Readers in China thank editor for Heralds support
Clyde O. Wrenn writes from Tientein China in June 1946 to thank editor for sending The Heralds. He notes receipt is infrequent but appreciated and mentions a local Marines paper The North China Marine. He says morale is steady and hopes to return to Roanoke Rapids to see friends soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientein
China
Mr. Wilson
North China Marine
Roanoke Rapids
Clyde O. Wrenn
PFC
Tight Situation at Bar Turns to Hilarious Misread Tiger Exchange
Two Scottish men sit waiting for the other to buy a second round. One boasts of a hunting trip claiming he shot a tiger between the ms. The other reveals his order is for double scotch and soda, ending the misunderstanding with a punchline.
Love or Ingersoll Brenda Courtship Tale
Brenda declares a confident romance with the man she loves while her mother recalls a cautious courting warning from her own past. Pvt. Linwood Butler of Pope Field visits town for the weekend, adding a local touch to the social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Linwood Butler of
Pope Field
Premature Bride Questions Baby Tonic Advertisement
A young bride questions a tonic advertised to increase baby size and strength. The druggist replies they sell many bottles with no complaints. She buys a bottle and returns to ask who should take it, herself or her husband, within minutes.
George Pappendick Spends Weekend at Nags Head
George Pappendick spent last weekend at Nags Head, enjoying coastal sights and leisure activities along the Outer Banks. Local guests noted his relaxed visit and strolls near the shoreline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pappendick
Nags Head
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Brenda
Sen
Iydia E. Piskhan
Good Housekeeping Magazine
Bay Street
Camp’s
Gaston Township
Burton & Justice Block Co
Leo Burton
Mgr
Dick” Burton
Ted
ESSO
Esso Station
Roanoke Ave
Johnson’s Cabs
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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