Roanoke Rapids Juniors defeat Edenton 4-2 in opener
Right-hander William Wheeler pitched a six-hitter over Edenton to lead Roanoke Rapids American Legion Juniors to a 4-2 victory. Waters, Harrell, and Lowder contributed spark with key hits and baserunning in a tense nine-inning battle on Hunsucker Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers
Wiliam Wheeler
Wheeler
Famnate
Waters
Harrell
Lowder
Roanoke Rapids American Legion
Elizabeth City
Hunsucker Field
Roanoke Rapids
Williams
Moore
Hasty
Acree
Clyde Waters
Ayong
Siting
Roanoke Rapids Board Approves City Lighting and Parade Plans
Mayor J Z Chase appoints Finance J I Starke and D C Clark Fire J W Sears and M Cameron Street MD Collier and W A Pruden propose bus stop changes for North and South Wards including Roanoke Avenue Third Street. Lions Club seeks proclamation and parade controls for Semi Centenary Week July 20 to 24. full support granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Z. Chase
R. I. Starke
D._C. Clark
J. W. Sears
4. M. Cameron
Street
Collier
W. A. Pruden
Chase
North Ward
Chandler’s
Roanoke Pharmacy
Stedman's
Eally Pay Tire
Roanoke Bank & Trust Company
Roanoke Avenue
Third Street
Carolina Motor
T South
Houston Fuller
Roanoke Rapids
Fuller
Ahoskie Tops Roanoke Rapids Juniors to Defend Unbeaten Record
Rhoskie's Legion Juniors remained unbeaten with a 7-4 win over Roanoke Rapids Juniors. Three runs came in the second inning, four more in the sixth to seal the game. Teel hit a clutch triple. Brinson allowed seven hits and struck out five while contributing as a leading batter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Hoyle
Ted
Clemmer
Hasty
William Wheeler
Rapids
Troy Hasty
Elizabeth City
Hoyle
Ed Forbes
Roanoke Rapids
Ahookie
American Legion
Roanoke Rapids Junors
Ahoskie
Clifton Barry
Pat Edwards
Robert Smith
Edwards
Barry
Ahoskle
Rhoskie
Legion Juniors
Teel
Brinson
Weldon Girl Elected Girls State Governor
Benly Lee Raynor of Weldon was sworn in as governor of North Carolina during a one day Girls State session that came from Greensboro to state government. Marshalhe Moody of Siler City was elected lieutenant governor, both representing the Liberty Party. The duo will attend the national Girls State in Washington in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Brances
Ferguson
Concoed
Millie Moody
Siler City
Ehlet Justice
Goveror
Betty Lee ‘Raynor
Wele Berie
American Legion
Betty Jo Hedrick
High Point
Belty Mobley
Capeaker
Tasggelate Justees
Benly Lee Raynor
H.L. Ward
Weldon
North Carolina
Greensboro
Aday
Miss Raynor
Woman's College
American Legion Auxiliary
Marshalhe Moody
Librerty
Washington
Series Parties Honor Miss Hayes Bride elect
Mrs. Tommie Merritt and Miss Doris Hedgepeth hosted a green and white bridge party for Lorraine Hayes, bride elect, with five tables and an iced course. Prizes went to Mrs. Richard Taylor and Mrs. Clarence Coburn, and guests included Mrs. Ellis Crew and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. W. P. Taylor
Lorraine Hayes
Miss Hayes
Ellis Crew
Dick Taylor
George Wilkes
F. G. Kroncke
Jack Vincent
Clarence Coburn
J. W. Lupton
J. L. Sulter
I .Traynham
Albert Williams
M. C. Newsom
Tommie Merritt
Robert Josey
Frank R. Thomas
Doris Hedgepeth
Gwyn Coburn
Sue Debnam
Doris Sue Wilson
Grace Taylor
Merritt
Ching
Margaret Taylor
Richard Taylor
Names of Ladies and Gentlemen Listed in Society Row
Miss Gwyn Coburn Sara Thompson Doris Sue Wilson Elizabeth Beckwith Grace Taylor Margaret Taylor Lillian Lee Mesdames R C Josey II George L Hayes F L Cooper M C Newsom Carlton Cannon Jack Vincent S E Crew George Wilkes Richard Taylor W P Taylor Edwin Akers L B Brown Raleigh Seay I F Rochelle John Lupton Graham Dean F D Wilson C D Coburn Cecil Hardy Albert Williams Jesse
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Gwyn Coburn
Sarah Thompson
Doris Sue Wilson
Elizabeth Beckwith
Grace Taylor
High Point Bridge Club Hosts Delightful Afternoon
Mrs. Frank Wilson entertained her bridge club and guests on Wednesday afternoon. Twelve players enjoyed a salad course and afternoon of bridge with Mrs. Wilson’s guest list including Mrs. Car Wilson, Mrs. T. J. Alford, Mrs. Gordon Berkstresser, and others. Mrs. Fannie Hayes held high score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Bridge Club
Car
Roll Wilson
T. J. Alford
Gordon Berkstresser
B. White
W. Dean
Fannie Hayes
Frank
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Edenton
Wylie Wakkex
Legion Baseballers
Reg
Roanoke Raples
Frassell
Withinda Uner
Har
Rell
Rogerson
Goodwin
Insers
Bilemton
Marks Shoe Store
Young Mens Shop
Roanoke Ave
Belche
Umphlett
Televisio
Roanoke
Jeyuitmase
Sela
Roanoke Rapids Weldon Road
Helms
Hugh Godwin Long
Robert
Lea
Tires Aygo
Blackwood's
C. D. Coburn
Little’ S Clothing Store
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