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gency of the matter and was accorded the
privilege of going about it Immediately.
went down tom and selected the things
required, made Lii estimate, returned to
the Board of Education and had the
estimate Endorsed. Then l took a motor,
got the things by afternoon and began
making the installation.
For four days l worked from 9 80 A.
NJ. until 9 80 p. NJ. The greater part of
this time l spent lying on my back under
tables. At the end of the week everything.
was ready.
This is 4 buzzer class, and our work is
TO bring the men up to a minimum of ten
words a minute in sending and receiving.
This fits them for the Signal Corps. For
the more technical training they must go
to the MarcOni Institute"
Miss Owen is an accomplished violinist,
but she gave up music when she entered
wireless. Since she entered the field other
women have taken up class instruction
Among them are Miss Belle Barueh, Miss
Mary Post and Miss r. Perrine They
have given instruction to the class Of
drafted men who are studying wireless at
the Y. NJ. c. A. hut at Camp Mills
Two Others Taught in Canada.
Two other women who are now in
structing the class with Miss Owen are
Miss Cathlene Vanderwater and Miss
Beatrice Eakins of Canada Both are
graduates of Queens University. For
time they taught in Saskatchewan and
then came to New York to study wire
less. After completing a course at the
Marconi Institute they went to the West
ern Union, where they became expert
multigraph operators.
Not content with this, they gained adj
mission to the Mareoni plant and studied
S. in the testing laboratories, being the first
women admitted to the student course
there. Studying at the Mareoni plant
from z A. NJ. until 3 P. NJ, they are not
quite tired enough, so they finish off the
day by instrueting in the drafted mems
class from 7:30 until $50 P. NJ.
It is said that Miss Flora Hamilton
will soon sail for France, where she will
be employed in the dual capacity of
expert dietician and radio operator
Miss Hamilton is a native of-Seotland,
but has been in the United States for
some years. She is likely to be the first
woman to go from America in the eapae-
ity of wireless operator
When it is considered that a little
more than a year ago there were no
women doing wireless work in America
it must be recognized that they have
made rapid progress. The day may come
when the Government will see its way
clear to employ them, but in the mean
time, with the men going away, the de-
mand for the woman instructor in wire
less is increasing.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Ancient Soap Making.

A soap boilers shop was among the
things discovered in the excavation at
Pompeil several years ago The city
was buried beneath volcanic ashes A.
d. 70. 1t is said that the soap found
In the shop had not lost all efficacy,
although it had lain under the ashes
more than eighteen hundred years.
Soap making was quite business In
a number of the Italian cities at the
time that Pompeii was destroyed.
Pliny the elder speaks of soap, and
says that because its price was so
high many substitutes were used,
among them a kind of glutinous earth
and fine sand mixed in the juice Of
certain plants that made lather. His
tory tells us that the Gauls made soap
two thousand years ago by combining
beech tree ashes and goats fat
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary
Church Census

Beginning at A O'Clock next
Sunday afternoon, June 23, a
census Of Roanoke Rapids, Rose
mary and surrounding commune
ties will be taken. The commit
tees appointed by the pastor of
each church will meet promptly
at A P. M, at the Episcopal
church to receive definite in
struction for the work, and be-
gin the work from that point.
The people are requested to
remain at home (at least one
member of each family between
the hours of A and 6 O'Clock that
the information desired may be
obtained.
The first Sunday in July will
be Everybody Go To Church
Day." On this day every one is
expected to attend church some-
where.
By order of the Minister'S Un-
ion of Roanoke Rapids and Rose
mary.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
COMMISSIONERS DECIDE
CLOSET MATTER TONIGHT

Tonight the commissioners
of the town of Roanoke Rapids
will meet to consider the matter
of enforcing the installation of
the L. R. S. Septic tank system
in the corporate limits of the
town of Roanoke Rapids.
The manufacturers of these
closets, the Cement Products
Company, of Wilmington, will
have a representative at the
meeting with a proposition in
detail in regard to the proposed
installation, and Mayor ]. T.
Chase urges all property owners
affected by the proposed ordi-
nance to be present and make
known their opinion in the mat
ter.
The Board will meet at the
Mayors Office at $3.50 P. M.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
TOALL TOWNSHIP FOOD ADMINS.
TRAITORS OF HALIFAX COUNTY.

Announce to all dealers
through local papers or otherwise
maximum quantities of sugar
that may be sold reduced to five
pounds for country producers, two
pounds to town consumers,
twenty-five pounds for canning
ndpreservingpurposes only upon
certificate. Do not wish preserv-
ing and canning restricted but
desire utmost care in use of
sugar. individuals requiring
more than twenty-five pounds
at one time will be allowed to
purchase on approval of County
Food Administrator. Instruct
all dealers to keep accurate de-
tailed records of every sale of
sugar from this date.
Yours truly,
R. C. DUNN,
Food Admr. Halifax County.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Rosemary Methodist Church
Rev. Charles M. Lance, Pastor

Preaching by the pastor at
New Hope Church II A. M.
Sunday School 1000 A. M. J.
d. Shearin, Supt.
Preaching at Smiths Church,
by the pastor, a P. M.
Sunday School 3 P. M. S. W.
Fulgham, Supt.
All members of Smiths Church
are urged to be present, as inn
portant matters regarding the
new church are to be discussed.
Preaching at Rosemary $3.50 P.
M.
Sunday School 1000 A. M. J.B.
Boyd, Supt.
The District Conference of the
Warrenton District will be held
June 20-27 at Norlina. 1t is inn
portant that each delegate at
tend. Also, that the churches
make as full reports as possible.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
LEWIS B. JONES
WRITES HOME

Thursday, June 13, 1918.
To my friends at Roanoke Rapids.
Roanoke Rapids should be
proud of the little army of SOL
diers they sent to fight for the
noble cause of liberty, they are
good ones, and will do their very
best. | wish our friends back
there could see US now, they
would hardly know US. Yester-
day, Wednesday, Uncle Sam
dressed us up from head to foot.
Believe me those fellows we left
at Roanoke Rapids such as
chauffers, soda jerkers and board
mill operators have no idea what
they are missing. Would be glad
to have them with us. AS for
myself, if | continue to grow as
| have for the past few weeks |
may be as large as Chief Baird
some day.
| want to mention the Herald
which seems like a letter, and is
welcomed by all the boys. When
a boy receives nerald the rest
begin to &C." round him and
they read ev..y word it contains.
Hope they will continue to come.
l close with best regards for
all my friends.
Lewis B. Jones,
Co. 43, 156th D. B.
Camp Jackson,
Columbia, S. C.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
First Christian Church
Roanoke Ave GOrner 9Th ST.
Raleigh L. Topping, Minister.

Services next Sunday morning
and evening by the minister.
Evening subject: Seven
Streets.
Besi6es the regular program
for Sunday School at 9:45 A. M,
the following program will be
given:
Recitation: Two Little Hands"
by Little Miss Lucy Vincent.
Recitation: From one to six,
by Helen Vincent.
Recitation: by Mildred Vim
cent.
Recitation: by Mabel Rook.
Recitation: by Clyde Rook.
A cordial welcome is extend
ed to all.
Christian Endeavor meeting
every Wednesday night. Meet
next Wednesday night at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. M. c.
Clippard in Rosemary, and the
following Wednesday night at
the home of Mrs. l.. F. Brewer,
Patterson town.
A special feature of the even
ing hour is the singing by the
young peoples choir. Come.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Red Cross Notes.

The Red Cross shipment for
May consisted of ninety pairs Of
pajamas. Did you make pair?
The allotment for June is 280
Hospital bed shirts. How many
clean shirts will you make for a
wounded soldier?
The Red Cross Room is open
every afternoon except Thurs
day and Saturday. Come and sew
or get shirt to make at home.
Rosemary sewing room is open
every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday afternoon.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
CALL NO. 66l
For 23 White Men to be Entrained for
Camp Jackson. Columbia, 5. C.,
June 26, 1918.

Elisha Lane, Rosemary.
j. 5. Marks, Roanoke Rapids,
Edgar Parker, Scotland Neck.
}. h. Browning, Enfield.
W. A. Williams, "
W. 7. Warren, Aurelian Springs
J. W. Hawkins, Enfield.
b. II. Pope, Scotland Neck.
S. E. Hardee, Enfield.
W. J. Hedgepeth. Aurelian Sp' gs
}. G. Shields, Scotland Neck.
A. V. Johnson, Enfield.
Z. A. Hardee, +"
Richard Carlisle, Scotland Neck.
7. E. Wright, Littleton.
J. l.. Holiday, Enfield.
Brinkley Melvin, Aurelian Spr' gs
W. A. House, Scotland Neck.
c. S. Alexander, !" F."
c. w. Lewis, " !"
Walter Moone, Enfield.
r E. Boseman, Rosemary.
H. H. Sledge, Heathsville.
0. A. George, Rosemary,
G.. E. Reeves, Enfield.
j. N. Hackney, Scotland Neck.
Gus Vincent, Weldon.
W. D. Weeks, Whitakers.
S. B. Kitchen, Scotland Neck.
j. A. Draper, Enfield.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
A Good Revival.

The series of evangelistic SER
vices recently held at the Roam
oke Rapids Baptist Church, re-
suited in the addition of a num-
Der of new members to the
church. Eight happy converts
were baptized last Sunday night;
several others have been receiv-
ed by letter and restoration.
Rev. J. w. Kincheloe who did
the preaching greatly endeared
himself to the people. All things
considered, the results of the
meetings were very gratifying.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Advertised Mail

The following list of mail re-
mains unclaimed in this office.
Same will be held ten days
and if unclaimed will be sent to
the Division of Dead Letters
Washington, D. c.
M. ]. Buffaloe, Paul Brown,
w. Daniel, Harvey Davidson,
William Edmonson, Beatrice
Irvey, Walter Harris, Sue john
son, l.. G. Lee, Billie Moore,
Bessie Mason, E. D. Medlin,
Moses Taylor, Mrs. Sylvia Rob-
erson, Temple Wick and Joe
Whitehead.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
PROCLAMATION
OF THE MAYOR
To all adult Citizens Roanoke
Rapids, N. G.:

10 all adult Citizens Roanoke
Rapids, N. G.:
In accordance with the Pro-
clamations of the President of the
United States and of the Govern
or of North Carolina and in
cheerful compliance with the re-
quest of the Governor of North
Carolina, |, J. T. Chase, Mayor,
do hereby designate the period
beginning Saturday, June 22nd,
and ending Friday, June 28th,
as War Savings Week for the
town of Roanoke Rapids, North
Carolina.
| respectfully request every
minister of the Gospel, Superin-
tendent of Sunday School, and
teacher of an adult Bible Class,
on Sunday, June 23rd, to speak
definitely about the War Savings
campaign and urge the necessity
of responding literally in pledges
to purchase War Savings Stamps.
earnestly appeal to all en-
ployers of labor to inform their
employees about the special cam
paign and encourage them to
help win the War by saving,
economizing, and investing reg
ularly in War Savings Stamps.
call attention to the fact that
every citizen so notified is ex-
pected to go to the schoolhouse
of his district on Friday, June
2Sth, at 6 P. M, and also to the
fact that a record of the at
tendance and proceedings of the
meeting at his schoolhouse is to
be made and preserved.
| urge all citizens of Roanoke
Rapids with one accord, to work
together to the end that, during
the period designated above, the
entire quota Of War Savings
Stamps apportioned to Roanoke
Rapids, which is $4,000 per
capita, may be secured in pur-
chases and pledges by Friday,
June 28th.
Done in the town of Roanoke
Rapids on the 18th day of June,
1918.
J. T. Chase, Mayor.
By A. L. Clark, Secretary.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
WITH THE CHURCHES
Baptist Church
Rev. c. H. Trueblood, Pastor

Sunday School 1915 A. M. w.
S. Hancock, Supt.
Church services Ills A. M.
and $3.50 P. M.
Morning theme: "The Daunt-
less Cross. Evening theme:
THE Immortality of Little
Things.
Mems Bible Class Tuesday
$3.50 P. M.
Prayer meeting Wednesday
$3.50 P. M.
Helping Hand Society Friday
night,
The public is cordially invited
to all services.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Some Hot Weather Suggestions.

The thermometer has been
breaking all records for early
June. That may mean an
unusually long and hot summer.
but whether it does or not,
there is going to be plenty Of hot
weather and the old question of
how to remain comfortable and
in good health through the hot
months comes up again. The
following suggestions are by no
means new, but the following of
them will mean not only a
healthy, comfortable summer,
but added years of life.
Breathe fresh air, especially in
your bedroom and workroom.
Fresh air as well as sunshine
kills the bacteria of contagious
diseases.
Wear clothing that is light,
sufficient, and porus. The air
should penetrate to the skin.
Live as much as possible in the
open air.
Breathe slowly and deeply.
Breathe through the nose and
not the mouth.
Do not eat too much, especially
of meats and eggs. Vary your
foods and eat slowly.
The best foods are boiled milk,
cottage cheese, fruits, vege-
tables, bread, and potatoes.
Avoid constipation. Fruits,
oil, vegetables, butter, cream,
and sugar will aid you.
Hold yourself straight when
standing, sitting, and when
walking.
Avoid medicines. Only doc
tors should prescribe medicines.
Be strong and clean. Disearse
germs will be less liable to get a
hold on you.
Work hard, but get plenty of
rest and recreation.
Get as much sleep as you need.
Be content and of good cheer.
Try to drive out of your mind
thoughts which torment you.
They have a bad influence on
your health.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
All Saints Church
(EpiscopaD
Rev. Lewis N. Taylor, Rector
Roanoke Avenue

Next Sunday is the Fourth
Sunday after Trinity.
Services as follows:
9:45 Church School and Mems
Bible Glass, 7. w. Mullen, Supt.
II Morning Prayer and SER
mon.
$50 Evening Prayer and SER
mon.
Monday is Saint John the Bap-
lists Day. Saturday is Saint
Peters Day.
Choir rehearsal Wednesday
night at S:15 P. NJ.
The public is most cordially in
vited.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Condor LARGEST Bird Of Prey.

The eagle is commonly spoken Of as
the largest Of the birds of prey. This
Is wrong. The largest is the condor,
South American vulture. The condor
Is native of the great mountain chain
Of the Andes, especially in Peru and
Chile. II lives in Il region of perpetual
snow, from 5000 to 5000 feet above
sea level. The length Of the male con-
dor is about IS inches, and the span
of wings when extended is nine TO ten
feet. The pumagc of the male is
glossy black, with gray on the wings
and white on the margins of the wing
coyerts.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Swan In Fighting Mood.

Through summer and autumn as he
sails with full arched wings on the
bosom of the water among his own
kind or smaller fowl, the swan seems
the embodiment of power and peace
full domination, but there are few
greater tyrants when passion sways
him in the spring. His cygnets of
yester-year are scattered in his jealous
rage. With outspread wings and neck
proudly arched, he bears down on
every potential rival. The combatantS
engage With wings and beak, and with
bites, Bullets and weight of body they
strive to sink their rivals
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Stanley White, Pastor

Sunday School 1000 A. M. j. 7.
Chase, Superintendent.
Morning service 11:O0 A. M.
Evening service $3.50 P. M.
Prayer meeting $3.50 P. M. on
Wednesdays.
Visitors cordially invited.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
REV. e. H. TRUEBLOOD
RESIGNS PASTORATE
Popular Pastor Of Roanoke Rapids
Baptist Church Has Accepted
Call to Burroughs Memorial
Church at Norfolk, Va.
RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE JULY IA

rev. ", II. lTucUioou IcoiS
nation at the close of his sermon
on last Sunday night came as a
distinct surprise to the congre-
CATION of the Baptist Church of
Roanoke Rapids.
Probably no pastor the church
has ever had has so endeared
himself to the congregation as
Mr.. Trueblood, and his leaving
here to go to the pastorate of the
Burroughs Memorial Church in
Norfolk is regretted not alone by
the members of Mr.. Trueblood's S
church, but by the majority of
the citizens of the town at large.
During his stay here Mr.. True
blood has done most effective
work in building up the church,
the membership has greatly in
creased and the church has
gained in power and efficiency.
During his resignation Mr..
Trueblood said "As your pastor,
| am frank to say | have lived
the three most strenuous years
of my life. God knows ! have
tried to render you an unselfish
service. The church as whole
has responded beautifully to my
feeble leadership. My dear
friends, believe me when | say
that | am profoundly grateful
for your many kindnesses and
tokens of appreciation; especially
do | thank you for the very kind
Resolutions you passed, and
purse you gave me on the event
of my third anniversary as your
pastor. J"
In concluding, Mr.. Trueblood
said: Now | have come to one
of the most trying moments OF
my life. | have come to ask you
to release me as your pastor. |
have stayed with you longer
than most of your former pas
tors; | feel that | have done my
part by you. A wonderful op-
portunity has opened up for me
in another field, peculiar series
of circumstances that | have
been facing for some time leads
me to believe that God is calling
me in another direction.
Dearly beloved with abiding
devotion to you, | hereby tender
my resignation as pastor of the
Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church
to take effect the second Sun
day, the l4th of JULY.
No action has yet been taken
by the church in regard to Mr..
Trueblood's resignation, but
under the circumstances it is
felt that it only remains for the
church to accept the resignation
with sincere and profound re-
gret.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Subscription $l.50 a Year in Advance
Parker-Wicker

Suffolk, June 10. On Satur-
day evening at 10 o'clock, at the
study of the Rev. DR.. w. W.
Staley, pastor of the Christian
church, Miss Nell Wicker of
Roanoke Rapids, N. c., became
the bride of Edward A. Parker,
u. S. N, first musician, and
stationed at st. Helena. The
bride is a sister of Mrs. Harvey
Keene, of this city, and the
groom, who is a native of Tar
boro, N. c., has a number of
friends in this city.
The event was quietly cele-
brated, only the members of the
families and immediate friends
being present.
After the ceremony, Mr.. and
Mrs. Parker left for their home
in Berkley, Va.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Parker
have many friends in Roanoke
Rapids who wish them every
happiness. Mr.. Parker lived
here for several years, being
employed as a musician by the
Peoples Theatre. Mrs. Parker
was raised in Roanoke Rapids
and lived here until several
years ago. She is the sister Of
Mrs. S. j. Bounds, and a thor
oughly attractive and popular
young woman.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Bound to Have . Title.

One W. ii. Young, who has written a
merry book on his adventures as a
business nan ir South America, tells
of n Brazilian, Senior Dom Jose de
Braganza, whose eagerness for title
went so far that he printed on his
cards, "Ex-passenger, first class, r. M.
8. p. c." He had once taken a trip.
first cabin, on a Royal Mail Steam
Packet company boat.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Old Fashioned.

They were coming back from the
picnic. 1--WE used to sing an old-fash-
ioned song" remarked grandma,
"about one-horse open sleigh.
Granddaughter was visibly puzzled.
Don't you mean one-cylinder carr
inquired she.-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C., JUNE 2l, 1918
ROSEMARY PERSONAL AND
LOCAL ITEMS

A. O. Ferrell and children, o,
Charlotte, arrived Monday for
few days visit to friends ant
relatives.
Horace Robinson. of Littleton
spent a few days here the past
week as the guest of his daugh.
ter Mrs. W. E. Matthews.
Mrs. James Williams and
little son, of Norfolk, is here
visiting in the home of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Whitson.
Mrs. C. 0. Byrd, after a week s
visit here to relatives, returned
Sunday to her home in Emporia.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. S. Gay spent
the weekend in Portsmouth
with relatives.
Mrs. w. R. Williams, of Hope
well, spent a few days here the
past week as the guest of rela-
tives.
w. T. Hodges, of Portsmouth,
spent Sunday in town with
friends.
Rev. A. G. Carter left Sunday
evening for Mocksville, being
called there on account Of the
illness of his father.
Joe Butts, of Halifax spent
Sunday in town with friends and
relatives:
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Harrison
to Brinkleyville Sunday
where they spent the day in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. N. M.
Harrison.
Messrs. L. H. Query and H.
M. johnson after a weeks stay
in Norfolk, Richmond and Balti-
more returned home Saturday.
Richard Browning left Sun
day for Durham to visit relatives,
Mrs. J. w. Sumlin left this
week for her home in Durham.
after an extended visit here to
relatives.
w. T. Moore, of Henrico,
spent a few days in town this
week on business.
J. J. Riggan spent the week.
end in Norfolk with his son who
is in hospital there for treat
ment.
J. R. Lilies, of near Littleton,
was in town a few hours Tues
day on business.
Mrs. W. O. Thompson and
after a few weeks visit
to relatives in Spartanburg, s.
c., returned home Sunday.
B. D. Hamill, of Thelma, was
in town Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Owens
eft this week for Norfolk, where
Mr.. Owens has accepted a posi-
lion with a firm of Contractors.
O. 0. Thompson spent Tues
lay in Norfolk on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Williams,
If Littleton spent a few hours
mere one day the past week.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
Methodist Church
Rev. Eugene c. Few, Pastor

Sunday School at 1890 A. M.
w. V. Woodruff, Supt.
Services at Ills A. M. and
8:30P. M. Preaching by the pas
tor both morning and evening
hour.
All are welcomed to any or all
of these services.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-21
More 10 the Purnose.

"Why In the world did yc' iljrse a
check for that fellow, when you uidnt
know who he was?' ''He hypnotized
me with questions from Shakespeare"
"Well, the next time chap comes
along with bogus check ask him to
quote something from Dun and Brad
street"