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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
1
The Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association voted to close stores on V Day with conditions. If the news breaks on Sunday closing extends to Monday. If on a weekday closing applies to that day and the next. If V Day falls on Saturday, closing for Saturday and Monday.
Frank S. Kemp of this city was named North Carolina vice commander-at-large at the concluding session of the three day annual reunion of the 29th Division Association held in Staunton Virginia this week. William N. Nicklas of Baltimore was elected national commander.
Mooney Greenberg opens Nu-Fashion at 1029 Roanoke Avenue Roanoke with public opening scheduled for next Saturday morning.
Pfc. Robert M. Gums, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gums of 201 Henry Street, wounded in France on August 12. A letter to his parents states he lost his left eye and is confined to a hospital but is getting along. Before service in January 1943 he worked at Roanoke Mill No. 1 and has been overseas about three months.
Mrs. Ida Edmonds Burnette of his city received a War Department telegram stating Sgt E M Burnette was badly injured in action on August 12 in Europe after a plane crash. He is hospitalized in North Ireland. Before enlistment in 1943, he worked for Glen L Martin in Baltimore Maryland.
Maury D. Coston, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Coston of 1211 Washington street, is well and safe after a telegram said he was missing in action. A gunner on a B 24 bomber he has been overseas about five weeks and entered service in March 1943. Two brothers Melvin H and Alvin B also serve.
Eddie Harris, a Black man, is in Roanoke Rapids Hospital with gunshot wounds received Friday night from Zack Mohorn, a White resident of South Rosemary. Neighbors allege harassment by a peeping tom. Mohorn fired after Harris was seen peering into Mrs Mahorn’s bedroom. A hospital release is awaited for Harris and a hearing will be held for Mohorn when feasible.
First Lieutenant Cecil Pendleton arrived in Roanoke Rapids for a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs A O Pendleton. He is recovering from rifle wounds suffered on Bougainville Island and recently left New Caledonia hospital for temporary duty at Camp Butner where he is in the Officers Replacement Pool.
Cpl. James King has returned to Fort Knox Kentucky after a 12 day sojourn in the area. Mrs. King accompanied him and will stay with their daughter Mrs. Harry M. Turner until October or November.
Mrs. M. M. Moore of 162 Charlotte street found an apple with a perfect V while prepping apples bought from Paul Thompson for jelly and other goods. The discovery sparks talk of victory symbols amid war optimism.
Miss Winifred Hudson book keeper for The Herald resigns after several months in the position. She plans to leave soon for Miami Beach Florida.
The District Health Department confirms the first infantile paralysis case in Halifax County amid a state epidemic. The patient is five year old Charlie Lee Peterson of Halifax Township, undergoing home care with possible transfer to the Hickory hospital. State health officials report 25 deaths and 659 total cases since June 1, with Dare County and Halifax County the latest affected areas.
The city jewelry stores will continue year round Wednesday afternoon closing, announced by Mrs. Blair Gibson secretary of the Merchants Association.
Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas have moved into the house on Bolling Road formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Howard Hancock. Since taking up his duties as advertising manager and news editor of The Herald last February Jr Thomas and his wife have been residing in an apartment at 17 Jackson street.
The Roa rke Rapids Hospital School of Nursing counts several students among those traveling to Raleigh to take the State Board Examination for Nurses. Mrs. Carlee Butler Jenkins Mrs. Dorothy Lee Garver Miss Elsie Bridges Deerry Miss Elizabeth Warren Miss Virginia Shell Miss Alice Mae King Miss Mabel Coryant.
Ministerial Association secretary Rey Lester A. Tilley announces all Roanoke Rapids and Weldon churches will hold prayer and thanksgiving services on V Day. If surrender news arrives morning, services start at 11 o clock. if in afternoon or evening, at 8. Public urged to attend.
O Griffin owner and manager of Griffin's Drug Store is in Cleveland Ohio this week for the national convention of druggists and will return early next week.
Edward J. Simpson grandson of Mr and Mrs Jeff Welch of 225 Hamilton Street returned to Plant Park Florida after visiting relatives here. He plans to begin crew training as a gunner on a B 17 bomber after completing Air Corps service. He finished Roanoke Rapids High School and earned his diploma after enlistment. This is his first home visit since induction.
Mr and Mrs Frank R Thomas announce word from abroad that their son in law Captain John M Hughes U S Air Corps has arrived somewhere in North Africa.
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