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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1938

Page

4

Tom Sawyer and Lady X on View at Peoples Theatre

The Divorce of Lady X in Technicolor stars Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier and opens Monday Tuesday. Adventures of Tom Sawyer features Tommy Kelly in color, with May Robson, Jackie Moran, and Victor Jory among cast. Also showing Friday only is He Couldn't Say No featuring Diana Lewis. Border Wolves with Bob Baker and Connie Moore plays Saturday at Peoples Theatre.

Merle Oberon Laurence Olivier Lady X Miss Oberon Olivier Binnie Barnes Ralph Richardson Morton Selten Peoples Theatre Tommy Kelly Bronx Tom Sawyer Mark Twain May Robson Aunt Polly Jackie Moran Huckleberry Finn Becky Thatcher Frank McHugh Diana Lewis Cora Witherspoon Jane Wyman Berton Churchill Ferris Taylor Bob Baker Connie Moore California Tim Tyler

Fishing trip nets 50 lbs of fish and 2 bushels of oysters

On a Pamlico County voyage J. M. Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bright and children and Mrs. Meter Barnes harvested about 50 pounds of fish and two bushels of oysters and crabs.

Wandmere Pamlico County J. M. Hodges W. J. Bright Meter Barnes

Nine Cases In County Court Recorders Court

On April 26, 1938 in Weldon and nearby towns nine defendants faced county court actions. Charlie Carrington pled guilty to assault on his wife with probation on good behavior for three years. Buck Carroll received three years probation on assault. Wilbur Martin found guilty of assault with deadly weapon with judgment continued. A G Wynn charged with abandonment and non support continued for thirty days. Ed Spruill placed on three years probation for resisting arrest. Thurman Hardy pled guilty to possession of non tax paid liquor with three years probation. Lewis Bradley pled guilty to disturbing religious worship with five months suspended on fine and costs and good behavior. James Marrow found guilty of assault with judgment continued on costs. Willie Phillip Smith bound over to Superior Court for murder of his wife with probable cause findings.

Recorders Court Charlie Carrington Weldon Buck Carroll Wilbur Martin Roanoke Rapids A. G. Wynn Ed Spruill Littleton Thurman Hardy Scotland Neck Lewis Bradley James Marrow Willie Phillip Smith Scotland Week

Business visitor B. E. Lancaster tours Suffolk

B. E. Lancaster, a business visitor, traveled to Suffolk on Tuesday to conduct meetings and inspect local operations. Local officials welcomed the visitor and discussed potential collaborations and investment opportunities.

B. E. Lancaster Suffolk

Weldon Couple Hilliard and Rawlings Wed in Worthy Ceremony

Miss Sallie Rawlings and Sterling Hilliard were married by Rev E P Robinson at Weldon Methodist Church on Saturday April 23. The bride wore a powder blue suit with navy accessories and pink rose corsage. The couple left for a trip to the Virginia valley and Washington DC and now reside in Weldon.

Sallie Rawlings Sterling Hilliard E. P. Robinson Weldon Methodist Church

Hazel Jane Uiten Weds James K Howard In Virginia

Mr and Mrs Wm C Uiten of Roanoke Rapids announce the marriage of their daughter Hazel Jane to James K Howard of Richmond. The couple will reside in Richmond where Howard serves as a delivery man for Atlas Baking Co.

Wm. C.uiten Roanoke Rapids N. C Emporia Hazel Jane James K. Howard Richmond Howard Atlas Baking Co

Currituck Women Visit Mills and Gardens in Roanoke Rapids

Fifty women from Currituck County Home Demonstration Clubs traveled by special bus to Roanoke Rapids to tour the mills of Mrs. C. A. Wyche and the gardens of Mrs. T. R. Manning.

Currituck

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