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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1947

Page

4

Jackets Post Fourth Win Over Washington 16-1

The Yellow Jackets, coached by Crawford Boyle, crushed the Washington Pam-Pack 16-1 in a North eastern Conference game. Three righties Hasty Boyd and Storey held the mound, while Lowder led with four hits including a double and three singles. Engagement of Emily Holmes to Hugh Marvin Phillips announced for May 31.

Ey River Crawford Boyle Yellow Jackets Washington Pam-Pack Jackets Troy Hasty Bill Boyd Jennings Storey Jax Hasty Pam-Pack Boyd Fanning Storey Washington Vance Stewart Hubert Lowder Randy Howell David Cox Dwight Elting Cox Harp James Hodges Stewart Lowder Howell Wheeler Aong Arpana Sumgie al Phelps Hee. Robinson Grist Pe Stanley Willis Phelp PB Potts C. Sowers Ss. Galloway Pridgen Cherry Fowen sxWilliams Res Cheery Roanoke Rapids Rawlings If P. Storey p.Cox Elting Hodges Oy Hasty MacKenzie

Littleton Mayoral Race Signals Local Election

Local Littleton election coverage lists three mayoral candidates T R Walker R P Thorne and H E B Keeter and a slate of city commissioners including Joe D Pope Joe Atkins C Moore Jr T W Cole J H Thrower Marvin Newsom T J Gray B C Bobbitt D A Rose J Edwin Harvey G A Three wits J A Crawley W P Bowers W C Jones and G F Alston. Community events note Womans Auxiliary convention attendance Henderson Wilmington and other visitors with bridge party for Miss Mary Shields Jusis and church wedding plans for Mary Shields Justis to Dr Henry Lee Sloan Jr. Community notes include upcoming church service and Fine Arts Club April meeting at M Walker Jr home with new members Aivi Manning and S A Durham.

Lucretia Jones Roanoke Rapids Billy Egerton Silver Springs Fla Clinton Egerton Joseph P. Pippen L. H. Justis Gideon Alston SH. Prichard Elizabeth Carrie Helen Moore Woman's Auxiliary Henderson Whit Nelson Wilmington Del Sam Riggan Norfolk William Butler Wayne Butler Betty H. M. Johnston Willard Rey H. L. Davis E. C. Bobbitt Franklin B.C Milton Overey Ann Arcola Warren Plain Littleton T. R. Walker R. P. Thorne H. E B. Keeter Joe D. Pope Joe Atkins C. Moore, Jr Linwood Hancock Justis Mary Shields Henry Lee Sloan, Jr Saint Alan's Episcopal Church Aivi Manning A. Durham M. 8. Berton U.n.rral R. W. Vaughan R. P. Beckwith Robert Michie Blair Gibson Beckwith Library Committee Janey Jeems Henry Morcar J. E. Mansteller James R. P. Beckwith Benton Zeb Denny Ed Knott H. E. Lee Virgil McDowell I E. Ready RW. Vaughan J.M. Walker Alimond White SA. Durham Rives Manning

Sunnyside Garden Club Breakfast Meeting Report

Sunnyside Garden Club enjoyed a breakfast gathering Monday at Mrs. A. O. Pendleton’s home with co-hostesses Mrs. D. L. Wheeler Mrs. J. B. Mansteller and Mrs. A. Durham. The event featured terrace seating, spring floral centerpieces, and a cheerful program led by Mrs. TE Ready.

Sunnyside Garden’ Club Sunnyside Garden Club A. O. Pendleton D. L. Wheeler J. B. Mansteller A. Durham C. A. Wyche Nandina Fine Arts Club W. R. Stevens L. S. Neal DE. Bennett George Wilkes George Pappendick Mr Susan Holliday

Engagement of Lorraine Harris Haye to William Franklin King Jr

The engagement of Lorraine Harris Haye of Roanoke Rapids and Danville to William Franklin King Jr of Guilford College and Wilmington is announced. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W F King Sr of Wilmington. The wedding will take place in the summer.

Stanley Elie Lorraine Harris Haye Roanoke Rapids Danville, Va William Franklin King, Jr Guilford College Wimington W. F King Wilmington

Card of Thanks From the Maggette Family

The Maggette Family of Rich Square North Carolina thanks neighbors for support during their loss and homelessness. They praise friends for shelter clothing and visits and credit the Master for guiding such kindness.

Maggette Rich Square N.C

Mrs Sullivan Hosts Thursday Night Bridge Club

Mrs. Sullivan hosted the Thursday Night Bridge Club last week with three tables of play. Mrs. H. E. Gibson won high score, Mrs. Earl Daughtry second. prizes were given by the hostess. Refreshments included a salad plate with hot rolls and coffee for the listed members.

Ed Harvey Brantley Acree Mary Shields Raymond Ward Gid Alston Miss Shields Meetwood Sullivan H. EB. Gibson Earl Daughtry Mesdames FE Gibson J. P. Little W. H. Tickle Graham Lynch Lloyd Allen Algy Batts

Eastern Star Chapter installs new officers during meeting

At a special public meeting on April 17 at 8 30 P M Eastern Star Chapter No 119 installed officers with Will Nelson as installing officer. Elizabeth J Brown became worthy matron and Bennett Hutchinson worthy patron along with Fannie Mohorn Ivey Mohorn Ruth Stephenson Elmer Liske Mary Bunch Geneva Welch Louise Hutchinson Vara Culbreth Genevive Hodgin Nellie Zucker Lucille Howell Nellie High Fans Mincie Britton. Visitors included Margaret Garris Dorothy Rice Hilda Hines and Nora Eaton. A guest from Elizabeth City, Mrs Margaret J Pappendick, attended with Mr and Mrs George Pappendick.

Eastern Star Margaret Garris Dorothy Rice Hilda Hines AG _Emerce Bastacasa Edith Dickens-chaplin Worthy Elizabeth J. Brown Bennett Hutchinson Fannie Mohorn Ivey Mohorn Ruth Stephenson Elmer Liske Sanductress Mary Bunch Geneva Welch Louise Hutchinson Vara Culbreth Geneleve Hodgin Brother Higgans Margaret J Pappendick Elizabeth City George Pappendick

Newlyweds Choose Local Honeymoon at Home

In our town many couples spend honeymoons at Roundstone Lake or Jackson Falls, while some go to New York City. Cissy Cupper and Carter boy buck the trend by starting married life at home, saying yar town is best and they want familiar comforts. Neighbors respect their privacy.

Roundstone Lake Jackson Falls New York City Cissy Cupper Carter Boy Yar Town Cissy Bud Garden Tavern

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