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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
4
Halifax District Boy Scouts swimming squad took second at the East Carolina Council Meet in Tarboro with Roanoke Rapids and Weldon troops contributing. Final scores had Tarboro 28, Halifax 22, Rocky Mount 16, Washington 15, Wilson 13. two Halifax swimmers were disqualified for lane violations costing 12 points.
Miss Maxine Mason of Roanoke Rapids is named assistant secretary of the Halifax County Fair for 1940. She begins duties September 16 at the Smith Hotel and will handle matters for the fair held the week of October 7. Premium books are available at the Smith Hotel lobby.
Carnal Cooper of Fort Meade Maryland spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J J Cooper in a short family visit reporting no further details.
Lt. Taylor leads Company B at the ball park as a mobilization camp forms at Simmons bell park. A rapid exam of about 200 guardsmen is planned next week under a War Department board. Lt. Stephenson joins the effort in Henderson and surrounding towns while families from Conway, N C visit local residents.
Classified notice from Manchester Board and Paper Company seeking a man for general office work with typing duties. Apply in person to the company address. Date 21 9 19.
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