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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

9

Romances to face DuPonts in Friday night softball clash

The Romances host DuPonts of Richmond at Ledgerwood Park Friday at 8 15 pm in a Capital City League game. Lefty Harlow of the Portsmouth Boosters stars for the visitors, noted for two league wins over Rowletts.

Romances DuPont Richmond Ledgerwood Park Portsmouth Boosters Capital City Harlow Rowletts Raleigh Johnson Coal George Nethercutt Wilmington N. C George Jacob Levy Army and Navy Pinnells Frank Mack

Local Citizens Aid Recognized by British War Relief Society

Bertram Cruger, British War Relief Society representative in London, thanks Mrs. R. P. Beckwith of Roanoke Rapids North Carolina for aid to Britain. He notes gifts helped thousands in need, praises American donors, and suggests a system so recipients can send thanks to the proper donors.

British War Relief Society Inc United States of America Great Britain Bertram Cruger Berkeley Square London R. P. Beckwith British War Relief Society Ince Roanoke Rapids N. C Beckwith British War Relief Society America New York

Woman shot in Northampton County on way to church

A Black woman was shot in Northampton County on Sunday morning while en route to church. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to the leg. Details are scarce. reports say a Black man fired as she passed his residence.

Negress Northampton Northampton County

Weldon Legion Auxiliary Reelects Officers and Supports Oteen Boys

The Weldon Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Harry Johnson’s home, heard yearly committee reports, and approved sending $1 to each Oteen boy for a July gift. New officers for 41 and 42 were unanimously elected: President Mrs. W. G. Sutter, Vice-President Mrs. M. H. Mitchell, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. G. T. Medvin, Sergeant-at-Arms Mrs. W. J. Boseman, Chaplain Mrs. C. R. Daniel.

American Legion Auxiliary Weldon Harry ‘Johnson Oteen W. G. Sutter M. H. Mitchell G. T. Medvin W. J. Boseman C. R. Daniel F. S. Moore Sutter America

Tonsil Clinic Set for Jackson School on July 1

Dr. W R Parker announces a tonsil clinic for white children to be held at Jackson school on Tuesday July 1 after enough applications. Appointments should be made in advance through the Northampton County health department and a small fee will be charged. Surgeons from Edgecombe County General Hospital Tarboro will perform the operations.

W. R. Parker Northampton County Health Department Jackson School Jackson Health Department Edgecombe County General Hospital Tarboro

Roanoke Rapids Bride Marries In Emporia Virginia

Mrs J W Smith of Roanoke Rapids announces the marriage of her daughter Marvin M Smith to William R Branch of this city on Saturday June 14 1941. The wedding occurred in Emporia Virginia and the couple will reside in Richmond Virginia.

J. W. Smith Roanoke Rapids Marvin M. Smith William R. Branch Emporia Richmond

Elizabeth Garner to Roland Walston Wed in Roanoke Rapids

Mrs Kate Garner of Roanoke Rapids announces the June 22 1941 marriage of her daughter Elizabeth to Roland Walston son of Mr and Mrs C W Walston of Tillery. The ceremony took place at the home of Mr and Mrs H S Butts in Scotland Neck.

Kate Garner Roanoke ,Rapids Elizabeth Roland ‘Walston C. W. Walston Tillery H. S. Butts Scotland Neck

Local families visit and host in Spring Hill area

Ebenezer Mrs. Cleveland Dickens and family of Spring Hill visited Mr. and Mrs. Macon Hux Sunday. Numerous relatives including Miss Sarah Crawley and Miss Ernestine Crawley spent time with siblings in Roanoke Rapids and Caledonia. Several gatherings, dinners, and a Weiner roast were noted amid health updates and birthday observances.

Cleveland Dickens Spring Hill Macon Hux Sarah Crawley Roanoke Rapids Calvin Kennemar S. E. Hux Charlie Dickens Nora Crawley Ernestine Crawley Emmet Bedford Roy Crawley Milton Dickens Darlington Clifton Crawley Aurelian Springs Mary Margaret Hux Oak City Jack Taylor Heathsville Russell Dickens Caledonia Hyder Crawley Hawkins Chapel M. W. Hux H. F. Dickens Rudolph Dickens Hyder F. Crawley W. D. Hux Judge Dickens Pete Warren Floyd Hux Catherine Cox Roanoke Rapids Hospital Buck Davis Hux Charlie Jenkins Weldon Edward Faucette Henry Ferguson Halifax Loftin Moody Sarah E. Hux N. W. Warren Littleton Bill Dickens B. D. Hux T. O. Barnes Hugh Crawley

Miss Virginia Belle Vincent Vacationing at Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach hosts Miss Virginia Belle Vincent on a seaside vacation. The article notes her leisure stay and local boardwalk scenery during the break.

Virginia Belle Vincent Virginia Beach

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