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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1940

Page

5

Strickland And Smoky Mountain Boys At Jackson Theatre

Johnny Strickland and the Smoky Mountain Wildcats book a Monday August 5 stage appearance at Jackson Theatre in Jackson along with the regular feature film. Strickland, from Roanoke Rapids, has led several hillbilly bands and heads a four member lineup for this show.

Strickland and Smoky Mountain Boys Jackson Johnny Strickland Smoky Mountain Wildcats Jackson Theatre Strickland Roanoke Rapids Johnny

U S Marines Open Enlistment For Ages Eight to Thirty

The United States Marine Corps invites applications for enlistment. Eligible ages range from eight to thirty, with service on land at sea and in the air. Marines operate on battleships cruisers air carriers and scouting craft in many lands including Alaska Guam Hawaii Shanghai Peiping Philippines Canal Zone Virgin Islands. Contact Marine Barracks Navy Yard Portsmouth Virginia for full information by personal visit or mail.

United States Marine Corps Alaska Guam Hawaii Shanghai Peiping Phillippines Canal Zone Virgin Islands Marine Corps Marine Barracks Navy Yard Portsmouth Virginia

Meyer Kahn-Dorothy Kahn Wedding at John Marshall Hotel

Dr Julian Herman Meyer of Enfield and Baltimore wed Dorothy Kahn of Richmond on July 14 in Richmond at the John Marshall Hotel. officiant Dr B N Carlisle. They honeymooned at Old Point Comfort and reside in Roanoke Va where Meyer trains in Gynecology.

Julian Herman Meyer Enfield Baltimore Dorothy Kahn Richmond John Marshall Hotel B. N. Carlisle Old Point Comfort Roanoke Meyer Charles Kahn Dr. Meyer Hennie Meyer Joseph Meyer Enfield High School University of North Carolina Medical College of Virginia Woman's Hospital St. Joseph Hospital

Roanoke Rapids Lions Club President 1937 38

M. S. Benton, Roanoke Rapids attorney, served as the Lions Club president in 1937 38, the third leader of the group. He previously led the Civic Club from which the Lions grew, and his term oversaw the first Mid Summer Festival. The Fourth Annual Festival will be held next week.

Smythe Great Britain Red Cross America William Allen White M. S. Benton Roanoke Rapids Roanoke Rapids Lions Club Benton Civic Club Lions Club

Seventeenth Home Coming Day At Oxford Orphanage

The Oxford Orphanage Alumni announce the seventeenth Home Coming Day for August 3 and 4 at the orphanage. Alumni from near and far are expected to arrive Saturday afternoon to rekindle old friendships. Officers listed include D. E. Smal as president, Welch Bostick as vice president, and Clyde McSwain as secretary treasurer. Dinner reservations through these officers.

Oxford D. E. Smal Raleigh Welch Bostick Charlotte Clyde McSwain

Harris announces births in Enfield and Pitt County

Mr and Mrs W D Harris Route 1 Enfield announce the birth of a daughter Mary Lee Friday July 19 Mrs Harris is formerly Miss Lee Paramore of Pitt County Mr and Mrs Edward Meyer Enfield announce the birth of a son Simon Saturday July 20

W. D. Harris Enfield Mary Lee Harris Miss Lee Paramore Pitt County Edward Meyer Simon

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