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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
5
On August 1 1947 Air Force Day honors aviation advances that shrink the globe and stresses the need for strong air forces. The public tone praises air power as insurance for peace and recalls World War II lessons urging citizens to stay ready and vigilant.
A memorial list names Vernon Edgar Whitley Marvin William Scott William H Camp dr Robert B May R H McCommons James W Whitley Grover Woodruff Winfield Hasty Daniel E Faison Robert Lee Moore Curtis H West Edgar H King Robert Lee Ingram Thomas A Cooper Marvin F Matkins James G Whitby Thomas H Cook Jr Himer Chambliss Randall White Robert L Harris Joseph A Crouch Davie L Harper Brutus W Rook Robert R Northington Eugene Basil Glover William C Moody Frank W Harris Wayne G Green Rufus Finch Lawrence W Myrick Walter G Cooley Charlie L Whitby Melbourne Barry Jones Robert A Rogers Rufus J T Woodruff Clinton P Deberry Herbert S Edwards H Charles Leatherwood Jr John Wayne Thomas Alex Bullock Jr Frank P Hunter Cecil Coburn Wilbur Anderton Latt Harris Shearin
Rain drenched crowd from Roanoke Rapids and surrounding communities attended the First Presbyterian Church funeral for C A Wyche a town pioneer and leading businessman. The large turnout underscored the high esteem in which he was held and the community’s admiration for his honesty charity and forebearance.
Kenneth C. Royall of Goldsboro was slated to be sworn in as Secretary of War, the first NC resident in Cabinet rank since Josephus Daniels. The Roanoke Rapids unit, Company E of the 119th Infantry Division, earned federal recognition as a National Guard unit after a recent inspection, underscoring the Guard’s rising importance to national defense.
Roanoke Rapids Hospital lists admissions and discharges for a week with numerous patients named by first and last names. The record includes residents from Roanoke Rapids and nearby towns such as Murfreesboro Weldon Emporia and Scotts Neck with several July dates and multiple infants noted.
Mrs Roderick Meikle was hostess for a bridge gathering on Wednesday evening in the living room. Ten players participated with Mrs W D Hall scoring highest and receiving a prize. Refreshments included iced punch ice cream and cake. Guests included Mrs Hall Messrs Ed Knott John Dun Wilson Liske Wilmer Collier J Taylor and Mrs Dick Tay.
Town Talk notes several social visits with names including Charlie Edwards and Richa Alisbrigh at Chesapeake Beach and Mrs Sam Bunn Mike Ann Dunn and Mrs A L Gillin as guests. Mrs WR Hackney and Mr Jack are mentioned among attendees with Little Miss Witt Borky mounting a local hosting at the Hunn home. El Berkeley and Mary Louise returned from Lumberto visit. Margaret Liffey and Higel Barrett of Emporia were guests of Mr and Mrs Goffin last week.
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