Roanoke Area Sports Events and Local Notices
Frank C. Williams announced a Roanoke and Patterson Mills Co. softball winner earns a trip up to 500 dollars to play away. A. Meikle and Mrs Meikle returned from Scotland and England where he worked 40 years ago. The American Legion baseball team reached eastern semi finals by beating Raleigh. Owls won on the Fourth with late rallies. Dallas Wright delivered the decisive hit. Kiwanis delegates include Prof Will Nelson. John Jenkins spoke on purposes in life. Notables returning from the New York World Fair include Will Taylor family. Doc described Eleanor Holm aquacade and related exhibits. Burlington lost to Wilson Junior Legion. Roanoke Rapids Weldon series decides state finals opponent. Mayor Allsbrook to add calcium chloride for unpaved streets. board approves.
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Frank C. Williams
Roanoke
Patterson Mills Co
Roanoke No. 1
Roanoke No. 2
Washington, D. C
Capitol Champs
A. Meikle
Mrs. Meikle
Scotland
England
Meikle
America
American Legion
Raleigh
Roanoke Rapids
Owls
Dallas Wright
Husky
Will Taylor
Mary
Long Island
Doc
Eleanor Holm
Billy Rose
General Motors
Constitution Mall
Burlington
Wilson
Durham
Roanoke Rapids- Weldon
Rural Clerk No. 1 Rev. George B. Gilbert Named
The Rev. George B. Gilbert of Durham Connecticut, 65, chosen as the nation’s top rural clergyman. He serves four country parishes, leads a glee club, barber duties, car repairs, and runs a paying farm. He single-handedly built a neighborhood wading pool for children.
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George B. Gilbert
Durham
Conn
Torch Left Burning Triggers False Fire Alarm at Doctor’s Office
A torch left burning in the office of Dr. W. E. Murphrey caused a fire alarm to be turned in around 8 00 p m. Before firefighters arrived, someone entered the office and extinguished the torch. No damage occurred.
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W. E. Murphrey
Mrs Dolph Edwards and daughter Return from Washington
Mrs Dolph Edwards and her daughter Jane have returned from Washington D C where they visited relatives and also saw the king and queen during their trip.
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Dolph Edwards
Jane
Washington, D. C
King
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kiwanis Club
Boston
Will Nelson
Roanoke Rapids High School
John Jenkins
Ahoskie
John
Graham Lynch
Graham Dean
Mr. Judmore
Charlotte
J. L. Wardlaw
Riverside
Cal
Doberly
Westoa
Bernard Allsbrook
Board of Commissioners
Roanoke Avenue
Fannye’s Ladies Specialty
Fannye Marks
Peoples Theatre
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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