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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1936

Page

2

Jax Play Wilson High Here Saturday at 3 30

Roanoke Rapids High hosts Woodrow Wilson High School Portsmouth Va Saturday at 3 30 P M in Simons Field. The Jackets ride a five game winning streak in Class B District race tied for first with Edenton. Irvin Byrd leads pitching with two wins. lineup features Brown Boyd Smith Newsom Garris Butler and Starke among others.

Roanoke Rapids High Woodrow Wilson High School Portsmouth Simmons Virginians Jackets Joe Brown Jack Smith Clifton Boyd Brown Irvin Dickens Boyd Smith Edenton Scotling Neck Henderson High Elizabeth City Jax Scotland Neck Irvin Byrd Bax Goat” Garris Raymond Taylor Hurley Midgett Bobo” Starke Bing’ Butler Garris Byrd Butler Newsome

Alumnae Club Meeting at University of North Carolina

Miss Hazel Cobb and Miss Frances Sharpe hosted the Alumnae Club of the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina on Wednesday evening April 15. Irene Gordon presided at the business session and punch and sandwiches were served to Ruth Jackson Thelma Garriss Irene Gordon Alma Blount Viola Glover Blanche Mooring Mary McFarland Margie Chapman Elizabeth Dover and Mrs George Pappendick.

Hazel Cobb Frances Sharpe Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina Irene Gordon Ruth Jackson Thelma Garriss Alma Blount Viola Glover Blanche Mooring Mary McFarland Margie Chapman Elizabeth Dover George Pappendick

Grizzard Hosts Club In Floral Wednesday Card Party

Mrs Grizzard entertained the Wednesday afternoon contract club with three tables of players. Scores were tallied at five o clock and Mrs W S Dean won a green flower bowl filled with blooms after a salad course. Guests included Mesdames Lyle Wilson O Griffin Frank Williams W S Dean P E Ransome Frank Wilson Frank Kemp David Clark Heath Lee Crawford Hoyle Rives Manning and George Hayes.

Pendleton Grizzard

Suffolk Sunday visit notes for Sam Young guest

Sam Young was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rook in Suffolk Virginia. Mesdames J. H. King and W. S. Saunders spent Wednesday in Littleton.

Sam Young Mrs Hugh Rook Suffolk Mesdames J. H. King W. S. Saunders Littleton

Hoyle’s Greenhorn Jackets Narrowly Eye State Title

Varsity players hit .400 or better as Byrd and Joe Brown pace the squad with a .472 average. Byrd planned to start on the mound Saturday with teammates aiming to secure victory. Grandstand seating includes admission on a first come basis as fans urge Jackets toward another district playoff win over Edenton.

Ing Byrd Joe Brown Jackets Hoyle Greenhorns Edenton

Weldon Club Elects Officers and Reviews Europe Topic

The Thursday Afternoon Club of Weldon met at Mrs. W. J. Edwards home with Mrs. Pierce Johnson presiding. Officers elected include President D. P. Chenoweth and Vice President T. J. McKim. Members discussed next year’s program and concluded the Europe In Transition study with papers by E. B. Clark and C. F. Gore.

Weldon W. J. Edwards Pierce Johnson W. P. Kennedy R. A. Musgrove D. P. Chenoweth T. J. McKim A. J. Marlowe Harry Johnson Europe E., B Clark Baltic Republics Soviet Russia C. F. Gore Finland Harry E. Webb J. S. Selden Grace Kennedy Mary Norman Harris

Mrs Wood Hostess The Tuesday Night Club Event

Mrs Allie Wood entertained the Tuesday Night Club at her home with spring flower decor. The evening’s high score was by Mrs Francis Starke, followed by Mrs Eugene Wilson who received gifts. A sweet course was served at 10 30. Guests included Mesdames Dick Brown Sam Bunn A O George Ivy Mahorn George Lampley C Gilliam Edward Smoot Hubert Wirtz Eugene Wilson Francis Starke George Sullivan and Miss Wafford.

Allie Wood Eugene Wilson Francis Starke George Sullivan Miss Wafford

Public Health Assoc To Meet In Asheville

The North Carolina Public Health Association holds its annual meeting at Battery Park Hotel in Asheville with a dinner on Monday May 4 at six in the evening. Dr. James A. Hayne state health officer of South Carolina will present a paper on maternal and child health and high death rates in the South and possible remedies. The association urges physicians across the state to attend.

N. C. Public Health Association Battery Park Hotel Asheville James A. Hayne South Carolina South Association

Association meeting attendance urged by officials

The statement urges that as many as can attend notify in advance of their intention to be present. Dr. A. H. Elliott, Secretary, Wilmington, N.C., or Dr. R. S. McGeachey, President, Weldon, N.C., are the contacts for advance notice.

A. H. Elliott Wilmington N .C R. S. McGeachey Weldon N. C Dr.McGeachy Association

Social Guests Visit Dallas and Richmond Pair

Mesdames Seiberling of Dallas Texas and Robert Taylor of Richmond Virginia were guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Mohorn last week.

Mesdames Seiberling Dallas, Tex Robert Taylor Richmond, Va

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilson HI Here Taylor’s Drug Store Alumnae Club N. C. University Mrs. Grizzard Tae A Mrs. Davis Thomas Davis Lewiston Mrs. Wood Public Health Assoc Joe Crane Dietitian L. Flinn Land Bros Roanoke Rapids and Emporia Zollicoffered Allsbrook Attorneys At Law Imperial Theatre Dial Roanoke Rapids, NC Goodyear
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