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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1933

Page

13

Blind Adventure and Tugboat Annie At Peoples Theatre

The Peoples Theatre presents Blind Adventure Monday and Tuesday with stars like Robert Armstrong and Helen Mack, a London mystery full of thrills and laughs. Wednesday and Thursday offer Tugboat Annie starring Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery, a heartwarming comedy drama about mother love and adversity. Frank Oliver of St Louis received a sentence after a false fire alarm incident.

Peoples Theatre Robert Armstrong Helen Mack Roland Young Ralph Bellamy John Millan Laura Hope Crews London Scotland Yard the Peoples Marie Dressler Wallace Beery Annie Wally Narcissus Wallace Frank Oliver St. Louis

Elopement Follows Man Introduced as "Nice Boy" at Chicago Scene

A week after Chicago physician George Atkinson introduced Walter McKenzie to his wife and vouched for him as a nice boy, she eloped with McKenzie, leaving behind questions about the match and the rapid romance.

George Atkinson Chicago Walter McKenzie

Boston Woman Arrested for Drunkenness Told to Go Home

Mrs. Sarah Loomis, 77, of Boston was arrested for drunkenness. The judge admonished her saying you are a naughty old lady, now go home and be good.

Sarah Loomis Boston

The Imperial Presents Kay Francis In Mary Stevens M U

The Imperial features Kay Francis in Mary Stevens M U with Lyle Talbot and Glenda Farrell. A woman doctor rises to prominence as a child specialist while romance and scandal unfold, ending in dramatic climax. Thursday and Friday brings the war drama Captured with Douglas Fairbanks Jr Leslie Howard and Paul Lukas focusing on a German prison camp escape.

Lyle Talbot Miss Francis Mary Talbot Thelma Todd Kay Glenda Farrell Una O’connor Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Leslie Howard Paul Lukas

Howard's Wife in Wartime Tale Sparks Escape Plot

Margaret Lindsay plays the war time bride who captivates Howard and Doug, his friend. The lovers' entangled plans drive a tense escape attempt, with Doug breaking free, then recaptured, leading to a dramatic finale.

Howard Margaret Lindsay Doug Howards

State Game Wardens May Get The Axe

R Bruce Etheridge of Manteo is eyed to head the consolidated State Conservation and Development department. His fishing expertise and legislative service make him a strong candidate though incumbents Charles England and J S Hargett may not be retained. Also noted, Miss Ethel Clarkson of Chicago was found insane after her seventh suicide attempt.

R. Bruce Etheridge Manteo General Assembly State Conservation and Development Department Ehringhaus Charles England J. S. Hargett Ethel Clarkson Chicago

National Re employment Service Announces County Clerk Stations

The National Re employment Service will station clerks across Hollister Brinkleyville Aurelian Springs Littleton Scotland Neck Enfield Roanoke Rapids and Weldon on scheduled days in September to register the unemployed for future federal projects. Registration aims to build an eligible list for upcoming work.

Hollister Brinkleyville Aurelian Springs C. L. Kelly Littleton Scotland Neck Enfield Roanoke Rapids

Liverpool burglar seeks appointment as hangman after sentence

John Conner of Liverpool received a prison term for burglary and immediately requested to be named hangman. The unusual bid follows the sentencing as he asked authorities to appoint him to the position.

John Conner Liverpool

Chicago Man Testifies In Wife's Divorce Suit

Herbert Barnard of Chicago testified in his wife's divorce suit that for three years ten of her relatives had sponged on him, detailing ongoing financial strain and housing demands in court.

Herbert Barnard Chicago

George Reiner Burglar Caught in Chicago Jewelry Heist

George Reiner, a noted burglar, was captured in Chicago after entering a jewelry shop through a hole about a foot in diameter. Local authorities say the break in occurred late last night and a patrol officer observed the suspect fleeing the scene. Reiner currently faces charges of burglary and unlawful entry.

George Reiner Chisago

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the Imperial Kay Francis Mary Stev Ens, M. U Roanoke Rapids Theatres George E. Stone Phillips Holmes the Big Brain Rex Bell Mary Stevens M. D Wallace Berry Gloria Stuart Ken Maynard
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