Forsyth Editor's Son Receives Army Meritorious Service
H G Clarke of Forsyth was awarded the Army commendation ribbon for meritorious service as staff member of the Pacific Stars and Stripes. The presentation occurred in Atlanta with his parents present. The citation notes service from July 1, 1946 to February 4, 1947.
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Atlanta
H. G. Clarke
Forsyth
Pacific Stars and Stripes
Georgia Military District
J. H. Clark
Dawson Veteran Dedicates Georgia Legion Mansion
Erle Cooke Jr. of Dawson dedicated the Georgia American Legion's brick and marble headquarters in Atlanta in memory of Americans who died in the last two wars. The former Asa Candler mansion on Ponce de Leon Avenue was bought for 66000 with 10000 in improvements, costing Candler 240000 to complete. Cooke urged renewed preparedness as war clouds form. State Commander J R Williams of Valdosta and Mrs Fuller Pedrick of Quitman accepted the building from Decatur Scout Candler, past state commander.
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Atlanta
Erle Cooke Jr
Dawson
Georgia American Legion
Legion
Asa Candler
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Candler
Cocke
J. R. Williams
Valdosta
Fuller Pedrick
Quitman
Scout Candler
Decatur
Memorial Day Holiday Traffic and Airline Death Toll Totals
Nation tallies 333 holiday deaths as of June 1 with 146 traffic fatalities and 41 drownings. Airline crashes contribute 95 deaths, Maryland reports 59 total, New York 59, California 27 from all causes, plus regional tallies for Alabama Georgia Tennessee Texas.
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Chicago
Maryland
New York
California
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Texas
Teol praised by Parkersburg pharmacist customers
Stout of Parkersburg West Virginia says TEOL sales are strong with a customer reporting relief after six years. Other customers share positive comments on the product’s effectiveness.
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Stout
Parkersburg
W. Va
Satisfaction guaranteed at Porter's Drug Store
A local offer promises a 35 cent refund within an hour if customers are not completely pleased, available at Porter's Drug Store in the area.
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Porter’s Drug Store
General Wainwright Addresses Vets in Macon on Universal Military Training
General Jonathan Wainwright spoke at the American Legion memorial services in Macon urging universal military training. He warned that Pearl Harbor marked a persistent need for strong military preparedness and a reconstituted National Guard and Reserve to safeguard the United States. Senator Richard B. Russell praised Legion policies and warned against ideological threats to democracy.
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Macon
Jonathan Wainwright
Corregidor
American Legion
Legion and Auxiliary Convention
City Auditorium
W. W. Wynn
G. B. Strawn
L H. Lucas
E.B. Price
Robins Field
Wainwright
Warren Minton
Lanier High School For Boys
26Th Cavalry
Minton
Pearl Harbor
United States of America
War Department
National Guard and Reserve
United States
National Guard
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
America
Montezuma residents allege poor phone service at hearing
In Montezuma on June 3 the Georgia Public Service Commission reviewed complaints about local telephone service. Chairman Walter McDonald said rates were cut in half because service was deemed insufficient, but he noted improvement has not occurred.
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Montezuma
Georgia Public Service Commission
Walter McDonald
Wind storm devastates Arkansas area near Pine Bluff
A tornado ripped through heavily populated agricultural land near Pine Bluff Arkansas killing at least 28 people and injuring hundreds. The path stretched at least 20 miles with up to 10 miles width. Bridges were blown and rescue crews struggled as communications failed.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas River
Little Rock
Steed
Aviation Cadet Training Reopened For Civilians
The aviation cadet program is reopened and extended to include civilian young men aged 18 to 26 1/2. Qualifications include being unmarried, college credits or passing a mental exam, excellent character and health. Applications at Army Recruiting Station or write to the Commanding General, Army Air Force. Mobile unit visits Butler Thursdays 8 am to 5 pm. otherwise contact Columbus recruiting station.
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Harold R.yearger
Columbus Army
Army
Army Air Force
Washington, D. C
Butler
Pine Bluff Storm Ravages Rural Areas
Gordon Freeman of The Pine Bluff Commercial described widespread destruction as a storm swept ten miles west and ten miles east of Pine Bluff. He noted stores and churches in rural communities were destroyed and trees were uprooted and splintered.
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Pine Bluff
Gordon Freeman
Two Girls Watch Brother Drown Near Columbus
In Columbus area on Saturday 14 year old Wilburn Riley drowned while swimming in a creek a mile from Columbus. Phenix City sisters aged 8 and 11 watched as he waded upstream and across, then failed to reach the bank in deeper water. Police report the incident occurred during his first swim of the season.
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Columbus
Phenix City
Wilburn Riley
Freezer Locker Boxes Available at Bazemore Plant
A few drawer type freezer lockers remain for immediate application at Bazemore Freezer Locker Plant. Secure a unit now and start storing with this limited offering.
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Bazemore
Indictment in Sumtex County Murder Case
Americus May 28 The Sumtex county grand jury has indicted Victor Smith on a murder charge for the slaying of Roy Downer an ex GI on February 27. Smith was moved to a Macon jail days after the killing and has remained imprisoned. W T Wellens also indicted charged with assault with intent to rape a 12 year old girl. Wellens is an Americas insurance salesman. Trial for both men is slated for next week when the Sumter superior court criminal docket will be heard.
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Americus
Sumtex County
Victor Smith
Smith
Roy Downer
Sumtex
Macon
W. T. Wellens
Wellens
Americas
Sumter Superior Court
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Cau Moi
General Wainwright
Arkansas
George Steed
Broadway
Tenth St
Columbus, Ga
Joe Marsh
Molly Birtles
Petersk
United States Brewers Foundation
Flora Morden
Jones Crossroads
WEGK
Union Bag & Paper Corporation
Sapelo Forest
McIntosh County
Union Bag & Paper Corporation of
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