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★ ★ ★ ★ THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES Vernon Edgar Whitley, Marvin William Scott, William H. Camp, Jr., Robert E. May, R. H. McCornmons, 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, Thomas H. Cook, Jr., Elmer E. Chambliss, Randall White, Robert L. Harris, Joseph A. Crouch, Davie L. Harper, Brutas W. Rook, Robert R. Northing ton, 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. Woodruff, Clinton P. Deberry, Herbert S. Edwards, H. Charles Leather wood, Jr., John Wayne Thomas, Alex Bullock, Jr., Frank P. Hunter, Cecil Coburn, Wilbur Anderton, Latt Harris Shearin. ★ ★ ★ ★ Editorials— THE TEXTILE MILLS’ RETIREMENT PLAN One of the dreadful thoughts of life is— that after spending our strong and healthful years in toil, we might be poverty-stricken and dependent upon doubtful charity during our sunset years. So devastating is this fear that many in dividuals just, approaching old age would rather pass out of this earthly picture than face a future of bitter poverty. On the other hand it is a most beautiful and comforting thought to be assured that when working days are over there will still be money with which to live, a steady income to provide the necessities of life, a reward for the many years of toil. This reward, as certainly this low cost re tirement plan should be called, has been made possible by the Simmons Company, parent or ganization of the local textile mills — Patter son, Roanoke and Rosemary. Because of the amount of money con tributed and to be contributed by the Sim mons Company and local textile mills, the average worker will have to pay only three percent of his wages to participate in the plan, providing he has the other necessary qualifications. This three percent will cost the lowest income worker less than 20 cents per day. From this small investment which along with Social Security Old Age Pension, will provide, he can look forward to an income for the balance of his life. Some interesting features of the Retire ment Plan: The Simmons Company pays most of the cost, in fact, two-thirds of it . . . They have provided over $13,000,000 for the fund to pay for past services alone . . . The plan offers liberal judgment of past services for retirement plan qualifications. . . As example, a worker who has attained the required age may have worked for the company ten years, then quit, then later may have rejoined the company. He is not penalized in this event; he still gets credit for all his working time with the company towards the Retirement Plan regardless of the interruption.... Those whose work with the company was interrupt ed by war service will still get full credit towards the retirement plan during the en tire period spent in the armed services ... The Company is divorced from the plan which is to be operated independently by a trustee, the Chase National Bank of New York City, under regulations appproved by the United States Treasury Department . . . The plan is entirely voluntary; no one is required to join. It does not discriminate between any of the various income groups. The plan, in the opinion of this news paper, is so good that no employe who quali fies should turn it down without serious con sideration. It is a painless method of building ' an old age and retirement income. HOW THE RETIREMENT PLAN AFFECTS ROANOKE RAPIDS No city is richer than its lowest income group. In the past the lowest income group has generally been the aged. But in the future our city’s aged, who have been participants of the textile mills’ retirement plan, will be financially able to take care of their own keep; with reasonable judgment and good for tune they will be able to pay their obligations. In the future, more textile workers will retire at earlier ages. Thus greater opportuni ties for advancement will become possible for our young folks. Roanoke Rapids business men face a bet ter tomorrow with greater insurance of steadier prosperity — this, because of the tex tile mills’ retirement plan. Years Ago A Backward Glance ONE YEAR AGO A new civic organization for Roanoke Rapids, The Exchange Club, was organized. Miss Susan Shelton Britt be came the bride of Thomas W. Mullen, Jr„ of this city, in cere mony in Richmond, Va. SEVEN YEARS AGO Count Potocki, Ambassador to the United States from Poland, will come here to appear as the principal speaker In the public forum on Poland. Mme. Yvonne D. Dienne, French pianist, will appear on Womans Club program. Plans for a two day Rockflsh festival to be held in Weldon are completed. Miss Kathryn Wolhar became the bride of James Edward Ford, Jr. in ceremony performed at the St. John Baptist church. Mr. TT. W. Mullen announces engagement of daughter, Priscilla, to Howerton Gowen. The Rev. Thomas Curran, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Curran, of this city, was ordained to Priesthood last Sunday morning at the Raleigh Cathedral. nm?ivT vr iddc irn Paul 4- Reid, principal of Roa. noke Rapids High School, was erected president of the State High School Principals group at the Durham meeting of the N. C. Education Association. Roanoke Rapids took the spot light in issue of “The State” week ly magazine of Carl Goerch pub lished in Raleigh, with an eight page section telling the world about the accomplishments, growth and future prospects of the city. High water in the Roanoke River forced the closing of Man sh ester Board and Paper Co. part of this week. Miss Helen Powell became the bride of Walter Kee in ceremony performed in Petersburg, Va. The Virginia Electric and Pow er Company entertained the senior class of N. C. State College at lunch Tuesday and then took the boys on a tour of inspection over the Hydro-electric station here in Roanoke Rapids. A crowd of about 300 voters attended a meeting of the Halifax Labor Voters Leaque at Union Hall and heard various candidates for Mayor and city commissioners state their views and reasons for running for office. TOWN TALK Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Barnes, Annie Mae and Billie Barnes spent the week end in Newport News, Va. with Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Barnes.. Mrs. Lucille Cherry Mrs. Walter Kee, Mrs. Dora Hawkins and Red Johnson attended the funeral of Mrs. Susan Isobelle Cherry in Ashford, Va. Sunday. Mrs. D. L. Balmer spent Mon Moday in Richmond with Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Horton on account of the death of Mr. Horton’s father. 'Fun Night' at Vance St. School Don't forget "Fun Night” at Vance Street School Friday night from 7 until 9 o’clock. This is to be a night of fun sponsored by the P.-T. A. for all parents, children, and friends of the school. The pro ceeds are to be used to buy need ed equipment for the school 90 don’t forget to come, have fun, and help your school. The admission Is 5 cents for both adults and children. Some of the entertainments con. sists of the following: free movies in the auditorium, bingo for adults, bingo for children, cake walk for little folks, "Charlie and his friends,” drinks and candy for sale. Town Talk Mrs. Margaret Hudson and sis ter, Mrs. J. B. Moody, recently journeyed to Louisville, Tenn., to visit a brother, Edward Norwood, who had been ill. They were ac companied by relatives from Rich mond, Va. Many places of his torical note were visited during the trip, they reported. Mrs. L. R. White returned home Sunday after spending some time with her daughter In Bainbridge,. N V Mesdames F. R. Kendricks, S. M. Thompson, J. P. Little, W. H. Tickel and Jay Thompson spent Monday in Rocky Mount. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cameron and children, Hugh Harris and Addie Lee, spent Sunday to En. field. Mrs. W. O. Thompson has just returned from'a two weeks' visit with relatives in South Carolina. ATHLETES FOOT ITCH NOT HARD TO KILL IN ONE HOUR. If not pleased, your 35c back at any drug store. TE-OL a STRONG fungicide, contains 90% alcohol. IT PENETRATES. Reaches MORE germs to KILL the itch. Today at Matthews Drug Co. Youth Week Ends Sunday In preparation for the fourth innual Youth Week, a beautiful ind impressive consecration ser vice was held at the Rosemary Baptist Church by candle light last Sunday evening. Miss Christine Bush had charge Df the service. The candles were lighted by Bill Pair and Vernon Britton, Jr. Adult leaders present ed symbols of their various offices to the youth officers. At this time the pastor presented Bibles from the church to the two Youth Week preachers. Earl Bryant who will conduct the Sunday morning ser vice. and James Bridgman, who will conduct the evening service on the same day. Rev. B. Marshall White-Hurst, pastor of the church* delivered the consecration message. On the communion table at the altar was placed an open Bible flunked by two lighted candles, representing Christ, "the Light of the World." At the conclusion of the message about fifty young peo ple, lighting their individual cand. les from those on the table, stood at the altar for the consecration prayer. Next Sunday’s services will bring to a close the fourth annual Youth Week of this church. Miss Corine S&tterthwaite spent the week-end visiting friends in the home of Mrs. H. D. Bell in Raleigh, and with Miss Cornelia Timberlake of Oxford. PRICES REDUCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESIDENT TRUMAN’S REQUEST THAT MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS LOWER THE PRICE OF MERCHANDISE WE WILL— EFFECTIVE MAY 1st REDUCE PRICES CUT 10 PER CENT Following the request of President Truman Hut retail and wholesale prices be reduced we announce that EFFECTIVE MAY 1st EVERY PIECE OF MERCHANDISE IN OUR STORE WILL BE REDUCED 10 PER CENT LOOM BROTHERS "The Family Outfitters” 1016 ROANOKE AVENUE Baby Week APRIL 27-MAY 3 meo$i Our Specialty Choose baby’s nursery needs here. We've everything from scales to bottles and nipples. Shop here for the finest. ORIFFIN Drug Co. inHini —lie .. Penney's Baby Week’s . BUY-LOWS INFANTS' DRESSES in fins batiste with touches of em< broidery. 1*98 INFANTS' COTTON KNIT GOWNS. So easy to wash. No ironiiig! 9Qg TODDLERS' WASH DRESSES j in dainty styles. Some with j •mocking. 1.29-1.98 TODDLERS' WASH SUITS in two-piece styles, contrast ing colors. 1.29-1.98 TODDLERS' SUN DRESSES •weetened with ruffles and dainty trimmings. 1.19 TODDLERS' SMARTAllS* protect tiny knees. Crepe lor denim. 1 to S. 1.49 Infants' crib blankets Sith nursery designs, India "ton. 2.79 & 2.98 INFANTS' RECEIVING BLANKETS in all-cotton, jwhipstitched edges. 59c INFANTS' FACE CLOTHS, soft and absorbent. Terry cloth. 2 for 29c INFANTS' WASH CREEPERS, C itton kbit, - - — - in one-piece styles 1.19 II IFANTS' BOOTIE SETS. $ veater bonnet, and boot it s in all-wool knit. 2.98 II IFANTS' VESTS AND PAN T IS in oetton. The rests, •prdws. 89« ft 194 Nonet comb smawu in nil-wool, fringed edges. ’Htlte, pink. Woe. 2.98 EVERY ITEM IN OUR STORE 10% FITTS-CRUMPLER ELECTRIC COMPANY 226 ROANOKE AVE. PHONE R-840-1 For Mother on May 11th . Personal I \«* 10 ,. i. pe®»e*^ ™ L .i >* of sheer rayon il print, easy 1MA WOMAN'S HAT With flattering large brim in atraw with dairies Black and coloraT 2.98 HANDBAG of dnrablo plaatle patent. Pooch 'atyle with top handle. Nicely fitted. 2.98 MUNTID SOU All SCAM in Inc rayon aheer with dainty narrow rolled hem. NYION Ml. rammer eolora. 81*88
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