Abbott and Costello at Imperial in Ride Em Cowboy
The Imperial presents Abbott and Costello in Ride Em Cowboy for one day a return engagement. Air Force with John Garfield and Gig Young moves to the Imperial Monday and Tuesday. Hitler's Children starring Tim Holt and Bonita Granville plays Wednesday through Friday. The film contrasts Nazi indoctrination with its effects on two youths, ending in tragedy.
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the Imperial
Abbott and Costello
Air Force
Imperial
John Garfield
Gig Young
Pearl Harbor
Hollywood
Tim Holt
Bonita Granville
Hitler
America
Gestapo
Villany
Kent Smith
Otto Kruger
Hana Conreid
East Carolina Council Resolves for Scouts in Armed Forces
At the East Carolina Council meeting in Greenville on March 18, a resolution by Ben F. Eagles was adopted to publicize sentiments about Boy Scouts serving in the U S armed forces. F E Winslow of Rocky Mount drafted the resolution under council instructions.
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East Carolina
Joe White Enters Mechanics School After Air Course
Pfc Joseph L White son of the late J W White of Jackson has finished basic Army Air Corps training at Keesler Field Mississippi and moved to Amarillo Texas for a course in aviation mechanics The program adds army discipline drill and physical exercise Upon completion he will be assigned to a base to help keep the flying fortresses in shape White is married to Mittie Virginia Knight of Jackson
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Joseph L. White
J. W. White
Jackson
Army Air Corps
Keesler Field
Miss
Amarillo
Texas
White
Mittie Virginia Knight
Boy Scout Troop 149 Receives Charter in Conway
The Conway Troop 149 was chartered Sunday by the National Organization. The ceremony at the Baptist Church featured A W Rhoden from Roanoke Rapids presenting the charter to the troop sponsored by the Buriten Club. Rich Square district official spoke and R J White of Conway Raritan Club served as master of ceremonies.
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Conway
Baptist
East Carolina Council Scouts Honored for Military Service
The board notes numbers joining the Armed Forces and praises Scout training as valuable to soldiers sailors and airmen. It resolves to publish a list of former Scouts in service and to send copies to District Committees and as many former Scouts in service as possible.
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Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts
East Carolina Council
Demonstrations On Peanut Seed Held In County
Extension Plant Pathologist H R Garris conducted two peanut seed treatment demonstrations in the county on April 22 at Morris McWilliam’s farm and James H Davis’ farm. Twenty six farmers attended the Draper Cross Roads event and 112 pounds of peanuts were treated at Allen Grove Church. The trials used barrel type mixtures with Arason to reduce decay and boost stands and yields for higher profits and wartime production. County Agent W O Davis and Troy Ferguson observed and advised. D J Knight assisted with planting and harvesting the check plots.
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H. R. Garris
State College
Morris McWilliam
Draper Cross Roads
W. O. Davis
Troy Ferguson
James H. Davis
Allen Grove Church
D. J. Knight
1865 Invitation On Display At Halifax Library
The Halifax Library displays a 1865 invitation given by Mrs. Ellen Cooper to attend a Tournament and Coronation Ball in Halifax. The note, titled Grand Passage at Arms, promises the last and most brilliant of the season with the courtesy extended to attend on a Tuesday in November.
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Halifax
Ellen Cooper
Henderson
Junius Daniel
Halifax event lineup and library updates noted
On November 11 1865 the program opens at 10 am with coronation at 8 pm. Managers include Tillery Mec Guire Purnell Worthington Gregory and Emery. Halifax Library reports rich old copies and gifts plus Junior Literary Guild children's books.
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W. S. Tillery
D. I. MecGuire
W. T. Purnell
J. S. Worthington
J. T. Gregory
T. L. Emery
Halifax
Albert Wallace
Junior Literary Guild
Miss Wallace
Emily Gary
Birth of William Michael DeMont Johnson
Lt. and Mrs Bruce DeMont Johnson announce the birth of a son William Michael DeMont on Tuesday April 27.
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Bruce DeMont Johnson
William Michael DeMont
In Memoriam Mary Ellen Parks Remembered by Family
An obituary style tribute notes Mary Ellen Parks departed May 12, 1937, six years past, with a loving verse about a cherished mother. The family declares she was “one of the best” and expresses enduring sorrow and memories.
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Mary Ellen Parks
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Mechanics School
Boy Scout
E. D. Harbour
Office Over Shell Furniture Co
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Gary
John
Mrs
Derwood Johnson
Portsmouth
Constance Jones, Studen
King’s Daughters Hospital
V. Guest
Chockoyette
Sam Powell
Mgr
DIAL
Roanoke Rapids, N
SUN
Allan Jones
Jane Frazee
Johnnie Comes Marching Home
Loretta Young
Brian Aherne
Don Ameche
Jack Oakie
Janet Blair
Tim McCoy
Texas Renegades
Daredevils of the
Carstairs
Carstairs Bros. Distilling Co., Inc
Baltimore
Ren
Olla
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