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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1940

Page

13

Norfolk Victory Banquet Honors Local Ford Salesmen

Three Roanoke Rapids automobile salesmen with William V. White attended the Victory Banquet at the Town Club Norfolk. Local dealer Ford-Mercury Lincoln-Zephyr shared a 150 cash bonus. Attendees included Van C. White L. H. Ashton and B. F. Hudson. Algie Dickens was eligible but could not attend. Awards recognized outstanding sales in new and used cars since the year began.

Roanoke Rapids William V. White Ford Motor Company Town Club Norfolk van C. White L. H. Ashton B. F. Hudson Algie Dickens

Mrs Allen Hosts Bridge Club on Madison Street

Mrs. L. B. Allen entertained her bridge club Thursday night at Madison Street home. Prizes went to Miss Bernice Hitchen for high score and Mrs. McQueen Cameron for second high. a sweet course and coffee followed. Guests included Mrs. Bill Bunting and Mrs. T. M. Bullock. Members listed: Mesdames McQueen Cameron, Sullivan Fleetwood Sullivan, J. P. Little, Graham Lynch, J. E. Michael, Edwin Cameron, E. A. Starke, J. D. Edwards, and Miss Bernice Hitchens.

L. B. Allen Madison Street Bernice Hitchen McQueen Cameron Bill Bunting T. M. Bullock Mesdames McQueen Cameron Fleetwood Sullivan J. P. Little Graham Lynch J. E. Michael Edwin Cameron E. A. Starke J. D. Edwards Bernice Hitchens

Ruffa Home Run Totals Highlight Close Game

Reid hit a home run, Fletcher, Hoyle, and Polanski stole bases. Price and Shakes turned a double play with Reid, and Wake Sweet and Hoyle left on base. Mock took the loss, Vickery and Byrne fanned many, and the game lasted 2 hours 20 minutes with Morgn and Mitchell officiating.

Hoyle Shakes Duke Wake Forest Ruffa Reid Fletcher Polanski Price Wake Sweet Fletcher Forest Mock Vickery Byrne McCahan

Weekend Visits Highlight Braswell and Taylor Tours

Mr. and Mrs. Abner Braswell spent the week-end with Mrs. M T Duke near Jackson. Miss Ellen Taylor and Mrs. Mary Taylor visited Ken dridge Virginia and South Hill Virginia for the weekend.

Abner Braswell M. T. Duke Jackson Ellen Taylor Mary Taylor Kendridge South Hill

Roanoke Rapids City Police Announce March Arrests

The March Roanoke Rapids City Court report shows 106 arrests with 104 convictions. Of these, 7 percent were for out of town authorities and one insanity case. charges include public drunkenness 49 and disorderly conduct 28.

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Marines Recruiting in Raleigh Open for 40 Vacancies

The Raleigh Marine recruiting office announces 40 vacancies to be filled in April and May. Applications and information are available at the Post Office Building. Young men 18 to 25 years with grammar school education and good character references are eligible. 25 to 30 may qualify with special technical skills. Opportunities for education, travel, and promotion are available.

U. S. Marine Corps North Carolina Raleigh Marine Corps

Lane Accepts Post in Washington D C

Robert Lane has accepted a position in Washington D C. J B Browning spent Sunday in Norfolk Va.

Robert Lane Washington, D. C J. B. Browning Norfolk, Va

Enfield Baptist Church Phila thea Class Elects Officers

Meeting at the Enfield Baptist Church hosted by Mesdames N M McCutchin Brown Cowdrey and Gray in Mrs McCutchin’s home elected Miss Katie Riddick and Mrs Ira D Wood as first and second vice presidents to assist President A H Hardison.

Mesdames N. M. McCutchin P. V. Brown J. E. Cowdrey T. W. Gray Enfield Baptist Church McCutchin A. H. Hardison C. N. Kimball Katie Riddick Ira D. Wood

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