Littleton Boy Killed in France September 15
Private First Class Gilbert Lee Walker 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Walker of Littleton, was killed in action in France on September 15. He joined the Army February 3 1943, trained at Fort Jackson, and was overseas since January. He previously worked for Rosemary Manufacturing Company. He has a brother overseas and several siblings at home.
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Gilbert Lee Walker
Ernest Walker
Littleton
Young Walker
Fort Jackson
S. C
Eentering
Walker
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
Seaman
Robert W. Walker
Pfc. Walker
John H. Wrenn
Gaston
J. M. Harper
W. B. Bryant
Charlie L. Bryant
Bainbridge, Md
Charlie
New York
Roanoke Rapids
Robert L. Bryant
Robert
Germany
Pvt
Willard “Chincy" Bowers
W. C. Bowers
Roanoke Avenue
Chincy
Guadalcanal
Palau
Anagaus Islands
South Pacific
Roanoke Rapids High School
Camp Robertson
Ark
Robert Whitby
Franklin Street
Harry T. Whitby
War Department
Pvt. Whitby
France
Lions Festival Returns for Eighth Year in Roanoke Rapids
The Roanoke Rapids Lions Club will host its eighth annual festival for six nights starting next Monday at Immons Ball Park, the same site as last year. The committee promises wartime ready attractions with the W C Kaus Shows providing midway features and several new sides and other attractions.
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Roanoke Rapids
Lion's Club
Immons Ball Park
W. C. Kaus
Meeting of Second District Dems in Wilson
A letter to Dr. John W. Martin reports a meeting of all county chairmen and precinct committeemen of North Carolina's second Congressional District to be held in Wilson on Tuesday October 17 at 2 30 PM. Democratic Governor nominee Gregg Cherry and senatorial nominee Clyde R Hoey are expected to attend along with other state candidates. precinct chairmen are urged to attend.
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John W. Martin
Halifax County
Democratic Executive Committee
Second Congressional District
Wilson
Gregg Cherry
Clyde R. Hoey
Dr. Martin
Encampment To Begin Oct 22 For North Carolina Guard
Governor Broughton orders the State Guard to Fort Bragg for a camp of instruction starting October 22. Officers Captain F. S. Kemp and Lieutenant B. Marshall White-Hurst lead, with two noncoms and two sergeants. Roanoke Rapids unit led by First Sergeant James Rogers departs October 22, returns October 29.
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North Carolina State Guard
Broughton
Fort Bragg
F. S. Kemp
B. Marshall White-Hurst
William Shell
Leonard S. Hurst
Cooks Lofton Moody
Clarence M. Casper
Roanoke Rapids
James Rogers
Z. D. Hollowell
North Carolina
Mate Guard
Farm Bureau to Hold Meeting Friday Night
Mannax County Farm Bureau plans a Friday night meeting at William R. Davie School called by C S Alexander and V S Hockaday with state Farm Bureau officers expected to attend. The 8 pm gathering aims to discuss postwar farming issues and recruit new members.
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Mannax County Farm Bureau
William R
Demonstration by Roanoke Rapids Firemen at city schools
Roanoke Rapids firemen conducted a morning demonstration at city schools showing artificial respiration rescue techniques and other firefighting duties in smoke filled buildings.
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Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Campaign Seeks 23862.50 in One Week
The Roanoke Rapids Community Chest and War Fund kicks off a seven day drive to raise 23 862 50 for ten requests including Associated Charities Preventorium Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Recreation Committee City Library School Milk Fund and Campaign and War Fund expenses. Edward B Manning chairs the Community Chest and Howard B Speight heads the National War Fund in the county.
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Roanoke Rapids Community Chest
War Fund
Edward B. Manning
Community Chest
Howard B. Speight
Community Chest For Aid
Associated Charities
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Recreation Committee
City Library
Moseley in Richmond Hospital After Italian Front Wounds
M. C. Moseley, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moseley, of this city, is in a Richmond hospital recovering from wounds received in battle in August somewhere in Italy. Pfe. Moseley is expected home in a few days for a brief visit.
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Pre. M. C. Moseley
W. H. Moseley
Richmond
Italy
Pfe. Moseley
Soldier to Return Home Soon from France Wounding
Mrs. Robert Gums reports from this city that her son, S/Sgt. Robert W. Gums, recently wounded in France, will be home in a few weeks. He has been in a hospital in England for some time.
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Robert Gums
Robert W. Gums
France
Robert
England
Democrats Urge Funds for Victory in Halifax County
Halifax County Democrats receive telegram from W B Umstead and W P Horton urging a $900 county quota and rapid fundraising. Dr. Martin directs precinct chairmen to raise as much as possible and asks all capable Democrats to contribute.
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John W. Martin
Halifax County
W.B. Umstead
W. P. Horton
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Bryant Brothers
Pacific
Farm Bureau
M. C. Moseley
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