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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1943

Page

5

Girl Scout Activities Schedule for June Outdoor Week

The schedule lists Troops 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 with dates June 21 to 26. Activities include service camp training pre camp registration and recreation at Scout Hut 803 Henry St 221 Jackson St and 223 Jackson St. Brownies junior and senior scouts participate plus day camp registrations and a planned NBC radio feature with Helen Hayes on June 25.

Jackson St Henry St Woman’s Club Eekk Helen Hayes NBC Miss Hayes

Naval Recruiter Schedules City Visit Friday and Saturday

Recruiter J W Brown of the Elizabeth City Navy Recruiting Station urges 17 year old men in Halifax and nearby to apply now as voluntary enlistments may soon end. Eligible youth should request consent papers by mail including full name birth details and parental names to avoid draft induction.

Halifax Navy J. W. Brown Elizabeth City Brown

What You Buy With War Bonds

The piece highlights the 240 mm howitzer, dubbed the Big Bertha, as the Army’s largest field gun. It explains the weapon’s 20 foot barrel, tractor–pulled setup, and emplacement process, and urges purchases of War Bonds to fund these costs through payroll savings plans.

U.S. Treasury Department

Navy enlistment opportunities and local recruiter visit

The Navy offers rapid promotions and extensive training through 55 trade schools with openings in medical, aviation, and other corps. Recruiter Brown will be in Roanoke Rapids on June 18 and 19 at the Radio Station to provide information. volunteers serve until war end and may continue or be discharged early. travel, board, and clothing costs are not covered by salary. Mrs. A. R. Tritt and her son Bill visited Greensboro and Haw River relatives.

Navy Naval Reserve Brown Roanoke Rapids

Kitty Johnson Honored in Chapel Program by Sorority

Miss Kitty Johnson of Enfield among 130 Meredith freshmen selected with another student for a chapel program sponsored by Kappa Sigma Nu Sorority. The sorority emphasizes high scholastic achievement and honors top freshman grades.

Kitty Johnson Enfield Meredith Kappa Sigma Nu Sorority

Johnson Ranks High on Dean's List at College

Johnson earns a place on the Dean's List at the college, reflecting strong academic standing. The achievement highlights continued excellence within the university community.

Johnson

Moody at Selman Field Nav School in Louisiana

Aviation Cadet Samuel Kemp Moody son of Mr and Mrs R S Moody of Henrico Virginia has entered the advanced Navigation school at Selman Field Monroe Louisiana. Cadet Moody attended Roanoke Rapids High School and the Virginia Mechanics Institute Richmond before joining the service and working for E I DuPont Co Richmond.

Samuel Kemp Moody R. S. Moody Henrico Selman Field Monroe Moody Roanoke Rapids High School Virginia Mechanics Institute Richmond E. I. DuPont Co

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