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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
7
The Crop Reporting Service notes chick production in North Carolina from January to June fell 23 percent from 1942. About 23,833,000 chicks hatched, roughly 7 million fewer than last year, with hatcheries operating below capacity. Egg placements in incubators dropped to 810,000, a sixth of last season's level.
The local ration board states supplementary B and C rations for home-to-work driving will not renew beyond a 30 day probationary period after August 1 unless the car owner joins a car pool club. The probationary ration aims to allow motorists to form neighborhood car-sharing pools where none exist.
Charlie Briggs was hosted at Mrs. J. W. Fanney’s home for a birthday dinner celebrating his 42nd anniversary. Guests included Dr. J. W. Martin, the Fasons, Tickle and Croft families, A. W. Briggs and son, Marion Ryals family, Melvin Butler, Mack Moore, Nora Drewett, Wilbur Allen, Geraldine Butler, and Fanney family members.
Cpl John B Brown son of Mrs J D Brown of this city receives the good conduct medal for behavior efficiency and fidelity in New Guinea. Before induction in December 1942, Cpl Brown served in the army. Miss Lena Anne Riddle returned to Richmond after a vacation at home here. Miss Jean Parker and Miss Ernestine Turner spent last week at Virginia Beach.
Brown, employed at Rosemary Manufacturing Company, has served overseas for about ten months. His wife resides at 926 Vance Street.
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