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January 7, 1937
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Employees of Rosemary Mfg. Co. open a new recreation club in a repainted former cannery on 10th St., where shifts enjoy games like dartball, checkers, ping pong, dominoes, and cards from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., operated by a recreation committee with posted rules.
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NEW CLUB OPENS SAT AT ROSEMARY
Employees of Rosemary Mfg. Co. are enjoying the new recreation club recently opened on 10th St. The old cannery has been repainted and fitted up for a club where the night crew spends much leisure time from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the day shift from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Most popular pastime at present is dartball, but checkers, ping pong, dominoes and cards are getting their share of leisure time.
The club is operated by a recreation committee and rules of procedure and conduct have been posted.
Employees of Rosemary Mfg. Co. are enjoying the new recreation club recently opened on 10th St. The old cannery has been repainted and fitted up for a club where the night crew spends much leisure time from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the day shift from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Most popular pastime at present is dartball, but checkers, ping pong, dominoes and cards are getting their share of leisure time.
The club is operated by a recreation committee and rules of procedure and conduct have been posted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Community Event
Recreational Opening
What keywords are associated?
New Club
Rosemary Mfg
Recreation
Dartball
Employee Leisure
10th St
What entities or persons were involved?
Employees Of Rosemary Mfg. Co.
Recreation Committee
Where did it happen?
On 10th St., Rosemary
Story Details
Key Persons
Employees Of Rosemary Mfg. Co.
Recreation Committee
Location
On 10th St., Rosemary
Event Date
Recently Opened, Sat
Story Details
New recreation club opens in old cannery for factory employees, with shifts using it for games like dartball, checkers, ping pong, dominoes, and cards; operated by committee with rules posted.