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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1948

Page

3

Tarboro Jays clash sparked fines suspensions at Simmons Park

In a heated game at Simmons Park last Wednesday night managers Ham and Howell faced penalties after a brawl. Hamons fined 25 dollars and suspended three days, Howell fined 10 dollars and suspended three days. Coastal Plain League president Gooaman warned tougher penalties forthcoming.

Bull Ham Tarboro Tara Fred Howell Jays Simmons Park Hamons Howell Ray H Gooaman Coastal Plan League Jim Greenville Woodville

Tar Heel Postmasters Convention at Atlantic Beach

Representative Graham A. Barden will be a featured speaker at the North Carolina Chapter, National Association of Postmasters, as it convenes for a three day session starting June 2. More than 400 delegates from across the state will attend, with business matters and social activities on the agenda.

Alantic Beach Graham A. Barden United States N.C National Association of Postmasters of the United

James Warren Elected President of High School Senior Council

Roanoke Rapids High School students voted in annual elections last Thursday. James Warren was chosen to serve as president of the Senior Council, with Charles Hasty as vice president Nellie Ivey secretary and Billy Griffin treasurer also elected. Nominees included Johnnie Lynch Betty Ann Manstellar Molly Jean Joyner Judith Parker and Pat Rawlings.

James Warren Roanoke Rapids Hoon Perod Charles Hasty Nellie Ivey Billy Griffin Johnnie Lynch Betty Ann Manstellar Molly Jean Joyner Judith Parker Pat Rawlings

Postmasters Convention At Ocean King Hotel

The Postmasters Convention will gather with a Jam Boree at the Surf Club on June 3, with headquarters at the Ocean King Hotel. Wade C. Hill of Canton presides over meetings as NC Chapter president, with J Henry Hill Hickory as 1st VP, Walter Bridgers Warsaw as VP, Stella Emerson Bear Creek as VP, and Inez Gibbs Manns Harbor as 4th VP, among others.

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Roanoke Rapids Junior High elects officers

Roanoke Rapids Junior High School students voted in homeroom yesterday to elect L. B. Doyle as president and Donald Gray as vice president Device James as secretary Lynwood Harris as treasurer Maxie Lancaster as reporter. Other candidates were Patsy Harlis Margaret Page Iris Faye Sullivan Joey Righs and Mary Foster Elding. Campaign managers introduced the nominees at a junior high assembly in the high school auditorium last Wednesday afternoon.

Roanoke Rapids Junior High Council L. B. Doyle Ammer Successful Candidates Donald Gray Devlce James Lynwood Harris Maxie Lancaster Oiners Patsy Harlis Margaret Page Iris Faye Sullivan Joey Righs Mary Foster Elding

Jays Bay May Erase Boseman From Roster

Coastal Plain League notes Roanoke Rapids Jays add Herb May to boost division chances. Boseman released and Jim Taylor along with Ford brought in on pitching duties. Standings show Tarboro leading, Wilson and New Bern battling.

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