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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

3

Evans Dies In Germany While Serving On Security Patrol

Enfield's Milton E. Evans Jr. died August 16 1945 in Eberbach Germany after a head injury suffered during a security patrol to check homes for unauthorized occupants. He was 28, survived by wife Hattie Mae Locke and a large family. awarded the Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal with a pending discharge.

Enfield Milton E. Evans, Jr Eberbach Gerany Agust Hisife Hattie Mae Locke Evans Sgt. Evans M, EH. Evans Windsor Bertie County United States 335Th Infantry 84Th Infantry Hunter Batterton L. B.padlock, Jr Graham Pierce Colerain John Chamblee Nashville A. H. Scales Greensboro Alton Evans Pfc Henry Ward Evans Army of Occupation Germany

Fishburne Military School elects junior class president

Thorne Gregory of Halifax N C was chosen president of the junior class at Fishburne Military School. Other officers named include James A Brian of Chester West Virginia for the senior class, William C Schwegmann of Washington DC for sophomores, and James T Coyle of Charleston West Virginia for freshmen. Elections were held last week and announced today.

Waynesboro van Thorne Gregory Fletcher H. Gregory Halifax N. C Fishburne Military School James A. Brian Chester West Va William C. Schwegmann Washington D. C James T. Coyle Charleston

Jones reports arrival on Luzon Island during war service

Corporal Granville Curtis Jones has notified his wife of his arrival on Luzon Island after departing the states on August 17. He has served three years in the armed forces, and his wife, the former Miss Mary Frances Fisher, is currently living here with her mother.

Granville Curtis Jones Luzon Island States Cpl. Jones Mary Frances Fisher

Miss Newton Hosts Evening Club in Oak Bend

Miss Nellie Bryan Newton entertained the Wednesday Evening Club at her home Oak Bend with fall flowers and Halloween décor. Four contract progressions produced a high score prize for Mrs. Theodore Harrison, and two bingo games awarded prizes to Mrs. Hugh Sherrod and Mrs. H. L. Kendall.

Newton Enfield Nellie Bryan Newton Leonard Matthews Hugh Sherrod Myra Mann Theodore Harrison H. L. Kendall John Newton A. C. Nichols, Jr Miss Newton

Women’s Rights Debate Catches Global Attention

A provocative line contrasts Russian gender norms with American action as voices clash over rights and privileges. The remark frames a broader debate about how societies value equality and gender roles across cultures.

Britt Hosts a Bridge Evening at Sherrod Heights

Mr. and Mrs. Britt entertained Tuesday night at their home on Sherrod Heights with bridge. Mrs Wiley Bradley helped hostesses receive guests and serve refreshments. In five contract, W F Dickens and R Hunter Pope won prizes. Miss Nellie Bryan Newton won the bingo hand prize.

Britt Bridge Enfield J. B. Britt Bridge Sherrod Heights Wiley Nellie Bryan Newton D Mac Johnson R. Hunter Pope San. Arrington Dunn A. S. Harrison John M. Sherrod R. E. Shervette, Jr W. N. Sherrod R. T. Beal S. W. Dickens W. F. Dickens R. B. Davis John Newton Nelsie Bryan Newton

Postwar river development and flood control debate

A viewpoint urges clear legislative definitions for dam projects, defining purposes such as flood control, navigation, irrigation, or power. It argues benefits must justify costs, promote regional power coordination, and pass any savings to electric users under state regulation, warning against government operating businesses.

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