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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1932

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Wins Three In One Day at Hollister

At Hollister on Saturday the baseball team won three evening games. They beat Glenvie 20 to 4, Darlington 6 to 0, and Draper's Cross Roads Enfield 10 to 9. Allsbrook pitched the first game, J Crawley and Allsbrook split the second, and R Gupton pitched the finale. Leading hitters included C Marlory T Alston J Gupton R Gupton L Gup ton R Tharrington A Capps R Crawley B C Nicholson. The three-game set lasted five hours from two to seven with Hollister set to play Ports mouth on the 17th and 18th of June.

Hollister Glenvie Darlington Draper Cross Roads Enfield Allsbrook J. Crawley R. Gupton C. Marlory T. Alston J. Gupton L. Gupton R. Tharrington A. Capps R. Crawley B.C. Nicholson Holister Portsmouth

Legion Juniors Report for Practice

Legion Juniors reported for practice at Simmons field as they prepare for a July season. Until sponsor support from the American Legion ends, they seek local merchants to fund the team under coach Till Alligood who has previously produced championship squads. Players listed include Chester Alls-Mook Irvin Dickens Elmer Starke Runt Carver George Sullivan Bone Pridgen Ollie Acree Lefty Everett Milton Bennett Yates Brown Curtis Butler Gene Shell Javis Taylor Sanford Butler Joe Mh 1 Rawards Allen M Commons Neil.

American Legion Simmons Field Till Alligood Chester Alls- Mook Irvin Dickens Elmer Starke Runt” Carver George Sulliva Bone” Pridgen Ollie Acree Lefty Everette Milton Bennett Yates Brown Curtis Butler Gene Shell Javis Taylor Sanford Butler Joe Mh Rawards Allen M Commons Neil

Bascoes Win 2 0 Over South Weldon at Weldon

Bascoes shut out South Weldon 2 to 0 at Weldon on Saturday. Rigeon pitched seven strikeouts and two hits allowed for the locals while Etheridge fanned nine in three innings for Wel don. The Bascoes played errorless defense, with R. Lee and Carroll providing the offense. Mr and Mrs Joan Williams of Nashville NC spent the week with Mr and Mrs Jerry Jenkins.

South Ward Bascoes South Weldon Weldon Rigeon Etheridge R. Lee Carroll Joan Williams Nashville, N. C Jerry Jenkins

Knockouts Defeat Trego 6 to 1 in Wednesday Game

The Knockouts drubbed Trego Va at Mons Field by 61. Bur nette led home by two hits in five at bats. Hughes started on the mound for the visitors, replaced in the second inning by Moore who pitched the full route. James McNeil stood out for the locals with two hits, while Allen B lani enship and Dann starred for the visitors as Lee SI continues to guide the team.

Trego Mons Field Burnette Hughes Viers Moore James McNeil Allen Blanienship Dann Lee SI

Slagles Lake Emphoria Grid Clash At Simmons Field

Slagles Lake at Emporia plays Saturday at Simmons Field 3 30 p m. The squad brings most of the Henders Tiedmont club this year and a fast game is expected. The Indians lost a close game to Sewanee of Norfolk and seek revenge over Stailes hoy for that defeat.

Harry Yowns Andans Wit Slagles Lake Emporia Simmons Field Gles Laks Henders Idisns Sewanee Norfolk Stailes Hoy

Closing exercises honor top seniors with Patterson medal

Jimmie Shell received the S. F. Patterson medal for best all round student. The award honors participation in football, baseball, dramatics, debating, and the Abber Dabber paper. Margaret Danning won the scholarship medal for top school records, while James Womble and Katie Harris earned citizenship awards as best boy and girl in the senior class.

Shell Womble Harris Dunning Jimmie Shell S. F. Patterson FP. Patterson Jimmy Abber Dabber Margaret Danning James Womble Katie Harris

Miss Mary Brown Funeral Thursday

Miss Mary Brown age 21 died Wednesday after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Thursday by Rev A P Mustian of the First Baptist Church. Interment was in Cedarwood Cemetery. Relatives and friends sent flowers to express sympathy. the family gratefully acknowledges them. She is survived by Mr and Mrs Brown her parents five sisters Ruby Roxie Brown and others and one brother W Brown.

Mary Brown A. P. Mustian First Baptist Church Cedarwood Cemetery Jis Miss Brown Brown TP Wonlhunt Coley ‘Smith John Ingram Ruby Roxis Brown W. Brown

Bladder Relief Claim With Castor Oil Alternative

An old advertise text promotes a bladder remedy using juniper oil and buchy leaves in Bukets claiming to drive out impurities and acids causing irritation. It promises relief of backache and frequent urination with a 25 cent test box and money-back guarantee after four days if unsatisfied, sold by Roanoke Pharmacy and Rosemary Drug Co.

Roanoke Pharmacy and Rosemary Drug Co

Incomplete regional note on local families and teachers

Fragmentary report from Darlington mentions Tass Smith from Caledonia State Farm visiting relatives and friends. References to Dickens, Wood, and Mrs Dickens imply schooling and winter teaching connections in the Greenghore area, with sisters noted as residing locally.

W. B. Wood Fim Greenghore Hie Mra B. Dickens

Miss Wolhay Hosts Night Of Friends At Home Dance

Miss Mary Wolhay entertains several friends Tuesday night at her residence. The gathering began at 8 and continued until 11, with cookies and punch served as refreshments. Attendees include Virginia Akers Viola Collier Virginia Taylor Dot Campbell Virginia Bell Vincent Maria Long Betty Gray Long Ottley Cranwell Cecelia Curvin Mildred Hedrick Mary Wolkar Viv Erine Wolkar Juliet Bur Thompson Yates Brown Paul Matthews James McNeil Cyrus Kitchen Johnny Bounds Belmont Muay Cecil Pendleton Milton Harris Butler Brown Fleetwood Sullivan Harry Heath Lewis spending Cannon Graham Shell Pig Speight.

Mary Wolhay Virginia Akers Viola Collier Virginia Taylor Dot Campbell Virginia Bell Vincent Maria Long Betty Gray Long Ottley Cranwell Cecelia Curvin Mildred Hedrick Mary Wolkar Viverine Wolkar Juliet Bur Thompson Yates Brown Paul Mthews James McNeil Cyrus Kitchen Johnny Bounds Belmont Muay Cecil Pendleton Milton Harris Butle Brown Fleetwood Sullivan Harry Heath Lewis Spending Cannon Graham Shell Pig” Speight Sme

Loy Hughes Wedding in Durham Sun Dreamy Summer Nupials

Mary Sue Hughes of Durham married Henry Ann Loy of Roanoke Rapids in a June wedding at Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured cathedral candles and floral decor as Henry Loy’s family and out of town guests attended. Mary Sue, a Duke University alumna and Roanoke Rapids teacher, and Henry Loy, son of Burlington residents, plan a Western North Carolina wedding trip and home in Roanoke Rapids.

Durham Sun Durham Mary Sue Hughes Henry Ann Loy Roanoke A. Hughes Hey George J. Mathis Trinity Avenue Hughes Iery W. D. Lay Loy A Muchos Duke University Roanoke Rapids Miso

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