War Correspondence From Burma Dear Mr Wilson
A dated letter from Pvt Preston L Eason in Burma thanks Mr Wilson for the Herald. He notes the paper lifts spirits amid jungle nights and reports on Roanoke Rapids soldiers being killed or wounded. He mentions Corp Ben T Gregory and Corp George Lucas and hopes lights will return worldwide soon. A postscript adds relief that Pfc Roland Bailey could return to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Roanoke Rapids
Corp
Ben T. Gregory
George Lucas
England
Preston L. Eason
APO
C/o
New York
Pfc
Roland Bailey
Sea Life by Myrtle Brown
A nostalgic verse portrait celebrates sailors and the sea as a hardy life. It honors endurance and bravery of mariners facing hardship, toil, and the ultimate sacrifice at sea. The poem frames maritime service as noble amid vast oceanic danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Brown
Bluenose Club Expands to Arctic Sailors Members
The Bluenose Club welcomes several hundred more Canadians after Royal Canadian Navy frigates escorted a Murmansk convoy and back, aiding in the destruction of one enemy aircraft. Notable members include Lieut. James Bradley and ships Iroquois Huron Camrose with storied wartime records and cross service participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Circle
Bluenose Club
Murmansk
Neptune Rex
Iroquois
Huron
Monnow
Port Colborne
Saint John
Nene
Stormont
Royal Navy
United States Navy
James Bradley
Port Credit
Ont
H. M. C. S. Saint John
H. M. C. S. Iroquois
HM. C. S. Camrose
Atlantic
Bay of Biscay
Mediterranean
North Africa
Camrose
The Many Sounds of the Sea and Sailor Tales
A lyrical meditation on ships and sailors celebrates the sea and its stories. It praises heroic crews, old and modern sea tales, and the enduring appeal of adventure aboard ships.
PTA Concludes Successful Year at Central School
The Central School PTA wrapped a successful year led by Mrs. W G Collier. Guest visits by field rep Mrs Blair highlighted nutrition programs by Mrs. Lloyd Sandlin and Miss Martha Rob Cherry. Annual party enjoyed, with retiring officers W G Collier and Mrs J M C Covington replaced by Mrs B T Parker and Mrs D E Bennett, plus Miss Ruby Madry as Secretary and Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
W. G. Collier
Blair
Lloyd Sandlin
Martha Rob Cherry
Home Economics
J. M. C. Covington
B. T. Parker
D. E. Bennett
Ruby Madry
Do False Teeth Drop Or Wobble When You Talk Or Eat
Learn how FASTEETH an alkaline powder sprinkled on the denture base can help prevent teeth from dropping, wobbling, or slipping during talking eating laughing or sneezing. The product claims quick comfort for denture wearers.
Luther Thortis Returns Home From Pacific Duty
Marine Corporal Luther F. Thortis aged 20, son of Mr and Mrs William Thortis of 319 Jefferson Street, has returned home on furlough from duty with a Marine Air Wing Squadron. He served in Hawaii and Midway after enlisting in February 1943, was promoted in May 1943, and previously worked for Roanoke Mills. His brother William serves in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther F. Thortis
William Thortis
Jefferson Street
Pacific
Marine Air Wing
Hawaii
Midway
Roanoke Rapids High School
Roanoke Mills Company
William
Navy
Hockaday Now At Camp Bunner
Pvt. Francis B. Hockaday, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hockaday of Roanoke Rapids, is stationed at the Redistribution Station at Camp Bunner for two weeks before a new U S assignment. He recently returned from five months in the European theatre as a rifleman and holds the European Theatre Operation ribbon with one star and the Purple Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis B. Hockaday
J. O. Hockaday
Halifax Rd
Roanoke Rapids
Camp Buner
United States
Hockaday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burma
Mr. Wilson
Colonial Ice CO
Madison Street
R. B. Purdy
Mgr
PTA
Luther Thortis
Gooderham & Worts Ltd
Peoria
Minois
Roanoke Rapids Township
Old Fire House
N. C
Patterson
Patterson Mill Cannery
Batts
Franklin St
Raymond Rook’s
Belmont
Banty’s
Sykes
West Rosemary
Rook’s
Old Thelma Road
Rufus Bullington
Littleton Highway
E. J. Cain
Guy Moss
Shell’s
Old Halifax Road
Fred Forrest
South Rosemary
C. M. Stallings
Spector
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