January Court of Honor Set at First Baptist Roanoke Rapids
The January Court of Honor is scheduled for Sunday at 11 AM in the First Baptist Church Roanoke Rapids. Advance man S H Crumpler notes plans mirror the September program with hopes of a larger turnout and a noon close. The event will present the membership trophy to the troop with the highest November growth and feature Board of Review progress and future scrap paper drives delayed by weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Roanoke Rapids
Advancement
S. H. Crumpler
Rosemary Baptist Church
Board of Review
Reece Welch
Welch
Warren C. Shaw Becomes 2nd Lieutenant at Fort Benning
Warren Cleaton Shaw of Roanoke Rapids North Carolina was commissioned a second lieutenant after completing the Officer Candidate Course at The Infantry School Fort Benning. He previously enlisted August 18 1943 and served with ROTC at North Carolina State College. He is a Gaston High School and NC State College graduate and led Phi Kappa Phi and the Agricultural Club. The four month program trains officers in infantry weapons tactics administration and military law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benning
Warren Cleaton Shaw
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Army of the United States
Infantry
Shaw
J. A. Shaw
Army
R.O.T.C
N. C. State College
America
Target Lapel Button For War Bond Investors
A reader asks about wearing a target lapel button as a badge of patriotism. The answer: wear it if you invest at least ten percent of your income in War Bonds every pay period.
Letters from Betsy Ann Wilson to Pvt Woodrow Wilson
A 1944 wartime letter from Betsy Ann Wilson of Littleton North Carolina to Pvt Woodrow Wilson expresses longing and support. She asks him to defeat the Germans and Japs and hurry home, signing with love.
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Littleton
N. C
Pvt
Woodrow Wilson
Betsy Ann Wilson
Soldier letter praises Roanoke Rapids Herald
1st Sgt Milton E Copeland of Det 907th QM Co Marianna Florida writes thanks to editor Carroll Wilson for the Herald. He plans to remain stateside, hopes to visit overseas someday, and asks to pass greetings to Red Bell and others, with best wishes for January 1944.
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Carroll Wilson
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Wilson
Herald
United States
Red Bell
Milton E. Copeland
Det
907Th
QM Co
Marianna
Florida
Boy Scout Week Set in Roanoke Rapids
Boy Scout Week runs February 8 to 14 in Roanoke Rapids with many activities planned. The annual Fathers and Sons banquet is scheduled for February 11 and Scout Church Sunday for February 13. The year marks the 34th anniversary of successful scouting work.
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Fathers and Sons
Boy Scout Movement
FALSE TEETH FASTEETH POWDER ADVERTISMENT
FASTEETH provides a powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates to hold false teeth firmly in place. It claims no sliding or slipping and a non sour taste. The product is alkaline and reduces plate odor. Available at any drug store.
Merchants May Claim Past Tax Discount As Credit
North Carolina tax officials announce merchants who paid on time but did not claim the three percent discount may file the credit on a future sales tax return. The move follows legal review and an official mailing to registered merchants explaining eligibility and filing method.
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North Carolina
Thursday Club Meeting Reviews Mr Winkle Goes to War
The Thursday afternoon Club met with Mrs. H. V. Bounds as Mea A. Pierce Jr presided. Mrs. E Vick reviewed Mr Winkle Goes to War by Theodore Pratt. Guests included Mrs. David Sutter Mrs. W O Davis Mrs. Edgar Bounds Mrs. F J Bounds and Mrs. W B Robinson.
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H. V. Bounds
Mea A. Pierce, Jr
E. Vick
Mr. Winkle
Theodore Pratt
David Sutter
W. O. Davis
Edgar
F. J. Bounds
W. 8. Robinson
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BOY Scout News
Carl Churchill
147
Churchill
Warren C. Shaw
Ft. Benning
Pepsi Hep
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
MR. Farmer
Warrenton
Julian Acree
N.C
Mount Olive Pickle Co
Mt. Olive, N. C
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