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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

Page

17

North Carolina Tops 12 States in War Job Placements

North Carolina ranked 13th among 12 states in March war job placements with 17 948 workers. Region 17 led the quarter with 55 425 job placements, aided by Dr J S Dorton and manpower recruiters who contacted potential workers directly, often using company cars with signs to draw attention.

North Carolina California New York Ohio Texas Pennsylvania New Jersey Illinois Washington Michigan Tennessee Indiana Missouri Region 17 North Corona Virginia West Virginia Maryland District of Columbia Henry E. Treide Mr. Treide J. S. Dorton Dr. Dorton Noth Carolina Treide

Notice of Dissolution for Smiths Service Station Inc

State of North Carolina issues preliminary certificate of dissolution for Smiths Service Station Incorporated Roanoke Rapids Halifax County. Secretary Thad Bure notes unanimous stockholder consent filed April 28 1944 and case file in Raleigh.

State of North Carolina Department of State Smith’s Service Station, Incorporated Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids Halifax J. P. Griz Raleigh A. D

Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes Weekly Visitors

The Allied Force Visitor's Bureau in North Africa serves soldiers sailors civilians and observers with an at home feeling. Major Arthur K. Strommen leads the bureau which directs visitors to lodging meals and laundry services to bridge government agencies and existing facilities.

Chamber of Commerce Allied Force North Africa Arthur K. Strommen

Brenau Senior Goldie Moore to Graduate May 29

Goldie Moore, senior at Brenau College and daughter of M N Moore of Charlotte Street Roanoke Rapids, is slated to receive a Bachelor of Science at the 67th annual commencement on Monday May 29. She belongs to Athletic Council Delta Psi Kappa honorary fraternity Physical Education Club and serves as House President.

Goldie Moore Brenau College M. N. Moore Charlotte Roanoke Rapids Miss Moore Delta Psi Kappa The Physical Education Club

Pvt Ira Edmonds Arrives At Fort Bragg For Basic Training

Pvt Ira A Edmonds of 1011 Vance Street has arrived at Fort Bragg for basic training and is assigned to Battery D, 2d Field Artillery training regiment, 3d battalion.

Ira A. Edmonds Vance Street Fort Bragg Sth 2D Field Artillery Training Regiment

Secretaries and Supervisors Meet Over FSA Plans

Farm Supervisors and secretaries for the Farm Security Act in Warren Warren, Granville, Franklin, Nash, and Halifax met at Hotel Warren in Warrenton to discuss strengthening farm practices and advising families. J. E. Hull led farm practices discussion while Samuel H. Wilson handled administrative phases. Miss Carrie B Barnes instructed on office management. North Carolina FSA families showed 1943 sales increases: eggs 49 percent, poultry 29 percent, milk 40 percent, cattle and calves 105 percent, hogs 71 percent, per Raleigh office data.

Granville Franklin Nash Halifax Warrenton Warren FSA J. E. Hull Samuel HE. Wilson Carrie B.barnes Hull North Carolina Raleigh Thomas J. Swain Halifax County

Fuel Oil Rations For Summer Use

This summer households can obtain fuel for use in their oil cooking stoves and hot water systems. Local agencies remind residents to apply for rationing and ensure steady supply for domestic needs.

Rural families shift to oil stoves in summer

Rural households move to oil stoves during the summer to cut heat from coal or wood stoves, a trend noted among families that do extensive home canning.

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