Pvt Mullis Returns From Overseas for Treatment
The hospital ship Acadia docked at Charleston harbor bringing 11 North Carolina men home from overseas duty. Most are veterans of the Italian campaign and are quartered at Stark General Hospital in Charleston before evacution to inland facilities. Among them is Pvt Curtis A Mullis of Roanoke Rapids.
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Acadia
Charleston, D. C
North Carolina
Stark General Hospital
Charleston
Pvt
Curtis A. Mullis
Madison Street
Roanoke Rapids
Local Red Cross Hits New High
Local Red Cross reports record fundraising totals with renewed vigor and gratitude to workers and contributors. War fund chairman Mr. Neal and chapter leaders praise districts industries and list major donors and campaign sections including Roanoke Mills, Rosemary Manufacturing Co, Roanoke Rapids Schools, and the Post Office among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Mr. Neal
War Fund
Gordon Price
J. E. McGee
Red Cross
Roanoke Mills
Clyde Fiske
Patterson Mills
W. L. Medlin
Thornton Wilson
Halifax Paper Co
J. W. Davis
Roanoke Rapids
H. B. Speight
Va. Light &Power Co
Mr. Byrd
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
Patterson Mills Co
Herald Printing Co
Manchester Board and Paper Co
Penanceoe
Captain Al len P. McNeill Jr Promoted in Pacific Navy
Roanoke Rapids born Marine captain Allen P McNeill Jr rises from first lieutenant to communications officer in a Pacific aviation unit. Former Virginia Electric and Power employee, he earned a field promotion in May 1942 after 28 months as an enlisted man. He attended Guilford College and Roanoke Rapids High School.
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Pacific
Allen P. McNeill, Jr
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
A. P. McNeill
Meadow Road
Broad Creek Village
Norfolk
Virginia Electric and Power Company
McNeill
Three Alleged Killers To Face Jury
Jones faces a 30 year sentence on robbery and assault with intent to kill. The third murder case targets K. D. Morgan alias K. D. Knight, a Black man said to have killed Faison near Scotland Neck by hitting him with a brick after an argument. Additional lesser cases fill the docket. term may overrun.
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Jones
K. D. Morgan
K. D. Knight
Faison
Scotland Neck
Morgan
Mrs Howard Pruden Leads Theatre Special Collection
Mrs. Howard Pruden serves as the major organizer for a special collection event at the theatres, coordinating fundraising efforts and public outreach to support the venue.
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Howard Pruden
Killer Seeks Work Here
A killer travels from Clarksville to Warrenton and on to Littleton seeking employment. The route via Weldon and Roanoke Rapids remains unclear. A large reward was offered for Tuck's capture.
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Killer
Clarksville
Warrenton
Littleton
Weldon
Roanoke Rapids
Tuck
Roanoke Rapids Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Miss Margaret Bradley of Washington D C visits Roanoke Rapids with sister Mrs Martha Herring. Mesdames Ethel Morris Ophelia Price and Miss Clara Mooney travel to Rocky Mount on business. Mr and Mrs E W Smith spend Tuesday in Rocky Mount on business.
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Margaret Bradley
Washington, D. C
Roanoke Rapids
Martha Herring
Ethel Morris
Ophelia Price
Clara Mooney
Rocky Mount
E. W. Smith
Du Pont House Paint Promises Superior White Finish
Du Pont House Paint claims the whitest finish with titanium dioxide and self cleaning properties. It resists decay and rust and stays white after weathering with a fine white powder that rains wash away, restoring a bright surface.
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du Pont
du Pont House
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Mullis
F. €. Williams
W. A. Thorne
Frank Hawley
Virgil McDowell
Rosemary Mfg. Co
Roanoke Mills Co
Diamond Merchants
Haskins
Roanoke Ave
Rosemary
del Monte
Swift
Marks Shoe Store
America
Harrell Hardware Co
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