County Committee Names District Chairs for Infantile Paralysis Drive
W Graham Lynch of Halifax County announces the 11th Annual Ap ps to Fight Infantile Paralysis with district chairs T B Slade Enfield Lions Club L C Barrow Idon Lions Weldon Shields Alexander Scotland Neck Kiwanis Mrs F W M White Halifax L Crawley Littleton Claude Cannon Roanoke Rapids Lions Club and others. Dances and sporting events are planned across the county to support the drive led by Theatre chair Frances Newsom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Graham Lynch
Halifax County
T. B. Slade
Town Talk notes from Norfolk and Raleigh visits
Fireman first class Joe Sudduth returned to Norfolk Saturday after an eight day leave with his parents in the city. Miss Rubye Pearson and Audrey Brinkley visited in the Pearson home along with Mrs. Haywood Pearson of Norfolk. Mary Lowder spent the weekend in Raleigh with relatives. Mrs. David Feree of Randleman visited her sister Mrs. W. M. Erwin at 921 Hamilton Street. Friends of Mrs. W. M. Erwin are glad she is out again after three weeks home confinement with flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sudduth
S. N
Norfolk
Rubye Pearson
Audrey Brinkley
Hitakers
Haywood Pearson
N. C
W. M. Erwin
Hamilton St
Saint Mary’s Students Honored at Enfield Supper
Saint Mary’s students Miss Josephine Britt Miss Kitty Johnson Meredith students and Miss Mary Elizabeth Peirson were honored at a barbecue supper hosted by Miss Marygold Powell near Enfield. Guests included Miss Kitty Johnson Miss Ephine Britt Miss Mary Blita Peirson Miss Miriam Arwood and other friends with Mrs Claude N Powell assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glege
Josephine Britt
Kitty Johnson
Meredith
Mary Elizabeth Peirson
Saint Mary's
Marygold Powell
Enfield
Ephine Britt
Mary Blitain Peirson
Miriam Arwood
Betsy Ann Evans
Eon Critcher
Elizabeth Bryant Dickens
Osee Mac Johnson
Aideen Broach
Rebecca Rives
Ramona Powel
Claude N. Powell
Mrs Lucille Dickens and Miss es Williams in Raleigh Visit
Mrs Lucille Dickens and Miss Williams spent Tuesday in Raleigh visiting local sights and meeting residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Dickens
Misses Williams
Raleigh
Marine Norman Garner Released From Hospital
Friends learn Pvt. Norman H. Garner has been released from Norfolk Naval Hospital after weeks of sprained foot treatment and has returned to duty. His new address is Marine Barracks Norfolk Navy Yard Guard Company No 2 Portsmouth Virginia. Mrs Ollie Horton of this city travels to Washington with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Norman H. Garner
Norfolk Naval Hospital
Marine Barracks
Norfolk Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Virginia
Births at the Hospital Since January 10 1944
A list of newborns and parents from area towns includes multiple births from January 11 to January 17 1944. Names cover Hubert Barnes S D Baird Tommie Newsome Crowley Alfred L Bush M D Pulley Wm Bullock R R Butts T J Gray A D Thomas T J Clifton plus out of town patients Wilbur Birdsong Williard Burke Alfred Bush Mrs Hubert Clary Mrs W T Bure Lida Ruth Gates J B Litchfield L F Liverman I J Martin Russell Moody G B Tyler Fitzhugh Thompson R A Woodruff and D D Woodruff all linked to local hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Crowley
Alfred L. Bush
Emporia
M. D. Pulley
Littleton
Wm. Bullock
R. R. Butts
T. J. Gray
A. D. Thomas
T. J. Clifton
Wilbur Birdsong
Gum- Berry
B. M. Baird
Gasburg
Williard Burke
Murfreesboro
Alfred Bush
Hubert Clary
Cochran
Virginia
W. T. Bure
Halifax
Lida Ruth Gates
Ridgmont
N. C
J. B. Litchfield
Jackson
L. F. Liverman
Conway
I. J. Martin
Gaston
Russell Moody, Jr
Henrico
G. B. Tyler
Branchville
Fitzhugh Thompson
Garysburg
R. A. Woodruff
Garyspurg
D. D. Woodruff
Major Graham Dean Visits Sick Mother
Major Graham Dean, son of Mr and Mrs W8 Dean of this city, was a visitor here for a few days with his parents. Mrs Dean has been seriously ill but is reported better today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Harry Telton Whitby
Paratroope
42Nd Infantry
Air Corps
R. S. Whitby
Franklin St
Graham Dean
Dean
Paul Reid Appointed Acting Comptroller for State Board of Education
Paul A. Reid, superintendent of Elizabeth City Public Schools, named by Governor Broughton as acting comptroller for the State Board of Education succeeding Nathan Yelton. Reid to take leave from Elizabeth City position until July 1, 1944. salary set at $6,000. Reid's prior posts include Roanoke Rapids High School and Needham Broughton High School. He holds A.B. and M.A. from the University of North Carolina and holds multiple education leadership positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Reid
Elizabeth City
Broughton
State Board of Education
Nathan Yelton
Reid
Roanoke Rapids
Surry County
Carolina
Albemarle
North Carolina Education Association
State Planning Commission
NCEA
National Education Association
Nurses Aides Drive Boosts New Training Class Roanoke Rapids
News from the Nurse Aides reports strong volunteer turnout for the new Nurse Aide class. Mrs. Frank Williams notes Red Cross satisfaction with Roanoke Rapids ladies. Mrs. Hattie Cullom leads Dinner Meetings and invites ideas. Some Student Nurses join First Aid with the Nurse Aides. Instructor Mrs. Shearod Crumpler plans to take the course as well. Don’t miss the dinner and dance at the Vepco Club on February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
Red Cross
Roanoke Rapids
Hattie Cullom
Shearod Crumpler
Vepco Club
Wanted Shoe Clerk at Marks Shoe Store
Help wanted for a shoe clerk position at Marks Shoe Store located at 1031 Roanoke Avenue. Apply in person to join the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks Shoe Store
Roanoke Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lynch
Triple “R" Grocery CO
Roanoke Ave
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Air Corps Cadet
Norman Garner
Ollie Horton
Washington, D. C
Hubert Barnes
Lasker
Nolo Gee
General Electric Co
EWT
Jane Wed
Tilo
Paul Reid
Armory
Johnson County Ramblers
of Agitar
Veterans Foreign Wars
Roanoke Rapids Lions Club
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Inc
Broadway, N. Y
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