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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
13
A cluttered column mixes quips about Bill Alfigood's Rosemary Recreation, horseback rider Ben Martin's scare on a gentle horse, a farmman's canned goods miscue, a cheeky ad spoof and a note on Scout dress. Including a marbles tale from Chatter and a Girl Scout style guide.
Carole Lombard and James Stewart head to the Pitts Theatre Emporia for Made For Each Other Sunday and Monday May 28 29. Walter Pidgeon Virginia Bruce appear May 30 in Society Law yer. May 31 hosts Mountaineers with Michael Whalen Jean Rogers Inside Story. June 3 Tex Ritter in Where Buffalo Roam.
In sad remembrance, Mrs. Annie Tudor is mourned by her sister Mrs. George Harvey. The note recalls her death four years ago on May 28 and speaks of enduring memory, loss, and hope of joining her in blissful realms.
The Teachers Bridge Club met Tuesday evening at Coletrane Hall with hostesses Mrs. T. L. Martin Miss Sara Cannon and Miss Ruth Dean. Six teen guests played five contracts of bridge at four tables. Virginia Gates won the floating prize and Mrs. Talton O Briant took high prize after a salad course.
All banks in Roanoke Rapids will be closed all day Tuesday May 20 in observance of Memorial Day.
Privilege licenses must be renewed by June 18. The Department of Revenue in Raleigh has mailed applications. Mr J G Shannonhouse Jr urges proper signing and remittance to avoid penalties and offers information in Weldon.
Thelma Daughtry and Olive Gilbert hosted the Teachers' Bridge Club on Friday May 19 honoring June brides Ruth Hackney and Dorothie Steele. Corsages for the honorees, high score prize to Martha Carson, gifts of silver and crystal, and refreshments for a list of local guests.
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