Christopher Commended by Yanks in France Air Wing
Sergeant Robert Christopher of Athens son of Mr and Mrs OH Christopher flies P-47 Thunderbolts with Geo L Wertenbaker’s fighter group in France. His flight completed 100 consecutive missions with no mechanical failures and logged over 200 combat hours per plane. He attended Chanute Field in 1941 and joined the Army in 1940. He plans technical work near home after the war and was among the first fighter groups to reach Normandy after D Day under Col Wertenbaker of Charlottesville VA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert. W.her
OH. Christopher
Athens
Geo. L
Christopher
Airplane Mechanics 1
Chanute Field
Army
Noce
Chris
Normandy
Col. Wertenbaker
Charlottesville
Louis XIV Credited With Origin of the Minuet
The article attributes the minuet's origin to Louis XIV, noting his influence on court dance and fashion in early modern France. It discusses how the dance evolved under royal sponsorship and became a staple of aristocratic entertainment.
Weiner Roast Honoring Pvt Ottis Burns and Sammy Franks
Mr and Mrs H C Terrell hosted a Friday night weiner roast for Pvt Ottis O Burns and Sammy Franks. A list of attendees includes Farish Franks Loyd Keenum Christine Franks Buddy Howell Wilnie Terrell Randolph Dot McAbee Raymond Howell Nell Terrell Bobby Franks Elizabeth Glenn Broner Franklin Fay Puckett Kathleen Burns Maureen Glenn James Layton Din a Fay White Jim White and many others at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Terrell
Weiner
Pvt
Oltis Burns
Sammy Franks
Farish__Franklin
Qlean Franks
Loyd ‘Keenum
Christine Franks
Buddy Howell
Wilnie-Terrell
Randolph
Dot McAbee
Raymond Howell
Nell Terrell
Bobby Franklin
Josephine Byars
Hazel Burns
Alton Keenum
Edweena McAbee, Jr. Brown
Geneva White
James Layton
Dina Fay White
J. D. Singleton
Elizabeth Glenn
Broner Franklin
Francis White
Ottis O. Burns
Dorothy Franks
Fred Barnes
Barbara Keenum
Ernest White
Fay Puckett
Buddy Franklin
Ann Burns
James Earl White
Kathleen Burns
Howard Terrell
Maureen Glenn
McCoy Brown
Curtis White
Calvin Terrell
Almon Clark
Alfred Franks
Boyd White
Howard Keenum
Bill Burns
W. R. Burns
Jim White
Travis Clark
Reece White
H. C. Terrell
Revival to Begin at Moulton Sunday
A revival starts at Moulton Methodist church this Sunday and runs through September 20. Melvin Hutson district lay leader will lead Sunday morning services and Dr John Shores pastor of Northwood Avenue Methodist church will speak at the evening service and remain through the dates. The public is invited.
Cartels and trade agreements shaped by war era
An editor describes how wartime cartels form between firms in different nations, citing a German and American metal producer colluding to divide world markets and restrain competition. The piece warns government pressure to break up such arrangements and hints at evolving trade pacts beyond traditional cartels.
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Washington
Weve
Justice Department
Western Hemisphere
Europe
France
England
Speake school ends term as cotton season nears
Lawrence County Speake notes say the summer term closed after seven weeks and fall and winter term will start after cotton picking. Local residents visit, illnesses improve, and church services continue with Rev. Moore and Rev. Parker preaching. Families and workers attend events and travel between Decatur Hartselle Birmingham Danville Courtland and Wheeler Station.
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Burchi Cross
Courtland
Lemmaal Chenault
Hartselle
Jean Burdéty
Wheeler@ Station
Franklin McCaghren
J. W
Dalton
Chas
T. K. Hogan
Orsie Wallace
Dennis Hampton
Decatur
Guy Smith
John Wiley
Rev. Moore
Methodist Church
Church of God
John McKay
D. M. Hogan
Riggle Jones
Willard Asherbranner
Asherbranner
Ivy Lee Legg
Francis Hendon
Charlie Sandlin
Danville
James Gilbert
W. C. Martin
Birmingham
John McCaghren
Sara
Hazel
Lieutenant Morse Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
Second Lieutenant Charles W. Morse of New Bedford Massachusetts has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for outstanding aerial combat in Europe. The 21 year old B 17 pilot completed 35 bombing missions over Germany and occupied territories and holds an Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters. He is the son of Mrs. M. Symes of Decatur.
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Charles W. Morse
High Street
New Bedford
Massachusetts
England
Morse
Germany
Europe
M. Symes
Jackson Street
Decatur
AAF
U. S. Navy
Mrs McKechnie Injured In Car Wreck Near Macon
Mrs William McKechnie wife of the Cincinnati Reds manager was injured when her automobile overturned near Macon. She was en route to Albany to visit her son James McKechnie training at Turner Field and was taken to a Macon hospital in fair condition.
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Macch, Ga
William McKechnie
Cincinnati — Reds
Macon
Albany
James McKechnie
Turner Field
Nations Plan Postwar Wheat Stabilization Cartel
Governments aim to stabilize world trade and protect producers with postwar agreements. In 1942 Argentina, Australia, Canada and the United States set a fixed export share for wheat: Argentina 25, Australia 19, Canada 40, United States 16. Similar accords may cover coffee and oil and more products later.
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United States
Australia
Canada
Argentina
Reunion of Turneys Held at Old Somerville Home
The descendants of J W Turney gathered at the old Turney home four miles east of Somerville for a family reunion on Sunday. A large crowd enjoyed a picnic lunch, group photos, and visiting with relatives from Somerville, Hartselle, Falkville, and Auburn.
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J. W. Turney
Turney
Somerville
Frank F. Turney
J. F.turney
Una Turney
May Grizzard
Srl Turney
George Turney
Coss
Bob Fowler
Irene
Sol Fowler
Wesley Turney
Delano, Shannon
Norris
Coy
Joy
William Turney
James Douglas
Owen Lyle
Mae Frances
John Grizzard
Fannie May
Joyce
Cord
Colleen
Bobby
Virginia
Jewell
Lovick Fowler
Gray
Falkville
Dewey Turney
Auburn
Martha Lee Day
Hartseller
William Lemmond
Buey
Theo
June
Ann
Myra
Almond Oil Makeup Remover and Lanolin Soap Suggestion
Use almond oil to remove makeup then wash with a mild lanolin soap to soften skin. The tip emphasizes gentle cleansing and moisturizing for facial skin care.
Laxative Ad Question Promotes Black-Draught
A brief ad cites questions about laxatives and answers urging readers to choose one offering promptness thoroughness and satisfaction. It promotes Black-Draught as a best seller in the South, noting 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents and urging use only as directed.
London free of bombers at last as V bombs shift aim
London enjoyed a quiet night for the fifth time running as German V-1 raids may move from England to the European continent. A Nazi commentator said the weapon could target other sites while London prepares for possible liberation. Rail lines report returning evacuees complicating housing, with many homes shattered and only a few rooms livable.
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London
England
Montgomery to Get $85,000 Stock Yard Project
Montgomery known as the cow town of the South would gain a new stock yard if the government approves the release of materials for an 85 000 building.
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Montgomery
South
Birthday Dinner Honors Imogene Holmes in Eva
A Sunday birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Holmes of Eva honored their daughter Imogene and memory of their mother Mrs Jocie Holmes. Many relatives attended including Noel Candie Jeff Ray Arco Ray Colman Ray Curtis Bailey and numerous Holmes family members from Baileyton Eva Cullman Gallant and nearby areas.
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Henry Holmes
Eva
Imogene
Jocie Holmes
Noel Candie
N. W
Jeff Ray
Gaynell
Arco Ray
Don
Colman .Ray
Wendell Eleanor Jean
Kenneth
Curtis Bailey
Herbert Holmes
Omri
Arvid
Royal
Verna
Glenda
Ernie Mae
Elladean
Jim Bradford
Bennie
Dillard’ Holcomb
Elvin Holcomb
Maxine
Catherine, Thurman
Elna Fae
Rock Davis
Mattie Austeen
Mary
Ann
Peggy Joyce
Wilda Millwood
Bronco
Enoch
Quice
Henry Jr
Marie
Jess Green
Zadie
Carlton
Henry Grant
Evelyn
Robert
Cullman
Jake Holmes
Bessie Holmes
Gallant
Road to Berlin distances by Allied fronts
The report lists approximate distances to Berlin from major fronts: 312 miles from Pulatsk area in the Russian front, 363 miles from Breda in the Western front, 560 miles from Bourg En Bresse in Southern France, and 585 miles from Rimini area in Italy. The figures provide a global view of Allied advance routes.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Pulatsk
Warsaw
Western Front
Breda
Netherlands
France
Bourg-En-Bresse
Rimini
Lawrence County Chalybeate Local Notes
Local column notes record weekend visits and gatherings across Lawrence County. Entries mention the Fouch and Anderson families visiting Tennessee, Will Black’s Athens trip, Rev. R. F. Morris’s relatives from Athens, the Clarks hosting in Flower Hill, and other social calls among the Gillispies, Terrys, and Vallies as well as a historical line noting Rev. Dr. Stephen Hales first measuring blood pressure in 1733 and a note on sandalwood as Hawaii’s early major export.
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W. R. Fouch
Tennessee
Loyal Anderson
Austin Stewart
Will Black
Athens
R. F. Morris
Russell Wade
Flower Hill
R. F. Clark
Davis Vass
Dee Gillispie
Russell Terry
Velma Terry
Stephen Hales
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