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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1936

Page

10

Roanoke Patterson Club Hosts First Winter Boxing Show

The Roanoke Patterson Athletic Club housed the first Winter boxing night at The Warehouse on 2nd Street. All seats filled as crowds enjoyed early bouts, with no decisions rendered and orderly conduct. Next show Saturday at 8 pm features new faces and more matches including Wood vs Underwood and Watters vs Carter.

Roanoke-Patterson Athletic Club 2Nd Street Joe Bryant F. L. Kemp Slaughter Allen McNeil

Kidnaping Charge Brought Against Three Men

Dick Tudor George Smith and Jewell Gray face $3000 bonds after being charged with kidnapping by Frank Mitchell and Richard Weaver. Mitchell alleges he was dragged from a Roanoke Rapids dance hall beaten, then abducted to Northampton County before a final beating on Belmont road. The three deny the accusation claiming Mitchell stole a gun and they sought a confession. A Friday hearing before Mayor Jenkins is scheduled.

Dick Tudor George Smith Jewell Gray Warren County Frank Mitchell Emporia Richard Weaver Mitchell Roanoke Rapids Northampton County Weaver Belmont Road Tudor

Burroughs Watch and Cash Stolen From Pajama Pocket

Deputy sheriff B B Burrough of Hugo Oklahoma was robbed in bed when thieves lifted ten dollars and a watch from his trousers under the pillow. In Michigan Frank Gott, convicted of drunken driving, hitchhiked 18 miles to Kalamazoo to begin a 50 day jail term.

B. B. Burrough Hugo Oklo Frank Gott Augusta Mich Kalamazoo

Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Warren Funeral Held

Funeral services were held Saturday for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Warren of this city.

J. F. Warren

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

The McDonald family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement.

J. D. McDonald

Funeral for J D McDonald Sunday in Roanoke Rapids

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for John D. McDonald 66 who died Saturday. Rev E B Fisher officiated and interment was in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. Surviving are a large family including widow children and stepchildren. Pallbearers were Woodmen of the World members. Also noted is the attendance of Carter Hasty’s funeral and a Scottish Neck visitor.

John D. McDonald E. B. Fisher Roanoke Rapids Hunter Fowler San Diego Cal Scott Lassiter John McDonald Walter Hod Roy Babb Lula Ruth McDonlad William McDonald City

Lions Club of Roanoke Rapids Formed With Charter Members

The Lions Club of Roanoke Rapids organized last Thursday night with 49 charter members. Attending were Harry Slater of Lions International, Fats Heath of Raleigh, ten Lions from Henderson, and officers elected to serve until June. Charter Night planned for February 14 with banquet, charter presentation and dance.

Lions Club of Roanoke Rapids Harry Slater Lions International Chicago Raleigh Lions Henderson Byron Gurley Garland Midgette Bernard Allsbrook Jack Cassada Gordon Price Roland Johnson

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Russell Wood J. W. Underwood Ralph Watters James Carter Pat Smith Ed Mosely Dick Burton J. H. Kennemar Goin Shaw Dick Collins Dwight Mullus Dolphus Gregory Fat Kirkland Furman Maton Strickland Atkins Halifax County McNess Co. Dept. T Freeport Illinois Charlotte St. C. E. Matthews Hamilton St C. E. Matthews Bath Jackson St L. C. Johnson Stone House Hamilton W. H. Marks Geo. A. Jordan Miles Store Boon R. I Julia Cameron Warrenton N. C J. H. Bavcom Littleton N.C Lions and HI Girls Roanoke-Patterson High School Zym Kiwanis Hi Girls Roanoke-Patterson Rooters R.R.H.S Mosely Lee Shell Mason McNeill Wolhar Wilson Hawkins Roanoke - Patterson Davis Lowe Conwell Burton Brown Woodruff Revelle Balmer Newton Cheek Matthews Denny Taylor W. Dickens Kimball Thorne Anderton F. Dickens Cannon Manning Hartell Liske Dunn Jenkins D. P Pender Armour’s Star Southern Manor Marco Southern Manor Triple Kellogg’s Baker’s Bakers Cocoa Pender Market Flounder Fillet Buck Cox John Cox Joe Barnes Floyd Edwards Jackson Carter Hasty Sam Arrington Dunn Scotland Neck Paul Heydenrich Rosemary Drug Company Dial R-360
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