Cooper and Matkins Killed in Italy War Toll
Weldon residents Mrs J A Cooper and her son Thomas A Cooper are told by the War Department that Thomas was killed in action in Italy in July after two years overseas. He attended Weldon High School and was inducted at Fort Bragg in 1944, with earlier service at Fort Knox and training in Ireland and England. His brothers Willis and James also serve. the family includes five sisters. The report notes further casualties from the region.
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J. A. Cooper
Weldon
War Department
Thomas A. Cooper
Italy
Cooper
Weldon High School
Willis Cooper
Seaman
Coast Guard
James Cooper
Central Pacific
Thomas
Fort Bragg
Fort Knox
Ireland
England
North Africa
Anzio
Lillie Cooper
Franklin, Va
C. B. Nance
E. T. Dickens
J. D. Freviar
Claude Warren
Gang of thieves nabbed in city burglaries
Five arrests followed reports of a gang of more than 15 African American youths robbing homes. Police allege the Shell residence lost 46 dollars and the Clements home 12 dollars. suspects used doorbell ruses then rummaged for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Dobbins
T. T. Shell
L. W. Clements
Shell
Clements
Dobbins
Halifax County Backs War Drive With Record Bonds
Halifax County residents contributed 2,177,264.50 to the Fifth War Loan, beating the 1,670,000 quota by 40 percent. It marks the county's largest ever bond purchase in a single campaign.
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Halifax County
Casualty List Grows With Local Boys Wounded
The casualty list includes local youths wounded in action in Europe. Wade Clinton Holmes of this city and Franklinton native C. L. Tillerson are listed as wounded in the European zone. Corp James Monroe Simmons, a paratrooper, is reported wounded on June 8 during the Normandy invasion. Pfc. M. C. Moseley, 23, son of Mr and Mrs W H Moseley of 1035 Hamilton street, is reported wounded somewhere in Italy. Parents received the War Department message Tuesday morning with few details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Clinton Holmes
T. R. Holmes
C. L. Tillerson
Franklinton
Corp
James Monroe Simmons
Khen Simmons
Normandy
Corp. Simmons
M. C. Moseley
W. H. Moseley
Hamilton Street
Italy
War Department
Moseley
Weldon Fli er reported missing in action over Yugoslavia
Second Lt Harry Freid of Weldon is officially reported missing in action over Yugoslavia since July 15. He is the only son of Mrs M Freid and entered the Army March 10 1942 after working in the family mercantile business.
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Harry Freid
Weldon
Yugoslavia
M. Freid
Freid
Roanoke Rapids Nurses Take This Week Off
The following Roanoke Rapids nurses are on vacation this week Mrs Edward Davis Miss Myrtle Wooten and Miss Ethel Par son. They are based in Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Edward Davis
Myrtle Wooten
Ethel Parson
Roanoke, Va
Chambliss Dies From Wounds in Army Service
Pvt Elmer E Chambliss of Gaston died from wounds received May 31 after being drafted in August last year. He worked at Roanoke Mill No 1 before entering the Army. Survived by his parents three sisters and five brothers including Pvt James A Chambliss in Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Chambliss
Eddie Chambliss
Gaston
Chambliss
Roanoke Mill No. 1
Louise Moore
Virgie Threnn
Willa Chambliss
James A. Cha
Roanoke Rapids Hospital Bans Child Visitors
The Roanoke Rapids Hospital bans children from visiting due to whooping cough and polio outbreaks. The policy follows health officer Dr. R M Bardin's guidance and mirrors long standing practices in larger hospitals.
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R. M. Bardin
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
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Matkins
Halifax
Edgar H. King
Vester King
Bolling Road
Vernon Edgar Whitley
Walter C. Whitley
Navy Department
France
A. Williams, Jr
Williams
Dr. Pepper Bottling Company
Pvt
R. A. Williams, Jr
APO
Care
New York
Sergt. Moore
Zelda B. Moore
Charlotte Street
Secretary of War
Warren G. Moore
Moore
Conway
S. C
Patterson Mills
The
Army Air
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