Letter from Down Under Tells of Son in Australia
A letter to Mrs. A. H. Hall of Roanoke Rapids from Mrs. E. T. Nuttall of Brisbane describes her son Dick Maury Hall known as Hall serving with the Navy in Australia. The note portrays life at the camp, discipline issues, and maternal care for sailors, praising Hall as steady and non drinking, while recalling family losses and the hope for safer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hall
Franklin Street
Roanoke Rapids
E. T. Nuttall
Australia
Maury Larue Hall
Brisbane
Q. Id
Cimpsons Rd
Bardon
Navy
Hall
Dickie
Alan
Falk
Picture Theatre
Dick Nuttall
P. S
EB. T. Nuttall
Simpsons Rd
Qtd
Jefferson Standard
Letters From Australia Provide Motherly Cheer for Navy Troops
A Brisbane Australia mother and friend write to a serviceman's mother, sending holiday wishes and updates from camp. They describe care for eighteen to nineteen year old sailors, recount gifts and meals, and express hope for safe returns. The note closes with warm greetings and compliments about a son named Dick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunate
Dickie
Navy
Hall
Test of Love: Giving as Proof Beyond Belief
The message centers on the idea that true love is shown by giving rather than taking. It contrasts self-regard with altruistic generosity, asserting that genuine affection manifests in acts of giving.
Hard Times for Farmers Is Predicted in 1945 North Carolina
D S Coltrane assistant to the Commissioner of Agriculture predicts a year of hard sledding for 300000 farmers in North Carolina in 1945. He cites shortfalls in hay and urges goals for 1945 including 1400000 acres of hay and notes increases in flue cured tobacco and sweet potato production targets while corn remains steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S&s. Coltrane
Commissioner of Agriculture
North Carolina
Coltrane
Mrs. R. H. Hundley Hosts Bridge Club Night
Mrs. R. H. Hundley entertained her bridge club and guests on Mon'o Street. Three tables were set in the living room for play with scores and defense stamps awarded. Crawford Hoyle won high score. A salad plate was served at ten thirty. Guests included Mesdames Lyle Wilson Carroll Wilson Howard Proden T. J. Alford Virgil McDowell Tommie Martin W. H. Proctor Don Tillar William Batton John Dunn and Scott Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Hundley
Mon’o Street
Crawford Hoyle
Hundley
Mesdames
Lyle Wilson
Carroll
Turner Promoted at Camp Stewart Ga
Promoted from Corporal to Sergeant is Cpl Muscat W Turner of the Medical Detachment Service Command Camp Stewart Georgia. The announcement notes his new grade and unit assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Command
Cpl. Muscat W. Turner
Medical Detachment
Camp
Stewart, Ga
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Pacific
U. S. Marine Corps
U. S. Naval Air Station
Marshall Islands
Marshalls
Veecom
Betty Hutton
Second Marine Division
Corp
Horace W. Davis
Dassetta
Tex
Lester R. Thomas
Crawford
Neb
Ralph V. Redecap
Anderson, UL
Portland
Ore
Kermit L. Kjos
D. L. Traynham
N. C
Marvin Newsom
Littleton
Efferson Standard Wests Eee
Roanoke Rapids Building & Loan Association
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