State Guard
News Notes
The Armory, July 23, 1945—Two
school buses followed by a private
car stopped outside the Armory
Sunday afternoon at 6.45 and 48
men and officers shouldered their
equipment and marched into the
building. They were halted and
put at ease by the Captain, Fran
cis S. Kemp, who congratulated
them on their proficiency at camp.
Then he turned to the Radio an
nouncer and briefly described the
purpose and work of the encamp
ment.
Not a day had passed without
rain, but the full schedule was
completed in spite of the bad
weather. On Wednesday the Third
Regiment, of which the local unit
is a part, went on the firing range.
After serving their time in the
pits, the Third Battalion went on
the firing line. Then came a tor
rential rain, but the firing con
tinued. With water in the rifle
chambers and bores the men flung
themselves in mud puddles in
prone positions and shot at their
targets. High man on the range
was Platoon Sgt. John Cox, who
made a score of 96.
Inspections had been a daily
routine and pennants were award
ed to the leading regiments. On
Friday the Third Regiment won
the flag led by the Third Battal
ion, with the Fourteenth Company
taking top honors as the model
Company of the -Battalion.
As the men left the floor to put
up their equipment, one could hear
them say to each other, “best en
campment we have ever had, but
I’m glad the next one is a year
off.’’
The next regular drill will be
held at the Armory, Monday July
30.
Herbert Bryant
Here On Leave
Pfc. Herbert Bryant is home
from Italy visiting his wife, Mrs.
Irene Bryant, 215 Henry Street, on j
a 30-day furlough after spending ,
15 months overseas. Bryant enter- ]
ed service in December, 1942, and
received his basic training at Camp
Howze, Texas. He has received the
Purple Heart, the Good Conduct .
Medal, and the Expert Infantry
man Badge. Prior to his entrance
in service he was employed by ^
Roanoke Mill No. 1. a
Pfc. Bryant will report to Fort *
Bragg when his leave expires.
In Memory j
THE LONE PILGRIM e
I came to the place where the lone F
pilgrim lay, a
And pensively stood by the tomb; G
When in a low whisper I heard a
something say, J
How sweetly I sleep here alone; a
The tempest may howl and the IN
loud thunder roar,
\nd gathering storms may arise;
Sfet calm is my slumber, at rest
is my soul,
rhe tears are all wiped from my
eyes.
D tell my companion and kindred
most dear,
ro weep not for me now I’m gone;
rhe same hand that led me
through scenes most severe,
Has kindly conducted me home;
\.nd there is a crown that doth
glitter and shine,
rhat I shall forever more wear;
rhen turn to the Savior, His love
most Divine,
\.ll you that would dwell with me
there.’
—Author Unknown
Dedicated to the memory of my
oving wife, who passed from this
vorld July 28, 1943, by her hus
land, Richard O. Bray.
Raymond Garner Is
honored at Shower
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Garner and
Irs. Nerva Everette entertained
t a party recently in honor of
iaymond Garner who is entering
le army on July 23. Homemade
:e cream and cake were served,
'he cake was inscribed, “Happy
andings, Raymond.” He was also
lowered with gifts. Those pres
it at the shower were: Willis
.icks, Mrs. Thelma Massey, How
rd Massey, Henry Newton, Mrs.
aynell Newton and sons, Billy
id Charles, Mrs. Inez Garner,
isephine and Kitty Garner, Mr.
id Mrs. Pete Garner, Scott and
ancy Garner, and Dick Clippard.
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Pearl Harbor, T. H.—Nerve cen
ter of the far flung aviation sup
ply system in the Pacific area is
tke Naval Aviation Supply Depot
here. The Depot, like a super mail
order house, serves the far flung
island bases, the aviation supply
ship, and the mighty carriers now
carrying the war to Japan’s door
step.
Engaged in this vital task of
supplying aviation forces is Odie
B. Crumpler, aviation storekeeper
third class, USNR, of Roanoke
Rapids, North Carolina, who has
been attached to the activity for
12 months.
Crumpler’s wife, Mrs. Margaret
Crumpler, lives at Roanoke Rap
ids. Before entering the naval ser
vice in April, 1944, he was a tex
tile loom fixer with the Roanoke
Mills. He has been overseas for
13 months.
Mr. and Mrs. Thorne
Honor Miss Garner
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Thorne en
tertained Thursday night with a
lovely party in honor of the ap
proaching birthday of Miss Alice
Garner. Appropriate favors and
verses were given to the guests,
and the honoree was presented
gifts from the host and hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. Thorne were also
remembered with a gift in re
membrance of their anniversary.
Those present were Misses Alice 40
Garner, Erma Robinson, Mes
dames Lillie Mae Eason, Mrs. Hel
en Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Hemon
Johnson and Earl Daughtry, Lt.
and Mrs. George Wood, and Mrs.
Rudolph Williams.
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