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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
6
A writer reflects on how people share language and identity yet kill each other in wars over scarce possessions. He notes nations flood relief after disasters but profit from trade wars, urging national equality boards and a stronger Christian fellowship to temper selfishness and maintain nationality.
Attendants include Mesdames Mildred Fulghum Bessie Cullom Annie Pearl Smith Jenks Knight Misses Willie Harris Mary McNeil Margaret Speight and Mr and Mrs Alvah Martin. Mr Crane formerly managed Woolworths 5 and 10 store before transfer to Elizabeth City.
Last Monday the Speedsters beat the Sluggers 5 to 3 with three first inning runs for Speedsters and a sixth inning homer by Jack Godwin. Tuesday the Sluggers won 9 to 3. Crawford blasted the Whirlwinds. Wednesday the Speedsters won 9 to 3 behind Capps while outfield errors aided rallies. Thursday the Sluggers edged the Speedsters 11 to 10. Jock Moye had four hits including a homer, with Godwin Hale and Spot Hutchinson also homering as Roy Blythe new Whirlwinds manager reshapes the lineup.
Miss Lessie Mae Hux won the Ladies Special and Mr. Robert E. Smith captured the Men's Special. Mrs. Cotton Hasty took the Grand Prize as a large crowd gathered. Kirk Gore and Otto Wood demonstrated set-back play while Jock Moye's speed worried pitchers and catchers. Buddy Edmondson may miss time with a twisted ankle from last week’s game.
Rock Fishing festival returns to Weldon on May 9 and 10 with a masquerade dance parade and carnival. Coronation Ball crowns Miss Virginia Whitehead as Queen and Meade Mitchell Jr as King. Local cycle of events includes a baseball game and flower show.
The sixth annual Gallopade in Rocky Mount begins Wednesday May 1 and runs through Friday with a full three day program. Highlights include the world’s largest square dance, a floral parade, the Coronation and Gallopade Ball, a horse show, pet parade, Carnival Ball, Baby May Day Festival, Piedmont league baseball, and theatre parties. The Friday coronation crowns Miss Lulu Carrington Gravely and J O Bishop as King. attendants include Misses Mary Shaw and Edith Avent.
The Woman's Club sponsored the first tournament bridge game on Friday at the club house with awards to North South winners Mrs. T. L. Martin and Mrs. W. H. Proctor and East West winners Mrs. T. J. Al ford and Mrs. Carroll Wilson. The club will open the house Friday evening for players seeking practice.
A no charge tournament is offered with no full table needed to participate. Players may join with regular partners if they prefer.
The Lost Colony will open its fourth summer season at Waterside Theatre in Manteo on June 29 and run through September 2. The Roanoke Island Historical Association announced the production will be tied to local anniversary celebrations. The outdoor historical spectacle, created by Paul Green, has drawn over 250000 spectators and was once seen by President and Mrs. Roosevelt.
Mr and Mrs Younger Snead of Raeford announce the birth of a son on Wednesday April 16. Mrs Snead was formerly Miss Nell Vincent of Weldon.
Mrs. Agnes Bradley departed Sunday to her home in New York following a weeklong stay with relatives.
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