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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

12

Call for Aug 30 football candidates by Coach Hoyle

Coach Crawford Hoyle announced football tryouts for the 1939 season. Practice starts 4 30 pm Wednesday August 30 at the high school gym, with light workout clothes. First week in Simmons Park, equipment issued later, one daily session due to heat, and films may be rented from Eastern Carolina coaches to aid blocking and tackling.

Crawford Hoyle Carolina Wolfe Chapel Hill Simmons Park Hoyle

Wins Dunking Crown at New York Worlds Fair

Mrs. Carl F. Murray and her sons Billy and Carl Jr. have returned home after visiting relatives in Philadelphia and attending the New York Worlds Fair.

Carl F. Murray Billy and Carl, Jr Philadelphia Dunker Joseph Rubolotta New York

Eastern Carolina Swim Association season results released

Final results of the 1939 inter city swimming meets for the Eastern Carolina Swimming Association have been released by Miss Frances Barrett, Association Secretary. The association, formed in June, aims to promote competitive swimming and interest in the sport.

Eastern Carolina Charles Stapleton Goldsboro Vernon Ward Greenville William Harris Roanoke Rapids Rat Boyken Tarboro Leon Brogden Wilson Frances Everett Kinston A.A.U A.au Eastern Carolina Swimming Association Frances Barrett

Blanket winner Mr. Luther Simms named for week’s prize

Luther Simms was awarded the Woman’s Club blanket this week, capturing the top prize in the daily drawing. The announcement notes his win as the highlight for the club’s weekly activities.

Luther Simms Womans Club

Hopkins and Armstrong Family Reunion Attendees

Mr and Mrs Grady Roughton Mrs D W Etheridge and children Betty and D W Mrs Mariah Roughton Mr and Mrs JJ Holidia Mr and Mrs H W Hopkins Garlan Holidin Iona Ray Mr and Mrs Lewis Carpenter and daughter Merlene Willie Hopkins Fred Hopkins Carnal Cooper Mr and Mrs Richard Cooper Mr and Mrs JJ Cooper and family and Mrs RP Morrow attended the Hopkins and Armstrong reunion Sunday at Colonial Beach Columbia S C.

Grady Roughton D. W. Etheridge Betty D. W Mariah Roughton J. J. Holidia H. W. Hopkins Garlan Holidin Iona Ray Lewis Carpenter Merlene Willie Hopkins Fred Hopkins Carnal Cooper Richard Cooper J. J. Cooper R. P. Morrow Hopkins and Armstrong Colonial Beach Columbia S. C

Bond Issue Approved By Commission For Raleigh Jail

The Local Government Commission approved a 25000 bond for street improvement and a new jail in Raleigh. An election to approve the bond will be held September 19. Voter registration opens August 26 and runs to September 9 excluding holidays and Sundays at B. Marks Warehouse and 1021 Roanoke Avenue polling places.

Raligh North Ward B. Marks Warehouse South Ward Roanoke Avenue

Move To Greenville North Carolina For Home Arrival

Mr and Mrs Pruden moved Friday to rush their home in Greenville North Carolina.

Mr. and P. Pruden Greenville, N.C

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