Paradise Island Letter From Overseas Army Sailor
A soldier stationed on a tropical island writes home describing life far below the equator. He notes mail matters boost morale, reports on camp conditions and local life under French rule, and mentions hunting deer and boar, and coyote eradication. He recalls comrades from many states and foreign nations and predicts a two year war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Alaska
Darusville
Rhode Island
Calon
Panama
Canal
Navy
Paradise Island
Union
J. C. Pettey
Falkville
Rancho Casolina affair deepens Jeanie Curley bond
Melvin Marsden is missing and Jean of Rancho Casolina faces jealousy as Curley treats her to dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Parkinson. A train wreck, bandits, and a haunting melody weave through the evening, ending with Curley declaring his constant regard in a tense farewell before Jean’s return to her hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Marsden
Steve Landis
Bes Rubber
Mexico
Jean
Carefree
Curley
Mrs. Parkinson
Rancho
Casolina
Jean Ap
Mr. Parkinson
Rosita
Parkinson
Mr. Landis
Steve
Eden
Jeannie
Athens Eyes County General Hospital Plan with Charity Beds
The county board of revenue and city join to sponsor a county general hospital project funded by a government partnership. The plan requires a substantial land donation, construction and lease to the county for a low rent, with at least half the beds reserved for charity and doctors treating charity patients free. Local doctors back the proposal amid other county news and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Revenue
Ross Neely
Brown's Ferry
W. B Shaw
Carlos Romine
Athens Fire Department
O. D. Smith
Fire Department
Ted Fio Rito Stars in Rhythm Parade at the Roxy
Orchestra leader Ted Fio Rito appears in Rhythm Parade at the Roxy Theatre. Two glamorous chorus girls from the musical share scenes with Gale Storm and The Mills Brothers in a gay musical production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Fio Rito
Roxy Theatre
N.T.G
Mills Bros
Gale Storm
G Pte Ame
Joppa Soldier Promoted at Los Angeles Port
Joppa Ala Corporal J T Umphrey has been promoted from private first class to corporal while serving with a Military Police unit at the Los Angeles Port of Embarkation. He began service in March 1942 after farming near Joppa. His wife Lucille resides in Joppa and he is the son of Warren Umphrey of R R 1 Joppa. He attended Hulaco High School in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Umphrey
Joppa
Ala
Los Angeles Port of Embarkation
Cpl
Umphrey
Lucille
Warren Umphrey
Hulaco
Spray Time Near for Early Peanut Dusting and Spraying
County agent B. G. Hall urges farmers to plan early for first peanut dusting or spraying in July to curb leafspot diseases and leaf hoppers. Use 15 to 20 pounds of sulfur per acre per dusting, with 60 to 65 days after planting for the first application and 14 day intervals thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Hall
Wolverines Spoil Traps After Hunters Set Early
Wolverines track hunters into the area and spoil snares as soon as they are set, prompting concerns over animal predation and hunting methods near the terrain.
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Voice OF
THE
People
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Dear Sirs
Furl
Winter
Fhe Lyle
Ty Leas
Ahian
John C.F
Louise
Athens
Edgewood
R. C. Allen
J. H. Romine
Harry Allen
Howard Coffman
L. Webb
C. R. Jones
Harry L. Laubenthal
Dewey Barker
Clifford Jarrett
Max Almand
John Hoffman
Elmer L. Vinson
Luther Yarbrough
Vinson
Jack Christopher
Salem
W. T. Stone
R. A. Troupe
J. M. McNeese
J. E. Clem
Montner
Vaughan Williams
Ashford Todd
Huntsville
Army Air Corps
Julia King
Frank Carter
Pulaski
N. W. Bradley
Thomas Ms. Woodroof
Birmingham
Belks
Bargain
Japan
Mayflower Transit Co
Elliott
Pettey’s Cleaners
Pan -Aim
Pan-Am
OPA
PAN American Petroleum Corporation
Moody's Highway 31
Vine ST
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