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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1932

Page

2

Jax roll Rich Square 41 to 0 in non conference tilt

The Yellow Jax dominated Rich Square 41 0 at home in a non conference game. Jax scorers included Wilton Dickens Newton Acree and Whitby with multiple TDs and point afters as key players led the way.

Rich Square Jas Wilton Dickens Jax Newton Dickens Acree Ollie Acree Charlie Whitby William Gaylord Byrd W. Dickens J. Dickens Whitby I. Dickens Gaylord Hardison Allsbrook Dobbins Edwards Buddy” Bounds Kennemar Bix Traylor

Jax Meet Tough Foe Friday

The North Carolina football scene features the Yellow Jackets facing Greenville High Greenies on Simmons Field at 3 45 p m in a key conference matchup. Greenville boasts a potent passing attack led by Taylor McAdams and Hard with 3 a fast back star. Greenville has not allowed a score this season except a safety versus New Bern.

Greenville Wilson Herald Heiles Yellow Jackets North Carolina Wilson High New Bern Kington Wilton Dickens Ollie Acree Butler Brown Acree Phillip Newton End William Gaylord

Caledonia Prison Farm Floods After Roanoke River Dyke Break

Captain N. E. Raines reported the Roanoke River dyke breach inundating 2500 acres at the Caledonia Prison Farm in Halifax County. Water stood seven feet deep as heavy rain spurred the seven mile dyke failure, with damage expected to run into thousands of dollars. Stock losses were ruled out as the 50 head of steers were accounted for. State officials Howe and YCatt visited Caledonia to inspect the situation.

N. E. Raines Caledonia Prison Farm Roanoke River Halifax County Institution Captain Raines George R Farms Howe H. Hycatt Caledonia

Bulldogs Fall to Oxford Juniors 13 0

Bulldogs lose first game of season to Oxford Juniors 13 0 as Oxford Red Devils dominate with strong defense and limited Bulldog equipment. Key players included Bill Alligood Rosemary Bull, Moore center Byrd end and tackle Enfield Jr. matchup details note upcoming game at Oxford and a home clash on November 5.

Bill Alligood Rosemary Bulldogs Oxford Red Devils Oxford Saturd Outland Guar Smith Moore Byrd Bulldogs Enfield Jrs Oxford Red Devils

Be a Member of the Red Cross Mercy Army Today

Where the Red Cross banner flies upon the scene of disaster your heart and sympathy are represented if you are a member Enroll your membership today and join the service.

Red Cross Army of Mercy

Poll Headed to Halifax Camp Today

George Ross Poll the state's prison superintendent is expected to travel to Halifax Camp today for unspecified duties involving the facility and its operations.

George Ross Poll State’s Prison Halifax

Panthers Suffer 7 0 Loss at Weldon Stadium

Patterson Mill Panthers, a local junior grid club, were defeated 7 to 0 by the Weldon Wildcats at Tornado Stadium. Despite a spirited scrap, a big fullback broke loose for the Wildcats. The Panthers line up next against Norlina Jrs. on Wednesday and Rocky Mount Y M A on Saturday.

Patterson Mill Panthers Weldon Wildcats Tornado Stadium Panthers Norlina Jrs Rocky Mount Y. M Rocky Mount

Contract Club Hosted by Mr David Traynham

The Contract Club met last Wednesday with three tables of players. High score was by Mrs. Fr guest of Mr Tray. Claude Edgerton of Raleigh received a box of sting powder. A salad course was served at five o'clock. Attendees included Mesdames P. E. Ransmo, W. S. Dean, Frank Williams, Cooper Grizzard, Frank Wilson, Ge. Hayes, Griffin, Pendleton Grizzard, Clarence Grimmer, Claude Edgerton of Raleigh, Page Taylor of Ashland Virginia, and Miss Marie Coffee of Lynchburg Virginia.

David Traynham Tray Claude Edgerton Raleigh P. E. Ransmo W. S. Dean Frank Williams Cooper Grizzard Frank Wilson Ge. Hayes Griffin Pendleton Grizzard Clarence Grimmer Claude Edgerton Page Taylor

Red Cross Membership Converts to Distress Aid Dollar

Every enrollment in the Red Cross now contributes a dollar to fight distress. The program links individual memberships to direct relief funding, emphasizing rapid support for victims in need.

Red Cross

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