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I H ————____ ___ iHu^|H*tt|| Vernon Edgar Whitley, Marvin William Scott, William H. Camp, Jr, Robert E JVlay, R. H. McComnions, James W. Whitby, Grover Woodruff, Winfield Hasty, Daniel E. Faison, Robert Lee Moore, Curtis E. West, Edgar H. King, Robert Lee Ingram Thomas A. Cooper, Marvin F. Matkins, James G. Whitby, Thos. H. Cook, Jr, Elmer E. Chambliss, Randall White, Robert L . _ _ _ _ _ Harris, Joseph A. Crouch, Davie L. Harper, Brutas W. Rook, Robt R. Northingtn, Eugene Basil Glover, William C Moody Frank W. Harris, Wayne C. Green, Rufus S. Finch, Lawrence W. Myrick, Walter G. Cooley, Charlie L. Whitby, Melbourne Barry Jones, Robert A. Rogers, Rufus J. T. Wood ruff, Clinton P. Deberry, Herbert S. Edwards, H. Charles Leatherwood, Jr„ John Wayne Thomas, Alex Bullock, Jr, Frank P. Hunter. THE ROANOKE RAPIDS l-J P\ nature NBWBpaper ■ M H "^^s* M H K h" -J I ■ CAROLINA'S FIIS^^/ ■ ^ A-r * * ‘^TAB/oic/AHKNEHS/m^mv Volume xxxi roanoke rapids, n. c., Thursday, September 13,1945 number 2 j} "■ ' 1— ■ .. n 111 "' ‘ " *" " ‘ -ii M... , ■ - - Final Meeting Dissolves War Salvage Committee The War Salvage Committee of Roanoke Rapids was dissolved at the final meeting held Tuesday afternoon at the Roanoke Rapids Armory. A total of $987.17 re mained in the treasury as a result of the sale of waste paper, scrap metal and other salvage collected (jj|jy the committee during the war. This money was divided equally between the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Roanoke Rapids. It was reported that there are about 300 Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts and 300 Girl Scouts and Brownies in the Roanoke Rapids area, which includes a troop at Gaston and a colored troop of Boy Scouts which did fine work in the salvage -drives. Checks for $493.58 were autho rized to be sent to A. E. Akers, treasurer of the Roanoke Rapids Boy Scout Council and to the Girl Scout Executive of the local Girl Scout Council. Present at the last meeting were Chairman J. R. Meikle, F. S. Kemp, A. N. Martin and C. L. Wilson, a majority of the com mittee. The action on disposition *of the funds remaining was the result of a motion set up in the minutes when the committee was originally organized. The com mittee expressed thanks to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and all citizens and business concerns who contributed to the various salvage drives. coxswain rrice ^Gets Discharge Coxswain J. B. Price, husband of the former Doris Paige Ed wards of this city, has recently received an honorable discharge from the navy with a total of 46 points. Price has been in service four years during which time he participated in the invasions of Sicily and Africa. After a short * stay in this city, Mr. and Mrs. Price and their daughter, Linda Lou, will make their home in Oklahoma City, Okla., where Mr. Price plans to go into business. Davenport Goes To Sioux Falls Sgt. Doyle Davenport, son of Mr. . end, Mrs. L. E. Davenport, has re A turned to Sioux Falls, S. D., after spending thirty days here with his Wife and parent?. He entered ser vice in 1942 and spent twelve months in England ‘ with the JSighth Air Force bombing squad „, j^. HejJias four battle stars. His ^ife,wafa?the former Miss Bettie Looking Ahead For The Future Hospital space is so scarce in England that British wives who have the inclination to become mothers are booking beds in maternity wards as soon as they learn their soldier-husbands are coming home. The shortage of maternity hos pital facilities is so great that even hopeful brides are making arrangements, on a provisional basis. All beds except one in a big hospital recently were reserv ed more than nine months ahead. Leaders Wanted For Girl Scouts The Roanoke Rapids Girl Scout Council is sending out an emer gency call for adult workers. Mrs. W. A. Thorne, Commissioner of Girl Scouts, reports that there are six Girl Scout Troops that are without leaders, and she urges that women in the community who are interested and willing to give some of their time toward Scout ing get in touch with her or with the Girl Scout office immediately. Training will be provided for in experienced people. The girls of the community are eager to get started in their fall program, but unless the women of the com munity will come to the rescue many girls are going to be depriv ed of Scouting this year, said Mrs. Thorne. Lenzie Lee Freed From Prison Comp Lenzie J. Lee, 33-years-old, son of Mrs. Annie L. Lee of South Rosemary, has been freed from a Japanese prison camp, it was re vealed yesterday morning in a War Department telegram to his sister, Mrs. W. C. Whitley. Anoth er telegram was received yester day afternoon by Mrs. Whitley directly from her brother notify ing her that he was on Guam Is land ort his way home and “I am well and happy.” Lee, who volunteered for the regular army in 1929, re-enlisted in 1932. He was later discharged and immediately signed up with the Navy as a civilian employe for work on Wake Island. When war broke out and Wake had been valiantly defended by a small detachment of Marines and civil ians, it was finally taken by the Japs and Lee, along with those left, was made a prisoner of war December 23, 1941. Lee formerly was employed here by Rosemary Manufacturing Company. Rubber Footwear Now Ration Free Rationing of industrial rubber footwear has ended, it was dis closed Monday by OPA. In announcing the fifth com modity group to be freed from ration controls since Japan sur rendered, it was said that rubber shoes and rubber boots were avail able in "supply suficient to meet demand.” We Didn't Get A Chance To Finish Our Argument - But x xic amen ui pctuiL was suuug as we entered the door of a cer tain “Roanoke Pharmacy,” the other day. Everything in the place was covered and there hung men on the walls and from the ceiling with paint brushes being waved about in a careless manner. “Whatthehell is going on in here?” we demanded of the pro prietor and his “haughty” assist ant. “How come you painting up this store while the public comes in here and tries to buy something* they need?” There was a look of downright wickedness in the eyes of one of those fellows and a faint, thin smile from the other. Not a single word was spoken. Then we felt gentle drops of moisture on the top of our head. “Say, cut out that slinging that paint on me'. Put it on the walls and ceiling.” oun not a wora. “Well, we come in here to buy a pack of cigarettes and we meant to pay cash for ’em,” we continu ed, trying to start some kind of argument. "We ain’t got no cigarettes,” re plied the assistant in the store. “Besides, don’t you see everything is covered up.” The moist drops continued to be felt falling on the top of our head as we sauntered toward the en trance of the store to get out of there. And then — it seemed as though all the paint in the world fell on top of our head. And to finish off the humiliation, we felt a sudden sharp but swift kick as we went through the door. When that darn paint job is finished, so help us, we’re gonna go back in that place and there’s ' no telling how we’ll come out, but we certainly intend starting an argument.—F. T. Darrell McKinney, 38, Dies Instantly; Mrs. Harris Dies In Roanoke Rapids Hospital R. Darrell McKinney, 38-year old white man, was instantly killed early Tuesday night, about one mile south of Weldon, and Mrs. Robert Harris, 23, of Emporia, Vo, was fatally injured when a 1940 model Cadillac automobile driven by McKinney, and a 1939 Chevro let panel truck driven by Mrs. Harris crashed on a sharp curve on Highway 301. Mrs. Harris died a few minutes after being brought to Roanoke Rapids Hospital. Investigation revealed that Mc Kinney, evidently driving at a ter rific rate of speed, failed to make the curve and crashed into the side of the truck. The impact of the collision was of such force the truck was dragged a distance of about 40 feet in the reverse direc tion from which it was travelling at the time of the accident, turn ed it around and threw it into a. ditch. The car then cut across the left side of the highway and con tinued for a distance of almost 100 yards before coming to a stop in an open field. Riding with Mrs. Harris in the truck was her sister-in-law, Mrs. Louise Harris, who suffered a bar [y crushed arm. With McKinney in the automobile was Elizabeth Jesup, 24-year-old white woman of Weldon, who was uninjured except for a few minor cuts and bruises. McKinney, a fish salesman for I. H. Griffin Company of Raleigh, was driving a company-owned car, it is said. The truck was owned by Meherrin Valley Dairy Pro ducts Company of Emporia. Both vehicles were completely demolisb 3d. Mrs. Harris is survived by her lusband and two small girls. Her sody was returned to Emporia last light. McKinney, whose home is said to be in Washington, N. C, s survived by his wife and sevens! children. His body was sent tifeg-jl Washington yesterday afternoon. -43 Sergt. Wilson Is Bock Home Going Back To Standard Time The country is going back to Standard Time September 30, ac cording to a unanimous vote of the House of Representatives yesterday on a bill introduced by Lyle H. Boren (D-Okla.) to abolish War Time and turn the clocks back an hour to Standard Time. Tomlinson Is Given Bronze Star Medal S/Sgt. James T. Tomlinson, hus band of the former Miss Margaret Wood of this city, has been award ed the Bronze Star. His citation read as follows: "S/Sgt. William T. Tomlinson, 120th Infantry Reg iment, USA, is awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievements in action on July 16, 1944, in France. Despite intense enemy artillery and small arms fire directed on their unit’s sector, Sgt. Tomlinson and a comrade courageously drew their vehicle loaded with vital sup plies to an exposed position in clear view of the enemy where they delivered the supplies. Under the continuing heavy fire they placed wounded in the vehicle and evacuated them to the rear. Sgt. Tomlinson’s courageous action was of valuable service to his unit.” Sgt. Tomlinson is the son of Mrs. W. W. Tomlinson of Win ston-Salem. He entered service in 1940 and was sent overseas in February, 1944. He is expected back in the states this month. Member of the Old Hickory Divi sion, he is the wearer of the Presidential- Citation, Combat In fantry Badge and Five Battle Stars. Sergt. Morris At Son Antonio, Tex. Having completed 26 months in :he European Theatre of Opera lions, T/Sgt. Leroy W. Morris, 117 Jackson Street, radio operator on i B-17, is now at the San Antonio District, AAF Personnel Distribu- : lion Command for processing and "eassignment. The Roanoke Rapids gunner and , irewman was shot down over Dermany on his first mission and leld prisoner of war by the Axis 'or approximately two years. He , vas recently released and returned ;o the United States. ■ iVvki.* 7 ".'"'7,
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