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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
9
The bulletin lists staff for the Scout News including editor in chief Jack Vincent and assistant editors Jim Joyner and Lacy Crouch. It also names business manager George Nethercutt troop reporter Eugene Shell and reporters Carlton Cannon J F May and John Buck.
Troop 2 boys hiked on Tuesday May 22 from Scout Hall to Camp Sam by 5 00 and set a camping site by 6 00. Patrol One won water boiling and string burning contests and each scout cooked his supper. A campfire gathering followed then 8 00 dismissal. The year’s final dance was successful with potential more if a club is secured.
The troop gathered Friday night for attendance and oath as many scouts left to prepare for the dance at the Country Club. Scoutmaster Alligood spoke on several topics and then dismissed the Scouts to drill.
Mrs. O. B. Crumpler entertained Saturday night May 19 with a party honoring Miss Naomi Renn Miss Erma Renn of Durham and J B Etrother of New York. Guests included Clara Belle McInnis Jenne Strother Naomi Renn Tiny Crumpler J B Strother Carlton McInnis Jimmie Renn Walter Renn Harvey Everett and Mr and Mrs Terry Draper and Bud Johnson plus S B Jones and Betty Lou. The visit also welcomed Mr and Mrs S B Jones and daughter Betty Lou who spent several days in town with relatives.
Revival meetings led by Rev J M Perry run through the week at the Christian Church per pastor Rev W H Grantham. Many seek church membership while Evangelist will preach Friday night on Lost Within A Look of Heaven. Evening services 7 45, morning 9 30. children chorus and music featured. large crowds expected.
Dr. A. T. Allen, a decade long State Superintendent candidate, is mentioned as a possible successor to the late Dr. Robert H. Wright as president of East Carolina Teachers College in Greenville. Former roles include teaching and school administration. salary would remain the same without a 15 percent voluntary cut. Clyde Erwin and Guy B. Phillips are named as other potential successors if Allen resigns.
Mrs Bill Alligood hosted a Tuesday bridge for twelve players with flowers decorating. Top score went to Mrs A C George followed by Miss Myrtle Lipscomb who received gifts. Guests included Misses Helen Turner Edna Wafford Myrtle Lipscomb and Mesdames A C George Sam Bunn Wilmer Collier Geo Lampley Clyde Liske Ivey Mahorn Steve Hamlet Zollie Powell and Eugene Wilson.
Dr. W. L. Davis eye specialist of Washington North Carolina will visit Roanoke Rapids Friday at J. H. Cullom jewelry store in the South Ward and Saturday at H. G. Hodges on his regular regional trip. Local residents including Mr and Mrs F M Coburn and Mr and Mrs R C Hardy spent Sunday in Greensboro. Fletcher Philips and children from Lawrenceville Virginia visited Mrs Jim Ingram Sunday.
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