Firemen to Meet All Stars in Burro Ball Clash
The Roanoke Rapids Firemen face the city All Stars in a Burro Ball game at Simmons Park Saturday night at 8. The roster includes Mayor Allsbrook and other locals. Col. Hank Webber brings trained burros noted for crowd appeal and base path guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids Firemen
All-Stars
Saturn
Allsbrook
Carroll Wilson
Dobbins
EL. G. Shell
A. E F. Akis
H. S. Loy
Mooney Greenberg
Bruce Camp
Arlie Bristow
Esmond Hasty
Claton Matthews
Willie Wright
Otis Hawkins
Godwin Lane
Joe Justice
John Ingram
Simmons Park
Hank Webber
Col. Webber
Webber
U S Marine Band Scheduled at Mosque Theatre Richmond
Franklin D. Roosevelt grants permit for a fall concert tour by The President's Own United States Marine Band. Fifty two piece ensemble performs at the Mosque Theatre on September 25 with proceeds aiding undernourished Richmond schoolchildren via Parent Teachers Associations.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
United States Marine Band
Mosque
South
Richmond
Mosque Theatre
City Receipts Audited. Books In Good Condition
The George G. Scott and Company auditors report city books in excellent condition after an audit as of June 30, 1939 conducted by C. H. Bass. The firm is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Scott and Company
C. H. Bass
Charlotte
North Carolina
Specht Family Returns Home from Weldon Visit
Weldon residents Mr and Mrs Karl Specht and their son returned to San Diego after visiting relatives in Weldon. They were joined by Miss Blanche Johnson who will stay for a time.
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Karl Specht
Weldon
San Diego
Cal
Blanche Johnson
Bridge Club Meets For First Fall Gathering
The Monday Night Bridge Club met with Miss Eliza beth Clark as hostess. An attractive flower arrangement enhanced the occasion. Miss Ruth Transon won the high score prize. Refreshments included an ice course. Guests included Mesdames Frank Hawley Howard Pruden Ned Manning Rives Manning H S Loy Julian Allsbrook Carroll Wilson Scott Benton A C Zollicoffer William Thorne and Misses Ruth Transon Virginia Blount.
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Elizabeth Clark
Ruth Transon
Miss Clark
Mesdames
Frank Hawley
Howard Pruden
Ned Manning
Rives Manning
H. S. Loy
Julian Allsbrook
Carroll Wilson
Scott Benton
A. C. Zollicoffer
William Thorne
Virginia Blount
Gar rick and Isbell Return From Europe Travel
Virginia Gar rick and Isbell returned to Weldon Friday after a safe passage from Europe where they spent the summer traveling.
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Isbell
Virginia Garrick
Weldon
Europe
Elizabeth Holmes Opens Dance Class For Women In Weldon
Miss Elizabeth Holmes announces a tap and conditioning dance class for women beginning around October in Weldon. The program targets local residents seeking fitness and technique training through structured sessions led by Holmes.
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Elizabeth Holmes
Weldon
Newsomes Visit Norfolk as Crewes Attend Va Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Newsome and M. C. Jr. spent Sunday in Norfolk Virginia while J Winfield Crewe Jr. and Lee Wheeden attended the funeral of Mrs. Mollie Moore in Gburg Virginia on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Newsome
Norfolk, Va
J. Winfield Crewe Jr
Lee Wheeden
Mollie Moore
Gsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S. Marine Band
Grant’s
Roanoke Pharmacy
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Paris
Pont Alexandre III
Seine
W. A. Carter
N. M. Shearin
Martha Carter
Eugene Carter
Alma Wyche
Durham
Ralph Sykes
Jackson
Nettie Cuthrell
Lucille Smith
Virginia Lee Boseman
Mabel Bean
Thomasville
Helen Rowell
Isabell
Virginia Garlick
Lynchburg
J. H. Rowell
J. A. Harvell
W. J. Boseman
Margaret Nichols
Greensboro
Hazel Neville
Charlie Williamson
Carolina
Bridge Club
Pennsylvania
Roanoke Rapids Oil Co
Roanoke Ave
Jake Spire
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