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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1947

Page

8

Five New Residents Welcomed to City

Birth notices from Roanoke Rapids Hospital cover five new residents in a week. July 16 a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. James McDaniel of Roanoke Rapids and a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. James Walker of Weldon. July 17 a baby boy to Mr. E. B. Stainback of Roanoke Rapids. July 18 a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Riggan of Littlerton. July 19 a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allen of Roanoke Rapids.

James McDaniel Ronoke Rapids James Walker Weldon E. 8. Stainback Roanoke Rapids W. EB. Riggan Littleton Edward Allen

Griffin Hosts House Guests at Friday Drink Party

Mrs O Griffin entertained with a light drink party at her Jackson Street home last Friday morning honoring guests Miss Margaret Lifney and Miss Havel Starrett of Emporis. Attendees included Miss Maryur Liffey and Miss Hazel Barrest along with several local residents.

Mrs. O. Griffin Hom Jackson Street Margaret Lifney Havel Starrett Emporis

Jays Rally for Fresh Win and Dominance in Park Streak

The Jays, led by Rudden and Skelton, extended their win streak with aggressive hitting and strong defense. Key players include Knowles, Winstead, Meyer, and Blackwell, as Rudden earns the weekly REL title with two RBIs. The club showcases improved form, eyeing deeper success with fans hopeful for more victories.

Birds Kinston Kasics Sew Bern Bears Bears Jays Worlise Knowles Tin and Company Ein Ike Martin Hon Ruditen Gonzalo Ke Blackwell Winstead Meyer Kimmerte Itis Knorok Carlton Kinet Boseman Ed Rudden Jays Strand Stu Martin Ray Skelton Rudden Drivme Shortstey Skelton Jim Moyer Hie Bietim

City Playground League results and standings

July results show Vance Street and Rosemary clubs posting scores as Central tops the standings. Rosemary and Clara Hearne lead Junior Girls while Central keeps second-half league momentum with a five game streak. The senior division features strong showings from King and Maury backed by Acree Storey Lynch.

Clara Hearne Vance’ Street Sind Rosemary John Armatrong Eaight Central City Rosemary Vance Street Rosemary Vance St King Maurice Edmondson J Myrick Eaton Clara Herne Acree Coker Joyner Storey Lynch Deaver Mauri Storey Acrow Britt Sayre Ular Bev Chi Hearce Tasemary

Formal Garden of Annuals Quickly Grown from Seed

A guide for new or rented homes to grow a formal garden in weeks using annuals. It favors near the house with axis balance, a central feature, and simple beds. Emphasis on selecting axis, balance, and a tree or focal point to draw the eye.

Mary Peter Jarra Nieobina

Draughn Fashions Two Hitter In Downing Eagles

Draughn pitchers dominate Eagles in a 2 0 game. Burnette and Shaw drive runs as Gaston holds up in late innings. Battoms Moody Stewart Jernigan and others contribute in a rugged win.

Draughn Eagles

Community events and guidance notes span Palmyra and Halifax area

The Palmyra Home Remonstration Club hosted a community pie social with repeated praise for near universal family turnout and a lawn supper at Mr and Mrs BB Everette Sr. The piece also notes Us Department of Agriculture tips on fruit and a Halifax dress revue with upcoming judging and prices at several local venues.

Palmyra N. EB Winslow Bb, Everette United States Department of Agriculture Halifax County Halife Enfield School Scotland Neck

Town Talk Lords and Ladies Visit Nearby Relatives

Town notes show Mrs Gladys Risen visiting Baylins and Lawrence relatives while Mrs S J Bounds spends the week in Virginia Beach. Mr and Mrs Wo G Buneh plan a weekend at Caroline Beach. Mrs A 0 Gen Patric Wilson and Miss are spending four days this week at Chesake Bewetr ee.

Gladys Risen Baylins Lawrence Ovelly S. J. Bounds Virginia Buneh Caroline Beach Patric Wilson Chesa Sake

Cameron Family Spends Sunday in Connavay Visiting Friends

Mr and Mrs Ho EB Cameron and their family visited Connavay on Sunday to spend time with friends, continuing social ties in the community.

Mrs Ho EB. Cameron Con Vay

Hugh Cameron Visits Conway This Week

Hugh Cameron is spending a few days in Conway this week visiting friends and catching up with local contacts.

Hugh Cameron Conway

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