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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
15
A fragment collection of seaside vignettes features Marines greeting civilians on shore leave, a coaster ride rescue, a frog surprise at a spring, a ghost tale about a haunted tavern, and light jokes on waves and climates. Misses Marie Jernigan and Edna Earl Loomis visited Enfield with Mrs. W. C. Thorne.
Leggett's renovated building offers a mezzanine for ready-to-wear hats foundation garments and lingerie in a quiet attractive setting. The store features a large stock in all sizes colors and materials from cottons to silks and satins with stylish well made garments aimed at budget minded shoppers.
Sgt J M Pate says Raleigh Army Recruiting Station needs Black applicants for Regular Army. Vacancies include roles from painter to radio operator with choices of Fort Bragg Camp Davis Fort Jackson Camp Croft, to be filled by June 26. Most will be placed promptly with assignment rules tightening after quota.
The article notes enlistment prospects with pay, medical care, room and board, a thirty day paid vacation, and a promotion path to non commissioned officer. Eligibility spans 18 to 35, single, educated, with parental consent for under 21, and requires registration cards.
The South Rosemary Home Demonstration Club met last Wednesday at Mrs V S Hockaday's home. The meeting included regular business and a standout lesson by Demonstration Agent Mrs Hazel Wheeler on frozen desserts. She demonstrated Carmel Ice Cream making.
Secretary of State Thad Bure warns rural residents about oil leases and cemetery stock schemes offered by strangers. He notes three of four victims are farmers and urges caution to prevent exploitation despite fear of ridicule.
Prospective investors should require a valid securities salesman’s registration card. The card lists name, registration number, dealer, issuance and expiry dates, and bears the Secretary of State’s signature. If the salesman lacks a card, note his details and report to the department before any purchase.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fitt and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lee with daughter Sybil Jean visited Seaboard on Sunday. Mrs. J. E. Lassiter will stay in Conway this week with relatives. Blanche Jones, James Carter and Robert Crowder joined James Carter at the Sanatorium for the weekend.
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