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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1941

Page

15

Imperial Theatre Week Offers Wide Movie Variety

The Imperial Theatre presents a diverse week headlined by Katharine Hepburn James Stewart and Cary Grant in The Philadelphia Story on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday feature Honky Tonk with Clark Gable and Lana Turner. Wednesday brings San Antonio Rose with the Merry Macs Jane Frazee and Robert Paige. Thursday and Friday show Puddin Head starring Judy Canova with a strong comic cast. Saturday shows Sunset In Wyoming featuring Gene Autry with music and action.

Katherine Hepburn James Stewart Cary Grant Imperial Theatre San Antonio Rose Merry Macs Jane Frazee Robert Paige Eve Arden Lén Chaney, Jr Shemp Howard Miss Frazee Howard Chaney Richard Lane Paige Judy Canova Francis Lederer Raymond Walburn Eddie Foy, Jr Slim” Summerville Astric Allwyn Alma Kruger Hugh O’connell Chick” Chandler Vince Barrett Gene Autry Wyoming

Tea Pot Club Opens With Mrs Akers Hosts

The Tea Pot Club held its first meeting with Mrs Edwin Akers hosting on a Thursday afternoon. Eight members and guests played five progressions, with Mrs Scott Benton winning the high score prize and Mrs Johnnie Martin taking the bingo prize. A salad plate and attractive flowers enhanced the event. Attendees included Mesdames John Dunn Eugene Kimball T L Martin Frank Sherry Scott Benton William Batton Johnnie Martin and William Thorne.

Tea Pot Club Edwin Akers Scott Benton Johnnie Martin Akers John Dunn Eugene Kimball T. L. Martin Frank Sherry William Batton William Thorne

Bridge Club Meets On Wednesday Afternoon

The Wednesday bridge session hosted by Mrs. Wilbur Collier had three tables of players with fall flowers as a backdrop. Mrs. Roderick Meikle won the club prize and Mrs. William Batton took the guest prize. A five o clock salad plate concluded the event, with members and guests including Mrs. Batton, Mrs. Meikle, R. M. Bardin, Hall, Edwin Akers, D. F E. Bennett, Thornton Wilson Jr., Clayton Gurley, Lew Yerger, Clyde Liske, L. B. Brown, and Miss Mise.

Wilbur Collier Roderick Meikle William Batton Mesdames R. M. Bardin Hall Edwin Akers D. F E. Bennett Thornton Wilson, Jr Clayton Gurley Lew Yerger Clyde Liske L. B. Brown Miss Mise

Mystery of church broadcast disruption explained

The Rev Edmund Berkeley says a four year old neighbor mislabeled as a robber caused a momentary radio broadcast disruption at All Saints Episcopal Church. Carl Thompson Jr hugged the preacher with a toy pistol and wandered off after his older brother called him away. The preacher called the incident harmless and pleasing despite the distraction during the sermon.

All Saints Episcopal Church Edmund Berkeley Carl Thompson, Jr Mr. Berkeley

Scotland Neck Woman's Club Holds Autumn Meeting

Mrs. R. C. Josey spoke on Home as a Line of Defense. Mrs. G. S. Brown named new committee chairmen. Mrs. W. E. Bellamy presented a clock plan to raise funds. Mrs. C. Gordon Maddrey reported WPA nursery school. Hostesses served punch and wafers.

R. C. Josey Scotland Neck

Littleton Man Dies of Wounds in Shooting

Emmett Buck Davis of near Littleton died in the local hospital from wounds received in a shooting on the Warren County side of Littleton Saturday night September 20. Ernest Haskins was bound over for murder and held in Warrenton jail after a recorder court hearing. funeral services for Davis were held Sunday.

Emmett Buck” Davis Littleton Ernest Haskins Warren County J. A. Harvey Haskins Recorder’s Court Warrenton Davis

In Memoriam for Sallie Neal

Dear mother we miss you yet our hearts ache for you since you left October 1 1940. An empty chair recalls your smile while we trust God placed you in a better place. By daughter and family Mrs Marthia Aycock.

Sallie Neal Marthia Ay

Virginia Dare Hux Plans Marriage to Quentin Grizzard

Mr and Mrs W E Hux announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia Dare to Quentin Grizzard of Emporia Virginia on April 27 1941 in Lawrenceville Virginia Grizzard is stationed at the U S Air Base in Charlotte

W. E. Hux Virginia Dare Quentin Grizzard Emporia Lawrenceville Mr. Grizzard U.S. Air Base Charlotte

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