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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1932

Page

9

Jackets Swamp Kinston 39-0 In Northeastern Conference Win

The Yellowjackets pounded Kinston High 39-0 to claim their second Northeastern Conference victory. Wilton Dickens sparked the offense with a first quarter touchdown, B Brown added extra points, and Newton caught a 15 yard TD pass from I Diz. Substitutes contributed as Kinston failed to reach a first down. Dudley led Kinston’s defense with Garris also shining on the ground.

Kinston High Jax Kinston Hoyle Threeeams Jackets Wilton Dickens Jacket B. Brown Garris Acree Whitby Oatland Varsity Newton I. Diz W. Dickens Hardison Y. Brown Simms Webb Jax Sting Dudley Roa Rapids Vton Dupree Webster Davenport Byrd Rasphensy Tickle Dudley Cannon Caton Hardison Collins Gaylord Ray Z W. Dickens Rochelle I. Dickens Hart Y. Brown Garris B. Brown Miller Roanoke Rapids Johnson Cannon I. Dickens Latten Caton Worthington Banner Hart Speight Vaughan Vick

Jackets Face Washington Friday in Conference Test

The Roanoke Jackets, fresh from last Friday's win over Kinston, travel to Washington for their third conference game. Washington seeks to rebound after two early losses. Star Clyde Mills and quarterback Chester Allsbrook return from injuries, boosting prospects for a competitive tilt under coaches Hoyle and Cheek as younger players show promise.

Hoyle Cheek

Wilson Pushing Jax For Conference Lead

Roanoke Rapids and Wilson lead Northeastern Conference race tied atop standings. The local team beat Kinston 59 to 6 Friday while Wilson won 12 to 0 over Greenville and New Bern defeated Washington 20 to 0.

Roanoke Rapids Wilson Hiliwe Kinston Wilson Greenville New Bern Washington Roanoke Rapids Ae Wilson B Washington _ oeaEG

Christian Church Circle meeting notes and host list

Sam Taylor hosted a Christian Church Circle event on Tuesday evening October 11 with the business session and refreshments for Mrs. Holliday, Mrs. Madison, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Toppins, Mrs. Bailey Taylor, Miss Walter, Miss Boggan, Miss Topping, Miss Verona Topping, and Miss Spivey. The circle will meet next at Mrs. J. B. Cox’s home on Roanoke Avenue Tuesday evening October 1st.

Christian Church Circle Sam Taylor Rele No The Christian Rch W. T. Holliday Mollie Hadison N. R. Perry T. J. Toppins J. D. Bailey Taylor Macry Walter T. Boggan Lucille Topping Verona Topping Miss Spivey J. B. Cox Roanoke Avenue

Miss Josephine Jones Honors G L Allen Birthday

Miss Josephine Jones entertained a few close family friends at the Allen home Monday evening in honor of her stepfather G. L. Allen. Invited guests included F. M. Coburn Herbert Bell Julian Bell S P Harris O G Hamlet Jim Gurkin and Mr Ratliff.

G. L. Allen Josephine Jones Allen Messrs F. M. Coburn Herbert Bell Julian Bell S. P. Harris 0. G. Hamlet Jim Gur‘kin Mr. Ratliff

Mrs Grizzard Hosts Contract Club Meeting

The Contract Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Cooper Grizzard as hostess. Scores were tallied at five o'clock with Mrs. Frank Wilson taking high. Refreshments were served after the game to a list of attendees including Mesdames David Traynham, O Griffin, Pendleton I Grizzard, P E Ransom, Frank Wilson, Geo Hayes, Frank Kemp, IW S Dean, Frank Williams, Clarence Grimmer, Tom White, Heath Lee.

Miss Catherine Hall Spends Weekend at Scotland Neck Home

Miss Catherine Hall spent the weekend at her residence in Scotland Neck, enjoying a quiet period with family and friends. The item notes a short absence from her usual routine and highlights the locale of Scotland Neck.

Catherine Hall Scotland Neck

Juniors Defeat Weldon 20 to 0 in Local Football Battle

The Roanoke Rapids Bulldog, a 110 pound junior team, beat Weldon Junior Tomatoes 20 to 0 in Weldon on Wednesday. Blanton opened scoring with a first quarter line smash. Hudson added a 35 yard TD reception in the second. Byrd then raced to the three yard line on a pass from Spencer in the third. Nethercutt connected for a fourth down score to Mosely after Weldon’s line held. Gannon Moore are noted in the report.

Roanoke Rapids Weldon Blanton Hudson Nethercutt Bulldogs Byrd Spencer Mosely Gannon Moore

Weldon Junior Tornados Travel to Roanoke Rapids

Weldon Saturday will host a return engagement with the Roanoke Rapids Bulldogs at Simmons Park set for 4 p.m. The Bulldogs report no injuries and will bring all regulars. The rest of the text notes social visits by local residents in Rocky Mount.

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