Hawaiian student briefed on Christmas in the United States
Jimmy Sakamoto of Wahiawa Hawaii visiting Baylor University in Waco Texas for Christmas holidays describes key contrasts between Hawaii and the mainland. He recalls the Pearl Harbor attack from a vantage point above the bay and notes snow in Decatur as his first exposure to winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Sakamoto
Wahiawa
Oahu
Waii
Jimmy Landill
East Lafayette Street
Jimmys
Baylor University
Waco
Tex
Birmingham
Sakamoto
States
Baylor
Unirsity
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Bay
Los Angeles
Decatur
Penn State
United States
Elizabeth. Otwell
Danville
Lamarr Maxwell
Bob Gilbert
Tuscaloosa
Jack Murphree
Don Neville
Huntsville
Ila Dean Gilbert
Bob
Nashville
Fred E Cocke
Clarksdale
Robert Rosson
Warren Nesmith
Sheffield
W. J. Nesmith
James Mitchell
Veteran's Hospital
Memphis
James McGill
Atlanta
Carl Stiefelmeyer
Jack Vogel
Louis J. Vogel
Charles Sikes
Miami
L. W. Sikes
R. C. Wilbanks
Lawrenceville
Improvements Made at Neel School During The Year
Since August, Neel School has seen interior and grounds upgrades led by the P T A. New cafeteria window screens, repaired windows, and exterior facing were completed. Volunteers painted interiors during holidays, with community members helping during noon hours. The outside grounds were improved, a semicircular driveway started, swings added, and new playground items purchased. Local residents donated time and funds through events like ice suppers and Halloween carnival to support the project. Principal Murray Braswell commends the community for its strong, broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neel
P.T. A
Idren
Officer Shoots At Prowler In Birmingham Barbecue Stand Incident
In Birmingham on New Year’s Day, Patrolman Milwee fired at a 16 year old Black person during a scuffle after canvassing a Southside boarding house. Milwee and Lambert pursued Hudgins. Milwee sustained a neck injury. Another Black person was wounded at a Northside barbecue stand during an arrest attempt. Walthal reported a shoulder injury after the suspect ran.
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Birmingham
Ala
C. D. Milwee
William Hudgins
Wilwee
J. E. Lambert
Lambert
Hudgins
Milwee
J. T. Walthal
Clark resigns from State National Bank Cullman
Clark a Cullman banker and officer of the State National Bank has resigned effective January 1. Terrell H Anwood of Russellville will succeed him as cashier and bank president. Clark will devote his fall to the Cullman Savings and Trust Association, of which he is treasurer. He has 31 years in banking and 20 years with the association. successor has worked with the State National Bank for years, previously connected with the bank at Vinemont.
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Clark
Bankie Clark
Cullman
Ander
State National Bank
Terrell H. Anwood
Russellville
Jer
The
Bank
Cullman Savings
Busi
Servin
Decatur
State
No- Bank
Yaleyville
Local Social Row Names Guests And Players
Gene McClure, Mary Ruth Alley, Mary Ellen Farley, Roy Glasscock, Richard Johnston, and the hostess attended a social row. Games were played during the evening.
Wise-Dixon Wedding Solemnized At First Baptist
The marriage of Miss Olive Dix and Harry O Wise was solemnized at the First Baptist church with Dr Fagan Thompson officiating in a double ring ceremony. Only family and close friends attended. The bride wore a grayish blue dress with orchid corsage. attendant Miss Olge Cipa of Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Best man was C J Hans of Birmingham. The couple will live in Birmingham after a short wedding trip. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs McCall of Tuscaloosa and others from Carrolton Georgia Panama City Florida Jasper Alabama Chattanooga Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise-Dixon
Olive Dixon
Harry O. Wise
First Baptist Church
Fagan Thompson
First Methodist Church
Olgé Cipa
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
C J. Hans
Birmingham
McCall
Tuscaloosa
Alton Lane
Carrolton
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Eel
Murray Braswell
Cullman News
Thurston
Fred
Auburn
Elizael
Miss Orwell
Raymond Yost
George Stiefelmeyer
Stiefelmeyer
James Call Idiis
Kenneth Fisher
Ress
Oliday
George Stiefelmey
Andsford
Ibertville
and Edsoe
of Montgomery
Jail Young
Nmelmeyer
Oung
Julian Lips
Dillardy
Oscar Dun
Finis St. John
Tom Tiffin
Raymond Wade
Elbert Ponder
Paul Jenkins
Luther Morris
E. B. Barres
Chambliss
Acres
Bodges
N.V Pepper
Jero Hodges
Stess
Louis Green Stitt
Doris,Wilhite
Mitchel
Pauline Bar
G. W. Evans
Hartselle
Uni
Pacific
Belk
White Batiste
Wamsutta
Fieldcrest
Tuckahoe
Belk Hadron
Decatur and
Big Flutty
Percale
Albany Grain & Coal Co
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