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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
Listen Irene" Has With
Them 'Nyra Brown" &
Johnny Getz."

A clean, wholesome, undeni-
able and wholly enjoyable
musical attraction is announced
as coming to the Peoples
Theatre, FEBRUARY IA, when
George E. Wlntz presents the
brilliant musical revue entitled
Listen Irene" This lively and
optimistic title conveys the pur-
pose of the story and the story
merely serves as an excuse to.in-
troduce an extraordinary. array
of musical comedy talent and a
galaxy of extremely beautiful and
delightfully."- youthful girls, who
through vocal ability could sing
in opera and do at all times dance
like fairies. These entertainers
flash into and out of view in a
series of riotously humorous
scenes with continual and be-
wildering change of ravishingcos-
tunes. In witnessing the process
of Listen Irene" it is said that
every audience is cheered to the
point of exhaustive laughter
riot of laughter the kind that
makes the eyes stream andthe ribs
ache The enhancing musical score
includes every phase of lifting
harmony from the jazzical to the
classical. 1t is the kind you'll
whistle and hum as you leave
the theatre and retain in your
memory. For a nearer view of
the charming beauties of the
feminine ensemble a feature of
the production will be a "Jeweled
Illuminated Runway" an ele-
waited strip of brilliantly illumi-
mated footpath extending from
the stage to and o"er the ochestra
seats in the auditorium. Over
the runway the singing and dane
ing maidens willfrom time to time
trip their fascinating selves over
the heads of the audience but
not too far above to hide their
smiling lips, flashing eyes and
alluring dimples. The all
prominent cast of entertainers
includes Nyra Brown, Americas
Most Beautiful Actress. John G.
Getz Monkey Man and perfect
Nut, Elks Quartette, Helen
Janis, Ace Wingfeld, Bill Barbee.
Seymour Sisters, Betty Earl and
Three Browns.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
WITH ThECHURCHES.
All Saints Church
(Episcopal
Rev. Lewis N. Taylor, Rector
Mrs. Katherine Webster, Parish Worker
Roanoke Avenue

Perhaps you insist that you
don't pretend to be religious?
Well, there are some mighty
good men who make no pro-
fesion of religion. But hohestly
don't you know that you have
adopted little creed of your
own and that you really consider
your self superior to a lot of
other fellows in this old world
who have already passed through
about the same experiences that
you are meeting, but who are
now banded together for the
purpose of organizally trying to
bring more cheer and gladness to
thousands of burdened hearts?
The Church is after all, the best
agency in the world for human
helpfulness. Why not become
part of it?
Next Sunday is the Fifth Sun
day after the Epiphany. Services:
9:45 Church School and Bible
Glasses for Adults and children.
II Celebration of the Holy Com
munion and sermon. 7:30 Even
ing service and sermon.
Music led by surpliced choir.
A most hearty welcome awaits
you.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
THE GOLDEN ROD

A seed grew in the rocky soil,
Of a heart that was hard and
cold;
And it bore on a tiny stunted
stalk,
A flower of purest gold.
And some folk wondered how il
had come
TO bloom in that barren place;
And some folk paused in their
journeyings.
10 gaze on it's golden face.
The flower clung to the hardened
heart,
And IT raised its face to the sky,
And 1t gave a message of hope
and cheer
TO many q passer-by!
And the heart seemed gayer be-
cause oft,
And warmer and softer too
And after awhile folk spoke Of it
As the heart where a flower
grew!
BY Evelyn Welch,
Bird patrol.
Golden Rod Troop" /"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
Not Even Good as
| Excuse

A pretty illustration of what
the newer psychologists cal
decentralization THE substitu.
ton If an avowable or seemly
motive for one not avowable OF
unseemly, though true, in ex-
planning something done or not
done lis to be seen in what the
Canadian Minister of the Interior
and immigration says about his
refusal to extradite an American
negro indicted in North Carolina
for participating in a felonious
conspiracy to kill white men.
What the Minister says is that
though the man Bullock evaded
the Canadian laws when he
entered Canada, and is there IL
legally, his conduct since his ar
rival has been exemplary and
therefore he shall not be sent
back to the United States against
his will.
This reasoning is obviously ab-
surd. Probably ninety.nine out
of every hundred Americans who
flee to Canada to avoid prosecu-
ton in our courts have sense
enough to behave themselves
well in their self-selected land Of
exile, but whether their conduct
there is good or bad has nothing
whatever to do with allowing
them to remain after a demand
for their return has been made
in due form, and the offense
charged, as in this instance, is
covered by the extradltion treaty
between the two countries.
The real reason for the refusal
to let us have Bullock is the fear
or belief that, once in North
Carolina, he would be lynched in.
stead of tried. And that reason,
of course, could not be given. Its
presentation would constitute an
affront both to our Government
in Washington and to the courts
in one of our sovereign States.
1t is possible to pretend that
the situation thus created en-
dangers the preservation of ami
cable relations between Canada
and the United States. The pre-
tense would not be very convinc-
ing, but our own Department of
State will have to do some
''rationalizing" itself in explain
ing why it doesn't resent Can
ada's departure from established
custom as between two nations.
New York Times.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
Marionettes at High School
\ Saturday

Tony Sarg's Marionettes, with
a company Of eight actors
and twenty-five hundred pounds
of mechanical energy which will
be given form and action in the
shape of q perfect miniature
theatre. when unpacked and
mounted on the stage of the
High School on Saturday are sure
to surprise those who never have
been so fortunate as to see this
modern magician.
Mr.. Sarg, who is well known
for his ventures in motion-pic-
lures as we'll as having gained
national renown as an illustrator
and cartoonist of distinction, has
a dramatization of Washington
Irving's Rip Van Wrinkle, which
made the New York critics sit up
and compare this modern marvel
with the classic of Joseph Jeffer-
son which played throughout the
United States for 90 successive
seasons. George Mitchell puppetiz-
ed the story, which was produced
first in New York at the Punch
and Judy theatre by the very
same company that will be here.
A company of eight or nine
puppeteers manipulate the strings
that animate the Marionettes,
speak the lines, change the seem
cry, work the electric lighting
plant, and play various instru-
ments and sing as the action of
the plays require.
Tony Sarg's Marionettes are
this season making their first tour
to the Pacific coast and return,
playing a season of at least six
months.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
Girl Scout Notes

One of the most successful
events of the season was the Box
Social given by the Oak Troop,
at the home of Capt. Iva Mosely
on Monroe St., Saturday evening
Jan. 21st. Games and music
were the diversions. A special
feature was the singing of Scout
songs by the Troop. A table full
of very beautiful boxes were also
in attendance, which realized the
sum of $50. 90 to add to the Oak
Troops ever growing treasury
fund.
Scouts-The Oaks are Boos-
ters not Slackers.
Scribe Isabella Conn.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND Local ITEMS

f4tt
MIR, s. r. Patterson sspen,
several days out,of town this
week. h.
Mrs. Louis Grimmer Y and
daughter Matte, spent several
days in Richmond this week.
Nus. Williams is spend.
Ing some time in Franklin with
relatives.
Mrt. Wood, who has been
|tpending some time here in the
shomGof her daughter, Mrs. W. R.
Gentry, left this week for her
homein Washington.
HMr. Tillery Robertson spent
saver! days here this week with
his parents.
.'sMr. Elliott Love spent some
time in Norfolk this week.
Mr.. F.. M. Drake spent a few
hours in town Thursday.
Mrs. B. r. Brown and Miss A.
A. Hardaway spent a few days
in Richmond this week.
Miss India Paul, of Washing
ton, N. c., has accepted a posi-.
tion with. Roanoke mills
Company. Nv
Miss Carrie Belle Ross spent
the weekend in her home at
Ayden. MS, +
Mr.. ]. T. Barnes has returned
after spending some time in his
home at Henley. N. G..
Mr.. Geo. Spivey, of Seaboard,
spent the weekend here visiting
friends and relatives.
Mr.. H. M. pon left last
week for Elizabeth City.
Mr.. Talton O'Briant spent
some time here this week.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
Compulsory School After
Law Enforced.

One of the most ST.
pieces of work in enforci
compulsory attendance law
from Cumberland County.
the request of the County Sup,
intendent of Schools, Mr.. y
A. Martin, Supt. of Public
fare, visited a school commL
and found only 73 children
school. Upon investigation he
found 100 names on the school
census. He knew there were
more children in the community
that should be in school and de-
cided to look for them.
On an island in the district he
discovered Is families that did
not know there was a compulsory
school attendance law and the
40 children belonging to these
families were not in school. 1888
chil1ren were in school at the
end of Mr.. Martins three days
investigation and the next week
when he returned for a visit he
found that 217 had been enrolled.
The school officials had to hustle
to find teachers to take care of
the unexpected 144.
More than 1870 of the children
walk to school and many of them
come as far as 3 miles. Last
year the building was burned and
now the teachers are using small
rooms in four separate buildings
Ian old barber shop, the hall
over a drug store and rooms
over the Masonic Temple. In
spite of these handicaps not a
single unlawful absence has been
reported since Mr.. Martins visit
to the community.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
Parent Teachers Association
to Meet

There will be a meeting of the
Parent Teachers Association Of
Rosemary in the school building
at 3 o'clock on Wednesday, Feb.
ruary, s, 1922. The program
which we were to have at the
January melting will be given.
1t will consist of a very instructiv
talk by Mr.. Simpson, THE Value
of Physical Training in the
School."
Every one is cordially invited.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
Parent-T Teacher Association
To Meet

The Parent Teachers Associa-
tion Of the Central School. viii
meet Monday. Febouary 6. at 3
O'Clock. There will be q pro-.
gram BY the children. Ever
body gTged to be present.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
National Week of Song
Coming Soon

Last year for the first time,
Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary
observed what is known as the
National Week of Song" 1t
was an event in the life of our
community which we are not
likely to forget soon. BY COM
mon consent, it was a good thing.
This year the National Week of
Song" should be much bigger
thing than last. We know what
it is and what happy and pro-
fitable week it can be.
The National Week of Song"
had a very definite purpose back
of it. 1t was designed to promote
happines and goodwill thru sing
ing. We want cur community
to grow accustomed to singing
songs of the better sort-the
sort that uplifts and inspires. 1t
will bind US together as nothing
else can. Should we not be
proud that our community is a.
wake enough to join in with the
thousands of communities who
are singing thruout our land?
Other communities have made
this week the biggest time in
the year. Let us keep it in mind
and all work edwards making il
a great success here.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
Domestic Science Clubs Meet

The South Rosemary Domestic
Science Club had their regular
meeting Thursday afternoon
with all members present. The
club has ordered basketry mater
ial and expected it to begin
baskets at this meeting but as it
didn't come we discussed cloth
ing problems and made plans for
a special meeting we are to have
real soon when Miss Jones from
Washington, N. G. will be with
us. At this meeting we will in
vite our mothers and other ladies
in the community
In the fall we helped Miss
Leatherwood make clothes for a
poor family in the country, also
gave some canned fruits and
vegetables. The club enjoyed
doiag this very much.
AS there was no other business
we adjourned to meet again in
two weeks.
Ruth Glover, Secretary.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Stanley White, Pastor
Miss Lucy Crisp, Organist.
Mr.. J. H. Harrison. S. S. Surt.

Sunday School 1000 A. M.
Morning service HOO A. M.
Christian Endeavor 6:45 P. M.
Evening service 7:30 P. M.
Prayer Meeting 7::30 P. M. on
Wednesday.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
North Carolina Ranks High
Alphabetically

RhlStBH, IN. ~. II dlT play
is due everyone in a contest
The enviable position that North
Carolina holds in the value of her
crops IS due further !. enlighten-
ment, and SO the Cooperative
Crop Reporting Service offers it
herewith. iis Az
The Old North State has re-
covered first rank in the total
value of sweet potato and peanut
crops, while she also holds first
place in the. tobacco and soy bean
crops.
A preliminary approximation
Of the rank this state would hold
was made by this Service in
November and the result was
finally exactly in line, although
the adjustment with the federal
census was not made until after
ward. Forecasts can beapproxi-
mated, even before the crop is
planted, as is done each spring
with crop acreages.
! The large value in this state
was due primarily to tobacco,
cotton, corn, and several other
crops. But that North Carolina
has a diversity of crops isevident
from the 80 per cent acreage
being in corn; 20 per cent in
cotton; over 10 per cent in small
grains; hays about the same; i'm
proved pastures s per cent;
soybeans, cowpeas, and peanuts
combined over s per cent; while
tobacco has but about six per
cent Of total cultivated area. 1t
would be- interesting to study
other states crops in this respect
but only a value basis is avail
able at this time.
Texas ranks first on the 22
principal crops and has half its
value in cotton, Illinois is second
with 43 per cent in corn, Iowa is
third with 80 per cent in corn
alone, while Kansas has over
sixty per cent and Nebraska 81
per cent of their crop values in
wheat.
The Tar Heel is, therefore,
less of a one crop state then
these SO called model states. In
fact this state can with credit,
compare its years money return
per acre of improved land with
that of the other leading states.
These values are as follows,
North Carolina $500 per acre,
New York $3.50; California
Sis. so, Illinois $11, 80; Texas $10.-
80; and Iowa with only $1,000
per acre.
In comparison with these
states we rank fourth in value,
but an analysis of our percent of
farm land and value of crops is
surprising. The value of all
crops and acreage of farm land
in North Carolina compared with
that in the other leading states
is respectively as follows: Texas
65, and 25 per cent; Illinois 85
and 80; Iowa 68 and 20; New
York 10 and 62; while of Cali
fornia's crop value we have III
per cent and of her improved
acreage, this state has only SO
per cent.
OF the crops named, together
with the national December ave-
rage price, the following states
hold respective first and second
ranks with North Cardinals
position following, Corn (42.3c);
Iowa, Illinois, N. c. (33); Hay
(S12.13), New York,
Wisconsin, N. c. (26), Irish
potatoes Slid, Maine, New
York, IN. c. (2O); Sweet
Dotatoac (QQol NJ n ord A 10
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03

The fall OF temperature in "a hours
constituting a cold wave" is various.
~ defined by the weather bureau, ac-
cordIng to the part Of the country af-
fected and the season Of the year.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03
1T CRIMINAL DOCKET

SuOW III q uudI CCi CCIlCuTy, I1dli
fax County Superior Court, Hi
Honor, Judge Oliver Allen, pre-
siding, began the January tern
on last Monday morning. Tn,
roads in many directions from
Halifax were practically impass
able for automobile or horse
drawn vehicles, rendering i'm
possible the attendance Of many
jurors and witnesses. 1t was
fortunate that the Court faced
one of the lightest criminal dock
cts it has had in some time.
In his charge to the grand
jury, Judge Allen, called atten-
ton to the spirit of change and
unrest which exists throughout
the world. He deprecated many
OF the modern tendencies of
thought and conduct. Many of
these later innovations he con-
sidered harmful. He thought
that the people were losing sight
of the eternal verities in their
mad desire to modernize and
change the social, religious and
political fabric of civilization.
Regardless of personal opinion
as to whether wisely or unwisely,
he stated, the prohibition of the
liquor traffic had become a part
of our organic law, and it was
the duty of every good citizen to
aid in its enforcement.
Cases were disposed of up to
the Thursday night recess as
follows:
R. 5. Moody, selling whiskey,
guilty, twelve months on the
county roads. An appeal was
taken to the Supreme Court and
bond fixed at So, 100000.
0. E. Cherry, selling whiskey,
hung jury and mistrial ordered.
Case set for new trial at the
March term and defendants
bond raised from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Michael Harrity, assault and
battery, judgment suspended
upon payment of costs.
j. c. Ray, alleged bogus de-
tective, charged with carrying
concealed weapons, judgment
suspended, defendant declared
insolyent and ordered to go.
George Hale, driving an auto
mobile while under the influence
Of whiskey, judgment suspended
upon the payment of costs.
Tom Walker, Carrie Freeman,
John Gary and Emma Daniel,
conduct, judgment
suspended upon payment of
costs.
Harry Pierson, selling whiskey,
six months in Jail with authority |
to hire out.
knowledge Broadus, selling
whiskey, guilty, open for judg-
ment.
R. W. Carter, driving an auto
mobile while under the influence
Of whiskey, not guilty.
Joe Falkner and Bell Wall, as
signation, guilty. Joe drew
down ninety days in Jail with
authority to be hired out. Thirty
days for Belle.
James Johnson, larceny of
goods from the Seaboard Air
Line Railway. Five years in the
States prison.
T. Beald, reckless driving of
an automobile, judgment sus-
pended upon payment of costs.
Moses Sims, larceny, six
months on the county roads.
Kenneth Collins, driving an
automobile while under the in
fluence of whiskey, judgment
suspended upon payment of
costs.
Junius Harrison, carrying con-
cealed weapons, $4,000 fine and
costs.
Lonnie Harrison, assault and
battery, judgment suspended
upon payment of costs.
James Williams, store break
ing and larceny, twelve months
insthe States prison.
Jesse and three other brothers
Carter, affray, Judgment sus-
narJ Ja1 ,,poy, ,,avrnanf IF anctc
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03

The Core Of Democracy.
For | say at the core of democracy,
anally, is the religious element.-Walt
Whitman.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03

Mo.
nesday
Mr.
ford, G,
day in Ros,
Mr.. Charln
ed from a vi.
and Baltimore
Mr.. R. L. DicA
spent Sunday in Ro.
Mr.. W. D. Upchureh, Oh.
burg, was here Wednesday.
Mr.. J. A. Taylor, of Oxford,
spent Monday night in Rosemary.
Mrs. H. E. Dobbin land son
spent the weekend in Norfolk.
Mr.. L. c. Draper, of Weldon,
was in town Wednesday.
Mr. Abner Nash is spending
some time in Raleigh.
Mr.. VIM. Terry, of Raleigh,
was a visitor in town Tuesday.
Mr.. W. A. McSherry, Of Bal
timore, was here Friday.
Mr.. F. Sloman, of Baltimore,
spent Friday in Rosemary.
Mr.. Edward Lee Foreman
spent Monday in Wilson.
Mr.. John W. Lewis, Of Norfolk,
was in town Tuesday.
Mr.. H. M. Sledge, of Louis
burg, spent Wednesday in Rose
mary.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1922-02-03

The Junior Domestic Science
Club at South Rosemary held its
regular meeting Thursday after
noon. We have just finished our
rag rugs that we started before
Xmas and gave them to our
mothers. We are now learning
to embroider and make tatting
then we can help our mothers fix
our spring clothes. AT most
every meeting we are planning
to cook some thing to serve to
the club.
After our Lesson we adjourned
to meet again in two weeks.
Carrie Hudson, Secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-07
SEVERAL. MINOR ACCIDENTS
REPORTED TO POLICE

Several minor accidents were re-
ported to the police yesterday. An
automobile was damaged, but no inc
injured as a result OF same.
Lieutenant William Calvin re-
ceived a report from Charles Bates,
of 40 Rector street, that while driv-
ing a car west on New Brunswick
avenue, his car was hit by a truck
belonging to the O. &c w. Trucking
Company, Of Newark. The accident
occurred at the corner of Elm street.
The Bates car suffered a bent axle
and damaged right rear mudguard.
a report was received at police
headquarters last night to the effect
that a city light wire had set fire to
q tree on Kearny venue just eff
Market street. Lieutenant Calvin
notified City Electrician Jay FRANKIE.
David Tinker of 436 South Eigh-
street. Newark, driving a
truck bearing licence D47926, hit
the traffic sign at the eastern side
of the Lehigh Valley tracks on New
Brunswick avenue, according to a
report made by officer James Nolan.
agreed to pay for the dam
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-07
PLAN BIG SHIP CONCERN

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-Crea-
ton of a new American ship building
and operating company, representing
$50, 600, 900 of capital. may result
from negotiations now going on be-
tween one firm, which has pledged
$4,000, 900. and a number of big
shipping interests, according to the
Shipping Board. The name of the
firm initiating the move is nth
held.
The initial plan is to construct two
70, 000-ton electric drive passenger
vessels, each 1000 feet long. for At
lantic service under the American
flag, In addition it is planned TO
purchase some of the larger vessels
of the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
Chairman Lasker is not inclined to
comment on the proposed company
on the ground that it is a private
enterprise, but says he is sure the
company will materialize if the
ship subsidiary possess congress.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-07
NOVEL FEATURE IN Y. M. C. A.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE HERE
CONTINUED from page IL

ton upon getting credit for all of
memberships secured by It last year.
The new system of assigning cards
will give ali an equal chance to Sc
cure the renewals.
When the organization is COM
biete there will be approximately
200. including general managers,
divisional superintendent. engineers
and trainmen. The seven divisions
under General Manager Sharp Will
care for the membership while the
Financial Special" division, under
General Manager Olmstead will
seek contributions to assist the as
ISOLATION in Continuing its work
here.
1t is expected that the twenty IN
gineers for the mems teams will
have been selected by Monday night
and hat they will be on hand to at
tend the meeting. As soon as the
two divisional superintendent of
the women's roads are selected, the
eight. engineers to be in charge of
the eight crews OF women, viii be
and they in turf will sign up
their crews. There will be no boys
team this year but one boy Will be
on each mans crew, thus
making n total of twenty hoys to
work in the juvenile department Of
association.