Military Tent Housing Plan Revised in Alaska Defense
Senator Brewster after a Pacific tour criticized the Alaska housing plan, noting a abandoned tent shelter idea for troops. He urged proper housing above the Mason-Dixon line and said barracks would be built. He observed National Guard units from several states plus Marines and regulars serving in Alaska.
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Alaska Shipments Draw Fire Over Logistical Delays
States with rigorous wind weather. The critic complains about supply handling from Seattle to Alaskan posts. He notes 360 refrigerators reached a post after ground froze to 100 feet and before barracks or gun sights were ready. Major General Buckner praised but more independent Alaska command is urged.
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Army and Navy
Simon Bolivar Buckner
Alaskan Defense Forces
Alaska
Brewster
Washington
Small group to college from Decatur High School
The smallest percentage of Decatur High School graduates in years will attend college this fall. Principal W. T. Jordan reports that of 88 graduates last spring only nine have announced plans to enroll in higher education. This is just over 10 percent, below the usual 20 to 30 percent.
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Decatur High School
W. T. Jordan
Speer Resigns as Morgan County Junior Red Cross Head
Speer Jr has resigned as chairman of the Junior Red Cross in Morgan county after three years. E M Wise named Frances Nunggester as his successor, noting her service in the Junior High and county schools. Elva Frazier will assist in county schools as the chapter officials express optimism for the coming year.
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Red Cross
Morgan County
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E. M. Wise
Frances Nungester
Miss Nungester
Local Graduates Named to Attend Several Colleges
The list includes Elizabeth Anderson Randolph Macon Lynchburg Virginia Miss Babye Bess Beatty University of Alabama Miss Lila Sheats Kyle Sheats Florence State Teachers College Miss Julia Weaver Alabama College Charles Abbott University of Tennessee Charles Scales David Speake Warren Auburn James Nelson University of Alabama.
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Lynchburg
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Kyle Sheats
Florence State Teachers College
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Alabama College
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University of Tennessee
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David Speake Warren
Auburn
James Nelson
Plains Visit Highlights Rotary District Governor Visit
Harry P. Hall of The Dothan Eagle and Dothan Rotary Club attends Decatur Rotary meeting as district governor of Rotary District 164. He meets President James Johnson and other officers to advise on club administration and Rotary service activities. Hall will serve until the 1942 Toronto convention.
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Dothan Eagle
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Rutledge Thomas
Hall
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Canada
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Austinville High School To Open Monday
The Austinville high school will open Monday September 8 with a daylight saving schedule from 8 10 a m to 3 p m. Principal H R Leeman announces the faculty including Adle Rains Elisabeth Brn Mary Anna Casaday Briscoe G M Fowler Wyle dine Landers Mary Means and H Ryman for the high school and Gladys Moses Groover Christine Lola Yarbrough Hendon Annie Bruce and Arthur Owens for the elementary. The elementary school opens October 6 and all interested in the opening are urged to attend.
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Adle
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Groover
Christine
Lola Yarbrough
Hendon
Annie Bruce
Arthur Owens
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