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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
7
Halifax County farmers are told to conserve all reusable lumber as stockpiles dwindle and demand rises for war needs. WPB rules require salvaging unused framing lumber and prohibit using certain boards for finishing, with steel framing restrictions eased for essential construction.
The Boy Scouts of Halifax County sold 28 192 pounds of scrap to Salvage Dealers in Roanoke Rapids for over 175 dollars during March. Weldon led with 11 270 pounds of scrap paper and 6 450 pounds of scrap iron while Roanoke Rapids collected 8 880 pounds of scrap paper.
Cpl Alvin L Ennis stationed at the Air Base Kearney Nebraska is home this week on a short furlough visiting his mother Mrs J E Lynch and his wife Mrs Margaret Ennis He went into the army December 2 1942 Rev Sidney Cobb of Cartersville Virginia is visiting his brother Mr J L Cobb of this city.
The article notes that concrete installations must be completed prior to relocating heavier equipment and combat machines. This preparation ensures stability and safety for subsequent operations.
Miss Marylin Vincent of Greensboro spent spring holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vincent. Miss Loraine Hayes of the Woman's College Greensboro visited relatives. Miss Evelyn Shaw of Greensboro College visited her family. Betsy Vincent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Vincent, spent time with parents. Mrs. BE. L. Woodall and Susan left for Hamlin West Virginia after visiting relatives. Miss Ethel Pearson returned to Roanoke Rapids Hospital after a three weeks sick leave.
N W Schaum announces the appointment of L D Hines, manager of Dr Pepper Bottling Co, as a member at large of the East Carolina Council Boy Scouts of America Executive Board. Hines brings long sponsorship to the District and joins veteran members Pruden and Liske in guiding Scouting across 20 counties.
Miss Lois Humphries of Norfolk Virginia spent the Easter holidays with Miss Marjorie Kidd.
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