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Roanoke Rapids Auxiliary Police Dinner Highlights Service
The Roanoke Rapids Auxiliary Police led by Captain W. A. Thorne hosted a barbecue and chicken dinner in the Ever Ready building at Second and Jackson. Guests included wives of members as the group, once about 80 strong, now has 31 active members due to wartime absences. Funds from dances and events support Boy and Girl Scouts and the Red Cross.
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Roanoke Rapids
Red Cross
W. A. Thorne
T. F. Brown
Walter Baugham
S. W. Butler
K. L. Bryant
Harold Bloom
C. F. Brigman
H. E. Blowe
E. E B. Collins
H. E. Cameron
R. L. Cole
T. H. Cooke
R. C. Carpenter
Clyde Camp
Henry Cashwell
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