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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1940

Page

8

Rebecca and Swiss Family Robinson at Roanoke Rapids Theatre

Next week Roanoke Rapids Theatre presents Rebecca starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine with supporting cast including George Sanders Judith Anderson and Nigel Bruce. Also showing Swiss Family Robinson with Thomas Mitchell Edna Best Freddie Bartholomew and Tim Holt, plus Two Girls on Broadway and Laps at Sea and Viva Cisco Kid at the Peoples Theatre with Roberts, entertainers, and a spring party noted for Miss Virginia Smith.

Rebecca Laurence Olivier Joan Fontaine Peoples Theatre Imperial George Sanders Judith Anderson Nigel Bruce Reginald Denny C. Aubrey Smith Gladys Cooper Florence Bates Leo G. Carroll Monte Carlo Oliver Joan Olivier Manderley England Judith London Thomas Mitchell Edna Best Freddie Bartholomew Terry Kilburn Tim Holt Baby Bobby Quillen Johann David Wyss Robinson Australia Barrier Shee Hollywood Lana Turner George Murphy Joan Blondell Miss Blondell Molly Bahoney

Mrs Hobbs Honored With Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs G E Buckner honored Mrs P O Hobbs with a surprise birthday party Saturday April 27 featuring Chinese Checkers and Set Back. Ice cream and cake were served to guests including Miss Mabel Teele Mesdames W R Teele W A Daniel J L Hutchinson W J Womble Sadie Askew W T Edwards W J Chambliss Lloyd Bryant Clearon Shearin Kelly Dixon T H Hargrove J H Ken

G. E. Buckner P. O. Hobbs Mabel Teele Mesdames W. R. Teele W. A. Daniel J. L. Hutchinson W. J. Womble Sadie Askew W. T. Edwards W. J. Chambliss Lloyd Bryant Clearon Shearin Kelly Dixon

Bride-Elect Honored At Girl Scout Tea

A tea Saturday afternoon honored two brides elect Miss Frances Sharpe and Miss Virginia Smith. Amanda Tillman Evelyn Tillman and Mrs Dan Sharpe led the receiving line as guests arrived. The new Hut was decorated with spirea iris and dogwood for a festive setting with punch served from a long table.

Omara Daniel Ruth Chapman Virginia Smith Clayton Gurley Jane Glenn Smith Frances Sharpe Gladys Etheridge Miss Smith Martha Craddock Daniel and Chapman Carrie Smith Olive Gilbert Marjorie Cannon Kent Bentley Evelyn Tillman Winifred Beckwith Mirian Sloan Hart Sheridan Hermine Carraway Alma Blount Virginia Blount Martha Floyd Ver Girl Scout Amanda Evelyn Tilman Amanda Tillman Dan Sharpe

Mrs Wilson Hosts Contract Club Bridge Party

Mrs Frank Wilson delightfully entertained the Contract Club on Wednesday afternoon with a flower filled backdrop for three tables of players. After bridge a salad course was served and prizes awarded to club member Mrs T J Alford and guest Mrs M C Maddry.

Frank Wilson T. J. Alford M. C. Maddry Mesdames W. S. Dean Lyle Wilson P. E. Ransom Frank Kemp Pendleton Grizzard S. E Perdue W. G. Cherry Gordon Berkstresser Allen Zollicoffer Claude Cannon

Annie Mae Phelps and Wilkes Davis Married in Emporia Va

Miss Annie Mae Phelps and Wilkes Davis wed in Emporia Virginia on Saturday April 27 1940. The ceremony united two families and was attended by local relatives and friends.

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Roanoke Rapids Theatre New York Thee Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Mr. Hardy Cesar Romero Ivan Rogers Nemur Myra Epps H. M. Black Mrs. Hobbs Clara Hearne Elizabeth Smith Kathrine Reid Hazel Cobb Irene Gordon Tillman Annie R. Spivey Helen Price Alice Garner Jean Rogers Viva Cisco Kid Fu Manchu Mickey Rooney Lewis Stone Judge Hardy and Son Jean Fontaine Vincent Price Margaret Lindsay Wallace Beery Leo Carrillo Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Flash Gordon Peoples and Imperial Theatres Mrs. Wilson
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