Names of those who gave their lives
A long OCR list honors numerous individuals by name only, including Vernon Whitley Marvin Scott William Camp Robert May R H McCommons James Whitley Grover Woodruff Winfield Hasty Daniel Watson Robert Moore Gattis West Edgar King Ingram Thomas Cooper Marvin Matkins James Whitby Thomas Cook Elmer Chambliss Randall White Robert Harris Joseph Crouch Davie Harper Brutus Rook Robert Northington Eugene Basil Glover William Moody Frank Harris Wayne Green Rufus Finch Lawrence Myrick Walter Whitby Melbourne Jones Rogers Woodruff Clinton Deberry Herbert Edwards Leatherwood John Thomas Bullock Coburn Anderton Latt Shearin.
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Vernon Edgar Whitley
Marvin William Scott
William H. Camp
Robert E. May
R.H. McCommons
James’ W. Whitley
Grover Woodruff
Winfield Hasty
Daniel E. Watson
Robert Lee Moore
Gattis West
Edgar H. King
Robert Lee’ Ingram
Thomas A. Cooper
Marvin F. Matkins
James G. Whitby
Thomas H. Cook, Jr
Elmer E. Chambliss
Randall White
Robert L. Harris
Joseph 4. Crouch
Davie L. Harper
Brutus W. Rook
Robert R. Northington
Eugene
Basil Glover
William C. Moody
Frank W. Harris
Wayne C. Green
Rufus &. Finch
Lawrence W. Myrick
Walter & I
Charlie L. Whitby
Melbourne
Barry Jones
Robert A. Rogers
Rufus J.T. Woodruff
Clinton P. Deberry
Herbert
Edwards
H. Charles Leatherwood, Jr
John Wayne Thomas
Alex Bullock
Frank P. Hunter
Cecil’ Coburn
Wilbur Anderton
Latt Harris Shearin
Roanoke Rapids Gains Brighter Street Lighting Contract
The City Board of Commissioners secure a new Virginia Electric and Power Company contract raising lighting cost to $7,021 from $6,628 and boosting candlepower on Roanoke Avenue from 250 to 400 and residential areas from 50 to 250. Lighting units rise from 49 to 70 with modernization planned within five years. The 420 percent increase improves safety and reduces crime, positioning Roanoke Rapids as a brighter, safer North Carolina city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Commissioners
Virginia Electric & Power Company
Roanoke Avenue
Roanoke Rapids
Safety Council
Roanoke Rapids Faces Hotel Shortage Dilemma
A city of 10 000 to 16 000 struggles with no hotel or lodging for travelers. Residents decry the lack of overnight accommodations and warn it harms business, prestige and connections. Calls grow for building a hotel or tourist camp to attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
America
North Carolina Leads South in 1945 Vehicle Registrations
North Carolina ranked first in the South and 15th in the nation for motor car registrations in 1945, with 80,322 vehicles registered. The state showed a 12.3 percent increase from 1944, while the nation rose 10.8 percent overall.
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South
North Carolina
Mabel Sells Rooms to Distressed Men at Herald Office
Distressed men seek lodgings as Mabel and friends press to place several in town rooms. The Herald office asks if agencies or the city could act as a clearinghouse, while suggesting more families open their doors to rent.
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Mabel
Herald Office
Hope Spurring Aid Sought for Homeless Men and Mabel
A plea runs for help to uplift homeless men and bring a smile to Mabel, asking readers who will assist in providing happiness and aid. The appeal emphasizes finding support and generosity from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Mabel
Teachers Honored At Wheeler Bridge Party On Bolling Road
Mrs. D. L. Wheeler hosted a late spring gathering Friday for in town teachers. Terraced tables overlook the pool with colored cloths and china, each centerpiece a mixed floral arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Wheeler
Bolling Road
Terrrace
Dinner Guests Enjoy Three Course Color Scheme Cover
The dinner featured a three course service attended by Miss Viola Glover Miss Elizabeth Tait Miss Omegine Booker Miss Mary Hix Miss Clara Hearne Miss Sara Cannon Miss Dorothy Clark Miss Ruth Chapman and D L Wheeler.
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China
Viola Glover
Elizabeth Tait
Omegine Booker
Mary Hix
Clara Hearne
Sara Cannon
Dorothy Clark
Ruth Chapman
D.L. Wheeler
Town Talk: Local Social Roundup At Ridgecrest Convention
Ariel Powell Al George Jr Mrs Paul Overton and Miss Mary Frances Powell attend a Baptist Convention at Ridgecrest this week. Mr and Mrs J B Batton 81 are visiting Buckingham. Mr and Mrs Wilmer Lee Cagle visit Mrs C F Cagle and Mr and Mrs J B Batton Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel Powell
al George, Jr
Paul Overton
Mary Frances Powell
Ridgecrest
J. B. Batton
Buckingham
Wilmer Lee Cagle
C. F. Cagle
State Legion Convention to Open Largest Ever in June
The American Legion plans a major convention at the closing with the largest Legion sessions yet in the state on June 17. Events include a bathing beauty contest to be held Sunday June 15 and a mock amphibious battle at Carolina Beach. Gen Jacob Devers and Marines from Camp Lejeune will participate, with Fort Bragg officers and the 82nd Airborne involved.
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W. L
Bill” Farmer
American Legion
Carolina American Legion
Will Jon
Farmer
Jacob la Devers
U.S
Lejeune
Norssed
Virginia
North Carolina
Tolwar
82Nd Airbourne Division
Carolina Beach
Fort Bragg
Out of
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Sport hSoes
Alan
Florsheim
Nunnes Bush Shoes
Coburn
Johanieles
Jimmie
C. Penney
Penney’s
Father
Monogram
Penny
Carolina Legion
Penney
Towncraft
U.S. Pat
Kaite
San
Prise
Pig
Addonna
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