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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1944

Page

14

Marines Landed on Guam Ride With Local Roller Driver

Marine Combat Correspondent Bill Allen reports on Guam where a Guamanian driver Tommy operates a 10 ton roller with Marines aboard pacing five miles per hour along muddy roads to Orote Point. The article notes American named highways, 15 mph limits, and a cold Guadalcanal morning with a Marine burning papers to stay warm.

Guam Bill Allen Woodstock Vane Tommy Army Navy Orote Paul Maises A. D. Hawkins Ellsworth, Me Guadalcanal Gorgon D. Marston Stoneham Mass

Card of Thanks to Doctors and Friends for Kindness

The Crowder Family thanks friends and especially Dr. Martin and Dr. Kroncke for kindness and flowers shown during the illness and death of our beloved mother.

Employers To Be Exempt From Some Hiring Restrictions

North Carolina small employers under 25 workers who show good faith in staying within hiring ceilings may be exempt from the usual 15 percent quota for replacements. The changes, urged by Dr. J Dorton and state committees, will ease hiring during November and December for retailers and other groups and allow discretionary increases for larger firms. Also, post offices may hire extra staff, and replacements may be made without affecting quotas if supported by records or authorized by WMC.

Manpower Priorities Committee War Manpower Commission J. Dorton State Management Labor Committee State Manpower Priorities Committee Dorton WMC Civil Service Railroad Retirement Board Dr. Dorton

October Bride-Elect Honored With Party

Mrs. Frank Right myre and Mrs. C. R. Edmonds hosted at Mrs. W. T. Threewitts home a bridge party last Saturday honoring Miss Doris Hayes bride elect of October. Hayes received a corsage and a silver centerpiece prize. High score went to Mrs. Sam Riggian. second high to Miss Hayes who received silver and gifts.

W. T. Threewitts Doris Hayes Sam Riggian Ward Hall Miss Hayes

Maid from Sicily color painting in October issue

Charmana loveliness marks the Maid from Sicily as part of a beauty series on war fronts. The painting by a well known artist will appear in the October 15 issue of Order From Your Newsdealer.

Charmana Sicily

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