Coin Theft Laid to Man in Washington
A 65-year-old retired businessman Leo Davis alias Harry and Henry Dawson was arrested in Washington and charged with two counts of petty larceny after allegedly stealing 15 cents from one newsstand and attempting to snatch 15 cents from another. He was held for trial April 6 in municipal court with potential penalties up to 200 dollars fine or two years in jail per count. Davis had over 1,000 dollars in his pockets at arrest and previous fines in January and February.
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Washington
Leo Davis
Harry
Henry Dawson
Thomas D. Quinn
Davis
United States
John B. Diamond
Diamond
DRY Leader Dr Thomas Nicholson Dies at 82 in Mt Vernon
Dr. Thomas Nicholson aged 82 former president of the Anti-Saloon League of America and retired Methodist bishop died at his Mt Vernon home on Tuesday night. He led the Anti-Saloon League from 1921 to 1932.
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MT. Vernon. In
Thomas Nicholson
Anti-Saloon League of America
Anti-Saloon League
Panorama of the Eniwetok battle seen from U S flagship
William L. Worden reports from the U S flagship off Eniwetok Marshall Islands as U S forces attack a Japanese garrison of about 800. The piece describes the close, panoramic view of naval gunfire aircraft dives and ground fighting with soldiers and Marines advancing amid palm fronds and destroyed buildings. It compares battles across Roi Kwajalein and Atarwa and notes the one sided nature of the fight.
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William L. Worden
Hal Boyle
U. S
Eniwetok
Marshall Islands
Atarwa
Roi
Kwajalein
Montpelier Sergeant Runs Warm Showers for Marines
Sergeant Gilbert Farnham of Montpelier Vermont has been at the beachhead since the first landing. He has not fought Germans but runs a portable caravan with a truck two tents and a diesel heated water system. Each tent holds three warm showers providing relief after days in muddy foxholes.
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Gilbert Farnham
Montpelier
Mess Sergeant George Butt Feeds Troops Despite Frontline Duty
Mess Sergeant George A Butt of the Third Infantry Division spends much time on battlefields and at camp kitchens. He tries to serve fresh meat to the troops whenever possible and often searches for cows and sheep killed by shell and bomb fragments to feed the men.
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George A. Buttgen
Third Infantry Division
Soldier Pire Aids Big Gun Drills Then Practices Concertina
Pfc. Fred A. Pire of Gilbert Minnesota handles a large artillery gun and fires shells with a deafening bang. When not shooting at the enemy he practices on the concertina. Crew members note the two noises, and acting section chief Corporal William Clarence of Bond Oregon says if it makes him happy, it’s okay.
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Fred A. Pire
Gilbert, Minn
William Clarence
Bond
Ore
Scallions to you from a Philadelphia girl on Brushoff club
Edward Kennedy reports a letter from a Philadelphia woman replying to Hal Boyle on the Brushoff club. The note chides Boyle’s etiquette for girls and asks how to treat a girl, reflecting servicemen’s sweetheart woes on the Anzio beachhead.
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Edward Kennedy
Hal Boyle
Anzio Beachhead
Anito
Philadelphia
Brushoff Club
Boyle
Miss X
Canton Artilleryman Seeks Visit To Hamburg Before Home
Grant F. Gance of 520 Walnut Ave Canton Ohio, formerly in Merchant Marine and now an artilleryman, wishes to visit Hamburg Germany on leave. As a seaman he called at dozens of ports, Hamburg appealed most, though it may be changed by the time he gets there.
Roscoe Operator Sought by Police in New York
New York police seek Frank Costello described as a gangland figure and former bootlegger by Governor Dewey. No charge was listed, and authorities say the wanted card calls him in for questioning. Costello was linked to campaign funds in a death-house statement by Louis Buchalter. Attendants noted he was home briefly at Central Park West before leaving.
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New York
Frank Costello
Dewey
Tammany Hall
New York Times
Costello
Times
Lewis J. Valentine
Louis ‘Lepke’ Buchalter
Cotaco High to Present Play Brotherhood Coose Comedy
A three act comedy Brother Coose will be staged in Cotaco High School auditorium Friday at eight by the senior class of Morgan County High School at Hartselle. Directed by Miss Florence Orr, the cast features Coy Stephenson Jeff Minnie Lee Hartselle Ralph Slate Wes Minnie Groeber Hyacinth Mary Alice Harvey Helen Jessie Nell Lee Pgie Eva Latane Turney Sarah Phillips Lenore Carol Pickett Mrs. Trimmer and Fred Sandlin as a truck driver.
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Brother Coose
Cotaco High School
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
Florence Orr
Coy Stephenson
Jeff Minnie Lee Hartselle
Carol Ralph Slate
Wes
Minnie Groeber
Hyacinth
Mary Alice Harvey
Helen
Jessie Nell Lee
Peggie
Jean Tanner
Eva
Latane Turney
Sarah
Sarah Phillips
Lenore
Carol Pickett
Mrs. Trimmer
Fred Sandlin
Tito Gets Backing From Washington in Tito Support
Signs that the British government will back Marshal Tito with diplomatic and military aid increased as word spread that King Peter of Yugoslavia is expected to travel to London.
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Tito
Washington
Josip Broz
Peter
Yugoslavia
London
Sovun
Death of Cicero Wilson Noted by Morgan County Roots
The Decatur Daily News recalls Cicero Wilson born in Georgia 83 years ago who left Morgan County in 1893 for Hill County Texas. He was a farmer and civic figure with multiple marriages, a devout Baptist, and father to many, remembered for loyalty to friends and active local politics. His funeral in Itasca drew hundreds.
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Italy
Texas
Decatur Daily News
Decatur
Morgan County
Cicero Wilson
Hill County
Wilson
Georgia
Josie Swilling
Jack Griffin
Macedonia
Basham
Mr. Wilson
Malinda Smith
Milton Smith
Maranda Roper
Nelson Roper
Morgan and
Lawrence County
Itasca
Baptist Church
R. E. Sparkman
Dear Editor Letter on Apartment Hunt and Stress
A reader recounts searching for apartments today with her husband. She notes three options when mentioning children with heart trouble and nervous breakdowns, highlighting the stress and concern over housing suitability for a family. The letter conveys worry about finding safe, accommodating homes for children with health needs.
Creomulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief and Sleep
An advertisement warns that untreated coughs may lead to chronic bronchitis and promotes Creomulsion as a potent remedy. It claims the medicine targets bronchial mucous membranes, loosens phlegm, and aids healing, with a money back guarantee if it does not provide quick cough relief and rest.
New Officer at Courtland Air Base
Capt Walter J Cornwell is reassigned as special services officer at Courtland. A World War I veteran, he served in four major battles with the army of occupation and earned a physical education degree at Western State College Kalamazoo. He returned from overseas, joined the Michigan National Guard, rose to first lieutenant, then reentered service in 1940. He led an anti tank company with the 32nd division, moved to the Army Air Forces in 1941, and attended the special services school at Fort Meade Md. He is an authority on military recreation and entertainment needs.
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Walter J. Cornwell
Courtland
Army of Occupation
Cornwell
Western State College
Kalamazoo
Mich
Michigan National Guard
32Nd Division
Army Air Forces
Craig Field
Ala
Special Services School
Ft. Meade
Coach with long high school tenure and playground role
A coach with fourteen years in high school sports and two years at Hope College in Holland, Michigan also served as playground director in Grand Rapids, Michigan overseeing nineteen playgrounds.
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Hope College
Holland
Mich
Grand Rapids, Mich
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