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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
1
Halifax County Infantile Paralysis Committee voted a $1,000 gift to the current infantile paralysis drive. The group urged at least half of county funds be directed to Piedmont efforts, with state and national groups ready to back if the disease reaches Halifax County this year.
Robert Lee Ingram 20 son of Mr and Mrs John J Ingram of this city killed in action. He entered the Army in 1942 served at Fort Bragg Camp Polk and Fort Benning then North Africa and Italy. Also Sergt Curtis E West 21 died June 24 from wounds in action after volunteering in 1940. He served in Missouri California Hawaii New Guinea and is survived by six sisters and two brothers.
Dick ens Brothers Gene and Max Dickens, sons of Calvin A. Dickens of Littleton Route 2, met in prearranged reunion in England. Both enlisted in the army in early spring 1943 and spent the reunion sharing memories and news from their service.
A 15th Air Force fighter unit claimed 21 of 44 enemy aircraft down during a Vienna area heavy bomber raid. Three Messerschmitts collided in a dramatic midair crash when pilots De Gear Self and Williams fired on the center plane, tipping it into the others. Williams is the son of local residents.
L S Keeter of Star Route Roanoke Rapids reports a hen laid an egg yesterday measuring seven inches in circumference and weighing over six ounces signaling the birds’ effort in support of the war.
John Primm Thomas a naval petty officer writes from France about D Day on June 5 including praying for death and a miraculous rescue after being buried alive. He details the late night preps and arrival on the beach, noting German ink and paper in the foxhole and the peril faced by assault units.
Reports say Adolf Hitler and 12 top officers including General Alfred Jodl sustained injuries from an explosion at the Führer HQ in Berlin. Hitler had a slight concussion and burns. four generals reportedly seriously hurt. Allied assassination plot alleged in dispatches.
Halifax Court softball team under Elmore Catlett of Raleigh will face the Romancos next Saturday night in a double header at Ledgerwood Park. The event should draw many fans with visiting Romances Russ DeBerry and Ronald Everette, now in Navy and Army respectively. Russell DeBerry once pitched 25 innings in a state tournament game and compiled a 12 win 1 loss record for a Navy team.
Boy Scout Troops 144 and 145 sponsor a two night circus in the downtown Roanoke Rapids park. Funds support troop activities and community programs. Gates open this evening and tomorrow night with performances by local scouts and acts.
In England S/Set Leaver C Shell notified his sister Mrs Lloyd B Allen of his safe arrival in England. He is the son of the late Mr and Mrs Deaven T Shell.
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