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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1940

Page

5

Elizabeth City Faces Jax In East Rivalry At Simmons Park

Elizabeth City comes to Roanoke Rapids Friday November 8 to clash with the Jax at Simmons Park in a highly anticipated contest. The visitors own a 7 0 record this season and boast a strong offense led by Fearing and Berry while the Jax seek to avenge a string of recent meetings. The game kicks at 3 30 with Elizabeth City aiming to extend a coast wide winning streak.

Fearing Berry Elizabeth City Roanoke Rapids Simmons Park Carolina

Guardsmen Honor Fort Jackson Guest at Miss Newsom Home

Miss Helen Newsom and Miss Helen Wright hosted a party Saturday night in their Fort Jackson guest James Shaw of Fort Jackson S C. The event featured games dancing and refreshments and attendance included numerous local residents and Wallace N C guests.

Helen Newsom Helen Wright James “Goon” Shaw Fort Jackson S. C Miss Newsom

Elbow Injury Leaves 9 Year Old Girl Hospitalized

Josephine Greene nine of Hornertown suffered a fractured elbow after a Sunday night fall from a bed. She was treated at Roanoke Rapids Hospital and allowed to return home after treatment of her arm.

Josephine Greene Hornertown Roanoke Rapids

Butler Visits Fort Jackson Family Weekend

Buddy Butler of Fort Jackson, 8, spent the week end here with his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Butler.

J. H. Cranwell Messick Buddy Butler Fort Jackson 8. C Mrs Ben Butler

Jax Drops Hard Fought Game to Goldsboro

The Jax team lost 14 0 at Goldsboro despite their best effort. A back breaking play halted Moseley’s 40 yard dash late in the game and Kendrick was tackled after breaking free near the goal line.

Moseley Goldsboro Hasty Jax Kendrick

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