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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1934
Page
12
Will Rogers recounts a boy Adolph at a family dinner with the preacher and Aid Society ladies. The child frets about keeping quiet but bursts with a humorous remark about a big bug on the reverend s whisker that was eaten.
A compact note lists Scouts Jack Vincent Joyner Lacy Crouch George Nethercutt a Eugene Shell Carlton Cannon J F May and John Buck among local scouting figures in a brief community update.
The troop assembled as patrols stood to recite the Scout Oath. Lacy Crouch logged rolls and dues while Byron Gurley inspected each patrol. Boys returning from Washington shared scenes from the Capital, Museum, and Library. Bill Alligood announced year-end medals for top progress and best all-around scout. the meeting closed with the Scoutmasters benediction.
The Scouts sponsor a dance Friday night March 2, the second such event. After a successful first dance, organizers expect a packed house with invitations sent to adjoining cities. Admission is 50 cents for high school students and 1.00 for adults, with ladies admitted free.
Roanoke Rapids volunteers collect old clothes furniture and books for Associated Charities after President Roosevelt urged nationwide support in a February 10 radio address. Scouts canvassed the town and on Tuesday and Wednesday loaded donated goods into trucks for distribution to the city’s less fortunate. The Associated Charities and scouts thank all citizens for aid.
A Fredericksburg patrol leader fainted after discovering oyster stew cost four bits. Rumors link George Nethercutt Geng Shell and Jack Vincent to trying for high hats at the Arlington Hotel with drinks twenty five cents each. Carlton Cannon was reportedly lost in a revolving door.
Two guards detained Gene Shell as he left the Zoo while Jim Joyner asked if Washington resided in the Monument. Coach Cheek’s basketball star explained he was not escaping, ending the Washington pilgrimage.
Charlotte Ann Shell hosted a birthday party at her home on Hamilton Street last Wednesday evening with friends in attendance. The dining room featured a green and pink color scheme, refreshments and a birthday cake with candles. Games were played and there was a con...
The event featured a large heart target with the winner pinning the arrow nearest its center earning a box of candy. Guests received balloons as favors. Attendees included Gene Shell Betty Sue Taylor Shirley Shell Alice Gaylord Gene Gibson Geraldine Radcliffe Frankie Rightmyer Lois Coburn Goldie Mae Moore Juanita Davis Sara Cox Mary Louise Ray James Moore Bill Shell Bill Hodges Charles Moore and Leonard Moseley.
Public sale scheduled for March 13, 1934 at 12:00 noon at Halifax County Court House door. Property described as Roanoke Rapids lots 400 and adjacent area tied to Roanoke Rapids Power Co. deeds, with five percent deposit required from the successful bidder. Southern Loan & Insurance Co., Trustee, Worth & Horner, Attorneys.
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