Captain Burris Assigned as Courtland Army Air Field Post Officer
Captain Joseph G. Burris is named post intelligence and public relations officer at Courtland Army Air Field replacing Captain William L. Blythe who moves to Maxwell Field. Burris from Bennetsville SC and Decatur previously served at the primary flying schools. He is a New Castle Indiana native University of Illinois graduate Phi Delta Theta member and Scottish Rite Mason. He is married with two sons.
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Joseph G. Burris
Courtland Army Air Field
Co. West
Burris
William L. Blythe
A-2
Maxwell Field
New Castle
Indiana
University of Illinois
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Scottish Rite
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Courtland
Bennetsville
South Carolina
Blythe
Sourtland
Decatur
Infantry Weapons List Include Rifle Bayonet and Grenade
The article catalogs standard infantry weapons such as rifles bayonets machine guns mortars pistols carbines grenades and anti tank guns as core equipment for frontline units.
Limestone County Tanner Notes Social Roundup
Miss Mary Dotson remains ill after tonsil removal. Various visitors travel to see family in Limestone County including the Taylors of Bessemer and Eubanks. Trips span Nashville and Decatur with multiple local households hosting relatives and friends over the weekend.
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Mary Dotson
Taylor
Gloria Ann
Bessemer
Kate Eubanks
Eva Mae Kelly
Moulton
Robert Beckham
Proctor
Casy Lawson
Margaret Hobbs
Evelyn Swanner
Secret Agent Spy Threat Ends With Capture at Tracks
Agatha and Clemantine help Mabel after a gas attack as a mysterious man in disguise flees across a yard toward rail lines. Hans Putnam is revealed as the spy, and Willard Bacon hints he has inside knowledge while the FBI takes over the case.
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Agatha
Clemantine
Mabel
East Hall
Hans Putnam
Hans
Willard Bacon
Professor Halder
Miss Brown
Miss Blossom
Haris
Japan
FBI
Lawrence County Notes From Mt Hope By Mrs Counts
Community notes from Mt Hope chronicling visits and illnesses among residents. Rev Robert Sanders and son Dwight show improvement after hospital care at Irwyn and Dyer in Moulton. Several families travel, visit, or attend to medical needs amid local events and minor injuries.
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Robert Sanders
Dwight
Irwyn and Dyer Hospital
Moulton
Leon Cunningham
J. A. Counts
Hayze Williams
Birmingham
Katie Williams
Marley
Negro fliers form fighter squadron in North Africa
Allied headquarters in North Africa announced that American Negro combat pilots have arrived to join the aerial war against the Axis. The squadron, equipped with P 40 Warhawks, is being trained by veteran Tunisian campaign pilots before being sent into action.
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Allied
North Africa
Axis
Mission Society Holds Meeting at First Christian Church
The Young Ladies Missionary Society met Tuesday night in the church parlors. Mrs. Emmett MacClary presided. Mrs. Ed Crane presented the program and Mrs. Robert Ray gave a book report. Attendees praised the well presented program and closed with a missionary benediction.
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Young Ladies Missionary Society
First Christian Church
Emmett MacClary
Ed Crane
Robert Ray
Home residents regain health and social life
A brief note reports a resident’s health improvement and renewed ability to go out, signaling happier days as friends anticipate a fuller social life.
Salem Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Health Updates
Mrs Henry Chis tomper returns to Dr Jack son hospital. Little Faye Gill ill at grandparents J D Gill home. Mrs Paul Newman home after weeks with Mrs Alton Powers Concord. Mack Jackson Curtis Jackson Stella Tenn visit Gordon Tennison. Sgt Robert Marbut resumes duty at Camp after furlough with father E Marbut. Mr and Mrs Gentry Davis of Limestone County noted.
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Henry Chistopher
Dr. Jackson’s Hospital
Little Faye
Gill
J. D. Gill
Paul Newman
Alton Powers
Concord
Mack Jackson
Curtis Jackson
Stella
Tennessee
Gordon Tennison
Sgt
Robert Marbut
L. E. Marbut
Gentry Davis
War Department warns against round robin letters to soldiers
The War Department condemned round robin newsletters sent to former employees and servicemen abroad. It warned such letters could reveal sensitive information when mailed overseas, especially with lists of other addresses included. Effective immediately, steps will be taken to discourage the practice.
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War Department
United States
Lawrence County Speake Community News Update
The local school is now an accredited junior high with an eleventh grade to be taught next year. On Friday night, June 4, a "Grand Ole Opry" performance will be held at the school building. Several residents, including Grady Stephenson, are noted for improving health.
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Grand Ole Opry
Grady Stephenson
Tact and diplomacy mark the Army police role at Courtland field
The courtland Army air field M P must screen all visitors from mothers and sweethearts to girlfriends. They balance rules with courtesy, acting as ambassadors and information booths for those seeking entry or local services while maintaining field security. The job requires tact beyond mere enforcement.
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Courtland Army Air Field
John Smith
M. P
Army
Tired Kidneys Often Bring Sleepless Nights
Doctors warn kidney and bladder disorders disrupt sleep and cause swelling and aches. The ad praises Dean’s Ad Pills as relief used by millions for years to help remove waste from the body.
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Dean
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