Edwards' Unit Commended at Potsdam Conference
Corporal Elbert R. B. Edwards of Roanoke Rapids was among 33 hundred officers and men commended by President Truman during the Potsdam Big Three Conference. The note praised the morale courtesy and military smartness of the First Airborne Army and U S Berlin District command and its transport and service personnel in the American conference area. Edwards belonged to the 3706th QM Truck Co. and aided operations of the American section during the talks.
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Elbert R. B. Edwards
Roanoke Rapids
Harry S. Truman
Potsdam
Floyd S. Parks
First Airborne Army
U. S. Berlin
General Parks
Cpl. Edwards
3706Th
QM Truck Co
Sgt Twiddy Frame Soon Enroute Home From Europe
S/Sgt Jarvis A Twiddy returns from the European theater with the 5 Star Santa Fe Division after a 1600 mile combat run across the ETO ending near Berlin. The 85th Army unit served as Honor Guards for President Truman in Antwerp and collected 30 000 prisoners by V E Day. Twiddy, husband of Linnie Arlene Twiddy of Roanoke Rapids, holds five campaign stars theETO Combat Infantryman Badge and the Good Conduct Medal.
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Jarvis A. Twiddy
Europe
Santa Fe
Elbe River
Berlin
85Th
Germany
Gmp
Norfolk
Assembly Area Command
Truman
Antwerp
Omana Beach
St. Lobroke
Mortain
France
Sear Valley
Belgium
Lembourg
Wither von Rundstedt
Ardennes Bulge
Vosges
Holland
Roer
Rhine
Twiddy
Linnie Arlene Twiddy
Henry St
Roanoke Rapids
Brunswick Stew and Fried Chicken Dinner Honor Homecoming
Mr and Mrs J H Faucette of Halifax entertained family and friends Saturday night August 18 with Brunswick Stew and fried chicken in honor of their son John H Faucette S2/c returning on a 30 day furlough from overseas Attendees included John H Faucette S2/c and several Faucette Arrington Franks Edwards Murphy and Taylor families and Reba Arrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
John
Mind and Soul Lesson Sermon at Christian Science Society
The Christian Science Society invites the public to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Reading Room hours are Tuesday and Friday 3 to 5 p.m. The August 19 Lesson Sermon centers on Mind and Soul with Psalms 130:6 as the golden text and readings from Isaiah 60 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
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Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
Notable Local Families Gather for Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. John Lauden and daughter join Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Parrish and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Webb and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cullom and family for a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lauden
Willis
R. B. Parrish
Walter Webb
Richard Cullom
Roanoke Rapids Library News Highlights New Books
The Roanoke Rapids library open daily except Saturdays from 3 to 6. August new adult titles include A Lion In The Street Langley And Now to Live Again Barton The Black Rose Costain None Shall Know Albrand 34 Charlton Kuhn So Well Remembered Hilton The Fountain Head Rand The Story of Greenfell of Labrador Wallace Paul Bunyan Swings His Axe McCormick Red Horse Hill Meader In My Mother's House Crask The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins Lewiss Up Front Maudin The Phantom Riders Leslie Brave Nurse Newcomb. The library is city and community chest sponsored and invites frequent visits to inspire reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costain
Albrand
Charlton
Kuhn
Hilton
Fountain Head
Rand
Twenile
Greenfell of
Labrador
Wallace
Paul Bunyan
McCormick
Red Horse Hill
Meader
Bateman Family Reunion Held at Columbia Old Homestead
Mr and Mrs Manuel Bateman hosted a family reunion in honor of Mrs Emma Bateman on August 12 at the old homestead in Columbia North Carolina. Attendees included numerous Bateman relatives and guests from Weldon Roanoke Rapids Norfolk Belhaven Norfolk Thomasville and Columbia along with Rev James E Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Bateman
Emma Bateman
Old Homestead
Columbia
N. C
Emanuel Bateman
Wade
Catherine
W. E. Bateman
Rose
Warren Bateman
Johnney Bateman
Rommy Bateman
Ray
S. W. Neal
Weldon
Haywood Phelps
Ollie Elizabeth
Roanoke Rapids
Burvil Owens
Nan, Terry
Bobby
Nellie Jones
Robert Hershburger
Harvey
Portsmouth
Albin Piechocki
W. Taylor Williams
Norfolk
Verdie Bateman
Percy
Philip
Ed. Bateman
Joseph
Hickory
J. S. Clough
Dallas Bateman
Dempsey Simons
Wilson
Juanita
Sally
Lornie
Clough
Bill Spencer
Annette
Douglas Clough
Billy
J. D
Mack
Smiths Announce Marriage of Sarah Elizabeth McLeod
Mrs. N G McLeod announces the marriage of her daughter Sarah Elizabeth McLeod to John J Smith in a formal notice. The couple is identified by full names, with the event framed as a family announcement in the community newspaper.
Bride Elect Mirian Warren Fetes At Scout Hut Party
A Tuesday evening party at the Girl Scout Hut honored Miss Mirian Warren on her recent engagement. Guests enjoyed bingo and cards with prizes, then refreshments in green and white, featuring ice cream bridal cakes peanuts candy and green lemonade.
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Mirian Warren
Miss Warren
Misses Warren
Margaret Robinson
Nellie Taylor
Helen Vaughan
Helen Davis
Mesdames “Wick” Cagle
Andrew Riely
Charles Stewart
Sherrod Crumpler
Agatha Miller
Bessie Lee Powers
R. A. Warren
R. A. Warren, Jr
Ray Finley
Roger Hite
Roger Cooke
Reese Welch
Charles Dickens
Esther Ann Westbrook
Wiley Hobbs
Mildred Hodges
Mildred Jordan
Irma Lee Grant
Marian Hodges
Mabel Williams
Gilbert Baugham
Francis Taylor
Atwell Taylor
Robert Rogers
Howard Dickens
R. A. Warren,Jr
Local couple wed at the city home on August 16
The son of Mr and Mrs Luther Smith wed in the city on August 16 at 3 30 in the home of Rev R L Topping The couple will take a short honeymoon and reside at 931 Burton Street after their return
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Smith
R. L. Topping
Burton Street
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Edwards
Sgt. Twiddy Frame Soon
Christian Science Society
Roanoke Rapids Library News
Langley
Bateman
Girl Scout Hut
Coca-Cola Company
Weldon Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
Coca-Cola
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