Lost Colony Reopens at Fort Raleigh This Summer
Uppowee the medicine man danced by Fred Howard tells Wanchese of Wingina’s death in a scene from Paul Green’s Lost Colony. The historical drama opens its third season at Fort Raleigh Roanoke Island N C July 1 September 4 for the 352nd anniversary celebration with 200 performers directed by Samuel Selden.
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Uppowee
Fred Howard
Wanchese
Wingina
Paul Greei
First Pioneers
Fort Raleigh
Roanoke Island
N. C
Virginia Dare
Samuel Selden
Moral Perverts and Calls for Judicial Reform in Roanoke Rapids
An editorial denounces sex perverts and urges harsh punishment, condemns judges who fix cases, and calls for judiciary reform. It argues for protecting families and restoring public trust, condemning political influence and prompting fair sentencing and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Manton
Lawyers Jump Judges at National Convention
Lawyers at a national convention criticized judges for relying on hunches rather than careful scientific reasoning in verdicts. The critique urged more thoughtful sentencing of law breakers and called for stricter professional standards.
Independence Day Events in Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids plans a July 4 program not seen in years with mills and businesses closed. The Owls host the McCrary Eagles at 10 AM and 3:30 PM in a day of celebration and patriotic renewal.
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England
Roanoke Rapids
Owls
McCrary Eagles
America
Nostalgic Note From Visitor Praises Orlando Community
A reader from 8-27-39 Orange? Orlando Florida thanks the town for a 25 day hospital stay. He praises the staff including Dr Jarman Mrs Faison and Mrs Ranhorn and the floor nurses for their cheerful unfailing service. He expresses appreciation for the welcome and kindness of local people.
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Dr. Jarman
D. H. Vaughn
Plan Bidg for City Library
Library plans for a new city building will be drawn up for a WPA grant and presented to E S Parker of Weldon. A. E. Akers said the project got a green light after a Tuesday call meeting with Mrs Bahnson Weathers. R G Knight drafts a stone building large enough for library and equipment. Plans go to H B Christie once complete for an estimated cost. Miss Elizabeth Wolhar left Monday for the New York World Fair.
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E. S. Parker
Weldon
A. E. Akers
Akers
Bahnson Weathers
Allsbrook
R. G. Knight
H. B. Christie
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North Carolina
Halifax County
North Carolina Press Association
Carroll Wilson
Lost Colony
Herald
Orlando, Fla
Elizabeth Wolhar
New York
Wilmington
Delaware
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