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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1939

Page

17

Seventy Two Boys Report To Grid Drills At School

Seventy two boys reported for football practice at the high school this week. Forty three wear uniforms. others attend in light workout clothes. Newcomers Henry Howell S T Brown Bobby Reynolds John Cox Joseph Coburn Leonard Hockaday show promise. Clarence Byrd shifted to backfield as backs remain scarce. The squad features new tackles Raeford Green Elmo Ray and veterans Jimmy Taylor John Cox. Local team faces tough schedule Goldsboro Greenville Taboro Kinston Washington Elizabeth City for the North Eastern Conference title. Joe Talley assists Hoyle. Alvah Page coaches juniors.

Hoyle Henry Howell S. T. Brown Bobby Reynolds John Cox Joseph Coburn Leonard Hockaday Reynolds Roanoke Rapids Rockingham Clarence Byrd Byrd Wright Moseley Nick Brown Fisher Raeford Green Elmo Ray Jimmy Taylor Yellow Jackets Goldsboro Greenville Tarboro Kinston Washington Elizabeth City Joe Talley Alvah Page Eastern Carolina Teachers’ College

Ford to lead Industrial Division in Community Chest drive

In Drive yesterday the Chair manship of the Industrial Division was accepted. Mr. Al ford will oversee the largest division of the chest drive as about half of the total is expected to come through the Industrial Division.

Community Chest Alford

Akers Named Chair of Community Chest Solicitations Division

A E Akers was appointed yesterday to head the General Solicitations Division of the Community Chest. He will lead the drive starting in the last week of November and previously held the same chair in last year’s successful campaign.

Community Chest Akers

Calvary Church Sunday School Announcement

Calvary Church invites attendees to Sunday School at ten o'clock on Sunday morning. The notice urges everyone to attend promptly and to bring someone along.

Calvary Church

Social visitors gather for weekend at local residences

Calvary Thelma Mrs. Harry House and daughter Patsy visit Mrs. G H Myrick Sunday. Raymond and Gholson Mitchell and Mr Horton of Pig Point Va visit Mrs J E Mitchell. Joe Mitchell of Portsmouth Va spends weekend at home. Numerous locals and out of town guests attend gatherings at the homes of House, Mitchell, King, Jenkins and Whitby throughout the area.

Harry House Patsy C. D. House G. H. Myrick Raymond and Gholson Mitchell Mr. Horton Pig Point J. E. Mitchell Joe Mitchell Portsmouth Katherine Mitchell Roanoke Rapids H. T. Ivey Mary Helen Ivey Charles Taylor Texas Sue House Marcus Allen Hugh House Halifax Pat Alston Lucy Josh King Oxford Frank King Ruby King Hale E. S. Jenkins M. W. Adams Pierce Church Dorothy Jenkins Richmond, Va T. O. Hardy Henderson L. W. King Paul Whitby and Son Alice Mae Whitby

Mrs L S Cannon Visits Raleigh Friends

Mrs. L S Cannon has returned from a visit to Mr and Mrs Doyle Cannon in Raleigh North Carolina with to reports of a pleasant trip and time spent with relatives and friends in the state capital.

L .S. Cannon Mrs. Doyle Cannon Raleigh, N. C

Pitts Theatre Lineup At Emporia Sunday Through Saturday

At the Pitts Theatre Emporia announces a diverse lineup. William Lundigan and Joy Hodges star They Asked For Me on Sunday. Mickey Rooney and Lewis Stone appear in Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever Monday and Tuesday. Charles Laughton and Clark Gable present Mutiny On The Bounty Wednesday. An Am ateur Contest Thursday offers cash prizes. Dick Foran and June Gale show Inside Information. Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette close Friday and Saturday with Rhythm of the Saddle.

Mickey Rooney Lewis Stone Andy Hardy Charles Laughton Clark Gable Dick Foran June Gale Pitts Gene Autry Smiley Burnette

Wilson Mullen and Franklin Harris in New York This Week

Wilson Mullen and Franklin Harris are spending this week in New York. They will visit several landmarks and meet with associates while in the city.

Wilson Mullen Franklin Harris New York

Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary Meeting Planned At Church

The Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 3 30 PM at the church. The program covers Religious Education led by Mrs D C Clark. Please remember the date and try to attend.

Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary D. C. Clark

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T. J. Alford A. E. Akers Dros Aes Ieee Thelma Emporia Pitts Theatre William Lundigan Joy Hodges China GIFTS Roanoke Rapids, N. C SUN William Lundigan Joy Hodges Mon TUK Charles Laughton Clark Gable Thur Falsat Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Plymouth Bounds Motor CO
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