Weldon News Highlights Local Movements and Visits
Mrs. H. W. Bounds return from Hot Springs Ark. Mrs. D. Weathers and daughter Rebecca head to Durham where Mrs. Weathers will teach. Miss Kate Garrett back from Pine Tops. Pfc. Alex Lassiter of Fort Bragg visited his mother. Isabel Briggs of Indiana visiting Mrs. G. H. Holmes. Marion Mountcastle visiting mother from Baltimore. Mrs. W. A. Pierce, Sr. in Charlotte. Frances Oakes returns from New England and New York trip. Dr. Tom Holmes of New York City visited his parents. Grayham White Head and family guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Sutter. Mrs. C. W. Howard Jr. returns from Kingston. Lt. Bob Shepherd returns to Kansas post.
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H. W. Bounds
Hot Springs
Ark
D. Weathers
Rebecca
Weldon
Durham
Weathers
Wincer
Kate Garrett
Pinetops
Pfc
Alex Lassiter
Fort Bragg
Isabel Briggs
Indiana
G. H. Holmes
Marion Mountcastle
Baltimore
W. A. Pierce
Charlotte
Frances Oakes
Massachusettes
Connecticut
New York City
Tom Holmes
Grayham Whitehead
Wellman Holmes Wedding in Grace Church Weldon
Miss Mary Elizabeth Holmes daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Holmes Jr and Lieut Paul Webb Wellman Jr of Clinton N C and Moultree Ga were married in a September 9 ceremony at Grace Episcopal Church Weldon The Rev Robt B Cox and Rev D P Moore officiated Best man was P W Wellman Sr with usher Charles Gate and Dr Thomas H Holmes maid of honor Miss Isabel Briggs The bride wore white satin and marquisette with orange blossoms and pearls given in marriage by Thomas Hall Holmes Jr
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P. W. Wellman, Sr
Charles Gate
Clinton
Thomas H. Holmes
New York
Isabel Briggs
Gary
Ind
Thomas Hall Holmes, Jr
Weldon-Mumford nuptials linked to Navy service
Weldon Miss Annie Mae Mumford and Weldon native son Stephen Stephenson were married Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage in Jackson. The bride, employed at Selden's Drug Store in Weldon, wore ice blue with black accessories and red rose bouquet. The groom, Boatswain Mate 1/c in the U S Navy, is stationed in Yorktown Va after four and a half years overseas service.
Williams receives Air Medal award in Italian base ceremony
Lieutenant Edwin R. Williams 22 of Roanoke Rapids N C and a P 51 Mustang pilot with the 15th Air Force is presented the Air Medal by Colonel Chester L Sluder at the group base in Italy for meritorious achievement during sustained combat operations. A note states snake bites seldom prove fatal as venom injection is often not large enough.
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Edwin R. Williams
Washington St
Roanoke Rapids
15Th
AAF
Chester L. Sluder
San Antonio
Texas
Williams
Strange plans for a man awaiting death in American Weekly
An article highlights a man who has paid for his funeral had his portrait made and prepared a coffin layout and other death arrangements as part of his life and death plans. The October 1st issue of The American Weekly features this and other fascinating pieces.
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Baltimore Sunday American Order
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FASTEETH Powder Helps Secure Loose Dentures
An improved alkaline powder named FASTEETH is promoted to secure loose dentures. It promises firmer plates, comfort for gums, and reduced embarrassment, with availability at drug stores.
Braswell Wins Silver Wings At Army Air Field
II Flight Officer Robert Clifton Braswell son of Mrs Mamie M Braswell of 211 Jenny Street Roanoke Rapids completed flight training at the Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School Lake Field Arizona. He received the Army Air Corps silver wings at graduation ceremonies.
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Braswell
Robert Clifton Braswell
Mamie M. Braswell
Jenny Street
Roanoke Rapids
Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School
Lake Field
Arizona
Army Air Corps
Flight Officer Appointment and Training Details
The notice outlines an Army of the United States officer being appointed as Flight Officer. It notes pre flight training at Santa Ana Army Air Base in California and pilot training with Army flying units at Western Flying Training Command fields before Luka Field. The source mentions Roanoke Rapids High School and adds a World War I fact about Brazil declaring war on Germany as the sole South American nation to do so.
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Army of the United States
Santa Ana Army Air Base
Santa Ana
Calif
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