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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
8
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After months of absence to regain health, A McLean returns to Maury County as county farm demonstration agent. C C Wright will move to Lawrence County, while McLean resumes duties February 1. The district agent praises both men and notes Wright’s successful county work and McLean’s strong ties to Maury.
Gordon Morton returns to his friends after months in the army and a wound that cost the loss of the fingers on his right hand. He was greeted warmly during his homecoming after being mustered out at Camp Gordon.
Senator D A Burkhalter mayor of McKenzie elected president of the Tennessee Municipal League at Noctville meeting presided by Mayor Dedman. Alderman Chaffin and Acting Recorder Erwitt attended. League favors universal application of city laws. Recommendations include extending abutting property law to maintenance of streets, sewers, and improvements. Government support for public works during postwar readjustment endorsed. Officers elected: Burkhalter president. Gupton, Taylor vice presidents. Clem J. Jones secretary. John W. Horton treasurer. Dr Carey Morgan chaplain. Gov Roberts and Prof Gus Dyer addressed the gathering.
An influenza outbreak at Winchester prevents the girls basketball team from travelling to Columbia for a return game next Friday. Clarksville had defeated them last year and now the local team plans to reschedule, while the Winchester squad hopes for a fair chance once recovered.
Roberson of Columbia sent a check to Hitchuck Wagon and Implement Co. of Nashville for a wagon shipped to him. The check bounced on Spring Hibank, the Nashville firm had the wagon returned, and the total loss costs exceed ten dollars including freight and a protest fee. Sheriff Howser faced attempts to press charges but the case centers on fraudulent payment and shipment issues.
Private Carl Steilbac of Indianapolis was struck by a pistol bullet that pierced his brain but hospital officials say he may recover. Howard Estes, recently promoted to lieutenant, noted the promotion coincided with the division’s roll call and thanked his mother in a letter. The drive began September 12 and Estes, a C. M. A. graduate, is widely praised in the area.
Washington dispatch reports Private William L. Clark of Company DB 12014 inf commanding his unit with eight others during the Bellicourt action on September 28, 1938. He aided his company commander in clearing enemy dugouts and capturing 242 prisoners, earning the distinguished-service cross from the President in the name of the Commander in Chief. His home is listed as Walter G. Clark, Polity City, Tennessee.
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