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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1934

Page

5

Jax Jackets prep for Henderson game with new material

Coach Hoyle welcomes four varsity prospects to practice as the Jax Jackets field a strengthened squad. Regulars Jam es Coley Ed White Ir vin Dickens and Jack Smith return with Ollie Acree back in action. Friday’s season opener against Henderson Bull dogs at 8 30 marks the first test for Hoyle’s improved lineup.

Hoyle James Coley Ed White Irvin Dickens Jack Smith Ollie Acree Henderson Bulldogs Ed Mosely Jax Young Mens Civic Club Rexall Willams Clarence Coburn Willard Ferrell Guts Byrd John Mincher Gene Shell Coley Cagle Nethercutt Stanford West Allen McNeill Henderson

Local visitors and family visits reported

Charles Miller of Wilson North Carolina visited relatives here for a few days last week. Mr and Mrs John Brantley spent the week end in Colerain. Miss Gladys Bowen returned from a visit to her mother in Emporia Virginia.

Charles Miller Wilson, N. C John Brantley Colerain Gladys Bowen Emporia

Administrator's Notice for Annie A Morecock Estate

Growell H. Alston administrator of Annie A. Morecock deceased of Halifax County North Carolina calls all creditors to exhibit claims by August 16 1985 at Littleton NC and to settle any debts immediately. Notice dated August 16 1934. 6t Sept 27.

Annie A. Morecock Halifax County North Carolina Littleton Growell H. Alston

Skeeters Lead In volleyball league

Skeeters push ahead in the regional volleyball standings as they defend their top position with strong serving and smart floor play. Upset chances are slim for challengers as the Skeeters maintain momentum through key matches.

Notice of Sale on Roanoke Avenue Lots 807 809 811

Trustee will sell at public auction on October 29 1934 at Roanoke Rapids NC the three Roanoke Avenue lots 807 809 811 fronting 25 feet each running 140 feet to an alley as shown on Roanoke Rapids Power Company plots. Sale to satisfy deed of trust dated December 22 1929 by George L. Hayes Jr and Frances Hayes.

George L. Hayes, Jr Frances H. Hayes Julian R. Allsbrook Register of Deeds Halifax County North Carolina Roanoke Rapids Roanoke Avenue N. C Said Avenue Roanoke Rapids Power Company C. F. Gore & Co Weldon JRA

Death of 8-Year-Old Jack Williams at Roanoke Rapids

Jack R. Williams, 8, died at Roanoke Rapids Hospital on Tuesday September 25. Funeral held September 26 at 4 30 p m from Rosemary Baptist Church with burial in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. He was son of Mr and Mrs M M Williams and survived by his parents.

Jack R. Williams M. M. Williams Vance Street Roanoke Rapids Hospital W. H. Grantham Rosemary Baptist Church Roanoke Rapids N. W. Sadler Harvey Shearin Tom Bush Bernice Ryals Rachel Smith Margaret Mildred Blow Dorothy Modlin Virginia Howard Marjorie Williams Madeline Strickland Dorothy Webb Sara McCloud Texil Bryant

Rosemary Textile Workers Inc endorses Rosemary Mfg management

A reader letter argues that Rosemary Mfg and Rosemary Textile Workers Inc have just and benevolent leadership. The writer rebukes misinformation about votes and discharges and asserts workers and managers share mutual respect and aim to improve conditions. They urge appreciation over fault finding.

John C. Simmons Rosemary Mill Simmons Rosemary Mfg., Co Rosemary Textile Workers Inc Hoe Rosemary

Letter from Rosemary Mill resident defends neighbors

A Rosemary Mill village resident, Mrs. P. E. Allsbrook of 1020 Madison Street, writes that her pen is not for sale and defends neighbors she believes have been falsely misrepresented. She states she is not used by management to publish.

Rosemary Mill Village P. E. Allsbrook Madison Street

Miss Matthews Entertains A Wednesday Evening Party

Miss Lewellyn Matthews entertained a group of friends at her home on Wednesday evening. After games a sweet course was served to guests including Margaret Cox Winifred Shell Mary V Jenkins Dorothy Johnson Elizabeth Wolhar Velma Clark Mary Miles Clark Anne Akers Bennie Allsbrook Jean Rook Beaunie Holiday Geraldine Mason Virginia Akers Edward White George Nethercutt Gene Shell Jack Vincent Bill Gaylord George Holeman Frank Harris Clarence Coburn Paul Matthews Wilson Mullen Irvin Dickens Mayo Coburn Edward Padgett Yates Brown.

Lewellyn Matthews Margaret Cox Winifred Shell Mary V. Jenkins Dorothy Johnson Elizabeth Wolhar Velma, Clark Mary Miles Clark Anne Akers Bennie Allsbrook Jean Rook Beaunie Holiday Geraldine Mason Virginia Akers Edward White George Nethercutt Gene Shell Jack Vincent Bill Gaylord George Holeman Frank Harris Clarence Coburn Paul Matthews Wilson Mullen Irvin Dickens Mayo Coburn Edward Padgett Yates Brown

De Mille Receives Papal Honor for The King of Kings

Cecil B. DeMille, noted Paramount film director, was decorated by the Pope with the Order of the Holy Sepulchre in appreciation of his Biblical epic The King of Kings. The award highlights the producer’s contribution to religious cinema and international recognition of the film.

Cecil B. de Mille Paramount

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