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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
19
City League action heats up with a 2 PM Trueworths vs Kilo-Swats showdown and a 4 PM Rascoes facing Tabs. Both games cap a tight race, as leaders seek to widen or defend their margin with several league games remaining.
J B Rogers of Ift & Company announces Swift & Company has signed a labor code under the National Recovery Act. The firm, member of the Institute of American Meat Packers, worked with Washington leaders to enable industry wide NRA cooperation and will display the blue eagle on branch houses, trucks, and salesmen's cars.
Mrs W C Williams entertained at her Jackson Street home Tuesday night for Miss Susan Womble of Raleigh. Summer flowers decorated the living room and bridge tables were set. R E Clenton won high score and a picture. Gladys Cox had low score. Gifted guests included Mrs T J Alfred and several others. A salad course followed.
Slagle's Lake Emporia defeated the All-Stars 4 to 2 on a windy Sunday at Virginia Nine field. Autry struck out six, allowing two hits and two runs as Emporia rallied to overturn an early All-Stars lead. Wilbur Outland led the locals with two hits including a double, while Slagle McGee and Longmire added two hits each for the victors. Starke pitched well for the All-Stars but was charged with four runs. Crowder worked the final three innings for Emporia.
Emporia Slagles beat the All Stars 6 to 1 at Simmons Field. Branch pitched well for Emporia, Browning struggled from the mound, and Slagle McGee and Love led the offense with two hits each. Ryals and Braswell had key hits for the All Stars.
The Roanoke Rapids All-Stars defeated Weldon 7 to 4 on Simmons Field in the City League clash. Irvin Dickens paced the offense with three singles, Wilton Dickens and Covington added two hits each, and Starke and Ryals contributed key runs driven in by the All-Stars. Browning led Weldon with two base hits as Armstrong ran for Cochran in the eighth.
Fannie C Harris thanks friends who helped her win a recent trip to Chicago for the Century of Progress, sponsored by the News and Observer. She expresses appreciation to all who assisted.
Ralph Clippard of Caldwell County says his trench silo with a 60 ton capacity will provide silage for 30 cows over a 132 day period.
E. C. Parrish of Durham County established an irrigation system this season to grow vegetables despite extended dry weather and water scarcity.
A guide illustrated in The American Weekly distributed with the Baltimore American explains simple games to teach correct posture for children. The feature encourages practicing daily routines and includes tips for parents to foster healthy growth.
On a ball by ball summary, Ryals reaches on a walk to start the frame. Pitcher Taylor fans six while Garner records three strikeouts as Weldon strands four runners. Wolhar and Bray serve as umpires for the All Stars game.
The sanitary inspector is occupied with other duties so market grading is suspended though milk sanitation continues. Mr Moody spent June building privies in Hobgood and nearby farms with Typhoid cases. He will assist farmers in townships, as schools start new privies funded by county materials and labor from the R F C, now halted.
About 25 to 30 young colts have been foaled in McDowell County this spring with some farmers reporting two colts on a single farm. The births reflect a lively breeding season across local farms and ranches.
Last week 150 men and boys joined a forestry study tour led by five leading farmers of Yadkin County. The event focused on practical estry work and rural land management.
Piano wanted ad seeks a beautiful upright piano to be returned. The offer promises to transfer the account to a responsible party and refund paid amounts if desired. Quick action requested with address Box 478 Concord North Carolina.
The J. R. Watkins Co announces a position in Roanoke Rapids for a man to supply Watkins products to customers. The business is established with average weekly earnings around $25 and immediate pay. Address: 231 51 Johnson Ave Newark New Jersey. 11 8 10.
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