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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
6
Miss Lora Moore and Mrs. Charlie Gibson spent Sunday in Emporia Virginia. They toured local sites and attended community events together, enjoying the day’s activities and fellowship.
Local scouts prepare for Boy Scout Week from February 8 to 14 with uniforms, church observances, and troop activities. Father and Sons Banquet is set for February 11 at 6 p.m. The 34th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America is noted during Scout Sunday February 13 at 7 30 p.m. Troop 144 reports a strong Commando hike. Troop 147 hosted a high school program. and Lion's Club work resumes on a new scout cabin.
Warning about loose dentures and embarrassment prompts use of FASTENTH powder to hold plates more firmly. Claims of added comfort and security without taste or gummy feel. Sold at Grug stores.
The Roanoke Rapids Rationing Board, in its weekly meeting, issued tire permits for various local businesses and individuals. Permits cover retailers and service providers, including Polk & Wood dealer, Anderson Feed, Wel don Ice & Fuel, Halifax Paper Co, and several Roanoke Rapids residents across roles from farmer to preacher. The list includes passenger grade two tire permits to numerous residents and professionals in Roanoke Rapids and Weldon.
Today readers can learn how the new Women's Army Corps recruiting rules apply to them, including eligibility for special Army jobs and possible service with Air Ground or Service Forces. Visit the nearest Army Recruiting Station or write to The Adjutant General in Washington DC for full details.
A long list shows residents and workers from Roanoke Rapids Weldon Weldon Lumber Textile Paper Mill Jeweler Insurance and other local trades received permits to buy passenger Grade Three tires. Names include Otley Collins Lee Scott Clifton H Davis E P Collins H G Hodges Henry Freuler J T Thomason P L Messer and many others with occupations such as farmer jeweler textile lumber paper mill and teacher. Local officials H W Rothrock and Halliwood King are mentioned alongside W E Carter and J M Butts in the record.
Mrs. Carl Jerenigan of Emporia Virginia visited Mrs. Net tie Jernigan on Sunday. Hubert L. Rook has been promoted to 2/C Petty Officer Storekeeper after enlisting August 21 1942. He was at Pearl Harbor before joining his ship and now serves with the Pacific Fleet.
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