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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1932

Page

4

R R High School Editorial Team Names

The page lists R R High School staff including Editor-In-Chief Ophelia Daniel and Assistant Editor Evelyn Johnson with a roster of associate editors and sports staff. Other names include Mie John Bounds, Pauline Brewer, Ottis Feynolda, Girtw, Jimmie Shell, Hilda Hines, and various page roles.

Mie John Bounds Tirl Reser Pauline Brewer Ottis Feynolda Girtw Ophelia Daniel Sports Jimmie Shell Hilda Hines

Students Name Leaders In Girl Reserves Campaign

High School held its annual money raising campaign with three segments led by radio entertainers Cody Williams Elmer Williams Peachy Cobb Norman Speight and Jimmie Shell. Winners were named for many titles including most popular girl Virginia Ogletree Hazel Taylor and most popular boy Jimmie Shell with others like prettiest girl Pauline Bradley and biggest flirt among the list.

Cody Williams Elmer Williams Peachy Cobb Norman Speight Jimmie Shell Shell Pauline Bradley Lois Smith James McNeil Herman Tickle Spec” Hines Bila Lee Taylor Pig” Speight Strong Pauline Brewe Fred Mills Pig’ Speight Monk Cameron Evelyn Johnson Ed Lewter Virginia Ogletree Hazel Taylor John Ogletree Willis Riggans Edith Davies Marrigain Arm Cyrus Kitchen John Bounds Ginia Shaw Snoks” Matthews Roscoe Hamil Mary Walhat Crutchfield Shrek Yates, Brown Gossiper Maria Long Essie Matkins Margaret Dunning Katie Harris Harvey Wood Frances Bounds Vir Julia Biggest Margaret Anderson Pauline Brewer Edith Welch Ella Lee Taylor Pig Speight

Yellow Jackets Rally Past Farmville 85 In Conference Play

The Jackets crushed Farmville 85 to 1 in a midweek Northeastern conference game. They totaled 22 hits and 17 walks, leveraging aggressive baserunning to build a lopsided score. The win secures a path to face the Western district winners for the Conference cup.

Farmville Jax Jackets Farmville Moundsmen W. Dick

Conference Scoring Surge Highlights Local Baseball

Ens led the locals with three triples and two singles while Bur Jennette pitched and earned his sixth Conference victory. Zell carried the Jackets, starting every Conference game and keeping the team undefeated at the plate and on the mound. Farmville was shut out until the final frame when an error and two hits produced a run.

Ens Burjnette Zell Vox Jackets Jax Farmville

Wake Forest Tennis Team No-Show Delays Local Match

Wake Forest High School tennis team failed to appear for a scheduled match at Vincent Memorial courts last Friday. Officials expect the game to be rescheduled, maintaining the tennis schedule despite the team's absence.

Wake Forest High School Vincent Memorial Courts

Juniors Open With Close Contests In League Start

The Junior League gets a strong start as teams field close games. Bill Alligood leads the Junior Association, coaching players who often advance to high school sports. The town is invited to watch, with no charge for the games and interest growing in the junior clubs.

Bill Allood Alligood

Yellow Jackets Beat Washington High in Tight 4-3

Roanoke Rapids Jackets edge Washington High 4-3 to claim fourth Northeastern Conference win as they rallied from 3-2 in the eighth inning. Coach Hoyle’s squad adds another title and wraps up the season with wins and Kiwanis Club praise.

Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets Oven Ton High Aylander Jax Hoyle Roanoke Rapids Washington Elizabeth City Jackets Kiwanis Club Athletic Boys

Kiwanis Hall celebrates 92 athletic triumphs and leaders

The school marks its 92 achievements with a Kiwanis Hall gathering. P A Reid and Carl Thompson led the Athletic Association to financial stability and a state champion level. Carl Thompson and Jimmie Shell plan to depart June 7 for the Olympic Games on the Pacific Coast.

Athletic Association P. A. Reid Carl Thompson Jimmie Shell Pacific Coast

Engagement Announced for Miss Hughes and Mr Swain

Miss Mary Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs A Hughes Sr of Durham North Carolina to wed Mr H Swain a Roanoke Rapids bound couple. A recent party honored them with friends and the couple plan to live in Roanoke Rapids.

Mary Suesuche A. Hughes Durham N.C H. Swain Hughes Loys Roanoke Rapids News and Obyler Raleigh

Youngsville Edges Indians In Overtime 6 to 5

The Youngsville semi pro team beat the Indians 6 to 5 in an 11 frame overtime clash. Finch started for the Indians before Flip Edmondson relieved him to a three hit five innings, Birdsong led with a double and a single, Ryw added a safety. The Indians stranded bases loaded late and wasted a strong outing by Wake Forest linked players and local stars for a week end split. Fans kept engaged as both squads showcased talent and prospects.

Youngsville Indians Welch Wake Forestry Wake Finch Flip Edmondson Birdsong Ryw Sinsle

Benefit Association of Vepco Executive Meeting Details

The Benefit Association of Vepco held an executive committee meeting covering welfare planning for the company and its employees. Officers present included A. T. Corick Norfolk chair J. T. Wynoff Whmond assistant treasurer CC. Loudy Keel mond assistant secretary He RLF Iand Norfolk assistant secretary 34 Smith Rich mond general Lov eretong J W. Frank Norfolk president BT. Pace Richmond president and W. Galloway Richmond F C. Womack Petersh ire H C. McLeod Norfolk among others. Delegates attended dinner and golf at Choeko volte Country Club with home office hosts.

Vir Nla Hlethie and Pasor Company Jonefit Association Siley Cauryt A. T. Corick Norfolk Chain Man J.T Wynoff Whmond CC. Loudy Keelmond Iand Smith Itichmond Loveretong J W. Frank

Murray plans Florida trip after school ends

Hehcont Murray plans a Florida trip at school’s end. Mr and Mrs Jamie Brown left Saturday on a motor trip to Canada. Joy conducted business.

Hehcont Murray Florida Mrs Jamie Brown Saterday Canada

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R.R. High School Ophelia Daniel Yellow Jackets Rich Square Swimming Pool Rich Square, N. C The E. A. Rayner Wake Forest Washington High Nad Kiwanis Hall Perrell Merellius Cam I Wison Mise Sule Willkams Mesnice Hieran Rocky Mount Mr and My W. Jones Gas Pure, Vi M. W. Perry Board of County Commissioners Leggett Benefit Association OF Vepco Joy Transacted Telit Wetael Richard Arlen Jack Oakie Virginia Bruce Sky Bride Sami Maritza Gene Raymond Huddle Ramon Navarro Madge Evans Commandments Thunderwear Ideloth Leggett's Mens Dept Mens Department Roanoke Avenue
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