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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1944

Page

12

Nurses Aides honored. new class begins training

Mrs Starke thanks all Nurses Aides who served at the Hospital or attended the Nurs es Capping Exercises on March 4. The new Nurse Aide class has begun its 45 hours of training and will work under supervision while schedules remain unchanged. Mrs Chester Allsbrook is highlighted for long service and dedication as a Roanoke Rapids Nurse Aide.

Starke Paul Robinson Margaret Robinson Chester Allsbrook Madison St Allsbrook Helen Apples Roanoke Rapids

Reverend Edmund Berkley Speaks at Emmanuel Warrenton

The Rev. Edmund Berkley, rector of All Saints Church, was the guest speaker at Emmanuel Church in Warrenton last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.

Edmund Berkley All Saints Church Emmanuel Church Warrenton

Weds Officer At Army Camp

Laura Elizabeth Smithers of Harrisburg Pa marries First Lieutenant Jefferson O Brown son of Roanoke Rapids group at Camp Pickett Virginia in Chapel 10. Ceremony conducted by Capt Thomas J Donnelly with music by Cpl Robert Toaz. Reception at Officers Club follows as hospital orchestra plays. Brown’s bride attended Catholic High and worked at Middletown Air Depot before transfer to Dayton Ohio. Brown studied at Roanoke Rapids High and NC State College in Chemical Engineering.

Joseph Smithers Harrisburg Laura Elizabeth Jefferson O. T. Brown J. O. Brown Jackson St Roanoke Rapids Camp Pickett Thomas J. Donnelly Cpl Robert Davison Toaz St. Charles Matheson Vincent J. Tanzola Mary Jolley Dingmars Officers’ Club Station Hospital Air Service Command Dayton Ohio Lieut Brown Roanoke Rapids High School North Carolina State College

Entertains For Her Bridge Club At Hamilton Street

Mrs. J. D. Edwards hosted the Thursday Night Bridge Club at her home on Hamilton Street. High score winner was Mrs. H. E. Cameron with second place going to Mrs. Graham Lynch. Defense stamps served as prizes and a sweet course with coffee followed for Mesdames Hubbard Woodall Allen Lynch Cameron Tickel Little and Miss Bernice Hitchens.

J. D. Edwards Hamilton Street H. E. Cameron Graham Lynch J. B. Hubbard E. L. Woodall L. B. Allen Edwin Cameron W. H. Tickel J. P. Little Bernice Hitchens

Crinkley Joins Rosemary Drug Co as Druggist

Crinkley has accepted a position with Rosemary Drug Co as druggist. He joins after 13 years with Hunter Drug Co of Warrenton. The Crinkleys reside at 1201 Washington Street.

Stewart Crinkley Rosemary Drug Co Mr. Crinkley Hunter Drug Co Warrenton Mrs. Crinkley Washington Street

Helen Dozier Circle Holds Its Meeting

The Helen Dozier Circle met at Mrs. R. T. Howell’s home with president Mrs. W. C. Morgan presiding. Mrs. Al Gilliam presented the last two chapters of the Mission Study book Christianity Our Citadel. Minutes were read, business conducted, and a social hour followed with Mesdames O. Griffin, Steve Robinson, D. B. E. Bennett, Ivey Mahorne, J. M. Taylor, W. C. Morgan, A. L. Gilliam, Charles Ogletree and Miss Harris attending.

Helen Dozier R. T. Howell W. C. Morgan al Gilliam Mesdames O. Griffin Steve Robinson D. Be, Bennett Ivey Mahorne J. M. Taylor A. L. Gilliam Charles Ogletree Miss Harris

Town Talk Gossip From Local Social Circles

Mrs. Robert A. Rogers visits her parents in this city and is the former Lula Bell McAllister. Mrs. J. B. Price of Norfolk visits her mother on Roanoke Avenue. Christine Whitehead of Weldon, a former Miss Christine Drewett, was a business visitor this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Mitchell of Glen Allen hosted weekend guests. The Newtons of Norfolk and their son Roy returned home after a few days with the Garners. Sgt. David L. Mills of Quantico spent the weekend here with his wife.

Robert A. Rogers B. F. McAllister Rogers Lula Bell McAllister J. B. Price Norfolk Ellen Edwards Roanoke Avenue Christine Whitehead Weldon Whitehead Christine Drewett W. D

Mrs White Hosts Bridge Club at Hamilton Street

Mrs M F White entertained the Tuesday Night Bridge Club at her Hamilton Street home. High score honors went to Mrs Charles Fitts with second place to Mrs Beamon Helms. Guests included Mesdames A O George Geo Pap pindick James Currin Beamon Helms Ivey Mahorne J A Wood Sam Bunn Earl Rook Calvin Kennimer Chas Fitts F G Jarman and Miss Edna Wafford.

Hamilton Street Charles Fitts Beamon Helms Mesdames A. O. George Geo. Pappindick James Currin Ivey Mahorne J. A. Wood Sam Bunn Earl Rook Calvin Kennimer Chas, Fitts F. G. Jarman Edna Wafford

Good Conduct Medal Awarded to Pfc Pearson

Pfc James Grady Pearson of the Med Dept Station Hospital Fort Benning Ga is awarded the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary behavior efficiency and fidelity during a year of service. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J E Pearson and entered service November 24 1942. His wife Miss Willie Harris lives here.

James Grady Pearson Med. Dept. Station Hospital Fort Bengling Pearson J. E. Pearson Willie Harris

Heflin credits Retonga for wife relief in Birmingham

Mr. C. H. Heflin of 8303 5th Ave N Birmingham, a retired produce businessman, praises Retonga for transforming his wife’s health. He cites improved appetite sleep and strength after months of weakness and digestive troubles. Retonga targets vitamin B-1 deficiency constipation and poor digestion and is sold at Rosemary Drug Co.

Retonga C. H. Heflin Alabama 5Th Ave Birmingham Rosemary Drug Co Adv

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Mary Garner Mills Helen Dozier Circle Mrs. White Good Conduct Pfc. Pearson MR. C. H. Heflin Grand Ole Opry Minnie Pearl Golden West Cowboys Gene Autrey Spike Spud Little Beck Barfield Uptown Taylor’s Pharmacy Lone Star Quartet Southland
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