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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1941

Page

9

Flight Command at Imperial Theatre and Week of Films

The Imperial Theatre presents Flight Command starring Robert Taylor and Ruth Hussey next week. Also shows Citizen Kane Monday Tuesday, Cracked Nuts Wednesday, Blondie In Society Thursday Friday, plus The Three Mesquiteers Outlaws of Cherokee Trail Saturday with The Spider Returns and an OWL SHOW. Guests and cast include Mischa Auer William Frawley Astrid Allwyn and others.

Flight Command Robert Taylor Ruth Hussey Imperial Theatre Ieeanine Imperial Stuart Erwin Nita Merkel Mischa Auer William Frawley Shemp Howard Astrid Allwyn Auer Howard Frawley Erwin Bumpstead Penny Singleton Arthur Lake Larry Sims Jonathan Hale Danny Mummer Irving Bacon Chick Chandler Bill Goodwin Robert Mitchell the Imperial Dagwood Bumpsteads

Price Speaks At Peanut Exposition

Governor James H. Price will head a large delegation to the National Peanut Exposition in Suffolk October 30 31 with over a hundred invitations extended to government officials military and naval commanders and other dignitaries. The event features the Peanut Palace parade ware­house dance and a nationally known dance band along with clown acts and other festival features.

James H. Price Suffolk John Henry Powell Hampton Roads Claude R. Wickard Exposition House

Gaston School News Highlights September Activities

School bus drivers met in Jackson to review safety rules. Biology and agriculture classes toured the Forestry Demonstration Train in Roanoke Rapids to learn about forests and wood. Miss O’Brian, Northampton County supervisor, visited Gaston. Sixth grade chapel featured Rev. L I Stell. Participants included George Thomas, Madeline Downing, Jeanette Moore, and Ruth Woodruff. PTA set for September 29 at 7:30 PM.

Roanoke Rapids O'Brian Northampton County Gaston L. I. Stell George Thomas Madeline Downing Jeanette Moore Ruth Woodruff Parent-Teacher Association

Bridge Club Opens Fall Session With Prolific Play

The Wednesday Bridge Club met for its first fall gathering led by Mrs. D. E. Bennett. Twelve guests enjoyed an afternoon of progressive contract as scores were tallied and Mrs. Wilmer Collier held the top score.

D. E. Bennett Wilmer Collier

Jackson School FFA Elects Maddry Jackson School

David Maddry Jr elected president of the Jackson Chapter FFA with Floyd Boyce as vice president and Robert Allen Boone as secretary. Charlie Taylor becomes treasurer Ray Edwards reporter and Bill Long watch dog. J B Slitchfield serves as chapter advisor.

David Maddry, Jr Jackson Future Farmers of America Floyd Boyce Robert Allen Boone Charlie Taylor Ray Edwards Bill Long J. B. Slitchfield Jackson School

Better Bedroom Improvement Contest In Northampton

Northampton County 4-H Club girls will hold the Better Bedroom Improvement Contest next week on Tuesday September 30. Miss Frances McGregor state 4-H Club leader will attend, per Miss Annie Harris assistant home demonstration agent. Homes of entered girls will be visited and the best bedroom unit will represent Northampton County 4-H Club girls at the State level.

Northampton County Frances McGregor Annie Harris Northampton

Calvary Church Weekend Guests At Local Home

Calvary Church notes weekend visits by relatives and friends. The list includes J W Shadoan and Bob Genzler duo from Richmond Virginia with their baby, Miss Mamie Jenkins from Norfolk, Nellie Myrick of Richmond, B C Jenkins and Bryant Wilson, H L Harper of Dunn, M C Newsom and Howard King from Roanoke Rapids, Claude Clark and Betty Hardy and Grace Pruden, Bryant Reid of Dunn, E S Jenkins from Franklin, W H Perkinson and family of Norlina, Mrs Paul Etheridge and son, Mrs E L Moseley and son, and Virginia King of Roanoke Rapids. Sunday School and services announced.

J. W. Shadoan Bob Genzler Baby Richmond, Va H. 8 Harper Mamie Jenkins Norfolk, Va Claude Clark Betty Hardy Grace Pruden H. S. Harper Bryant Reid Dunn E. S. Jenkins Franklin W. H. Perkinson Norlina John Myrick Paul Etheridge E. L. Moseley Virginia King Roanoke Rapids Frank King Calvary Church

Please Come On Time for the 10 O’clock Gathering

The notice urges attendees to arrive promptly at 10 o’clock for a scheduled gathering. It emphasizes timeliness and orderly attendance.

Tarboro Rotary Club Orthopaedic Clinic Set for Monday

The Tarboro Rotary Club will hold its regular Orthopaedic Clinic on Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church Sunday School rooms. The club aims to aid cripples of all ages and races unable to pay for treatment. private patients should refrain until 1 p.m.

Tarboro Rotary Club Presbyterian Church

Fine Arts Club Opens Fall Meetings With Hostesses

The Woman's Club Fine Arts Department held its first Fall gathering at the club house. Mrs. Edwin Graves was president for the session. Evelyn Mullen distributed year books and outlined the year’s programs. A coffee hour followed with hostesses including Mrs. T. J. Alford, Mrs. B. E. Graves, Mrs. M. S. Benton, Mrs. H. E. Lee, and Miss Evelyn Mullen. Luncheon attendees included a long list of club members and guests.

Woman's Club Edwin Graves Evelyn Mullen T. J. Alford BE. H. Graves M. S. Benton H. E. Lee Howard Pruden Mesdames Lunsford Crew William Thorne Louis Taylor A. §. White Don Tillar R.B. Barrett Clyde Wheeler R. M. Barden R. P. Beckwith J.B. Dunn Clayton Gurley R. E. Kimball Daniel Lane T. L. Martin Virgil McDowell E. H. Graves M. 8. Benton H. B. Lee Mrs. Bohnson Weathers

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Imperial Here Mrs. Bennett Mesdames Wilmer Collier Erick Meikle Thornton Wilson Ray Rogers Clyde Liske Lew Yerger L. 3. Brown B. H. Fuller Graham Dean Steve Roberson Janet Hughes Louise Johnson Billie Vincent Evelyn Grant Betsy Vincent Price Gaston School News Bridge Club FFA Maddry Thelma Nellie Myrick Richmond,Va H.L. Faucette B. C. Jenkins Bryant Wilson H. L. Harper Tarboro Club Orthopaedic Fine Iroanoke Rapids Theater Deooles Orson Welles Citizen Kane Spencer Tracy Lana Turner DR. Jekyll and MR. Hyde John Beal Florence Rice Gene Autry Fiesta Stars Flight Oma Ruth Hussey Aand Una Merkel Blondie Roanoke Rapids Theatres WCBT
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