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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
5
Private Robert Porter of Gascon, son of Mr and Mrs C M Porter, who was listed as missing in action, sent a March 23 letter to his mother dated ten days after the loss report. He says he was about to go to the Marshall Islands and asks forgiveness for delayed replies, promising to write more often.
Sgt. James A. Lattimore, son of Mrs. D. P. Lattimore of this city, was promoted to Staff Sergeant and awarded the Infantryman’s Badge. He completed basic training at Camp Howze Texas and is now stationed at Camp Livingston Louisiana.
The Army Good Conduct ribbon awarded this week to Cpl Ellen V Jackson daughter of Mrs J M Jackson 425 Jackson St Roanoke Rapids N C replaces for the war medal later. Jackson re enlisted in the WAC after WAAC dissolution and wears the green and gold ribbon signifying this. She was assigned to the post armament section and previously worked as a payroll clerk and cashier before induction.
Raleigh recruiting station announces authorization to enlist 17 year old Negro youths as steward mates. A vital need exists in the service. Applications may be made at the recruiting station located at 710 Insurance Building in Raleigh North Carolina.
The team has played three games: Emporia 0 Roanoke Rapids 2, Roanoke Rapids 0 Warrenton 2, and Roanoke Rapids 8 Igarboro 5.
Sgt. Crawford Britton left Camp Claiborne Louisiana after a brief leave with his wife the former Miss Hazel Tobbert.
Wiley M. Coker and Hayward E. Pepper, residents of this city, had their motor vehicle operator licenses revoked last week by the North Carolina Highway Safety Division.
The Negro schools and churches of the Littleton district raise 393.24 for the Red Cross Drive. Listed are contributions from Airlie School Edgewood Everettes School Goldmine School Meliver High School Oak Grove Church Print School Quanquay School Roanoke Chapel Church St. Luke South Street Church Tabron School Terrapin School Weavers Chapel School Zion Hill Church with small donations noted for each.
Pvt Clarence R Vomell returns to Venice Army Air Base Florida after a 17 day furlough spent with his wife and son Mrs Vomell nee Pauline Cain of Roanoke Rapids local.
Maj. Gen. Dan L. Sultan read a Roosevelt citation praising the India China Wing of the Air Transport Command for outstanding performance under great odds in moving vital supplies by air into China. The audience included Brig. Gen. Earl S. Hoag Maj. Gen. George E. Stratemeyer and Lt. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell.
Chief Wiley C. King announced the local Fire Department has lost 19 of its 25 members to military service and needs volunteers. The unit offers comfortable quarters meals and a small monthly pay with no age limit. Interviews urged soon to serve the civilian effort back home.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Carpenter express appreciation to the Community Chest Rev. Gordon Price Mrs. Maggie Ripper Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bullington and other friends including those of the William R. Davie School community for their generous assistance during their recent misfortune.
Mrs. Cullom Shearin resigns from her post as Supervisor of the Roanoke Rapids Hospital. The move ends her tenure leading hospital operations and oversight. Local officials say a replacement will be appointed.
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