Roanoke Rapids Notes and High School Baseball Outlook
Town notes list patients and visitors connected to Roanoke Rapids area. The piece previews the Jackson High School baseball outfield and pitching lineup for 1946, highlighting Stacia Hawkins Harps Weiss Butler Pullen MacKenzie and others, with key losses Clippard Fisher Rose as anchors.
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Hoyle
Billy Stacia
Bill Hawkins
Bobby Weiss
Linwood Butler
Mason Harps
Butler
Wrenn
Weiss
Hawkins
Harps
Charles Pullen
Donald MacKenzie
Adres Fisher
Maxie Clippard
Buck
Rose
Jax
Wylie Warren
Jax Baseball Squad Grooms Lineup for 1946 Season
John Crutchfield and Marion Brown lead rapid progress for duty. Tidwell and Williams sharpen daily as righthanders. Buddy Wrenn, returning from a cracked ankle, headlines catching with a .407 batting mark last year alongside William George at .33. Wylie Warren opened at first with a .350, while Charles Smith returns at second after a .365 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crutchfield
Marion Brown
Eugene Tidwell
Linwood Williams
Jacket
Buddy Wrenn
William George
Wrenn
George
Wylie Warren
C. D. Clark
Lewis Butler
Charles Smith
Keystone
Smith
Wilson Jenkins
Lewis Smith
A. R. Hardison
Vance Stewart
Hardison
Stewart
Willis Murphrey
Navarro Hux
Jax
Julian R. Allsbrook Declares for State Senate
Julian R. Allsbrook announces his candidacy for the State Senate from Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary on May 25 1946. He appeals to voters for support and votes.
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Halifax County
Julian R. Allsbrook
George A. Hux Announces Candidacy for Halifax Clerk
George A. Hux declares candidacy for the Halifax County Clerk of Superior Court seat in the Democratic Primary set for May 25, 1946. He appeals for votes and support from party members.
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Halifax County
George A. Hux
Applewhite seeks renomination to Halifax County state senate
R L Applewhite announces candidacy for renomination as state senator from Halifax County in the Democratic primary on May 25 1946. The appeal asks for vote and support. Mrs T W Mullen has returned from a visit to New York City.
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Halifax County
R. L. Applewhite
T. W. Mullen
New York City
No man gets a fair trial by jury
A remark on the bias of juries, noting lingering suspicion that the accused might be condemned without guilt. The quote critiques the presumption of innocence and suggests distrust in the jury system.
Bids Sought for Municipal Cemetery Construction in Roanoke Rapids
The City of Roanoke Rapids invites sealed proposals for a municipal cemetery project including bituminous paving curbs storm drainage water distribution and grading. Bids due April 15 1946 at 3 PM with deposit 15 and 5 percent bid bond. Plans available at City Clerk or Philip D Freeman Norfolk VA. Endorsed by Ruby W. Mincher Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Philip D. Freeman
Adams Building
Norfolk
Virginia
N. C
Ruby W. Mincher
Williamses Spend Weekend at Virginia Beach
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Williams traveled to Virginia Beach for a weekend retreat enjoying the seaside and local hospitality.
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Rudolph Williams
Virginia Beach
Mrs. Neal of Littler Visits Mrs. Conner
Mrs. J. W. Neal of Littler spent last week as a guest of Mrs. Liz Conner for a social visit and conversation.
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J. W. Neal of
Littler
Liz Conner
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Ann Crotney Kennemar
Calvin Kennemar
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Mary Speight
Vernon Hockaday
Baltimore
R. L. Towe
A. R. Winslow
Martha Lee Johnson
Greensboro
H .C. Johnson
Florence Thompson
Warrenton
G. C. Redford, Jr
Rooke Rapids Hospital
Constance Jones
Elizabeth City
J. E. Buck
Ada Ruth Stevens
Raleigh
Rev. W. R. Stevens
Virginia Wheeler
Lasker
Sarah Thompson
Washington, D. C
W. O. Thompson
John N .Buck
J. A. Wood
Mt. Holly
William Alligood
Dail Haverstock
Sanford
Cornelia Smith
Grady Pearson
James
Jackson
Jax Baseballers
Good Housekeeping
Williamsburg Paper and Paper Cleaner
A. R. Daughtry
Hamilton ST. Dial
Washington
New Bern
Tarboro
Kinston
Weldon
Tarboroes
Oper
J. H. Ramsay
Spencer
Seaboard, N. C
Rosemary Glass
Jake Spire
Mgr
Roanoke Ave
Pittsburgh Paints
Keytone
Hardware & Appliance CO
Gibson’s
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