Arnett Receives Bronze Star for Heroic Action in Germany
Pfc. William C. Arnett, son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Arnett, La con 1, earned the Bronze Star for bold action during an April 22 attack in Germany. He and another soldier killed two enemy troops, then he set up a machine gun and killed three more, later eliminating another attacker. The citation praises his aggressiveness and soldierly qualities aligned with U S service traditions.
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William C. Arnett
John D. Arnett
Lacon 1
Tas
Germany
Pfc
Arnett
United States
Hunch Proves Right as Soldier Sparks Reunion at Tracks
Kathleen Kearney, a widowed mother of three, hurried home from work and waved to a troop train near the Grand Trunk tracks. Her 22 year old son, S Sgt William E. Kearney, appeared from the moving train, surprising her with a brief homecoming before the soldiers moved on to Camp Grant.
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Chicago
Kathléen Kearney
Veterans Committee Tackles GI Bill Problems in Morgan County
Morgan County Veterans Committee met in Region Hall with H P Still presiding. Judge T C Almon outlined the GI Bill of Rights and noted ongoing veteran issues. Officials reported few unemployed veterans but called for letter writing help pending legislative action.
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Morgan County Veterans Committee
Gegion Hall
H. P. Still
T. C. Almon
Still
New Deal Plan for India Announced in London
June 14 British government unveils a sweeping New Deal for India proposing an almost all Indian executive council described by Viceroy Lord Wavell as a clear advance toward self governance. Concurrently Lord Wavell says orders have been given to release detained members of the Indian All Congress working committee.
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London
India
Lord Wavell
L. S. Amery
New Delhi
Indian All-Congress Party
TWO ENEMIES By B. F. AUSTIN State Health Officer
Two disease germs, syphilis and gonorrhea, are shown as tiny corkscrews and shapes magnified thousands of times. Syphilis spreads mainly through sex contact and kissing, can hide for years, and may cause heart failure or insanity. Early treatment by a doctor is essential for cure.
Gonorrhea overview and health guidance from a medical guide
The gonococcus germ causes gonorrhea and spreads via sex contact. It damages urinary and reproductive tissues and can affect eyes and joints if untreated. Most cases are curable with prompt medical care, diagnosis and prescription only by a doctor.
Wedding and local notices from Lawrence Nesmith area
Miss Christine Ander ton wed J T Lovett on furlough at home. Pvt Floyd Scoggin returns from overseas. Socials at Miss Bobby Jean Brackin and the Scoggin sisters home. Mrs Myrtle Carpenter joined Florence State Teachers College. Cadet nurse training for Sarah Ann Kidd and Willma Lee Sandlin begins June 15 in Birmingham. Local visits include Mr and Mrs T W Jeffreys with the Reed family.
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Christine Anderton
J. T. Lovett
Si c
Lovett
Jim Anderton
Hatton
Hatton High School
Pvt
Floyd Scoggin
Nick Scoggin
Bobby Jean Brackin
Myrtle Carpenter
Florence State Teachers College
Sarah Ann Kidd
Willma Lee Sandlin
Birmingham
T. W. Jeffreys
Oodie Reed
Edna and
Carrie Scoggin
Carl Mardis
Woodie Reed
Two Sisters Seek Rent Help From Ad That Fumbled
In Kansas City a Sunday notice by two sisters failed to attract renters. A young friend suggested a punchy rewrite: Two old hens need a place to roost unfurnished. 2-3 bedrooms. No results. Next Sunday ad promised: Employed ladies, A-1 reference.
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Kansas City
Local visitors and family notices from Lewisburg area
Mr and Mrs Guy H Davidson and Bern Averiett were in Lewisburg Sunday visiting and sampling ice cream and cake. Marvin Clem from Germantown and Mr and Mrs Robert Broadway were also guests. Births include Barbara Ann 8 pounds to Chester Difulworth and a 11 pound son to Robert Tyler. Relatives of John Bland Elkmont 2 and George Venable from Toledo plan a short vacation nearby.
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Guy H. Davidson
Bern Averiett
Lewisburg
Averiett
Consolidated Production .Co
Robert Averiett
Marvin Clem
Germantown
Robert Broadway
Odie
Roy Malone
Chester Diflworth
Barbara Ann
Toney
Bob Birdsong
Athens
Robert Tyler
Bethel
Tenn
Ollie Tyler
John Bland
Elkmont
Ethel Hobbs
Charles
Raymond
Géorge Venable
Toledo
Ohio
Elkmont 2
Rain Lifts Spirits Across Cullman County Roads
The article notes rainfall Wednesday lifting farm spirits. Local residents Leonard Hicks Thelma Cla and Mona Williams shared Sunday evening. Visitation occurred at the Williams home as Mrs Floyd Whisenant and daughter Maxine visited West Point relatives. A Bethlehem church gathering drew a large crowd. First Sgt Joe Rowell, returning from two years in Italy, was honorably discharged and welcomed home.
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Leonard Hicks
Thelma Cla
Mice Mona Williams
Floyd Whisenant
Maxine
West Point
Will Whisenant
Bethlehem
Jessie Knight
Bertis
Alton Burks
Salem
J. B. Williams
Nels Olinger
Sgt
Joet Rowell
POW Liberations Reported From Local Area
The War Department announced liberation of additional prisoners of war from this area. Pfc Marcus Carver Somerville 2 Pvt Grover A Cobb Eva Pvt James R Edwards Lacey Springs Cpl Silas B Haynes Holly Pond Tech 5 g Lonnie P Rodem West Cullman.
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War Department
Germany
Marcus Carver
Somerville 2
Grover A. Cobb
Eva
James R. Edwards
Lacey Springs
Silas B Haynes
Holly Pond
Tech
Lonnie P. Rodem West Cullman
Navy shore patrolman logs 400000 miles without sea voyage
Seaman Specialist Howard B. Whitescarver ofLANDLUBBER Washington has traveled 400000 miles as a shore patrolman and train chaperon for sailors, yet he has never set foot on a ship or seen the ocean. He says the harbor in New York is as close as he has come to the sea.
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Washington
Howard
B. Whitescarver
Navy
Detroit
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