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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1939

Page

21

Hammett Fires 6-0 Shutout in Saturday Game

Bryan Hammett blanked the Norfolk Cavaliers 6 to 0 on Saturday as nine total hits were recorded by both sides. Brotherton and Kavanaugh each homered for the Owls, with Brotherton driving in three and Kavanaugh two. Byrne added a double, Hammett allowed four base hits, and Bray walked seven in a tough loss.

Bryan Hammett Norfolk Cavaliers Hammett Bray Owls Kavanaugh Brotherton Dickens Norfolk Boys Byrne Norfolk Callahan Rubin Reid Peterson Wergley Sagnett Lane Little McCrary Nethercutt McLeod Chambers

Bridge Hostess Honors Mrs Gates Of Richmond Va

Mrs J D Cassada hosted a Thursday bridge evening honoring Mrs Tommie Gates of Richmond Virginia. Decorations featured mixed flowers and tallies marked the progress of the game. The honoree received a gift along with Mrs Cooper Grizzard of Washington DC. Mrs Gates won the high score prize with a guest list that included Pendleton Grizzard William Batton Julian Allsbrook Louise Patterson Floriene Holt and Virginia Blount.

J. D. Cassada Tommie Gates Richmond Cooper Grizzard Washington, D. C Gates Mesdames Pendleton Grizzard William Batton Julian Allsbrook Louise Patterson Floriene Holt Virginia Blount

Nags Head Visitors Return from Coastal Stay

At Nags Head Mr and Mrs Clyde Liske Mr and Mrs LB Brown Mr and Mrs Ray Rogers Miss Velma Clark and Clarence Coburn have returned after spending two weeks at Nags Head.

Clyde Liske L. B. Brown Ray Rogers Velma Clark Clarence Coburn Nags Head

Rosemary Church Missionary Society to Meet Tuesday Evening

The Woman's Missionary Society of Rosemary Methodist Church will gather Tuesday evening August 3 at 7 30 in the church for its meeting.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Rosemary Methodist Church

Graduation Honors at Strayer College Commencement

Paul Matthews received the M. C. S. degree and Shelley T. Edwards the B. C. S. degree at Strayer College commencement exercises held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D C on July 25. Dr H C Byrd addressed the 198 graduates of secretarial and accounting courses.

Paul Matthews Shelley T. Edwards Strayer College Mayflower Hotel Washington, D. C H. C. Byrd

Miss Irene Turner Back From Florida Vacation

Miss Irene Turner returns from a vacation spent at Miami Beach Florida.

Irene Turner Miami Beach Florida

Entertain Jointly with Bridge at Mrs Maddry Home

Mrs. Frank Wilson and Mrs. Crocker Maddry jointly entertained sixteen guests with bridge honoring Mrs. Hursh and Mrs. Marks of San Francisco. Prizes were awarded after five progressions, and high score went to Mrs. Pendleton Grizzard. A delightful salad course followed at ten thirty with flowers adorning the house and porch.

Frank Wilson Wilson Crocker Maddry Hursh Marks San Francisco Cal Maddry Pendleton Grizzard

Honor Guests at Dinner Party for Visiting Ladies

Miss Mary Taylor hosted a Wednesday evening dinner honoring visitors Miss Elizabeth Johnson house guest of Mrs. Lester Wheeler and Miss Gwen McQuary of San Francisco guest for Mrs. Crocker Maddry. Flowers brightened the home and dancing followed the meal with a select guest list including Miss Ann Campbell Taylor Beatrice Kemp Wilson Mullen Bill Rooney Quintin Gregory S D Major and Graham Jraman.

Mary Taylor Elizabeth Johnson Lester Wheeler Gwen McQuary San Francisco Cal Crocker Maddry Miss Johnson Miss McQuary Ann Campbell Taylor Beatrice Kemp Messrs Wilson Mullen Bill Rooney Quintin Gregory Halifax S. D. Major Graham Jraman

Entertains Guests for Miss Millicent Faison and Miss Lois Ewart

Miss Margaret Speight entertained Saturday evening in honor of Miss Millicent Faison and Miss Lois Ewart of Columbia South Carolina. Refreshments were served to guests Misses Mary Mc Neil Lois Ewart Millicent Faison Lottie Allen Frances Wilson Pauline Brewer Ben McNeil M C Newsome Randall White Ray Thatcher Malcolm Daughtry and John Murray.

Margaret Speight Millicent Faison Lois Ewart Columbia S. C Mary McNeil Lottie Allen Frances Wilson Pauline Brewer Ben McNeil M. C. Newsome Randall White Ray , Thatcher Malcolm Daughtry John Murray

Morgan Family Returns from Suffolk Trip

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Morgan and Miss Derith Morgan have returned from Suffolk. Mr. W. P. Vaughan is spending this week with Mrs. Jack Adkins in Washington D. C.

Mr. W. P. Vaughan Mrs Jack Adkins Washington, D. C

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