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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
7
An industry committee of bag and bag fabric manufacturers met government officials to discuss expanding bag fabric output amid possible burlap and jute import curtailments. No formal plan was agreed, but readiness to meet emergency demand was affirmed. Frank C. Williams of Roanoke Mills was among the industry representatives.
Defense Savings Stamps will be sold in department stores and all retail outlets nationwide after a Treasury meeting with executives from retailers representing over a million stores. Retailers pledge immediate participation and promote a nationwide Retailers for Defense Week from September 15 to 20 to enlist customers in buying stamps.
Mrs Floyd Butts entertained at her home with a surprise miscellaneous shower. The charming decor featured cut flowers and a gift basket for the honoree. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Owens Tutor Floyd Butts Edgar Wheeler Roger Harlowe Nathaniel Taylor George Daniels William Hall Willard Allen and Misses Eva Gibson Mary Clay Belry Ingram, Mr and Mrs Clifton Pearson and children Donald and Shirley. C B Kidd Robert Rook and Ethel Rook, of Gaston, spent the weekend at Ocean View.
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