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i-1 THE ROANOKE RAPIDS - SECTION "B" SECTION "B” DIAL R-326 ALL DEP’TS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1942 SECTION B—PAGE 1 Irvin Dickens In Service; "CONDITIONING" ARMY AVIATORS At Foster Field In Texas SI Foster Field, Texas, Dec. 31 — Pvt. Irvin Dickens of Roanoke Rapids, former Wake Forest base ball captain and all-star shortstop in the Coastal Plains League in 1940 and ’41, is stationed at Foster Field, advanced fighter pilot train ing school at Victoria, Texas, as a member of the athletic department. Dickens is an athletic instructor in the physical fitness program for Aviation Cadets. During the inter-squadron footbak. season, which just ended, he was a mem- ; ber of the staff of referees. The young athlete was a mem ber of the baseball, football and basketball teams at Roanoke Rap- 1 ids High School, where he was • graduated in 1935. He captained the cage team in his senior year, j Moving to Wake Forest, he was a varsity baseballer there, gradu ating in 1939. He played second base for Wilson in 1939-40 and 41. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dickens, 1025 Jackson Street., Roanoke Rapids. John W. Riddle Graduates From Radio School Scott Field, 111., Dec. 31 — Pvt. j John W. Riddle, Jr., son of Mr. j and Mrs. John Riddle of Weldon, | has just been graduated from the ' parent radio school of the Air Forces Technical Training com mand. During the intensive training period here Pvt. Riddle received instruction in radio operation and ( mechanics and is now qualified for duty as a member of a fighting bomber crew. Since Scott Field, part of the vast network of the Technical Training Command schools under Maj. Gen. Walter R. Weaver, is devoted solely to radio the destina tion of Pvt. Riddle may be a more advanced radio school, a gunnery school, or an operational training school where he will receive in structions as part of a bombing “team.” Wm. R. Burton To Minter Field In California William R. Burton, son of the J. R. Burtons of 123 Jackson St., was among the new group of aviation cadets who have come to Minter Field, California, to receive their basic flying training. While here, this courageous young man will become a real military flyer. He will undertake a more exten sive course of study in the Ground School; master the arts of forma tion flying; take part in many cross-country flights; and thus prepare himeslf completely for the battle to Victory. Large Florida Fruit Mrs. R. W. Wall of 1340 Roan oke Avenue has in her possession an orange weighing one and a half pounds and a lemon weighing one pound and six ounces. They were sent to her by her daughter, Mrs. Tony Bellere, from Cocoa, Florida. Although fruit probably grows to an, unusual size in Flor ida, it is not often any of it this size is seen in North Carolina. Willie G. Pulley Promoted To Rank Corporal In Army Cpl. Willie G. Pulley recently re ceived his promotion from Private to Corporal in the Army. He is the son of Mrs. Emma Pulley of Route 3, Littleton, and has been at home for the past ten days on furlough. Before entering the Army on March 10, he was em ployed by Patterson Mills Com pany. He is now stationed at Camp Polk, La. townTalk Miss Omara Daniel spent the holidays at her home in Keysville. George Thurman Burton, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Burton, of 123 Jackson Street, has been commis sioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army Field Artillery. Lt. Burton received his training at Fort Sills, Okla., and is now stationed at Waco, Texas. Marvin Lassiter of Jackson spent the holidays here. Miss Laura Jane Epperson of Emporia, Va., spent the week end here. A. M. Wrenn spent the week end in Atlanta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. James Carter spent the week end in Broadnax, Va., with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Faircloth of Loris, S. C., left Monday after spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Humphreys and Miss Edna Merritt. Mr. and Mrs. Mason Howell of Seaboard spent the week end here. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bright and children of Macclesfield spent the holidays here with relatives. Miss Irma Knight spent Friday and Saturday in Atlanta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Willey Tidwell of Danville, Va., are visiting relatives in the city this week. Miss Estelle Knight is spending the holidays at her home in Dur ham. Mr. and Mrs. Murphey Tickle and children of Washington, D. C., spent the holidays in the city. Ruby Moore Joins Waac's Word has been reecived here from the Headquarters Recruiting and Induction Station at Fort Bragg to the effect that Ruby A. Moore, of 200 Hamilton Street, was officially enrolled as a mem ber of the Women’s Army Auxil iary Corps. Miss Moore, 21-year old cit> girl, a native of Northampton County, graduated from Gaston High School in the Class of 1040. She was active in most of the ex tracurricular activities, especially basketball. Soon after graduation and up until the time that she volunteered to enlist in the ser vices of her country, Miss Moore was employed by the Roanoke Mills No. 1. She is the daughter of Walter and Grace Moore of near Gaston. Brake - Rhone Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Rhone of Mpundsville, West Virginia, an nounce (he wedding of their daughter Elsie Lucille, of Roanoke Rapids, to Norman Leslie Brake, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Brake of Rocky Mount, on December 25th at Emporia, Va. The bride wore a navy sailor dress with navy and white acces sories. The bridegroom is Seaman First Class U. S. N. stationed at Brook lyn, N. Y., awaiting orders for over sea duty. Mrs. Brake who has been a res ident of this city for some time will remain here. Mrs. Birdy Tillery of New River spent the holidays here with rel atives. Kiwanis Has Their Annual Bean Supper Don Tillar was host to the Ki wanis Club at its annual Bean Supper held in the Power Com pany Recreation Club last week with each man bringing his own supper. The money saved thereby, along with money furnished by the club members, was used to spread Christmas cheer to ten needy families. Quite a personal interest is taken by the Kiwanians in this project. The members were divided into committees and each committee made two trips to vis it the family it helped: one to de termine the needs and another to bring its gifts. After the supper Past President W. L. Medlin made a most inter esting talk about life in an Army Training Camp. Lt. Julian R. Allsbrook also addressed the club, telling briefly some of the exper I iences he has had since enlisting in the Navy. i ; Li. King miller I Now Serving At i Wend ever Field I News was received this week that Second Lietenant Curtis S. 1 "Bing" Butler is now serving at Wendover Field, Utah. Young ' Butler was recently commissioned ' a second lieutenant, after attend- 1 1 ing the AAFTTC, officers training 1 school, for three months at Miami j Beach, Fla. Butler graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School, and umpired professional and semi-pro baseball up to the time of his entry in the army. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam’l W. Butler, 727-A Jef ferson St. His wife resides at 316 Jefferson St. pending the return of her husband from the army. Miss Emily Taylor spent the week end in Richmond, Va., with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Woodruff spent Christmas Day with Mrs. Pat Camp in Garysburg. "The Balanced Blend" The"balance"of Carstairs <* White Seal is made possible by careful selection and skillful blending from one of the world's largest reserves of choice blending stocks. 9 CABSTAIRS : White Seal • • • • • •••••• ••••• • • BLENDED WHISKEY. 86.8 Proof. 72% Grom Neutral Spirits. Carstairs Bn Oistilling\.ov Inc., Baltimore, Md. 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