Letters From Our Boys Home Front Echoes
A collection of wartime letters dated April to May 1945 from Roanoke area servicemen. Pfc James Chambliss in Palau Group writes of heat, mail delays, camp movies, and Easter hopes at San Francisco APO 265. Major Crutchfield in the Pacific sends Mother's Day thoughts to his mom, while others report front lines, prayer, and requests to keep newspapers coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Roanoke Herald
Pfc
James A. Chambliss
Care
San Francisco
Calif
Palau
James Chambliss
T. T. Shell
Major Crutchfield
Pacific
South Pacific
Tere
S. T. Pulley
APO No
C/o
Letter from Okinawa soldier to mother April 1945
Okinawa Island April 24 1945 a soldier writes to his mother describing a tough battle front recent rest and a hot front line. He recalls sitting behind a pine bush and killing several Japanese troops while waiting for an advance and hoping loved ones at home are well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mom
More Comfort Wearing FALSE TEETH
A brief ad explains FASTEETH powder improves denture comfort by sprinkling on upper and lower plates. It claims the product holds teeth firmer without affecting taste or breath, promising quick relief from plate discomfort.
3% Fashions for carefree cottons in summer wear
A May issue of Good Housekeeping features geranium prints in seraphic pique pinafores and a black buttoned dress with turnback sleeves and short pants for hot weather. The letter ends with a personal plea for safety and faith from Cpl. Douglas C. Mullis US MC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Housekeeping Magazine
Cpl
Douglas C. Mullis
US MC
Letter Home From Overseas Brother Describes Party and News
A soldier writes of a last week party with beer and spirits, thanks Roanoke Mills for a ten dollar Christmas gift, and asks his father to share news from home. He notes weight gain and a mustache, mentions Jasper Mason’s accident, and asks for a cheap typewriter and a Herald. He hopes to return safely and reunite with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
Roanoke Mills Company
Herald
Jasper Mason
Roanoke Rapids Teen Sings With Mertih College Glee Club
Miss Margaret Hines of Roanoke Rapids is a member of the Mere dith College Glee Club which presented its annual concert in the college auditorium. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Hines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hines
Roanoke Rapids
Meredith College Glee Club
Miss Hines
John H. Hines
Foot Germ Killer Ad Claims Strong Penetrating Solution
An advertisement promotes a penetrating antiseptic for athletes foot urging strong alcohol content. It touts at least 80 percent, with Teel at 90 percent, claiming fast germ killing and deep penetration. Matthews Drug Co reports a small stock arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Armed Services
Og Ben
Shell
Capt. West
the Herald
Island of
Oaiy
Luther Thortis
George White
Dad
Lelia
Okinawa Island
Cardus
Abel Bines
De-Luxe Mfg. Co
Franklin Ave
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Easter
Neal
Steetras
Rosemary Deug CO
Lydia Eg
Pinkham
Wescote Interior
Barman's
A. A. Store
Philadelphia
Cee
Vental Distilling Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
Conti
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