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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

7

Lucky Night stars Bob Taylor and Myrna Loy at Peoples

Robert Taylor and Myrna Loy headline a lighthearted Manhattan comedy titled Lucky Night. The plot follows Cora Jordan and Bill Overton through love, quarrels, marriage, and reunions amid urban escapades from palatial homes to night clubs. The film features Douglas Fowley Henry ONeill Joseph Allen Jr Charles Lane Ed Gargan and others, with Loy and Taylor delivering a buoyant, witty performance.

Myrna Loy Robert Taylor Manhattan Cora Jordan Bill Overton Douglas Fowley Henry O'Neill Joseph Allen, Jr

Local social notes from Hawkins Chapel and nearby towns

Hawkins Chapel and surrounding communities share Sunday visits and weekend gatherings. Mary Greene of Nashville vacationing with parents Mr. and Mrs. Baldy Greene. Roanee Rapids hosts Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hawkins and son Lewis for dinner. Miss Dorothy Greene of Greenville attends with Ruth Frazelle.

Mary Greene Nashville Mrs Baldy Greene Mrs. B. B. Morgan van Hawkins C. C. Woodruff Dorothy Greene B.C.T.C Greenville Ruth Frazelle

Community Guests and Weekend Visitors Fill Local SOC

Weldon and Roanoke Rapids residents gather for family visits and social events. Several attend Paderewski concert in Raleigh and the Epworth League Convention in Raleigh. Notables include Mrs. J. H. Alexander, Miss Annie D. Alexander, and Rev. Chas. A. Harris visiting and speaking.

J. C. Sessoms Durham B. L. Rives Mary Emma Smith Rebecca Johnston Peace Mary B Raleigh E. Leslie P. A. Johnston Jane Dorothy Johnston Bill Nelson Norfolk Macon Moore Enfield William Weaver Polly Easley F. P. Spruill Rocky Mount Hazel Inscoe Scotland T. N. Partin Elizabeth Carrie Helen Moore Edenton J. A. Moore Jean Riggan Warren 2 Rose Beaman Nashville Evelyn Newsom Dorothy Farmer Edward Riggan W. H. Johnston Washington, D. C Nancy Welborn High Point Chas. A. Harris Episcopal Church Roanoke Rapids

Littleton Ends Play Victorious in Season Finale

Littleton High School baseball completed its season with a 9 to 1 victory over Scotland Neck. Scotland Neck scored the lone run in the ninth inning on a misplay at the plate. Littleton plans to field a strong town team for summer play.

Littleton Scotland Neck

Wyanoke Study Club Meeting At Mrs Latham Home

The Wyanoke Study Club met with Mrs J B Latham on Friday afternoon. After roll call and minutes two papers on Arabia and India were discussed by Miss Carrie Helen Moore and Miss Mattie Tenkins. Flowers were arranged on the lower floor and a salad course was served.

Wyanoke J. B. Latham Arabia India Carrie Helen Moore Mattie Tenkins Latham

Bridge Club Hosts Day With Flowers and Prizes

Mrs. C. A. Jones hosted her bridge group in Littleton on Wednesday afternoon at 3 30. Floral arrangements decorated the hall and living room. Mrs. L. H. Justis won high score a vase. Mrs. Jos. P. Pippen earned a plaque for law. guest Miss Mary Bynum Dark received a vase of valley lilies. A salad course hot rolls cake and iced tea were served.

C. A. Jones Bridge Club L. H. Justis Jos. P. Pippen Law Mary Bynum Dark

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