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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1940

Page

2

Jax Edge Kinston 13–7 In Weekend Prep Football Opener

The Yellow Jackets beat Kinston 13 to 7 Friday afternoon after rallying in the third and fourth quarters. Kendrick scored on a two yard run and Moseley with Byrd connected on a passing play for the second score. Kinston added a late TD and drop kicked the extra point. Jax finished with 12 first downs to six for Kinston and completed four of five passes.

Yellow Jackets Kinston Byrd Moseley Kendrick Brown Jax Taylor Kinston Boys Green Howell Harris

Home Hygiene Class Held at Cannery on First Street

A Roanoke Mills Cannery series on home hygiene and care of the sick began last night. Sponsored by the local Red Cross chapter, instructors Miss Evelyn Tillman and Miss Mary Ruffin Robertson will lead sessions twice weekly at 7 30 p m for six weeks. Red Cross certificates await attendees, with partial attendance earning a certificate.

Roanoke Mills First Street The Red Cross Evelyn Tillman Mary Ruffin Robertson Mesdames S. N. Graham Calvin Kennemar Charles Fitts L. Moody Glover

Harvest Schedule Sets Northampton Schools Timing

Northampton County schools run on a harvest schedule with classes from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The day flows in rapid succession and includes a brief lunch recess only for the grammar grade department.

Northampton County

Jacket Star Is Injured In Practice

Clarence Byrd senior halfback for the Jax team suffered a broken collar bone in practice Monday afternoon and will miss most of the season. Byrd attempted a reverse on the left end, was tackled hard, fumbled, and fell on his shoulder. He played every minute last Friday and led in rushing, kicking, and passing from the backfield. Coach Hoyle plans to shift linemen, likely moving Howell to backfield to fill Byrd’s spot.

Clarence Byrd Jax Clarence Hoyle Howell Byrd

Mrs King and party visit Rocky Mount on Saturday

Mrs John King and daughter Louise, Mrs Eddie Moore, and Miss Gertie Wool spent Saturday in Rocky Mount, enjoying a day out with friends and relatives.

John King Louise Eddie Moore Gertie Wool Rocky Mount

Ice Plant Rising on Roanoke Avenue in Roanoke Rapids

A new one story 50 by 53 foot ice plant with 30 000 pounds daily capacity is under construction on Roanoke Avenue opposite De Luxe Cleaners and Laundry. Owners S M Thompson and son Carl anticipate operation by April 1 1941 with cinder block walls and a deep well. Rail siding behind the building could support a fuel yard. The elder Thompson first produced ice in Roanoke Rapids on August 15 1915 and his son has long worked in the ice and fuel business.

Roanoke Avenue de Luxe Cleaners and Laundry S. M. Thompson and Son Carl Thompson S. M. Thompson Thompson Roanoke Rapids Colonial Ice Company Carl

Woolard Honors Husband With October Birthday Dinner

Mrs. L. F. Woolard hosted a dinner at their South Rosemary home honoring her husband on his thirty seventh birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Ellis, F. C. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Edmonds and son Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Allen and son Leon, Mr. and Mrs. George Edmonds and son Sterling.

L. F. Woolard South Rosemary Woolard Charlie Cook Jessie Ellis F. C. Ellis Willis Edmonds Lloyd Edward Allen Leonard Allen Leon George Edmonds Sterling

National Guard Officer Visits Parents in Local Area

Allan Welch of Company B National Guard in Columbia South Carolina spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J F Welch.

Allan Welch Company B The National Guard Columbia, S. C Mrs J. F. Welch

First Methodist Church Service Times and Invitation

The First Methodist Church led by Pastor Daniel Lane offers 9 45 Church School with W Graham Lynch as Superintendent at 11 00 Morning Worship The sermon themes are Two Builders and By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them The day includes 6 45 Intermediates and Senior Young People meetings and 7 30 Evening Worship You are invited to worship and make the church yours.

Daniel Lane W. Graham Lynch

The Old Maid's Club Comedy Presented by Seaboard High

A one act comedy titled The Old Maid's Club was staged by Seaboard High School junior class on Friday morning October 4. Cast included Mary Rose Crew Jessie Mae Deloatch Ethel Capel Mary Bess Glover Emma Faison Grace Harrison Betty Howell Leona Kirkland Estelle Little Mildred Maddrey Mary Frances Stephenson Virginia Taylor Stephenson Marie Wheeler Irene Whitehead Mary Whitehead and Lillian Ruth Yates.

Old Maid’s Club The Seaboard High School Mary Rose Crew Jessie Mae Deloatch Ethel Capel Mary Bess Glover Emma Faison Grace Harrison Betty Howell Leona Kirkl Estelle Little Mildred Maddrey Mary Frances Stephenson Virginia Taylor Stephenson Marie Wheeler Irene Whitehead Mary Whitehead Lillian Ruth Yates

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Stallings Shakleford Moore Ellis Cooper Leatherwood Bowers Buffaloe Davis Jax Kinston Brown Brady Greene LT Johnson Acree Moseley Harris Harland Cox Ahoad Craddock Lee Howell Hoad Moseley Huitt Co. Brown Paylor Byrd Worthington Kendrick McKee 1St ST Tillman Robertson Jacket All Stars Mr. Broughton J. M. Broughton Paul Harris O. D. Worsham S. M First Methodist Church F.H.A Rochelle Realty CO Kidd Building
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