Recruiting Push For Fourth Corps Area Exceeds Target
The Fourth Corps Area covering eight states plans to recruit over 1600 men monthly for the regular army. Sergeant James W. Barnes in Montgomery said vacancies include medical at Fort McClellan and artillery at Fort Benning with several openings for Negro personnel and flying cadets. Applicants are urged to visit the local recruiting office on the post office building second floor or write for details. office open daily except Sundays.
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James W. Barnes
Army Recruiting
Fourth Corps
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Tate
Montgomery
Ala
Barnes
Army
Medical Department
Fort FeClellan
83Rd Field Artillery
Fort Benning
8Th Inf
Markham Confirms Drug Suspect Not Guilty in Fatal Party
George Markham tells Strickland the drug addict caused Alfred Markham’s death, not the man he helped. He believes the family should thank the suspect for ending the illness and saving Louise from disgrace. The coroner agrees to drop the case as no clues remain.
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George Markham
Louise
George
Captain McDonald
Calla
Strickland
St. Clair
Brother
Markham
Alfred
Silver
Library fund voted to establish Shelby county library
Shelby county board of revenue votes an appropriation to establish a county library in Columbiana Alabama. The project will be matched by WPA funds with assistance from Miss Lois Rainer of the state library board and a women’s committee led by Mrs Homer Walton.
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Library Fund
Columbiana
Ala
Homer Walton
Shelby County Board of Revenue
WPA
Lois Rainer
State Library Board
Canning Planned For Ashland School Lunches
Citizens of Ashland and surrounding areas are asked to bring vegetables and produce to the NYA headquarters for canning. The canned goods will be used to provide school children with a balanced diet.
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Ashland
Ala
County
NYA
Local Social Roundup in Morgan County Somerville Area
Morgan County notes report visits and family gatherings across Somerville and nearby towns. Residents including Dr J D Johnston of Hartselle, the Mitchells, Brindley, Miller, and Watkins families, plus visitors from Florence Cullman Decatur and Nashville are listed attending services, decora tions, or leisure events.
Buckey Persons Joins Royal Canadian Air Force
Albert Buckey Persons, 23, son of Col. W. E. Persons head of Alabama corrections, confirms he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. A former University of Alabama and Auburn student with a civilian pilot license, he writes he is flying with the RCAF and is stationed in Vancouver. He is nephew of Brig. Gen. J. C. Persons and recently worked in local insurance.
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Montgomery
Ala
Albert
Bucked) Persons
Alabama
W. E. Persons
State Department of Corrections and Institutions
Royal Canadian Air Force
Persons
RCAF
Germany
Buckey
University of Alabama
Auburn
J. C. Persons
Birmingham Bank
Alabama National Guard
Col. Persons
Bucky
Vancouver
Mrs Owens and relatives visit Morgan City kin
A Decatur daughter visited Miss May England on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. W. W. Owens of Morgan City spent Friday night with her daughter Mrs. Mark McAnally. Mr. and Mrs. Mack McAnally spent the weekend with their parents Rev and Mrs. W. W. Owens in Morgan City.
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J. D. Johnston
Hartselle
Mary J. Johnston
W. T. Goings
Mrs. Russell
Albertville
Fannie Bowers
Annie Black
Dewey Green
Betty
Decatur
I. V. Mitchell
Jerry
Miss Fergerson
Florence
Joe Winton
Edgar McClure
Shirley
Nashville
Myrtle Miller
J. Marks
Durwood Maxwell and
W. T. Maxwell
Guy Walker
C. P. Johnston
J. E. Lee
Priceville
Mollie Brindley
Cullman
W. T. Wade
William Campbell
A. R. Smith
May England
Carter Davis
Hollis Maples
Mark McAnally
Lakeside
Ben Blevins
Mt. Tabor
R. M. Winton
Gon. Rudolph
Mary Sherrill Black
Clara Lemmond
Pattie Lyle
Mayo
Center Springs
Milton Blevins
Route 3
Altha
Myrtle Bean
W. S. Watkins
Blue Springs
Lizzie Smoat
C. B. Brindley
Route 2
Harvel
Buford Speegle
J. L. Draper
H. L Peterson
John Meadows
W. W. Owens
Morgan City
Mack McAnally
Jane Withers Promoted as Studio's Top Juvenile
Hollywood reports Jane Withers, 11, promoted to lead juvenile at her studio after Shirley Temple's retirement from movies, signaling a new era for the studio's young talent.
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Jane
Hollywood
Jane Withers
Shirley Temple
Child Star Steps Into A Picture Major League
A young performer rises from early cheap features to major A list cinema after years of training and screen work. The ascent highlights a new career milestone as she reaches prominent, high-budget projects.
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Tually
Alabama Press Association Tour Planned for July
Wetumpka reports strong interest in a statewide tour by Alabama Press Association editors in the third week of July. Association president Hunter Golson says editors from weekly papers will visit Industrial areas to discuss industry and press issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetumpea
Ala
Alabama Press Association
Hunter Golson
Lodge Says Need for Bigger Army to Defend U S
Senator Lodge arriving for the Army maneuvers argued an army of 750000 is needed to safeguard the United States while stopping short of endorsing compulsory training. He noted a 280000 goal by fall under Roosevelt preparedness funds and suggested training could boost defense and skills. He warned the United States should not strike abroad but would resist attacks on Canada or nearby regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Beauregard
May
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
United States
Cavalry Reserve
Roosevelt
Washington
Holman
Travel Plans Mention Gulf Coast Stopovers
A brief note mentions visiting agricultural centers and spending a few days along the Gulf coast, outlining a concise itinerary and the intended pace of the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
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George Case
Eorge Case
Joe DiMaggio
Bucky” Walters
Johnny Mize
America
Morgan County
Somerville
ARCO
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American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corporation
American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corp
Pittsburgh
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Sunbeam
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