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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
17
In 1925 dog teams ran through a blizzard from Nenana Alaska to Nome distance 665 miles in six and a half days delivering 300000 units of anti toxin to save diphtheria stricken Nome Balto led the final dash and was hailed as Alaska's No 1 hero.
Chaplain George W Grant writes to Mrs Jannette K Cooley confirming a Protestant Army burial for Pvt Walter G Cooley ASN 34302902. He notes full military honors including firing volleys taps and other enlisted officers present at the ceremony. Enclosed photos from the American Cemetery accompany the letter.
The Armory awaited inspection as the 14th Company displayed equipment in two platoons for Major Hill Yarborough. The unit camped at the rifle range over the weekend with a steak dinner and a high range score by First Sergeant William.
A shell scored 92 of 100 firing the U S Rifle Caliber 30 M1917 at 100 yards. The next regular drill is set for Monday May 14 at 7 30 p m. The company wishes 1st Sgt James Rogers a speedy recovery from the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville.
Pfc. Jesse A Harvell Jr 26 son of Mr and Mrs J A Harvell Weldon has returned from overseas duty after 32 months in the Hawaiian Islands on Oahu with the engineers group. He saw action during the raid on Pearl Harbor and since July 1944 has been on Saipan in the engineers photographic division where he earned the good conduct medal the Asiatic Pacific campaign ribbon with two battle stars and the National Defense ribbon.
After a 21 day leave with his parents, he will report to a redistribution center for his new assignment.
W A Kitchin chairman Halifax County AAA Committee urges farmers to order a year’s supply of limestone to move before railway cars are needed for farm products. With a likely good wheat crop and faster wartime shipments, old cars must be used longer. War doesn’t wait and military demands must be met.
A speech stresses using limestone to improve soil and boost crop yields for 1945 production. applications may be made at the county AAA office in Halifax.
Mr and Mrs C J Owen marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a luncheon at their home on April 29. They entertained children and grandchildren amid spring flower decor. The event reflected a long marriage and family ties in a warm, shared celebration.
Practical wartime guidance for households from The American Weekly feature Food Almanac. It promises answers to food scarcities and restrictions, with tips for homemakers compiled for daily use.
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