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Story February 13, 1953

The Coastland Times

Manteo, Dare County, North Carolina

What is this article about?

The Manteo Rotary Quartet, consisting of Lawrence Swain, Ralph Swain, John H. Long, and Dick Jordan, performed novelty numbers at the district Rotary convention in Elizabeth City, earning rounds of applause. Dick Jordan directed and accompanied, substituting for ill tenor Julian Oneto. Several Manteo Rotarians and their spouses attended the banquet.

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ROTARY QUARTET DELIGHTS
DISTRICT CONVENTION
The Manteo Rotary Quartet, composed of Lawrence Swain, Ralph Swain, John H. Long, and Dick Jordan, drew round after round of applause last Monday night when they sang several novelty numbers at the district Rotary convention in Elizabeth City.

Dick Jordan, who directs the group, doubled as accompanist and as pinch-hitter for Julian Oneto, tenor, who was ill.

Among Manteo Rotarians and their Rotary Anne's attending the Monday night banquet were Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Meekins. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pearce. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Sawyer, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Long. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Swain, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Swain, Dr. W. W. Johnston, C. S. Meekins. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McCown, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jordan, and Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Meekins.

What sub-type of article is it?

Musical Performance Community Event

What keywords are associated?

Rotary Quartet Manteo Elizabeth City Convention Novelty Numbers Applause Performance

What entities or persons were involved?

Lawrence Swain Ralph Swain John H. Long Dick Jordan Julian Oneto E. E. Meekins W. R. Pearce R. D. Sawyer W. W. Johnston C. S. Meekins W. H. Mccown D. V. Meekins

Where did it happen?

Elizabeth City

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Key Persons

Lawrence Swain Ralph Swain John H. Long Dick Jordan Julian Oneto E. E. Meekins W. R. Pearce R. D. Sawyer W. W. Johnston C. S. Meekins W. H. Mccown D. V. Meekins

Location

Elizabeth City

Event Date

Last Monday Night

Story Details

The Manteo Rotary Quartet performed novelty numbers at the district convention, directed by Dick Jordan who also accompanied and substituted for the ill tenor Julian Oneto, receiving applause. Several Manteo Rotarians and spouses attended the banquet.

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