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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1945
Page
9
The article contrasts today’s tranquil Guadalcanal shore with the brutal days of 1942 when Marines pressed the fight here. It notes the beach now clean and the area serving as a rear base, far from the earlier lethal fighting.
Special gas rations up to 30 gallons will be provided to servicemen discharged from the armed forces to attend to personal affairs and adjust to civilian life. The exact amount depends on the veteran's specific needs, with furlough rations for those with leave over three days continuing.
Dr. M. C. Barfield announces his Emporia office will be closed until September 1. The notice states the temporary shutdown began on 31 8 23 and will end on the specified date.
Mrs Roy Spain is spending a few days in Norfolk Virginia for a brief visit and tourism.
Private First Class Gilbert L. Draper son of Mr and Mrs Loyd H Draper 304 Monroe Street Roanoke Rapids serves in the Philippines as an administrative technician with a Fifth Air Force Service Command unit. Overseas 14 months he earns Asiatic Pacific theatre ribbon with four stars Philippine Liberation and Good Conduct ribbons. A Roanoke Rapids High School graduate he worked as an assistant chemist for W B Williams before enlistment.
Mrs Gilbert Baugham entertained her club Thursday evening at her Hamilton Street home. Mixed flowers decorated the rooms as guests played two games with Miss Irma Lee Grant taking low score and Miss Mabel Williams high. Gifts were given and a bridal date was announced on each party plate for Miss Miriam Warren. A crystal gift honored her, and refreshments followed with a cold salad plate hot rolls iced tea and home made cookies. Attending were Miriam Warren Marion Hodges Irma Lee Grant Mabel Williams Mrs Francis Taylor Mrs Howard Dickens Mrs Atwell Taylor and Mrs Robert Rogers.
Carthaginian leaders grumble that Roman policies are harsh but acknowledge Rome has subdued Carthage. The clash of power protocols and regional control continues to shape ancient politics.
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