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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1935
Page
11
Screen classic Smilin Thru returns to Peoples Theater showing Monday and Tuesday featuring Shearer and March stars. Local patrons urged to attend the nostalgic screening with the original cast and period presentation.
Roanoke Rapids prints a double feature with Smilin Through reissued featuring Norma Shearer Fredric March and Leslie Howard praised for its strong performances. The Big Broadcast of 1936 starring Gracie Allen Burns Crosby Oakie Merman and more is highlighted as an early state premier with a clever portable TV style premise and a large ensemble.
Gaston School opened Monday with a large enrollment and a program that began with America. Rev. Stell gave the address, and principal Mrs L L Hayvin introduced faculty including Marjorie Griffin and Reba Collier. The Parent-Teachers Association reorganized for 1935 86 with 46 members present and officers elected.
Methodist bishop Kern will preach at the Weldon Methodist Church on October 2. Everyone is invited to attend.
Sunday night about eight forty five a fire damaged a vacant Washington Avenue house formerly occupied by Mrs D B Zollicoffer. The blaze caused smoke and water damage inside and broke several window panes. It is the second recent fire begun from within the house. Firemen and Frank Howard, chief, controlled the fire.
The first fall meeting of the Monday Night Bridge Club featured Ruth Tran Sou and six progressions to determine scores. Mrs. W. C. Williams won high score. Josie Chase received a gift. A salad course followed at ten fifteen with numerous club members and guests listed.
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