Local News from Rockingham, Oct. 5, 1922

Local news from the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, October 5, 1922

Mr. A. Arenson died at his home in Baltimore on Thursday, Sept. 28, and was buried in this city Friday. He had been in declining health for some months, suffering from cancer of the liver. Mr. Arenson was born near Vilna, Russia, 39 years ago. When a lad he came to America, and about 20 years ago he came to Rockingham and went into business. He conducted a clothing store here for a number of years and made many friends. “Abe,” as everyone knew him, was a most likeable fellow and our people will learn of his death with genuine regret. Last spring he closed his business here and moved with his family to Baltimore. His wife and three children survive.

A new enterprise has opened in Rockingham, the opening taking place today. It is known as Moffitt’s U.S. Army Store, with W.M. Poole as manager. Mr. Moffitt has two such stores now—one at Troy and one at Rockingham. His place of business is on New Street, in the Hinson block.

The engagement of Miss Elizabeth Cloud of Hamlet was announced last week. She is to be married in November to Mr. Robert King Breeden of Bennettsville. Miss Cloud has many friends in Rockingham who will be interested in her approaching marriage.

Bro. N.H. McInnis has been appointed Grand Herald of North Carolina Odd Fellows. He will be installed in the Rockingham Odd Fellows’ Temple by the Grand Master Monday night. All Odd Fellows and Recckahs are urged to be present and witness the ceremony. Other important matters made a full attendance desirable.

Mr. J.A. Sullivan of Route 3, and a member of the six months’ Grand Jury, brought the Post-Dispatch a sweet potato Saturday that weighed 8 pounds. He then gave it to the chain gang.

There are three places of business now open in what is known as North Rockingham—McIntosh Bros. have a store there and now N.H. McInnis has opened a store and Frank Phillips a barber shop. All three buildings are on the west side of the Rockingham-Ellerbe road, just north of Steeley branch, and across the road from Pee Dee Baptist Church.

There will be a box party at Roberdel No. 1 on Saturday, October 14^th, in the Hall. Begins at 7:30 p.m. A valuable prize will be given for the prettiest girl. The proceeds go for benefit of the Methodist church. Everybody is cordially invited to attend.

The engagement of Miss Luna Thompson of Baltimore to Mr. Walter Grimes was announced last week, the wedding to take place this fall. Miss Thompson is most pleasantly remember here, where she visited Mrs. Henry C. Wall.

W.L. Shephard of Enigna, Georgia, came to the county last week to visit his brother, Green S. Shephard, for a month. Mr. Shephard says the boll weevil last year let him raise only a few bales on 40 acres, but that this year he reaized five bails on 8 acres by planting a seed known as the “Okra.” He says he planted this on the 7^th of April and had it ginned the last of July, and that the only chance they have against the weevil is to plant an early maturing seed.

Capt. E.F. Fenton is anxious for the Confederate veterans of Richmond county to be organized into a camp. He received a letter a few days ago from Mr. G.H. Hall of Red Springs, who formerly lived here, in which Mr. Hall urges that a camp be formed and offering to come over and assist in such formation. What about it, Veterans? Are you interested?

Another reason for cover crops: a fertile soil makes much better use of its rainfall than a poor one.

Among the Richmond county boys at Trinity College is Raymond Sullivan, son of Mr. G.L. Sullivan of Route 3.

Noah Jackson, aged 80, died September 19^th at the home for the aged and infirm of Montgomery county, near Troy.

Mrs. D.S. Warburton left Saturday to spend 10 days with her daughter, Mrs. W.L. Brown, and son, Walter, in Durham.

Rockingham is expecting form five to ten thousand people here October 11^th at the big barbecue and cornerstone laying. Get ready with a basket. Singers are requested to meet at the Methodist church Monday night at 7:30 to rehearse hymns t be sung at the laying of the cornerstones Oct. 11^th.

A good pasture means better milk, better milk means healthier children, healthier children means more powerful adults. Are you planning for your children?

Among the new students to enter the university from this county last week was William C. Hope, son of Mr. W.A. Hope. He is a student of the medical department.

Ginning in Richmond county Sept. 25^th amounted to 5,825 bales. For the entire South, 3,883,006. The government estimates that the total crop will amount to 10,135,000 bales.

Plant fruit trees this fall in well prepared and enriched holes made for them. Plant only healthy, vigorous trees from reliable nurserymen. Prune tops and roots at planting.

Mr. Ernest Cruikshanak, for a number of years business manager of St. Mary’s School in Raleigh, died October 1^st at Columbia, Tennessee, where he was head of a school for girls. He had been sick for several months from an illness that originated from an attack of influenza.

A Ford driving by Mrs. Hardy of Hamlet, Saturday got beyond her control as she approached the curb to park in front of the Long Furniture store. The brakes evidently did not hold, with the result that the large plateglass window of the store was smashed. Fortunately Mr. Long had insurance on the glass.

Miss Eleanor Haywood, a student at Carolina College, Maxton, was recently elected business manager for the college paper, The Carolina Sand Spur. This is quite a complement to our townsgirl, and she will fully measure up to her responsibilities.

“Uncle” Bob Thompson, aged 78, a landmark around Pittsboro for dozens of years, died September 26^th. Quite a stir was made over him a year ago when he was tried for retailing. He was found not guilty. We doubt if old man Bob ever sold liquor for profit, though he may have, hundreds of times, secured it for his “white folks” as a favor.

Rockingham highs play Raeford highs at Raeford tomorrow (Friday).

Rev. Leon M. Hall’s address is Box 1123, Yale Station, New Haven, Conn.

Born Sept. 24^th to Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Dabbs, a son, Horace Phillips. The little man weighs 9 pounds.

Minor T. Hinson Monday brought from Jenkins Buick Company a new 1923 model 5-passenger Buick.

Born Sept. 19^th to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shores, a daughter. The shores family is now blessed with one son and four girls.

Pension warrants are being mailed this week to the Confederate veterans of the county. They amount to $55 each.

Reid Garrett has been elected president of his sophomore class at Trinity College. This is quite an honor to our athletic townsman. Other students there now are Allison Ormond, Ernest Coble, Glenn Garrett, Mike Ellerbe, Raymond Sullivan and Currie.

Services Episcopal church Sunday night at 7:30. Subject, “What are you doing with Jesus.” Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Prayer service Wednesday night at 7:30.

The Democratic Executive Committee of Moore county consists of 17 men and 17 women, with Sheriff D. A. Blue as chairman and Miss Myrtle Pry as secretary.

Mr. and Mrs. I.S. London went to Pittsboro Wednesday to attend the marriage there tonight of Miss Camelia London to Mr. Frederick Jerome. William Little Steel Jr. went there last night; he is one of the groomsmen.

Monday, October 2^nd, was the 90^th birthday of Mrs. Fannie Little of Mangum. Her friends are pleased to know she is in fair health and trust she will be on this earth for many years yet to bless her family and friends.

Miss Mitchell Purvis, a graduate of the Presbyterian hospital school of nursing in Charlotte, came home last week and will spend the fall and winter here nursing. She is at the home of her mother, Mrs. G.C. Coble, and can be communicated with there.

Mrs. June Diggs and Mrs. W.E. Crosland went to Charlotte last Friday to take in the matinee, “The Merry Widow,” returning the same night.

Miss Marie Pierce, who has been the guest of Miss Mary McRae for several weeks, returned Thursday to her home in Decatur, Ga.

Mr. Carl Coley, who is a junior at Carolina this year, has had the honor of being elected president of his class. Carl is a young fellow who deserves much credit. Hard work and a close application in school will tell.

Miss Kathryn McDonald who went to charlotte to visit friends and relatives returned home Monday evening.

Mrs. John Watts went to Laurens, S.C., to visit for two weeks with her relatives and friends on Thursday of last week.

Mrs. Fred W. Bynum leaves Friday to visit her friend, Mrs. Moore, in Greenville, S.C., who was the guest of Mrs. Bynum this past winter and was accorded much social attention while here.

Mrs. W.E. Thomas, who was the guest of Mrs. G.G. Shannonhouse in Charlotte for the past week, has returned to Rockingham.

Mrs. W.A. McDonald was taken to Charlotte last Thursday by Dr. McPhail to the Presbyterian hospital where she will take treatment.

Mrs. John Armistead and little daughter, Carolina, returned Sun day from Atlanta where they went to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Armistead was called back to Atlanta Sunday night on account of the serious illness of her father, Mr. McCrory. We are glad to be able to report that he is holding his own.