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Roanoke Rapids Herald in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

01 Sep 1938

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Roanoke Rapids Herald

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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1938

Page

5

Four Owls Dominate All-America Semi-Pro Selections

Roanoke Rapids North Carolina four Owls earned Semi-Pro All-America spots in Wichita Kansas as Opal Pace Joe Talley Victor Bedford and George Nethercutt led the team through a 1 0 inning 0-0 tie with Lynchburg and key wins over Enid Youngstown and Mt. Pleasant. The Tar Heels thrilled locals with strong pitching and late rallies and had the best representation among clubs in the tournament.

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Wichita Kan Roanoke Rapids N. C Tar Heels Owls Opal Pace Joe Talley Victor Beford George Nethercutt Lynchburg B. Robertson Virginia Club Trent Dickens St. Clair Davis Enid Okla Talley Youngstown Ohio North Carolinians Mt. Pleasant Texas Lone Star E. Waitkus Lisbon Falls Ug” Wilson Gus Hoffman Mt.Pleasant Tex John Pesky Silverton Ore Victor Bradford Harold Cromer Brazil Ind Sterling Fowble Glen Burnie
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Lee Wheeden Honored For Fine Theatre Work

Recognition goes to Lee Wheeden for notable theatre contributions. The piece lists supporting cast and crew including George Nethercutt from Roanoke Rapids North Carolina and Curtis Chambliss of Tallahassee Alabama among catchers. Pitchers named include Opal Pace and George Windsor with others from Roanoke Rapids and nearby regions. Additional staff include Billy Robertson and Joe Talley, plus utility workers Wally Stevens and Len Campbell.

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Theatres Maintainance Chief Leads Roanoke Rapids Project

Lee Wheeden of Che Lee Wheeden Co. of Roanoke Rapids heads the rebuilding of the Peoples Theatre with full project oversight. General Amusements Inc. controls local theatres including the Imperial and Royal in Roanoke Rapids and Warren in Warrenton. The Labor Day opening follows two crews working day and night despite panel tile shortages.

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Che Lee Lyle Wilson Lee Wheeden Wheeden Roanoke Rapids Theatres Peoples Theatre Imperial Theatre Royal Theatre Roanoke Rapids Warren Theatre Warrenton General Amusements, Inc Frank C. Williams Mr. Wheeden Lyle M. Wilson J. R. Allsbrook J. Winfield Crew Jr F. D. Wilson D. L. Traynham, Jr Robert P. Allen
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Mrs Morris and family visit Mrs Whit Morris Saturday

Mrs. Robert Morris and her children spent Saturday night visiting Mrs. Whit Morris, sharing hospitality and conversation in a family social.

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Robert Morris Whit Morris
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Roanoke Rapids Contractor Earns Widespread Credit

A recent project in Roanoke Rapids drew praise for its efficiency and quality, with contractors receiving notable public credit from officials and clients for timely completion and adherence to specifications.

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Mgr Fred Forest & Company General Contractors Dial Roanoke Rapids, N. C Fahey and Daughtrey Plumbing Contractors L. Wheeden & Co Roanoke Rapids
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