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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1947

Page

2

Til Be Yours and Dead Reckoning Headline Duo

Deanna Durbin and Tom Drake star in Til Be Yours as a country girl drawn into high society with Bendix and Menjou in pursuit. Also taking the limelight is Dead Reckoning with Lizabeth Scott and Humphrey Bogart as a police case unfolds through underworld intrigue and a rugged, explosive finale.

Deanna Durbin Tom Drake Til Be Yours New York Mise Durbin Bendix Menjou Lizabeth Scott Humphrey Bogart Bogart Misa Scott Miss Scott

The Imperial Next Week Screenings

The Imperial schedules a Sunday showing of The Postman Always Rings Twice with Lana Turner and John Garfield. Monday and Tuesday feature The Wicked Lady starring Margaret Lockwood and James Mason with a plot of jewel theft and highway robbery. Wednesday presents Millie’s Daughter with Gladys George and Gay Nelson as society ambitions collide in Boston.

Lana Turner John Garfield Margaret, Lockwood James Mason Miss Lockwood Griffith Jones Miss Roy Mason Misa Lockwood Murler Millie Gladys George Gay Nelson Miss George Ben Boston Usapbell Misselson Horent Margaret Lockwood Jrs Mason the Wicked Lady Son OF Zorro

Wedding of Garner Riggan and Arthur Riggan in Littleton NC

Garner Riggan and Arthur Riggan wed at Bobbitt Chapel Littleton NC with Reverend J W Riggin presiding. Bride wore gray tailored suit and red rose corsage. couple to reside in Asheboro after a Washington trip. Willis Murphrey II visited from Wake Forest during Easter.

Mra Walla Garner Riggan Charlie Garner Bennett Arthur Green Riggan Littleton Bobbitt Chapel Church N.C J. W. Riggin A. G. Bobbitt Washington, D. C Asheboro Reaves-Walgreen Agency Central Telephone Co Willis Murphrey, II Wake Forest College Mrs W. B. Murphrey

Shower Honors Bride Mrs Francis Williams at Miscellany Event

Mrs Roy McCraw hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday for Mrs Francis Williams, a recent bride. Guests enjoyed spring flower decor, prizes awarded to James Hubert Speight Lula Harris G R Crone and others, and a Dolce fee course served to a list of ladies led by the honoree and her mother Mrs Noa Cates.

Roy McCraw Francis Williams James Hubert Speight Lula Harris GR. Crone

Romances Softball Team Trials Open After Lattimore Sign

Last Monday at Ledgerwood Park thirty players reported for 1947 Romance softball tryouts as Coaches Worsham and Everette announced the signing of Alvin Lattimore former Patterson Mill pitching star who served in the Philippines and led Island championship efforts. Practice focuses on fielding throwing and batting with rookies challenging veterans for many positions including first base second base third base and shortstop while six outfielders compete for the final spots.

Ledgerwood Park Worsham End Everette Alvin Lattimore Patterson Mill Lattimore Philippine Islands Red Hansley David Dobbins Harry Overton Chester Allsbrook Roy Simms Clifton Wrenn Orin Worsham Timmy Hudson Lite Chet Simms

Baseball prospects and social notes from the season

The article lists players like Maxie Clip pard Dick Lee Murry Stacia Cecil Collins and T C Jones shaping a strong pitching catching roster as the Romance team plans its 1947 schedule. It notes a flurry of local visits and Easter holidays with many residents traveling to Richmond Greensboro and Raleigh for social events and weddings alike.

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