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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
4
Tire rationing officials cautioned A holders not to count on new tires soon. A few A drivers may be eligible later this year, but local boards must base decisions on essentiality. Experts urge recapping before casing damage to extend tire life amid civilian rubber shortages.
The June passenger tire allotment rises slightly from May but demand still exceeds the available quota. Fewer heavy duty truck tires will be rationed in June than in May.
Sugar stamps and fuel coupons detail current validity and expiration dates for sugar seventeen products. Readers are urged to present stamps to rationing boards and follow new rules including license number notation on gasoline coupons.
A list serialized as a board notice includes individuals and firms in Roanoke Rapids Weldon and nearby towns receiving certificates. Names range from Isaac Johnston and Grady Medlin to J W Brank and Mary Lee McDaniel, tied to textiles lumber railroads and other trades.
Mrs. Hubert Etheridge has returned to her Newport News Virginia home after a several day stay with friends and relatives. Miss Sylvia Collins and Gene Pauls accompanied her home for the visit.
Pvt Freman Myrick Jr of the Army Air Forces returned to his Sioux Falls base after a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Freeman Myrick of Littleton. Miss Sara West Davis left Sunday for Jacksonville Florida where she has accepted a position.
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