White man sought for hit and run in Roanoke Rapids area
Patrolmen hunted Jimmy Smith a Roanoke Rapids white man after a Saturday night collision between Wel don and Garysburg. Smith allegedly drove left of center, hitting Charlie Jones a Norfolk Negro from Garysburg. Alvin Ennis also of Roanoke Rapids suffered a broken nose and was with Smith. Jones was uninjured. Smith was brought to Roanoke Rapids Hospital but refused treatment. Jones was not detained.
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Jimmy Smith
Roanoke Rapids
Weldon
Garysburg
Smith
Charlie Jones
Alvin Ennis
Jones
A and P Introduces Enriched Bread To Aid Nutrition
A and P unveils Marvel white bread enriched with Vitamin B1 iron and riboflavin to rival whole wheat in minerals. Vice President M A Hogewood says the loaf supports national defense nutrition, meets NRC standards, and sells at the same price as the old loaf.
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National Research Council
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Today
M. A. Hogewood
A&p
Hogewood
Committee On Food and Nutritional
Allen and Story Vow in Quiet April Ceremony
Miss Violet Lorene Story became the bride of Henry Leslie Allen in a small private ceremony at the home of Rev. J. R. Campbell on April 12. The couple, with families present, plan to reside in Gaston.
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Violet Lorene Story
Henry Leslie Allen
J. R. Campbell
Allen
G. L. Story
Mr. Allen
Levon Theatre Weldon Weekly Lineup Promises Variety
The Levon Theatre in Weldon showcases Strawberry Blonde with Olivia de Havilland and James Cragney Sunday and Monday. Comrade X with Clark Gable and Hedy Lamarr plays Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by Devil Bat starring Bela Lugosi Thursday and Friday. Saturday offers a double feature The Romance of the Rio Grande with Cesar Romero and Richard Cortez and Where Did You Get That Girl with Helen Parrish.
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Levon
Weldon
Olivia de Havilland
James Cragney
Clark Gable
Heddy Lamarr
Devil Bat
Bela Lugosi
Weldon Theatre
Cesar Romero
Richard Cortez
Seven
Helen Parrish
Green Archer
Ginger Rogers at Pitts Emporia in Kitty Foyle and More
Ginger Rogers appears at the Pitts Theatre Emporia on Friday April 18 in Kitty Foyle with Dennis Morgan and James Craig in support. Roy Rogers visits Saturday April 19 for Border Legion. Here Comes The Navy and Moon Over Burma follow with Dorothy Lamour and others, showcasing suspense and tropicalOrient scenes.
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Ginger Rogers
Pitts Theatre
Emporia
Kitty Foyle
Dennis Morgan
James Craig
Roy Rogers
Emporia Theatre
Zane Grey
Pitts
Dorothy Lamour
Robert Preston
Preston Foster
Pitts Playhouse
Burma
Orient
Funeral Held for Albert H Pearson at Bracy Sunday
Albert H Pearson 79 died April 11 in Roanoke Rapids Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral rites were at King's Wood Church Bracy Va with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by wife Ellen Morris Pearson five daughters four sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Albert H. Pearson
Roanoke Rapids
King’s Wood Church
Bracy
F. L. Calahan
Pearson
Ellen Morris Pearson
L. M. Peebles
Charlie Hope
J. D. Shaw
A. R. Lamberton
Bracey, Va
A. H. King
Paschall
Grover Taylor
C. J. Pearson
Raleigh
C. H. Pearson
Charlotte
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R. M. Pearson
Richmond
Marriage announcement Elsie Bernice Hudson to Francis Myrick
Mrs. Margaret Hudson announces the marriage of her daughter Elsie Bernice Hudson to Francis Myrick of this city on March 31 at Emporia Virginia. Mrs. Myrick is a Roanoke Rapids High School and Massey Business College graduate. Mr. Myrick is the son of the late Richard Myrick and Mrs. Myrick of this city.
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Myrick - Hudson
Margaret Hudson
Elsie Bernice
Francis Myrick
Emporia
Myrick
Roanoke Rapids High School
Massey Business College
Richmond
Richard Myrick
Mrs Fitts Hosts Bridge Club At Vance Street Home
Mrs Charles Fitts entertained her bridge club on Wednesday evening at her Vance Street home. Calvin Kennemar won high score, Bill Carter was second, and Elmer Starke took high guest prize. A salad course was served. Members and guests included Mesdames Bullock White Pope Carter Starke Kennemar Gibson Starke Rook Coburn Forest Lassiter.
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Fitts Hoste
Charles Fitts
Vance Street
Calvin Kennemar
Bill Carter
Elmer Starke
Mesdames T. M. Bullock
M. F. White
R. M. Pope
Francis Starke
4. E. Gibson
E. A. Starke
Earl Rook
Clarence Coburn
K. Forest
Janie Lassiter
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