Meritorious Insignia Earned for Tornado Help at Antlers
Lieut Robert Beckwith Jr receives Meritorious Service Unit Insignia for outstanding duty by the 1882d Service Unit Regional Hospital Camp Maxey Texas in aiding victims of the Antlers Oklahoma tornado on April 12 1945. The citation lauds superior performance of arduous duties and devotion to duty by hospital personnel and volunteers during the disaster. Medics arrived quickly and set up first aid stations while shuttling ambulances to and from the wrecked area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antlers
Okla
Robert P. Beckwith
R. P. Beckwith
Monroe Street
Roanoke Rapids
Camp Maxey
Albert Bowen
Texas
Medical Department
Maxey
Frantic Pup Tent No 1 Installs Officers in North Carolina
Frantic Pup Tent No. 1 of the Military Order of the Cootie held installation ceremonies on Sunday August 5 led by Col John W Turner past Supreme Surgeon and Fayetteville VA Hospital staff. About 20 Halifax Post 3702 members were inducted as the Cooties pledge to aid Veterans of Foreign Wars. Eligibility requires active good standing in the parent organization and notable interest. Frantic Pup Tent No 1 is currently the only NC unit with more slated for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of
John W. Turner
Veterans Hospital
Fayetteville
N. C
Halifax Post 3702
Veterans of Foreign Wars
North Carolina
Social Security Survivors Benefits Explained At Any Age
The Social Security Board explains survivors benefits are payable when a insured worker dies at any age. If the worker dies before 65, a wife or child may receive benefits, or a lump sum if no eligible relatives are present. The Roanoke Rapids Employment Office hosts a representative from Rocky Mount on the first and third Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Board
Rocky Mount
N. C
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Ordinance Prohibits Interfering with Markers
The Roanoke Rapids Board of Commissioners declares it unlawful to remove deface alter or destroy any street or highway marker or traffic sign within the city limits. Violators face a fine as penalty under the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
City of
Roanoke Rapids
Hamilton In Two Raids On Japan Aboard the USS Alabama
Seaman first class James P. Hamilton of Roanoke Rapids N C serves aboard the battleship Alabama in the Pacific. In one month the ship raided the Japanese mainland twice, bombarded Okinawa and weathered a violent typhoon. The Alabama downed kamikaze planes and shelled shore targets with 16 and 5 inch guns while surviving the storm unscathed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hamilton
USNR
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Okinawa
Alabama
City Commission Adopts 1945 Roanoke Rapids Ordinance
The ordinance imposes a penalty of 50 dollars or thirty days in jail and takes effect after the date. Adopted by the Board of Commissioners on August 7 1945. Ruby W Mincher, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Roanoke Rapids
Ruby W. Mincher
Administratrix Notice for Thomas Burton Turner Estate
Grace Zona Turner administratrix of Thomas Burton Turner deceased of Halifax County NC invites all claims to be presented at Roanoke Rapids NC by August 16 1946 or be barred. Creditors should settle debts promptly. Notice dated August 14 1945 and issued under 61-9-20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burton Turner
Halifax County
North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids
Grace Zona Turner
Thomas Burton
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Lieut
Robert Beckwith, Jr
Social Security
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkhamn
Kyjdiaé
Pakhams Vegetable
Helena
Denmark
Paris
Virginia Electric & Power CO
Qwag
MR. Noodle
MR. NC
Mr.noodle
Hor EL Qwatton
Hamilton
Japan
Conti
Nental D
Philadelphia
Tilling Corporation
Iladelphia, PA
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