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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1945

Page

5

War era booklet found with POW poems and drawings

Private Renn found a torn booklet left by a German child near an aluminum plant where American prisoners were released. It contains poems by S/Sgt. Jesse Cabrera POW 105176 Krems Austria, a prayer to service members, a couple of years ago reflections, and a memory piece for crew mates. The volume includes a child’s crayon illustration and an inscription linking to Cabrera and a POW symbol.

Jong the Things Corp Jacob H. N Renn Germany Fle Jesse Cabrera Krems Austria Ing Lluminum Cabrera ICA Frieda Kirchmaier Solfler AIR Force

Advice Given Truck Farmer Opinion on surplus vegetables in NC markets

There is an abundance of good vegetables flowing to production auction markets across North Carolina and housewives should be alert to purchase and can these commodities as a bridge over the meat shortage. This is the opinion voiced by unnamed sources.

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Fruit and Vegetable Market Wisdom From State Specialist

Don Matheson of the State Department of Agriculture urges producers to market produce attractively and time sales for peak quality. He notes housewives rely on fresh vegetables more this summer and that farmers can build lasting markets by staying consumer-focused. Early Northeastern North Carolina white potato growers report one of the best seasons, with about 6,000 car shipments and 2,000 truck shipments to date.

Don Matheson State Department of Agriculture Matheson North Carolina

Sane by Day Crazy by Night true life tale

A judge notes the odd claim that a man shifts from sane by day to crazy by night and a editor in his office ends up sleeping in an asylum. This teaser invites readers to the July 15 issue of THE AMERICAN WEEKLY Nation's Favorite Magazine for the full true life story.

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Baltimore Sunday American local newsdealer order prompt

A concise local notice urges readers to place orders for the Baltimore Sunday American via their preferred newsdealer. The item directs subscribers to obtain the edition through established distribution channels.

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