USO Show Delights Troops At Courtland Army Air Field
The Blue Circuit Camp Shows in its final Courtland engagement before the White Circuit replaces it drew a full house at the Courtland Army Air Field recreation hall. Mickey Gifford led a lively program with Lillian Pearl Lea Roberts and Vicki Browne, featuring a Shakespeare parody and audience participation. The troupe performed for wounded at the base hospital after earlier shows in patient wards.
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USO
Courtland Army Air Field
Mickey Gifford
Recreation Hall
Anthony and
Cleopatra
Gifford
Lillian Pearl
Vicki Browne
Sammy Kaye
Lea Roberts
Chicago
Miss Pearl
Mr. Gifford
LaVerne’ Dill
Miss Dill
Florentine Gardens
Hollywood
Usc
Cullman Man Killed in Center County Crash
Centerville Alabama June 1 reports Alvertus L Wells of Culman was killed when his automobile collided with another vehicle several miles south of Centerville. Both cars caught fire according to Highway Patrolman R O Goodgan.
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Centerville
Ala
Alvertus L. Wells
Culman
Here
R. 0. Goodgan
Public blackout blamed on misread signal error
The Chattahoochee Valley Times reports a practice blackout described as bungled. Officials say the second blue signal was mistaken for the all clear white and thousands of lights flooded six towns.
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Chattahoochee
Morgan County Alabama to amend road board powers
Alabama lawmakers publish a bill to amend Section 11 of the 1939 Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control act. The measure allows district board members to buy road materials and repair equipment up to 100 dollars without board orders and requires purchase orders in triplicate for tracking. It also permits repairs without an extra board order. The act becomes effective immediately upon passage.
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Legislature of
Alabama
Morgan County
W. H. Stewart
Norman W. Harris
Board of Revenue and Control
Decatur
Curfew laws gain traction in many cities
The Greenville Advocate notes curfew laws are being enacted or revived in numerous cities and presents several arguments in their favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Aerial Circus Thrills Courtland Field Pilots Impress Cadets
At Courtland Army Air Field four P-51 fighters from the 54th Fighter Group demonstrated tactics at 350 mph. Capt Ord Fink and Lts Samuel Brown James Webb and Louis Phillips showcased slow rolls dives climbs and inverted zooms. Brown and Fink served in the Aleutians with 29 victories. group earned one DFC and 15 Air Medals under Col C M McCorkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland Army Air Field
Ord Fink
Samuel Brown
James Webb
Louis
Air Corps
Officers elected for non com club at Courtland Army Air Field
The Courtland Army air field NCO club elected 1st Sgt Theodore Duroske as president and T/Sgt Robert T Reise as vice president. S/Sgt Robert E Flowers becomes secretary treasurer and Charles F Smith is steward. The club, open to corporals and above, will use a barracks by the field entrance and hopes to open within 10 days.
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Courtland Army Air Field
Theodore Duroske
Cleveland
Robert T. Reise
Pittsburgh
Robert E. Flowers
Montgomery
Charles F. Smith
Rising Sun
Ind
C. P. West
Membrs
Tuskegee News enters 79th year under Hal Fisher
The Tuskegee News, edited by Hal Fisher, marks its 79th year of publication signaling ongoing community reporting and editorial leadership.
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The
Tuskegee News
Hal Fisher
Limestone County News Notes and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Geo Tennant of Birmingham and John Evans visited Will Harper who remains ill. Pfc James Rodger Thompson of Dothan spends a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Rodger Thompson. Wayne Grubbs recovering from a broken ankle. Mrs Fannie Faulkner visits her daughter and family. Rev Fred Halbrooks was Sunday dinner guest. Master Bobby Linton of Athens visits Allen Evans. Cruz Rogers visiting Florida. Miss Doris Baugh visits aunt and Mr and Mrs John Evans. Mrs Albert Hudson of Coxey visits son and family. Elizabeth Helton visits Hargrove girls at Reid. Naomi Barker of Pulaski visits sisters. A son David Robert born to Mr and Mrs Laverance Owens at Limestone hospital June 2. Mrs John Evans improving. Numerous relatives and friends visiting the Evans and Grubbs households. Keith Zehner and family from Florence visit Richard Grubbs. Virginia and Tilda Owens visit Aunt Horace Ezell and family.
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Geo. Tennant
Birmingham
John Evans
Will Harper
Reid
James Rodger Thompson
Dothan
Rodger Thompson
Wayne Grubbs
Fannie Faulkner
Elmo Faulkner
Fred Halbrooks
Ellis Mears
Bobby Linton
Athens
Allen Evans
Cruz Rogers
Florida
Doris Baugh
Albert Hudson
Coxey
Murry Hudson
Elizabeth Hélton
Hargrove
Naomi Barker
Pulaski
Tenn
Wilburn Evans
Laverance Owens
Limestone Hospital
David Robert
Ruth Jones
Decatur
C. K. Jones
Wheeler
Doris
Moris Baugh
Richard Grubbs
Melvin
B. L. Grubbs
C.B. Zehner
E. M. Blackburn
Nanhie Grubbs
Ivan Hagood
Pulaski, Tenn
Keith Zehner
Florence
Virginia
Tilda Owens
Horace Ezell
Tankersley Enters Navy Ensign School at Notre Dame
George J. Tankersley of Decatur enters the U S Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School on Notre Dame campus. Upon completing the officer training course he will be commissioned an ensign and assigned to active duty. The school is commanded by Captain H P Burnett, U S Navy.
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George J. Tankersley
Decatur
Homer K. Tankersley
U.S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s School
Notre Dame University
H. P. Burnett
U. S. Navy
Victoria Reign 63 Years With Stomach Ulcer Pains
England’s beloved Queen could hardly have reigned 63 years if she had suffered stomach ulcer pains and indigestion. The ad promotes Udga Tablets with a money back guarantee, urging purchase at Goldel Drug Store and druggists everywhere.
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Victoria
England
Goldel
Concert Set For Tonight At Courtland Army Air Field
A recorded concert series continues tonight at 8 in the post chapel for Courtland Army Air Field personnel. Victor Herbert melodies lead the program with Kostelanetz Orchestra performing popular semi classical tunes and tenor Jussi Bjrling singing selections from Manon and other operatic highlights. Chaplain Chant notes strong turnout and crowd approval for these staffed concerts drawn from service requests.
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George W.chant
Courtland Army Air Field
Victor Herbert
Andre Kostelanetz
Herbert
Jussi Breerling
Massinet
George Bizet
Local Social Notes From Lawrence County Plainview Area
Betty Lou Hill begins employment at Goodyear Mills. J B Foster visits family for several days. Fernard Coffee and family visit H E Hill. Mrs John Henry Newby and Betty Kathlene visit J B Foster. Paul Wayne Foster returns from Huntsville with George Elbert Newby as guest. Cecil Hill family visit others. Juniate Watson visits Flint. Mrs Price Byars and infant move from Irwin Dyer hospital. Cecil Hill and family visit Birmingham. Wanda Lee Coffee visits grandparents H E Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou Hill
Goodyear Mills
John B. Foster
Fernard
Dwight and
Jerry
Near Courtland
H. E. Hill
John Henry Newby
Betty Kathlene
Huntsville
J. B. Foster
Paul Wayne Foster
George Elbert Newby
Luther Sherrell
Will Coffee
Cecil Hill
Juniate Watson
Sally Bill McClellan
Flint
Price Byars
Irwin-Dyer Hospital
Herman McMillan
Birmingham
Wanda Lee Coffee
Moulton
Prairieville woman sells 146 Herefords at Demopolis yards
Mrs. Alex Crawford of Prairieville sold 146 registered Herefords at Demopolis yards. The cattle averaged more than $105 per head, bringing in a total of $13,773.
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Alex Crawford
Prairieville
Demopolis
Miss Ina Dunaway Birthday Party Honored in Somerville
A birthday gathering at the home of Miss Mildred and Miss Lucille Winton in Somerville on June 5 honored Ina Dunaway on her 14th birthday. Guests included many local residents and relatives. the event featured various games and socializing.
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Miss Dunaway
Mildred
Lucille Winton
Somerville
Ina Dunaway
Milton Sharp
John Turney
Samuel Sharp
Carter Dunaway
Leevella Hardy
Hilton Whitten
Sherman
Wesley Henderson
A. Q
Junior Day
Bruce Garrison
Pierce Turner
Helen Johnson
Virginia Johnson
Heland Atkins
Ruby Crow
Iris Winton
Elizabeth Sharp
Mildred Winton
Tim
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Tonic
Amy Tonic
Cullman
Dennis Morgan
Jack Carson
Ida Lupino
Princess Theatre
Raen Nec Sro
Ali' Ie
Chesterfield
Fred Waring
Gang
Victory
Nation
Harry James
America
Besterfield
Pearlie Knight
Fadette
Hall
Ellen Blount
Limestone County
Blackburn
Lovice Evans
Tankersley
Navy Ensign School
Lawrence County Plainview
Anniston
George Brummell Jr
Alice Brummell
Igo
Sipsey and Corona
Thomason Coal Company
U. S. Bureau of Standards
Foundry
Oregon Steel Foundry
United States Employment Service OF the
WAR Manpower Commission
Ferry Street
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