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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1943

Page

7

Charter Presented for Gaston Troop 86 Scouts

The Gaston Troop 86 reorganization received a charter presentation during the Sunday 11 o clock service at Gaston Methodist Church. Roanoke Mills Number One sponsors the troop now. E P Hyman became scoutmaster, and Ralph Baird was appointed. Membership grew to over twenty as the community pledges support and plans for the next year are outlined.

Gaston Dine Gaston Methodist Church Roanoke E. P. Hyman Lee Ralph Baird Howard Pruden Clyde Liske Halifax Crumpler Advancement Committee Hyman Don P. Tillar

Richmond family visits relatives in McDowell

Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Pulley and two daughters of Richmond, Virginia, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Jones. They also visited her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Soldie Moseley of this city.

Shelton Pulley Richmond F. W. Jones Sdldie Moseley

Willie Smith Receives Army Good Conduct Medal

Major Troy H. Shelby from Fort Sullivan Oklahoma announces Private Willie Smith Jr. of Enfield area as awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. He serves in Company D second Battalion Field Artillery School Truck Regiment for fidelity and exemplary duty and behavior.

Troy H. Shelby Fort Sullivan Okla Willie Smith, Jr Enfield Army Field Artillery

Mrs Cuthrell Hosts Bridge Tea in Enfield

Mrs Henry Cuthrell entertained guests at her Enfield home on Friday evening for a bridge party. Prizes went to Mrs Max Meyer and Mrs Robert Ivey for high scores. Refreshments were served by Eunice Cuthrell with Frances Hofler assisting.

Henry Cuthrell Bridge Enfield Max Meyer Robert Ivey D. B. Barnes W. B. Burchett Jack Whitehead Bennie Bobbitt Otto Meyer Collins Cuthrell

Batton Cagle announces engagement of Bertha Batton to Wilmer Cagle

Mr and Mrs James B Batton Sr announce the engagement of their daughter Bertha Marion to Pvt Wilmer Lee Cagle son of Mrs E Frank Cagle and the late Mr Cagle The wedding will occur during the holiday season.

James B. Batton, Sr Bertha Marion Pvt Wilmer Lee Cagle E. Frank Cagle Mr. Cagle

William Washington Returns From Furlough at Camp Claiborne

Pfe, William Washington has returned to Camp Claiborne Louisiana after a 14 day furlough with his wife and friends. Mrs Willie Washington and daughter Alice of Richmond Virginia were guests of Mr and Mrs K M Collins the past week.

Pfe William Washington Camp Claiborne Willie Washington Alice Richmond K. M. Collins

Milk Letters on Roanoke Rapids Situation

A December 8, 1943 letter to Senator J W Bailey explains that the Office of Price Administration is studying Roanoke Rapids milk issues after receiving telegrams from Carroll L Wilson and T J Alford. The agency says it will provide assistance as possible.

J. W. Bailey United States Senate Senator Bailey Carroll L. Wilson T. J. Alford Roanoke Rapids N. C Office of Price Administration

Margaret Hines Cast in Meredith Xmas Play

Margaret Louise Hines of Roanoke Rapids is chosen for a role in the Christmas play One Night When Herod King to be presented at Meredith College auditorium Wednesday evening prior to Christmas holidays. Dr Harold McCurdy head of philosophy and psychology wrote the play for this occasion.

Raleigh Margaret Louise Hines Roanoke Rapids Herod King Meredith College Harold McCurdy Meredith

Enfield Youths Join The Navy

Enfield youths Bob Bell and Sidney Pettitt enlisted in the U S Navy after passing examinations in Roanoke Rapids. Bell is the son of Mrs Ruby Clark Bell and Pettitt is the son of Mr and Mrs T S Pettitt of Enfield.

Bob Bell Ruby Clark Bell Sidney Pettitt T. S. Pettitt Enfield U. S. Navy Roanoke Rapids

Birth of John King Newton III in Rocky Mount

Enfield couple Mr and Mrs John King Newton Jr announce the birth of a son, John King Newton II, on Monday December 6 at Park View Hospital in Rocky Mount. The mother is Dorothy Flanders of Dublin Georgia.

Enfield John King Newton, Jr John King Newton, II Park View Hospital Rocky Mount Newton Dorothy Flanders Dublin

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