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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1944

Page

2

War psychology and the need to press on until victory

The article urges caution against premature optimism that the war is ending after Allied gains in Normandy and Italy. It warns that Germany and Japan remain dangerous and that continued total war effort is essential to prevent a costly, drawn out conflict and ensure surrender.

Normandy Italy America Germany Japan

War Bonds and Duty to Accelerate Victory

The article urges relentless effort against the enemy with no rest for losses. It stresses civilians must buy more war bonds and support the national effort now. It notes uncertainty about the exact moment of Hitlerism's extirpation and entrusts victory to General Eisenhower and allied leadership.

General Eisenhower

Blessed Are the Dead Devotional Tribute

A devotional meditation on death and the afterlife emphasizing eternal life with the King. It reflects on mortality, memory, and the enduring mark of loved ones who have passed, urging readers to live righteously and remember the departed through deeds.

No clear event but measured homily on life and death

Excerpt cites themes of life purpose, service, and remembrance. It quotes moral reflections on toil, faith, and the hope of reunion after death, referencing masons and orphans, with a note from The Orphan's Friend and Masonic Journal. The passage blends religious imagery with social consolation.

Joyner Schmitt announce marriage of Mildred Joyner

Mr and Mrs A E Joyner announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred Cleo Joyner to Otis Anthony Schmitt Petty Officer 34 of Montrose Missouri on June 3 at home 529 Hyde Park Road Norfolk Virginia.

A. E. Joyner Mildred Cleo Otis Anthony Schmitt Montrose Hyde Park Road Norfolk

Wells-Crawford Announcement of Norfolk Marriage

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Helen Louise Wells of Norfolk Virginia to Mr Cecil Crawford of Norfolk a member of the Merchant Marines on Sunday June 18 1944. Mrs Crawford graduated in June from Broad Creek Village school. Miss Marie Seymour spent last week in Louisburg attending the Youths Conference.

Helen Louise Wells Norfolk Cecil Crawford Merchant Marines Crawford Broad Creek Village Marie Seymour Louisburg

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