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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

11

All-America blocker Osnovich leads Deacons in big Georgetown clash

Wake Forest star Nick Osnovich will call plays and anchor blocking as the Deacons meet Georgetown on Saturday night. The senior, two time Jacobs Blocking Trophy winner, earned All-America honors from Wirt Gammon and is praised as a top defender and reliable receiver.

Wake Forest Peinant Nick Osnovich Georgetown Osnovich Wirt Gammon Chattanooga Times Ognovich

Wildlife group reminds hunters of game rules in district

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission issues a reminder to hunters in Halifax Northampton Edgecombe Franklin Johnston Nash Vance Wake Warren Wayne and Wilson counties in the Third District for 1947 48 seasons. Open seasons list daily bag limits and season limits for deer opossum raccoon quail rabbits with county variations and hunting days.

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Halifax Northampton Edgecombe Franklin Johnston Nash Vance Wake Warren Wayne Wilson County Janars Kugecombe Northaapton Hounry Wayne Counties Villary Tes Halfohnston Wilson Northaepton Wake County

Kinston Lobbying for NC Neuropsychiatric Hospital Site

Kinston representatives met Washington VA officials to push for placing a 1000 bed neuropsychiatric hospital in North Carolina. The action targets securing the site in the state, with emphasis on Kinston’s case amid statewide planning.

Washington Kinston Veterans Administration North Carolina

Kitty Hawk question haunts Washington amid homeward memory

Washington debates the Kitty Hawk mystery amid a 18 month old Wright brothers tale. Dr Paul Garber of the Smithsonian hints at three possible homes for the famous plane, England first, Dayton second, or the National Air Museum in Washington, with Orville Wright alive and the museum seeking a definitive answer.

Robert A Erwin Washington Wright Field Ohio Wright Brothers United States England Smithsonian Institute Washington Orville Wright Dayton Wilbur Kitty Hawk North Carolina Engad Smithsonia Samuel F.les Langley Potomac River Smithsonian National Air Museum Paul B. Garber Garber Orville Wright Sesht Masel South Ki Fraton London Science Museum de Garber Wrislit Gene Arta Mailer

Mrs. W. J. Collier Hosts Bridge Club Event

Mrs. W. J. Collier hosted a bridge gathering on September 10. Wyche Land won high for the club and James Lear led guests. A salad course followed for listed attendees including C. D. Liske and Roderick Meikle.

W. J. Collier Wyche Land James Lear Mesdames C. D Liske W. D. Hall Roderick Meikle J. Taylor Edwin Akers Don ‘Ilar James Sears RA Buniel Clayton Gurley

Saunders-Ferrell Rites Meld Ellen Saunders and Rufus Bersell

Mr and Mrs Bob Saunders announce the marriage of their sister Ellen Ramona Saunders to Rufus Roland Bersell son of Mrs Kim Ferrell of Roandes Rufus. The wedding occurred on August 11 1947.

Bob Saunders Ellen Ramona Saunders Rufus Roland Bersell Kim Ferrell Roandes Rufus

Monday Bridge Dinner Honors Clara Hearne School Teachers

Mrs. Jay Thompson entertained Clara Hearne School teachers with a Monday bridge dinner. Early fall flowers decorated the living room, dinner at 6:30, progressions played, prizes awarded to Mrs. R. G. Knight and Mrs. Earl Daughtry, a sweet course served at 10:30, and guests included Irene Gordian Marjorie Cannon Esther House and Dorothy Deibridge.

Clara Hearne Jay Thompson Clar Hearne R. G. Knight Earl Daughtry

Social bridge event hosts and guests listed

Evieve Hodgin and Mrs. R G Knight entertained with bridge. Additional guests included Mrs. Earl Daugh Mrs. William Farley Mrs. J B Allen and Miss Helen Daughtry.

Evieve Hodgin R. G. Knight Bridge Earl Daugh William Farley J. B. Allen Helen Daughtry

Allen Hosts Bridge Evening at Madison Street Home

Mr and Mrs L B Allen entertained guests with two tables of bridge on Madison Street Friday evening. Mrs Ellis Crew won high for ladies and Ellis Crew high for men. Hosts presented gifts and served drinks. at 10 30 a coffee and bed followed for guests including Mr and Mrs Bill Shell Me and Mrs Paul Overton and Mr and Mrs Ellis Crew.

Mrs. Eills Ellis Bill Shell Paul Overton Ellis Crew

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