Roanoke Rapids Goes Hollywood in Movie Queen Rehearsals
Roanoke Rapids High School hosts Movie Queen rehearsals December 22 and 23 in the auditorium. Mary M Kinhan directs a plot about a small town girl mistaken for a Russian star, with a parade, fashion show, and filmed segments in town before the Dec 22 23 performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Athletic Association & Music Depts
H. S. Auditorium
C. W. Davis
Zeb Denny
Lucy Mayfield
Vernie Eddins
Crawford Hoyle
Morris Clary
William Alligood
Ned Manning
T. J. Alford
Miss Mayfield
Hollywood
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Ave
Rosemary and Rapids End
Home Economics Fashion Show At Local High School
The Home Demonstration Department staged a fashion show during an assembly with a Japanese Tea Room decor. Students modeled dresses and suits they made, with Virginia Blount Evelyn Caldwell Frances Newsome among participants. Prizes went to Helen Elmore for a dress and Allie Moody for a suit, with Lois Lyles Edith Wood Gladys Elmore Myrtle Elmore honored. Mothers attended to see the students' work. Some garments were purchased from Leggett's Dept. Store and Mrs. K. Jenkins.
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Virginia Blount
Evelyn Caldwell
Frances Newsome
Helen Elmore
Allie Moody
Lois Lyles
Edith Wood
Gladys Elmore
Myrtle Elmore
Leggett’s Dept. Store
K. Jenkins
Roanoke Rapids Seeks Local Spotlight On Screen
A playfulRoanoke Rapids column invites readers to spot themselves in upcoming film shoots on December 22 and 23. It teases high school students and asks about recent Lions Club lights, a rival called George's Wood, and local gossip details.
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Hollywood
Roanoke Rapids
Lions Club
George
D. P
Marie Lyerly
Catherine West
Moseley elected G A A delegate at NC girls meeting
Julia Moseley was chosen as Roanoke Rapids delegate at the North Carolina Girls Athletic Association meeting held near Greensboro. Delegates learned paddle tennis badminton shuffleboard volleyball and basketball basics and heard Dr. Jackson of the Women's College speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Moseley
North Carolina Girls’ Athletic Association
Women’s College
Greensboro
Roanoke Rapids
Jackson
Lions Club presents Adam's Evening play by students and teachers
On Friday night December 4 the Lions Club staged its third annual play Adam's Evening. Teachers joined the student cast led by ninth grade teacher Mr Denny. The club ran a ticket selling contest in schools awarding a complimentary ticket and 15 percent of sales to each room contestant. The contest drew keen enthusiasm.
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Lions Club
Adam
Denny
The
Sidelines column notes lull between football and basketball
In The Sidelines by Jimmy McGee the writer notes a slow sports period after football and before basketball. Basketball practice began last Monday with about twelve players, more expected, and two players Jones and Hughes out until after Christmas. A new coach is changing the team their play is not yet smooth. A banquet honored Jax football team and listeners heard from coaches townspeople and players. Coach Hoyle has not announced letter recipients but about eighteen players are expected to receive letters. Girls basketball also began practice with a large squad.
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Jimmy McGee
Jones
Hughes
Jax
Hoyle
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