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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
3
Special May Day activities showcased Day Camp participation with about 150 Scouts plus Senior Service Scouts aiding. Jay Camping reports 67 attending four days or more and 45 for fewer days, marking 50 percent overall participation for the first year. Summer activities spanned June and July with numerous awards earned including Second Class and First Aid.
The report lists Scout Troops 1 3 5 6 and 7 with named members including Mary Foster Elting Barbara Ann Speight Mary Ann Thompson Betsy Allen Lorrie Kidd Myriam Ballard Mary Jo Sutter Mary Lou Starke Jackie Glasgow Betty Kidd Ann Wood plus a note that Troop 7 has cut new for the hut and hope to see it hung soon.
Pvt Robert F. Rawlings known as Pete, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Rawlings of 1002 Franklin St City, is stationed in Texas with the U S Army. He attended Roanoke Rapids High School before reporting for duty at Ft Bragg in December. His address is Pvt Robert F. Rawlings 34854129 Co B 64th Br 18th Regt Camp Fannin Texas.
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