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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1934
Page
8
A mixed local page features editor notes on baseball strike talk during a World Series broadcast, a Norfolk College president’s reception bid, a new North Carolina bass species named Hydsis, and community notices including a dental of art talk and shop news.
An elaborate program of free entertainment and large fireworks displays is planned for the event. The midway concessions are described as top quality. Service Men's Day is set for Tuesday October 16 with gate passes issued to all American Letters. Friday and Saturday are Open's Day with white children on Friday and colored children on Saturday.
The Gruberg Shows, a large carni val company, will be on the midway with free acts staged twice daily in front of the grandstand. Performances occur at 2 30 and 8 30 PM. Admission to the grounds is 25e day or night.
Tyler survived a grave spinal injury after a successful operation at a local hospital. He is gradually regaining movement below the abdomen and may have the cast removed in weeks. He was brought in by special ambulance from Richmond hospital where he had been a patient for four weeks. Sar l Rock, the other occupant of the car, escaped with minor injuries.
Noting a distinctive habit, the entertainer Bing Crosby is described as typically wearing a hat in public appearances but going hatless while performing on stage. Observers remark on the routine as part of his public persona.
Mrs. P. E. Ransome hosted a Wednesday afternoon bridge gathering at her Weldon road home. Three tables played. top score belonged to Mrs. Blackwell Pierce of Weldon, who received a hob nail flower bowl. A salad and sweet course followed for players including Mesdames Williams, Griffin, Traynham, Grizzard, Kemp, Nash, Dean, Pendleton Grizzard, Young, Pierce, Scott, and Mrs. Hayes.
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