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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
12
Marian Corey predicts in McCall's July issue that next fall will bring new necklines sleeves and two tone contrasts. Scarfs will yield dresses with paired fabrics and dog ear collars while jumpers pair with tailored blouses for college wear.
The text notes plain colored cottons as fashionable for summer and hard to find, highlighting their smart appeal and limited availability. It reflects a shopper's or retailer’s observation on summer fashion trends and stock scarcity.
Pfc Howard L Massey of the Eigby second Airborne Division received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in action in Europe on January 1. He is a paratrooper stationed in Berlin for six months and is the son of Mr and Mrs W R Massey of Pleasant Hill.
A call urges forming a lasting league to avert future wars, arguing that if a four year war can be endured, a similar commitment can secure a year to build peace enabling collective security and cooperation.
Lieutenant George T. Sewell a combat pilot with the Invaders P51 fighter bomber group of the 1st Tactical Air Force is listed as stationed in France. He has 48 missions and the unit moved from Italy to join the 7th Army in the upper Rhine offensive amid over two years of overseas duty totaling more than 3000 missions across Africa Sicily and Italy earning a War Department Unit Citation. Sewell's parents resided at 950 Franklin Street and he graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in 1940.
A longtime Rosemary Manufacturing Co. employee left his civilian position to enlist in the Air Force. Details of the transfer and any subsequent service remain described in local notices.
Mrs Frank Kemp and her daughter Mrs Albert Williams hosted eight guests for a progressive contract bridge night at Mrs Kemp’s home. At 10 30 the group enjoyed a sweet course and prizes were awarded to George Hayes Jr for high score and Marjorie Cannon for consolation.
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