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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

4

Senior 4 H Camp Opens at Manteo for Halifax Youth

The Home Sphere notes Halifax County Senior 4 H Club members head to Camp Manteo from June 28 to July 3 for a week of instruction and recreation. They will take handicraft swimming and supervised activities, sightseeing, and attend the Lost Colony drama. List of campers includes Jeannette Wommack Emly Billups Tody Staton Pat Staton Doris Strickland Barbara Allen Staton Jeannette Faison Stella Braxton Shirley Ann White Faye Harris Patricia Brown Judith Faye Phillips Gerry House Opal Jones Hazel Carlyle Evelyn Rae Harv ia Vaughan Donald C drew Joe Howard Burt Ralph Mattee Rives D S Moss Win L Hazelwood Jr Johnnie Bass Robert I Weathersbee Robert Bok Harold B Tippett.

Halifax County Camp Manteo Jeannette Wommack Emly Billups Tody Staton Pat Staton Doris Strickland Barbara Allen Staton Jeannette Faison Stella Braxton Shirley Ann Whitehead Faye Harris Patricia Brown Judith Faye Phillips Gerry House Opal Jones Hazel Carlyle Evelyn Rae Harv Via Vaughan Donald C. Drew Joe Howard Burt Ralph Mattee Rives D. S. Moss Win L. Hazelwood, Jr Johnnie

Merchants Triumph in Warrenton Softball Doubleheader

In Warrenton the Merchants beat the Veterans 8 to 7 in the first game, while Peck dominated the Lions 20 to 8 in the nightcap. Raines starred for Peck with two home runs, and Tony Harris relieved H P Reid after a line drive injury.

Warrenon Warrenton Merchants Veterans Lions Peck Raines Fleming O'Neal Reid Harris Read Tony Harris H. P. Reid Mr. Reid

Noted Actor Sails Roanoke Island Lost Colony Drama

Harry Irvine British India born actor and Oxford graduate will play the historian in Paul Green's Lost Colony at The Waterside Theatre Roanoke Island opening July 1 through Labor Day with weekly performances. Irvine, longtime Shakespeare educator and author, previously acted on Broadway and with Sir Herbert Tree. Public notices mention Roanoke Rapids telegraph facilities and a smaller peach crop outlook across 10 Southern states.

Manteo N. C Harry Irvine Lost Colony Paul Green Waterside Theatre Roanoke Island Labor Day Irvine Oxford University Sir Herbert Tree America Forbes-Robertson Walter Hampden Thomas A’ Becket American Shakespeare Foundtion Art Job E. P. Dutton

Local names listed in legal notice snippet

A fragmentary list of individuals includes Dan B Moss James E Condrey Ernest D Shearid Jr Lorenan W Locke Johnny J Burtie George D Phillips leman fest Eddie Rochuck Edward Warren ad Wayne Boseman. The readable portion lacks context or action.

Dan B. Moss James E. Condrey Ernest D. Shearid, Jr Lorenan W. Locke Johnny J. Burtie George D. Phillips Leman Fest Eddie Rochuck Edward Warren Ad Wayne Boseman

Card of Thanks from Clara Hearne to Roanoke Rapids

Clara Hearne expresses sincere appreciation to friends in Roanoke Rapids for government bonds presented on June 11. She thanks all contributors, notes equal significance of each gift, and praises kindness shown during her time with the community.

Roanoke Rapids Clara Hearne

Lions Pitcher Cleared to Play Thursday Night

A pitcher described as one of the best on the team states his injury is not serious and expects to be ready for the game Thursday night. The Lions posted a 111 169 1-20 and 113 030 0- 8 line, highlighting scoring details from the matchup.

Peck Lions

VA seeks nurses in several states with broad openings

The Veterans Administration posted nurse vacancies in Virginia North Carolina West Virginia and Maryland with starting salaries from 2644 to 5902 based on training and experience. Applicants should write to the Chief of the Nursing Division VA 900 North Lombardy Street Richmond Virginia 23219. The VA encourages use of official premium mailing envelopes for National Service Life Insurance payments to speed processing and benefit from included information.

Veterans Administration Virginia North Carolina West Virginia Maryland Vetera Administration North Lombardy Street Richmond Virgainia National Service G. L St. Richmond

State College Farm Qs and Answers on Pastures Silos Mulching

A Q and A style summary covers lime timing for pastures, practical silo types including upright tower and trench silos with size ranges and drainage, and mulching new pasture seedings with light manure topdressing. The Navy top bracket teams will meet in New York City the week of Sept 3, 194% for All Navy Softball Championship.

Navy New York City

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