Physicians May Be Commissioned In Regular Army
Regular Army Medical Corps offers 520 physicians direct commissions and 280 residencies in military and civilian hospitals. Three-phase plan starts July 1 with 129 commissions and 60 residencies, including urology anesthesia orthopedics dermatology internal medicine pathology ophthalmology otolaryngology radiology tuberculosis cardiology and physical medicine. Eligibility requires service before Sept 1 1944 and applications by June 1 1938.
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Regular Army Medical Corps
Elwood H. Baye
Roanoke Rapids
U.S. Army
U.S. Air Force
the Sur-geon General
Farm Report Summarizes Spring Planting Progress and Conditions
Weekly crop update notes weather delays easing across regions. Tobacco transplanting advances in Border and Eastern Belts while Corn and Cotton planting near completion in Coastal Plain areas. Peaches show generally poor conditions. Irish potatoes fair with scattered good and poor reports. Roanoke Rapids averages 62°F and 45 inches rainfall per year.
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Mountain
Piedmont
All Plain
Roanoke Rapids
Concert To Be Continued From Page One
The program features Roy Ringwald arranged pieces with solo by Vance Collins and entre cur tains numbers by Collins. It includes selections from Strauss Humperdinck and Stevenson's works, and a final Victory Selection with Junior and Senior Choruses, Band and Majorettes. Accompanists Miss Katherine Dunlap and Miss Caroline Broun.
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Fom
The
Re Public
Steffe
Roy Ringwald
Vance Collins
Hero
Cho Polate Soldier
Strauss
Walter Scotson
Vance
Manning
Lukas Foss
Nevin
Paul Bliss
Prayer
Maensel and
Gretel
Humperdinck
W. Rregget
Stevenson
Wayne Howorth
Martin
Noble Cain
Londonderry Air
Iva Wilson
Romberg
Dave Bennett
Park Tit
Katherine Dunlap
Caroline Broun
Kilroy Advertises for Commissioner in Ohio Paper
Ramblings notes on May 10 Memorial Day observance and an unusual ad in an Ohio newspaper. Kilroy appears as a Democratic candidate for commissioner with a picture, while locals remark on his presence outside expected Ohio politics as Tait and Stassen take the week back seat.
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Kilroy
Ohio
Democrat
City Schools Ask Tax Payment Listing Correction
The article notes an error in listing taxes on property of James Liverman tied to Greensboro Stock Land Bank at par. The clerk is instructed to tell Mr Freuler to move the old Hux house he purchased off county property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Liverman
Greensboro Stock Land Bank
Eror
Freuler
Hux
County
Pra
Installment Plan Payments Accepted By Weston Union
Weston Union announces a new installment payment service enabling Roanoke Rapids residents to pay monthly installments on autos, refrigerators, and other durable goods at nearby Western Union offices. General Motors Acceptance Corporation and Commercial Credit Corporation have subscribed. other firms may join. The plan allows customers to use coupons with their account and payment amount, with Western Union sending receipts and forwarding funds to the subscribing firm. Services run at all hours, including weekends, with a 10 cent fee per payment, useful for those without checking accounts.
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Western Union
Roanoke Rapids
M. L. Allen
Telegraph
General Motors Acceptance Corporation
The
Commercial Credit Corporation
Migs Allen
United States
Finance Companies
Roads Approved In Roanoke Rapids Township May 1948
The board approved several roads for state maintenance and instructed the Clerk to notify the State Highway and Public Works Commission. Virginia Avenue extends about 700 feet from 10th Street, Mills Street, Raleigh Street, and Walnut and Maple Streets in Roanoke Rapids Township were designated for state maintenance. E H Smith reported taxes collected in the past month. A party within the next 90 days was noted to begin May 1, 1948.
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E. H. Smith
State Highway and Public Arks Commission
Virginia Avenue
10Th Street
Roanoke Rapids
Mills Street
Raleigh Steet
Walnut and
Maple Streets
Police Training Tribute Highlights Statewide Law Enforcement Progress
The speaker lauds police graduates and long-serving officers, praising Davis and Coates for founding early police schools at Chapel Hill. He envisions expanding training to 1500 to 2000 officers and establishing local district schools across all North Carolina counties, recounting early interagency friction and cooperation.
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North Carolina
Assert Coat Coates
Assertir
Davis
Chapel Hill
Burlington
Coates
State Highway Patrol praised at 1929 founding anniversary
The meeting lauded the Highway Patrol since its 1929 founding and praised its public relations record. Guests included Mayor Allsbrook and city commissioners Pruden and Clark. Dozens received diplomas or honorary certificates, with numerous officials named among graduates.
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State Highway Patrol
W. B. Allsbrook
Howard Pruden
D.C. Clark
L. H. Nelson
G. C. Redford, Jr
J. A. House
L. B. Lane
J. S. Woodall, Jr
Claude M. Williams
Caswell A. House
James A. Kearney
John Dixon
J. R. Parker
W. C. Hartley
J. W. Cobb
J. W. High
T. J. Davis
Henry E. Lee
J. C. Dickerson
Rufus Britton
W. E
City Board debating wooden shingles for private wood shop
The City Board considers allowing fireproof wooden shingles on a small private wood working machinery building. Adams request deferred to next regular meeting while the board reviews Section 29 of the City Building Code for roof restrictions. New shower baths approved for firemen quarters to replace deteriorated showers at a cost of 235 dollars for removal and installation of concrete units.
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Adams
City board weighs roof replacement and cemetery markers
The board will study a new roof after reports of leaks. Spague Memorial Co. of Rocky Mount presented monument size guidance for the cemetery. A resolution on marker sizes may be amended to 24 by 12 by 6 inches. Street upgrades were planned with $190,000 for paving. Gas and rail crossings on Henry Street will be repaired. Beer licenses were granted to Willie Hopkins and A. M. Wrenn. Sidewalk surveying continues. 13 miles exist with 3B more needed at an estimated $140 to $160 per foot, totaling $123,000 to $150,000.
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Brown
Spague Memorial Co
Rocky Mount
Howard Pruden
Marvin Collier
WB Allsbrook
Phillip Freeman
Weanday
Allsbrook
Second Street
Henry Street
Third Street
Willie Hopkins
Roanoke Avenue
A. M. Wrenn
Vance Street
Meyer Allsbrock
Freeman
Vew Auxiliary Honors Supporters For Veterans Home Rooms
The auxiliary praised members who contributed to veterans' wants and furnished recreation rooms with new furniture lamps and a record player. Mrs Nellie Duncan led in prayer and a refreshment was served. Norlina representatives Mrs Alice Bottoms Mrs Margaret White Mrs Gracie Floyd Mrs Jennie Hurdley visited. Guests toured the newly furnished home rooms and enjoyed punch and cookies as Spring flowers adorned the setup with Mrs Lulu Belle Rogers overseeing the punch.
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Nellie Duncan
Alice Bottoms
Margaret White
Gracie Floyd
Jennie Hurdley
Norlina
Lulu Belle Rogers
In Memoriam for Mrs S T Hardy Grandmother
In memory of my grandmother Mrs S T Hardy who died May 9 1947. As Mother’s Day nears memories rise of her flower covered grave and the sorrowful walk to rest with Jesus in the sweet by and by. From her granddaughter Justine Inscoe Liles.
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East 7Th Street
Roanoke Floral CO
Roanoke Ave
Farm Report
Border Belt
Southern Coastal Plain
Northern Mountain
Ts Uy
Waffle
Roanoke
A. A. Duncan
Howard Fanny
E. P
Tudor
Weston Union
Police
City Board
Griffin Drug Company
Memoriam
Griffin Drug CO
Engl
Fete Griffin Drug Company
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