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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1944

Page

8

Imperial Next Week Shows Fine Film Lineup At Theatre

Imperial Theatre presents a varied future program premiering Sunday with Sergeants York starring Gary Cooper then The Gang's All Here with Alice Faye and Carmen Miranda. Wednesday features The Cross of Lorraine a war drama about French resistance and escape from a Nazi camp. James A. Taylor of Pass Christian Miss visits his mother Mrs Grover Taylor.

Imperial Theatre Splendid Pictures Sergeant York Gary Cooper Alice Faye Carmen Miranda France Germany Darling Clementine Free French Movement M-G-M Jean Pierre Aumont Gene Kelly Sir Cedric Hardwicke Richard Whorf Joseph Calleia Peter Lorre Hume Cronyn Edwin Knopf Tay Garneett the Imperial James A. Taylor Pass Christian Grover Taylor

Girl Scout Leaders Meet for Dinner on China Themed Night

Girl Scout Leaders and Council Members held a February 9 dinner at the Girl Scout Hut. Troop 7 members served the meal while Louise Brown designed the decor. Margaret Watson presented the program and Madame Chiang Kai-shek’s letter was read.

Troop 7 China Louise Brown Margaret Watson Margaret Bennett Chiang Kai-shek Girl Scouts M. C. Newsom, Jr W. A. Thorne Iris Davis First Methodist Mary Jane Smart Leaders’ Club

Umphlet Awarded Good Conduct Medal in Mediterranean

Pfc. Greek W. Umphlet of Roanoke Rapids North Carolina was awarded the U S Army Good Conduct Medal while serving with the AAF in the Mediterranean theater. He belongs to a wing headquarters under the 12th Fighter Command of the Mediterranean Allied Coastal Air Force which protects convoys and intercepts enemy aircraft. The medal honors exemplary behavior efficiency and fidelity after three years of Federal Military Service since August 27 1940 or one year since December 7 1941.

Pfc W. Umphlet 1000 Rapids St Roanoke Rapids U. S. Army AAF 12Th Fighter Command Mediterranean Allied Coastal Air Force

Birth of Richard Allen to Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Shearin

Mr and Mrs C J Shearin announce the birth of a son Richard Allen on Saturday February 5 Pfc and Mrs John Cox of Corona California are visiting relatives in town

Mrs. C. J. Shearin Richard Allen Pfc John Cox Cornea, Calif

Student Club Officers Elected In Local Vote

Margaret Watson was elected president with Eileen Fisher as vice president and Kathrine West as secretary in the recent student group elections.

Margaret Watson Eileen Fisher Kathrine West

Veterans May Reinstate Their Insurance Now

Discharged veterans of the present war may reinstate government life insurance if lapsed. Over 800,000 veterans are back in civilian life and 1,000 are discharged daily. Policies can be reinstated without a physical exam until February 23, with veterans or families urged to contact officials before then.

Chaloner School Ends Bond Drive With Record Purchases

Teachers, students and friends of Chaloner School raised a total of 3455 dollars in war bonds and stamps during the Fourth War Loan campaign. The school thanks all who helped make the drive a success.

John Armstrong Chaloner School

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