Midshipmen Practice Cruise Arrives in Lisbon
Roy L Osborne Jr a ship's serviceman third class USN husband of Mrs May K Osborne of Decatur Alabama arrived in Lisbon Portugal aboard the destroyer USS Glennon as part of the 13 vessel Midshipmen Practice group. The unit toured the capital during a calmer day between Atlantic crossings from Annapolis Maryland after intensive drill in preparation for the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lee Osborne Jr
USN
May Keith Osborne
Decatur 1
Ala
Lisbon
Portugal
Glennon
Atlantic
Annapolis
Red Hill Family Notes and Local Visits Report
A brief community update mentions residents attending the Friendship Sunday singing. Mr and Mrs Robert Suggs of Catur visit with Mr and Mrs Price Knight. Mr and Mrs W D Brewer visited relatives in Mississippi. Local farmers report good crop progress. Charles McCaghren of Enon visited Don and Jimmy. Emmett Owens and Mose Owens family members spent time with others in the area.
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Friendship
Robert Suggs
Catur
Price Knight
W. D. Brewer
Mississippi
Charles McCaghren
Enon
Don
Jimmy. Johnson
Emmett Owens
Mose Owens
Community Notes and Visits Highlight Weekend
Sunday afternoon events include Marvin Owens of Enon visiting family with his son and brother. Howell Way of Speake spent the day with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J W McCaghren as households busy with berry and vegetable canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Owens
Enon
Howell
J. W. _McCaghren
Local visits and social notes from Morgan County and Corinth
Several residents attended a Friendship concert Saturday night. Buddy Cooper of the U S Navy returned to San Diego last Friday. J D Bonds and A E Blevins called on business at Bessie Mines last Friday. Mrs Vesta Jonston and daughters Lois Frieze and Andy Wilcut of Cullman visited W L McClellan family Sunday. Isaac Johnston stopped by Bonds home Monday. Rip Turrentine stayed with Theodore Hogan near Andrews Chapel Tuesday. Mrs Bryant shows continued improvement. Jack Cooper visited his mother Laura Cooper at Bessie Mines. Clell Smith is ill. Memorial singing at Friendship drew local singers on Sunday. Louie Partain visited in Decatur Friday. Delbert Wilhite of Battle Ground called on J H Rigby Monday. Clete and Max Blevins went to Black Warrior Lake Saturday.
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Friendship
Buddy Cooper
U.S. Navy
San Diego
California
J. D. Bonds
A. E. Blevins
Bessie Mines
Vesta Jonston
Lois Frieze
Andy Wilcut
Cullman
W. L. McClellan
Isaac Johnston
Rip Turrentine
Theodore Hogan
Near Andrews Chapel
Bryant
Jack Cooper
Laura Cooper
Clell Smith
Louie Partain
Decatur
Delbert
Morgan County Pines Community News Recap
Mr and Mrs Dick Marsh and Mrs E P Earp of Tuscumbia visited Mr and Mrs John Ralph and were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs M G Peck Sunday. Baby of John Aldridge treated for double pneumonia. Local visits include Loui and Bob Bailey, Jessie Knighten, Reed Briscoe family, and Russell Peck party at Lacey's Springs. Preaching at Pines by Rev Jean scheduled Sunday at 11 and second Sunday in July at 10 by Rev Dewitt Prince.
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Dick Marsh
E. P. Earp
Tuscumbia
John Ralph
M. G. Peck
Donnie Bowen
Texas
J. D. Bowen
Keyes
Louisville
Ned Keyes
Pines
Jean
Dewitt Prince
John Aldridge
Hartselle
Loui Bailey
Somerville
Bob Bailey
Pearl Bailey
Jessie Knighten
South Alabama
Marcus Briscoe
Mack Ralph
Ryan
Russell Peck
Lacey's Springs
Pleasant View social notes list neighbors visiting kin
Mor gan County Pleasant View activity notes show Mr and Mrs Brice Hogan and son visiting Mrs Visia Hampton and Mrs Bessie Aaron staying with families. Several residents visit relatives, attend church events, and enjoy a forest picnic. Jessie Gale Crow and Hilda Miller are among those mentioned in weekend gatherings.
Deaths Last Night by The Associated Press
Maj. Gen. Preston Brown 76, U S Army retired World War I commander of the Third Division in the Meuse Argonne battle and A E F staff officer in 1918. Allen W Snuffy Smith lieutenant commander and World War II hero in Fredericksburg Virginia won the Navy Cross Silver Star Air Medal and Purple Heart.
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Associated Press
Preston Brown
Vineyard Haven
Mass
U. S. Army
Allen W
Snuffy) Smith
Fredericksburg
Archbishop John R Darbyshire Dies in London at 68
The Most Rev John Rus Darbyshire 68 archbishop of Capetown South Africa died in London. The church leader was known for his work across Africa and Europe and his passing drew tributes from his colleague bishops and congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russell Darbyshire
London
Capetown
South Africa
Charles L Bennett Former Dominican Republic administrator dies
Charles Leslie Bennett, 71, once an administrator for United Fruit Co in the Dominican Republic, was born in Walla Walla, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leslie Bennett
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
The
United Fruit Co
Wallaconda
Illinois
Stauffer to Lead Presbyterian Home for Children
The Rev John E Stauffer pastor of Central Presbyterian Church Anniston Alabama has accepted a call from the Presbyterian Home For Children Talladega Alabama to serve as Superintendent commencing August 1 1948 He will succeed Rev E B Robinson who retired last October and was announced by W E Milton president of the board
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John .E. . Stauffer
Central Presbyterian Church
Anniston
Alabama
Presbyterian Home For Children
Talladega
W. E. Milton
Milton
Stauffer
E. B. Robinson
Retirement noted for long serving Presbyterian leader
The article profiles Rev. Stauffer who served 31 years as superintendent and holds degrees from King College and Louisville Theological Seminary. A Virginia native, he previously led Cape Charles First Presbyterian Church before moving to Anniston. Mrs. Stauffer, Kentucky born, leads the North Alabama Presbyterial. they have three children. The Presbyterian Home at Talladega is a Synod of Alabama property founded during the Civil War to aid Confederate orphans.
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The
Synod of Alabama of the
Southern Presbyterian Church
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John East
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Joe Williams
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Yates
Vernon Kelley
Guy Williams
Toxie Hogan
Oscar Hill
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Hubert Reed
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Old Hickory Grove
Forest
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Kenneth Kelley
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Mont Wright
Ted Shaw
Mary Dotson
Reba Hogan
Hershel Tucker
Vikia Hampton
Elza Tucker
Livinia Little
William Smith
Alvin
Milligan
Frank Chenault
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AIR Conditioning Jones Coal Co
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Annua
Lowel Sale
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T. R. Harrison Machine CO
West Moulton St
Studebaker
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