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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
2
Oscar reflects on the Roanoke Rapids Owls season and rumors of a Wichita move. Financial limits and pampering fears hindered a comeback while player interest remains, leaving the door open for next year’s ball club and Oscar’s lively stance on fate.
Members of the Darlington and Gaston Woman's Clubs will meet at Darlington Club House on Wednesday at 3 PM for a short business meeting then travel together to Gaston's school building for a picnic.
Smiley Burnette the Froggie-Voiced comedian from Gene Autry films headlines a personal appearance at the Imperial next Friday August 18. The One Man Band will perform with his singing, playing, riding and roping act and demonstrate playing five instruments at once. Burnette is a local favorite and will sing cowboy and comedy songs that have delighted millions.
Miss Blonnie Taylor visited Raleigh relatives and vacationed in Virginia Beach. Mrs. Jimmie Curran spent last week in New York. Several residents traveled to Jackson for the courthouse dedication and to Nags Head for a week. Vacationers include Mrs. George Hayes, Miss Ruby Williams, and families visiting Norfolk Petersburg Wrightsville Beach and Philadelphia.
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