . le heard strange sounds, weird mu sic and foreign costumes will he seen. It all will hove a meahing to many of the Weldon sons who will do battle with the tigrps? and Bolivar. Every day is bring ing shipments of tiger.milk and applications from Tyros who are to be the comedians of the streets. All Weldon is invited to join us in making this strange festival one of the greatest ever held in _the Valley of the Zizi. All are itivih d ; to see the streets as they teem j with the scenes of conflict; to lis-1 ten to 'the strange music : nd .v r dance of these vicious Arabs, hun gry for the candidates who will undergo the trials and tests for the rank ot the Votary. Harken je! Harken ye, the Sons of the Desert. Don the fes tival plumage for your migration to the city of strange events to behold the wonders of these Arabs five hundred strong as they feast upon the innocence of Knighthood. Sometime in the day the pa-| rade will begin. Watch, this is the last time you, will behold these candidates as Tyros. This is the march, the last of its kiad with them, which will lead them into the walled courts Ti..known to the outer world, and where none but the faithful may enter, j Here the last ordeals of tin- jour- i ney will be enacted and those! found brave and knightly will wear the high and noble friend ship and fraternity found in the fraternal w'orld. The following committees have been appointed: Manager — C. E Carter. Membership W. (1 Walton, A. L. Durham, W. K.Gray, 0. P. Mohorn, Paul H. Joyjier. Entertainment -1_. T. Garner, W. A„Carter, F. J. Bounds. Advertising—C. E Gore. Dr. E. D. Poe, R. E. Loven, Gus Pap Pa.s- _ . _._ Stunt 1. A. Chappell, W. K, Gray, W. C. Mitchell, T. M. Alls- i brook. Finance- N. M. Sheein. J. 0. j Carter, E. F. Bounds. Arrangement — N .1. Shepherd, ! A. L. Durham, C. F. Gore. THE PROGRAM 1:00 P. M. Registration of Tyros I at D. 0. K. K headquarters N. | Y. cafe. 2:00 P. M. The Stunt Committee takes ci.arge. 4:30 P. M. Assemble athead quarters for parade. 6:00 P. M. Berbecue supper. 7:00 P. M. Ceremonial New school building. ARMISTICE DAY OBSERVED HERE Celebration Under Auspices Local Le cion Post Succe-slully Carried Out, 'dr, Hoi engr Delivers Forcible Ad dre-s. Large crowd attends celebra tion. FIRE WORKS DISPLAY AT CL()|£ 1 The Armistice Day celebra tion held here on last Saturday under the auspices of the locgl post of the America;! Legion | went through without a hitch on ; it lie program anywhere. The | weather was ideal for the ! occasion and ex-service men ifrom all the county were here to join in the ceiebra- J Don although not in num 1 rs as large as'had been ex acted. The program began at 10:30 with a splendid band concert by the Rosemary concert band in the .High School Andl'orium, after which Rev. L. N. 'I delivered an invocation r.d Mr, A. C. Zollicoffcr introduced the speaker of the' occasion, dir. i*»n S. Hollenga, form or • - a t ant national commander of the Legion and now . ccretary of is Petersburg Chamber of Com merce. It is to be regretted that on this as on a pi\ eious occasion such a small number of people were present to hear M' . Hollenga, who ts an unus rd-i ly compelling, forceful and'' in teresting speaker. -'Ii'- Hollenga recalled the eventful days of tlie war and that, first armistice day which the Legion observd in France in 1918. He argued forcibly for more liberal treatment of the disabled veterans and stated that four million men and w-> men in whose hands was en trusted the honor and safety of the United States in time of war were ho less worthy of the confidence of the nation in time of peace. All ex-service men were seis - ed a dinner on the High School grounds immediately after Hr. ilcilenga's address. Barbecue, [Brunswick stew.and trimmings "'ere present in overflowing abundance and at the conclusion of the dinner he ex-service men marched to Roanoke Rapids where the parade formed, head ed by the ex-s'ervice men and enlivened by floats from Scotland Neck, Halifax. Weldon and local businesses and community or ganizations, syuads of girl scouts in costume and both the Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids bands. The football game beiwi n the Freshman teams of the Uni versity of North Carolina and North Carolina State College, played at the high school grounds was largely attended. Carolina won by a score of 19 to 0. The' program closed with an elaborate display of fireworks at the High School building.' at 7:30 witnessed by a large c rowd of people. Night School Reports Total enrollment 91 Students attending regularly 66. Students absent because of illness, or away frofti town, etc. 25. Students' making perfect at tendance record; Mai tie Askew, Eddie Askew, __Elizabth Baily, Virginia Acre, Isaac Dickens, Harry Robinson , Percy Ha'rri . ‘ * son. Students on honor roll; Eliza beth Baily, Eddie Askew, Mattie Askew, Harry Robinson and Isaac Dickens. , Students making average of 1 (95-100) Gladys Morris, Nellie 'Morris, Mattie Askew, Ediie Askew Elizabeth Baily, Harry Jones, Verney Simpson and Harry Robinson. Students showing greatest im provement; Isaac Dickens, Ray mond Poole; H His Martin, Nathaniel Taylor and George Respass. \ PRUDEN BROWN The marriage of Miss Mary BroVn, of Garys burg and Mr. Hi ward Pruden, of Rosemary t ok place on Saturday after noon November the tenth at three o’clock at the home of the bride. The entire lower floor of the I home was beautifully decorated with white chrysanthemums and autum leaves, The guests were welcomed by • irs. Reese, aunt of the bride. Misses Frances Brown and 1 lorence Suiter, amid a bower of ' aried colored autumn leaves, served delicious punch. The ceremony was performed by R v. William Towe, of the .uethodist church in the presence of members of the families and friends. The beautiful and im press] ue ring ceremony was used. An imprevised alter of green pines, intermingled wth white chrysanthemums and white lighted candles was arranged in ti: ‘ parlor. Mrs. VV. D. Barbee, of Seaboard, rendered the music ‘■eg Lohengrin’s bridal chorus. Little Surah Harris Brown, sis ter of the bride, was the first to "titer, bearing a silver tray with the wedding ring nestling upon a white satin cushion. Immedi ately following the ring bearer, entered the bride and groom, who were met at the alter by the minister, who performed the! ceremony, while McDowell’s "lea Wild Rose,” was softly played by Mrs Barbee. Thei bride wore a modish traveling, suit of hlue villena cloth with squirrel trimmings, shoes and gloves to match. Her small hat was of metal cloth hastily trim-j mod with squirreldur and orna-1 ments. Immediately after the cere j.mony Mr. and Mrs. Pruden left' in their new car, a gift from the bride’s father, fora tour through | the valley of Virginia. They j were met in Richmond bv friends who gave them a reception in th. Jefferson Hotel. the bride is the attractive andi accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Brown of Garys burg, who has many friends throughout the State, who will | be interested in her marriage. \ The bridegroom is the son of i Mrs. Bettie I. Pruden, of Sea board, and holds a responsible j position with the Rosemary j Manufacturing Company. Mr. and Mrs. Pruden will be at home in Rosemary after Nov ember USih. , MRS. S. C. VANN Franklinton, Nov. 10—After a sickness of three weeks, Mrs. S. C. Vann died at Her home here early this morning. She was born, in Franklinton, th. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hfenly, sixty-five years ago. Charitablesin all things and con ant in well doing, every one feels the fineness of her influence and there was so much unassum ing quietness about it that no one knows how to begin to m sure its extent. This is the first break in the family circle and she leaves her husband, Mr. S. C. Vann, a son, Mr. A. H. Vann,,and two daugh ters, Mts. J. A. Mopre, of Rose mary^ and Miss Eleanor Vann. Mrs. Vann w;»s a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church devoted to it and to all Christian work. The funeral service will be con ducted from the church here at i o’clock tomorrow afternoon. I Miss Dicie Howell Pleases Miss Dicie Mowed, “North Carolina’s Own,” lyric soprano, I delighted a very appreciative audience in the auditorium of the high school Tuesday night. Philip Hale, a noted critic of Boston once said of her, “she is i singer with voice, art and brains.” This spms up the case admirably for Miss Howell. Miss Bessie Futrell, of Scotland Neck, was Miss Howell’s accompan ist. [ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONA1 AND LOCAL ITEMS Mesdames J. M. Jackson, J. Frank West and C. M. Pitt at tended the funeral of Mrs. Vann in Franklinton Sunday. Mr. George Daughtry, of Nor folk, is spending some time here. Miss Rosa Pearson and Mrs. Herman Hudson were called away this week on account of the death of their grandmother. Miss Beadie Clark spent Sat urday in Richmond. Mrs. L. Wheeden and Miss Maude Vaughn .spent Wednes day in town. Miss Minnie Daughtry, of En field, spent the week end here. Miss Ruth Jones, of Mur fresboro, spent the week end here. , Mr. Badger Reid, of Halifax, spent Sunday in town. Mr. Jack Green, of Richmond,, spent ~unday in town. Mis Nell Jones, of Jackson, spent the week end in town. Mrs. N. L. Steadman, of i Halifax, spent Saturday in town. Mr. E. A. Telliga spent the week end in Richmond. Messrs. E. H. Ricks and Dr. F. G. Jarman spent Saturday in Richmond attending the football game. Rev. Stanley White, of Beth sea, spent Sunday in town. Mr. Fonzo Waters, of Kinston, spent Wednesday in town on business. Mr. R. L. Lowe, of Richmond, spent Monday in town on busi ness. Mrs. W. R. Cherry and little .daughter, Jean, and Miss Sallie ; Thorne, of Rocky Mount, re turned home Tuesday after ; spending several days here in j the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. J Williams. ! Mrs. Paul Hemriek, of Rich mond, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Gaddy. Mrs. G. E. Williams is spend ing several days in Rocky Mount with relatives. Dr. T. W. M. Long spent a few days out of town this week. Mrs. Harvey Keene and chil dren, of Suffolk, are the guests of her sister Mrs. S. J. Bounds. Mr. Jim Lyerman and Miss Earline Fleetward, of Warren ton,, spent Sunday here with Miss Eula Collier. Mr. T. M. Faison, of Fayette ville, spent Wednesday in town. Mr. Charles Miller, of Enfield, spent Sunday here with his wife. Mrs. B. Marks has returned after a business trip to northern markets. Mr. Greenberg was called to Boston this week on account of the illness of his mother. Mrs. R. E. Cleaton, Jr. spent Thursday in Norfolk shopping. Rev. J. R. Betts, of Macon, N. C., will preach in the Metho dist Church next Sunday morn ing at 11 o’clock. Mr. Betts has preached here several times before and was heard with both pleasure and profit.. Rev. R. H. Broom is attending the Annual Conferennce at Eliz abeth City this week. Mr. S. F. Pattenon ' Sail* For Europe The entire community will be delighted to learn that Mr. S. F. Patterson who was taken quite ill while on a business trip to New York several weeks ago, is now improving rapidly. Upon the advice of his physician, Mr. Pat terson, accompanied by Mrs. Patterson and little daughter Mary Blythe, sailed on last Sat urday, November 10, on the S. S. Olympic for a much needed rest in Europe. That his recovery may be rapid and complete is the sincere wish of the communi ty for whom he has done so much. His address while in Europe will be in care of the Bankers Trust Company, Paris, France.
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