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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
17
The Raleigh District Office of Defense Transportation warns used truck buyers to check with ODT before purchase to avoid ineligibility for War Necessity certificates and gasoline allotments. The freeze on gasoline allocation applies to old routes and new operations unless essential to war effort or civilian economy.
Fire Chief King warns that war boosts home fire dangers from heating. He cites coal to oil conversions, faulty banking, and drafts. urges expert checks, proper fuel storage, and safe use of heaters away from woodwork. Also cautions about cracked chimneys, dirty flues, and improper insulation at chimney entry.
The Fine Arts Club met Monday afternoon at Miss E. B. Moss’s home with Mrs. R. W. Vaughan as co host. Mrs Bahnson Weathers presided as vice chairman. Minutes were read by Mrs Joe Talley. The program featured a China focus with a paper by Mrs R M Bardin on little known facts about Chinese neighbors. Two contests were held. winners were Mrs J M Walker and Mrs Ed Knott. Refreshments followed for members including Mesdames R M Bardin Edmund Berkley Gordon Berkstresser L D Hines Ed Knot Fred Kroncke H E Lee T M Martin Virgil McDowell Joe Tal sey Bahnson Weathers J M Walker Jr and Mrs C N Wheeler.
We express appreciation for the kindness shown by friends and neighbors during our recent bereavement. Special thanks go to Dr. Hall and Dr. Jarman and the hospital nurses. Mrs N Underwood and Thurman.
A wartime holiday appeal urges continued support for war bonds to back the military effort. The message encourages citizens to purchase bonds as a Christmas gift to strengthen national defense and sustain combat readiness.
The Army deploys its fast amphibious vehicle known as The Duck to spearhead invasion efforts. Report highlights its power and versatility in crossing water and land while advancing military objectives.
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