Local Men Promoted At Jackson Maneuver Area
Three Roanoke Rapids enlisted men in the 105th Medical Regiment of the 30th Infantry Division received promotions during I Army Corps maneuvers at Fort Jackson South Carolina. Promotions: Richard L. Collins to first sergeant Malory E. Faison Jr. to staff sergeant and Robert D. Williams to sergeant. Collins takes over as top kick after the company move out for maneuvers. Williams previously clerical and company clerk now moves to field duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C
Collins
Dick Collins
Roanoke Rapids
Norfolk
Sgt. Collins
Fort Jackson
S.c
Faison
Sgt. Williams
Army recruiting station in Wilson seeks new enlistments
The Army Recruiting Station in Wilson reopens to accept applications for enlistment. Vacancies exist in Air Corps at Jefferson Barracks St Louis and Kessler Field Biloxi Mississippi. Applicants must pass Class R 1 Test scoring 33 or better and attend Air Corps schools for training in 88 trades.
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Army
Wilson
Air Corps
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Kessler Field
Biloxi
Mississippi
North Carolina State Fair Opens October 14 With Record Purse
Governor Broughton will press the 1941 State Fair opening at Raleigh on Tuesday October 14. The 85th annual exposition features a $23000 premium purse, educational displays occupying 92000 square feet, and an entertainment program led by World of Mirth Shows and a George Hamid revue. Lucky Teter and Hell Drivers appear midweek with auto and harness racing nightly. Dr J S Dorton notes high quality exhibits and a national defense themed fair combining education and spectacle.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
W. Kerr Scott
Broughton
J. S. Dorton
George A. Hamid
Lucky Teter
Hell
Weekend Visitors and Local Church News in Weldon
Weldon Graham Johnson visited his parents after returning from Hawaii. Miss Babs Collins and Miss Elizabeth Harvel spent the weekend at home. The Rev. William W. Finlater arrived in Weldon and preached at the Baptist Church. U D C Junius Daniel Chapter met at Mrs. J W Sledge’s home and discussed the Raleigh convention with plans for delegation.
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Graham Johnson
U.S. Navy
D. C. Johnson
Hawaii
Babs Collins
Greensboro
Elizabeth Harvel
Joe Selden
Richmond
William W. Finlater
Weldon
U.D.C
Junius Daniel
J. W. Sledge
Phillip Moore
Laura Powers
Raleigh
H. V. Bounds
J. S. Turner
Moore
Arkansas
H. R. Sechler
B. M. Richardson
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Jackson
Air Wilson
Gov. Broughton
Jesse Johnson
Blackstone, Va
Tommy Dover
Laurel, Md
N. J. Shepherd
Lily Bounds
Luray
H. J. Badenhoop
Laurel, Ma
W. A. Carter
Dean
Doans
Topaz
America
Oldsmobile
General Motors
Murrays
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