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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
20
An American prisoner of war known as Harry begins an orchestra in a German camp after reclaiming a saxophone. He leads morale building music for fellow prisoners, expanding to drums and clarinets as War Prisoners Aid supplies reach the camp before his saxophone wears out.
The message urges readers to contribute to wartime efforts by giving to local community drives and national campaigns through the War Fund and the National War Fund.
Mrs. Sarah Burke and Sidney Hawkins wed in Emporia Virginia on September 4 in the Clerk of Court’s office. The ceremony was performed by Sol Wrenn.
A short verse urges aid to those affected by the war including soldiers, widows, and schoolchildren. It frames giving as a duty of Americans and emphasizes humility over publicity. The piece underscores support for families of the fighting, and moral action aligned with the Golden Rule.
Editor notes author former Roanoke Rapids resident now working for the Civil Service Commission in Washington D C. Her husband C R Page of U S G R is reported to be somewhere between Hawaii and New Guinea.
Mrs. William A. Price former Catherine Hudson left last week for Azard Alabama to spend time with her husband stationed at Camp Rucker.
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