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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
7
A Roanoke Herald reader forwards poems and messages from service members on Okinawa and Hawaii. The letters express fatigue and hope, noting postwar plans and continued defense work, and mention hometown Roanoke Rapids gun patches and family life amid wartime duty.
Pictured is Corporal Atlas E Wright son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Wright of Gasburg Virginia who was killed on Normandy Beachhead June 6 1944 at age 24. He went overseas October 1942 and trained at Fort Meade Maryland. He survived by two brothers Irvin Wright of Casburg and Gilbert Wright of Camp Gordon Georgia.
A June 26 1945 message from the Central Pacific area praises the Herald for its news, social notices, and home front coverage. The correspondent notes the paper informs those at sea or stationed away and those unfamiliar with Roanoke Rapids, calling the Herald a good treat for all readers.
Miss Alice Garner and Mrs Clifton Everette visited in Augusta Georgia to see Pfc Clifton Everette of Oliver General Hospital recovering from wounds received in Italy. Mr and Mrs R S Newton of Norfolk spent the week end with Mr and Mrs J T Garner.
Pvt. Cornelius Everette Davis returned home for the weekend of June 23, visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Davis. He attended a family dinner and reunion with about sixty relatives and friends, awaiting a furlough upon returning to camp.
An ad touts Athletes Foot Germ Kill IT for 35 cents claiming it is the biggest seller in years. It emphasizes Teal as more than surface treatment, with 90 percent alcohol and full strength application for itchy sweaty or smelly feet. If not pleased a 35 cent back. Matthews Drug Co offers it today.
An improved powder FASTEETH promises firmer upper and lower plates for comfort. It leaves no gummy taste and is alkaline to avoid souring. It also helps reduce denture odor and is available at drug stores.
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