Local board transfers selectees for induction and preinduction exams
Warded selectees from Hartselle No 2 board are to report to Ft McClellan on May 21 for induction and May 23 for preinduction physicals. Names listed include William Holladay Julius Harold Aldridge Hugh Penn Orville Eves James Hamil and many others.
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Zlocal Board
Hartselle
Ft. McClellan
William Ottis Holladay
Julius
Harold—Aldridge
Hugh Franklin Penn
Orville Eves
James Elbert Hamil
Carl Murphy
Wallace’ Arvel Sims
Thomas Author Powell
Harry Hilton Hartselle
Charlie Alton
William Arthur Waddell,Jr
Thomas Jefferson Wright, Jr
Paul Roberts Johnson
Lavert Ezel Brown
Harry Joseph Pisarski
Harris Tate Ryan
Rival To My Heart
Gail Benton, Beauchamp’s lone woman doctor, clashes with Dr. Cassius McCormick over a brain neoplasm case involving Zayle while facing dismissal and a love triangle with Burke and Stephen McCormick. Gail’s pursuit of justice for patients conflicts with personal loyalties as hospital politics and romantic tensions unfold.
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Gail Benton
Beauchamp
Thayer Hospital
Cassius McCormick
Zayle
Gail
Lucienne Thayer
Agnes
Howardd
Reyna
Stephen McCormick
Stephen
Dr. McCormick
McCormick
Burke
Lily Lanahan
Americans face food shortages as war economy tightens
An Associated Press survey warns of shrinking reserves of butter cheese evaporated milk and eggs for next fall and winter. Americans rely more on eggs and milk as meat supplies and fats drop. Officials project a lower civilian diet and possible shortages, with meat improving by September due to autumn marketings.
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Associated Press
Europe
Warren F. Draper
Supreme Allied Headquarters
Britain
J. J. Liewellin
South
Atlanta
Air Medal awarded to Lt Layton S Bass for European flights
Second Lt Layton S Bass of Hillsboro receives the Air Medal for meritorious achievement in aerial supply and evacuation missions in the European theater. His unit the 435th Troop Carrier Group delivered vital cargo to Bastogne during the Ardennes, earning bronze battle stars for Normandy Southern France Rome Arno Northern France and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layton S. Bass
Hillsboro
Bass
Ardennes Salient
435Th
101St Airborne Division
Bastogne
435Th Group
Normandy
France
Rome- Arno
Germany
Frank J. MacNees
St. Paul
Mann
Patch
Simpson
Patton
Hodges
Paul L. Williams
Lewis H. Brereton
Mansion Taken Over by British Army Rest Home in Be men
The British army has taken over a luxurious Be men area mansion once used by Heinrich Himmler’s SS for illegitimate children welfare. The War Office said the rest home houses troops in 100 ornate rooms with baths and over 100 acres of grounds including stables and gardens. Several women were relocated from the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bemen
Heinrich Himmler
War Office
Meat Shortages Hit Several Southern Markets
Weiner counters ran bare as Virginia faced an all time meat low with sausage scarce. A Richmond butcher reported days without meat and used straw hats to fill shelves. Shenandoah restaurants closed Sundays while Birmingham packers saw markets empty but expected improvement in 30 to 45 days as cattle moved. Jacksonville area endured acute shortages of meat and butter with scarce poultry and plentiful vegetables. Memphis faced bacon extinction and overall poultry scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiners
Virginia
Richmond
Shenandoah Valley
Birmingham
Alabama
Jacksonville
Memphis
Floating Supply Is Basis For Outposts
Army and Navy air forces rely on a floating supply system to support operations in the Pacific. Ships and barges like Provider and Roger help keep parts, engines, and repair work available offshore, enabling rapid delivery to new air bases and replacement of losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Strebig
Associated Press
Pacific
Leyte Gulf
Wilco
Roger
Chourre
Grammium
Pontotoc
Japan
Army Air Forces
Marianas
Army
Fes
Veterans Help Poppy Sale For Poppy Day
Veterans of World War I and II are expected to buy poppies on Poppy Day next Saturday. Sam H. Wheat of Morgan County Post No 15 of the American Legion says veterans remember the fallen and civilian support will wear the red flower. The American Legion Auxiliary women will distribute poppies made by disabled veterans on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturday
Sam H. Wheat
Morgan_ county Post No. 15
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
America
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4&ING Features Syndicate
Chapter
Kramer
Reyna Thayer
Springdale
Mrs. Henderson
SSS Tonic
S.S.S. Co
ROYAL
Joe Haglee Lee
U.S
L. S. Bass
Bank ST
Appoi
Belk
Mauldin
G.P.C.A
Big City
Coca-Cola Company
Pecatur
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Cacola
Coca-Cola
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