Names and anecdotes from Roanoke Rapids column
Closa’s pronunciation quirks and name notes prompt a humorous self defense about misreading Close as Clothes Pin. The piece recalls a Henderson fire alarm mishap with a fireman’s pipe and a Roanoke Rapids Santa letter plea for library space, plus local events at the theater and Lions Club visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harris II
Bill Harris
Closs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Closa
Gil
Henderson
Santa
Santa Claus
Woman's Club
Roanoke Rapids
Billy Brooks
Bill Allsbrook
North Carolinians
Fran Garrett
Roanoke Rapids Lions Club
Chas. Courtney Rogers
Williamston
C. A. Rogers
ExiRl Rae
Governor Winthrop
Charleston
Natchez
New Orleans
Weldon Furniture Co. Inc