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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1943

Page

7

Rhythm Band Formed At The Preventorium

Friday night Kiwanis Club members Mr Manning Mr Wruden and Mr Shell presented a picture show that delighted the Preventorium residents. Last week a Rhythm Band was organized under director Miss Strickland with Miss Ruth Lee at the piano and Billy Waters accompanying. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Glenwood Newsom Mr and Mrs Louis Kelly Mr Alma Cornwell Mr and Mrs Joseph Wilder Mr G W Wheeler Mrs Turner Brantley and Mrs J W Rowells. The staff thanks Mrs Jones of Bakery Lunch for six pies and others for bringing the children to the pool and future shows.

Manning Mr. Wruden Mr. Shell Kiwanis Club Children of the Preventorium Miss Strickland Ruth Lee Billy Waters Glenwood Newsom Louis Kelly Alma Cornwell Joseph Wilder G. W. Wheeler Turner Brantley J. W. Rowells

Appreciation Notes From the Community Dinner

The note thanks Mr Robt Tone for a picture show and the Lion Club for the picnic, expressing gratitude for the enjoyable evening and the enjoyable chocolate milk served.

Mr. Robt Tone the Lion Club

In Memoriam McCommons Captain Robert H McCommons

In memory of my dear Husband Captain Robert Hazel McCommons lost at sea July 5 1942. If all the world was mine to give I would give it and more to see his face and hear his voice again. Lies in peaceful sleep keep him till I reach the shore. Miss him more each day though friends think the wound is healed. Sadly missed by his lonely wife Bertha.

Robert Hazel McCommons Bertha

In memory of my son-in-law mons

In memory of my son-in-law Mons who lost his life July 5 1942 one year ago. One of the dearest one of the best. God grant you dear Robert sweet peaceful rest. Sadly missed by his mother-in-law. 1-1-pd 7-1

Commons Robert Hazel McCommons Robert

Families split on income for War Bond payments

A wartime notice explains that about half of families have two or more workers. It asks readers to calculate how much beyond 10 percent of their family income they can allocate to War Bonds from each payday.

Pierce Joyner Wed in Garysburg Simple Service

Miss Doreen Joyner and Sergeant Selden Pierce were married Saturday evening at the Joyner home in Garysburg in an intimate ceremony. The Rev. J. E. Garlington officiated as family guests attended, with candlelight decor and Queen Annes lace enhancing the scene.

Garysburg Dorene Joyner William Henry Joyner Mr. Joyner Sergeant Selden Pierce J. W. Pierce Mr. Pierce Weldon J. E. Garlington Garysburg Methodist Church Jack Joyner Statesville Thomas Beyton Sutter Rocky Mount Thomas Joyner Allen Pierce N. C. McDowell Scotland Neck W. G. Suitar

Watch Case Drive Aids Blind Citizens Through Lions Club

After the Pierce wedding plans fell through due to Dr. S. B. Pierce’s death, the Lions Club seeks old watch cases. Local jeweler W. Graham Lynch urges donations to repair and refurbish cases for blind individuals via national headquarters. Stores and Lions members will accept cases and answer inquiries.

Cub Tion W. Graham Lynch Lion Lions Club

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Dorothy Draper Good Housekeeping Studio Gladys Draper Helen Wood In Memoriam McCommons Pierce - Joyner Teady Lakeland Pierce LIONS Uncle Sam DR. Pepper Bottling Company OF Roanoke Rapids, Inc Stauffer’s Perfection Stauffer Chemical CO Lexington Avenue New York N. Y Stauffer
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