Dave J Johnson Dies In Hospital
Funeral services for Dave J Johnson, seventy two, of Graceville route two, were held at Bee Chapel. A native of Barbour County, he moved to Graceville. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church and survived by five daughters, two sons, three sisters, nineteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dive J Johnson
Gracevile
Dothan Hospital
Sundar
Tee kAemowe
Bee Choret
Baljkeon
Graceville
Bewtig
Buriat
Johnson and Wilkerson
Barbour County
Beibel Eapiet Church
Sven
Sven Daughters. Mre Nix D
Nelson
Boufuy
Dan Taylor
Johnnie Clemens
Graceville Rove
Elmore
Dothan
Luther Lanto Pareme
Judge & Japneon
John J. Johnson
Sailie Fiseley
Headland Toule
Babe Clemenu
Cowarts
Yenury Taylor
Roma
Fla
Prisoners Liberated As Nazis Lose Berchtesgaden Camp
Allied troops burst into a Nazi camp revealing 9,000 internees dead from disease or shooting and 14,000 more died in winter. Disturbing claims include high‑profile captives such as Marshal Stalin's alleged ally Jacob Djugashvyi and Kurt Schuschnigg, plus Niemöller. Typhus reigned as graves polluted the water system feeding the Amper. A French general was killed near evacuation as guards fled.
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Marshal Stalin
Jacob Djugashyi
Kurt Schuschergg
Pastor Martin Niemoeiler
Frederick Leopold
Xavier de Bourbon de Parme
Leonom
Dee
Hoover
Amper
SS Felite
Russian advance nears central Berlin as siege tightens
battle reports describe Soviet encirclement of Berlin districts and heavy fighting across the city. Russians push toward Tiergarten and nearby government buildings while linking northern armies to clear paths to the Elbe. 54,000 Germans captured in three days. Zhukov and Rokossovsky's forces advance on a 100 mile front with units within blocks of central government and Wilhelmstrasse, 85 miles from Rokossovsky’s positions.
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Greater Berlin
Russia
Stalingrad
Nev
Hitler
Tiergarten
Gresit Anhalter
Potsdamer Platz
Moabit
Wilmersdorf
Berliner Strasse
Moscow
Red Army
Berlin
Wesendorf
Gregory K. Zhukov
Kon
Manny K. Rokoussovaky
Germany
Rokogsovysky
Montgomery
Elbe
Hamburg
Rokosinovsky
Anklam
Friedland
Neubrandenburg
Lychen
Mecklenburg
Swinemuende
Roatovk
Griefswald
Stralsund
Peenemuende
Rodion Y. Malinovsky
Czechoslovakia
Ivan Konev
Mo Travia
Zhukov
Wilhelmstrasse
Board of Reviews at First Presbyterian Church Tonight
Scout officials announced Whit King chairman of advancement for Houston District will preside at the Board of Reviews for Dothan Scouts seeking advancement. The session at 720 PM will include Rev Charles H W Hildeeth and Dr C H Poitevint assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Dothan
Whit King
Advancement For
Houston
Charles HW. Hildeeth
C. H. Poitevint
Montgomery Mission Lt Commdr Ussery on Navy Leave
Lt Commander Jack Ussery, son of Mr and Mrs A D Ussery, returned home on a birthday leave after serving in the Pacific with US forces. Reports state Ayres and Coe aided by delegates in Montgomery discussions. unclear if any direct Cay involvement.
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Montgomery
Commdr. Ussery
Ayres
Coe
Jack Unsery
AD. Uesers
East Lateyette
Pacific
New Caledonia
Mussolini Executed by Partisans in Rome After Capture
An Italian government report confirms Benito Mussolini and several Fascist leaders were executed by northern partisans after capture. Eyewitness accounts describe Mussolini shot in the back while resisting guards. aides Pavolini Simviaci Barracu Zerbino and others also slain. The Rome press welcomed the action as a step toward true democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dace
Mussolin
Mussolini
San Domingo
Comu
Ife
Eggrestion
Mer
Tallan
Musaoilai
Allessandro Pavolini
Achille Simvaci
Fas
Stefani
Mario Nudi
Fascist Agricultural Association
Vito Casalnuova
Republican National Guard
Nicola Bombacci
Attilo Teruzzi
Hintemayer
Gelormini
Martello Petacci
Pietro Salustri
Rome
Benito Muasollii
Romie Press
Italy
Mario Herringuez
Musson
Berlingarr
Committee of National Liberation
Hospital ship Comfort shelled and attacked in Okinawa campaign
Navy reports describe air strikes off Kyushu and Shimonoseki Strait, with the hospital ship Comfort hit by debris from a suicide plane attack. Despite damage to its rudder and repeated assaults, the vessel remained afloat and maneuvered toward port under hand steering, with 63 casualties reported.
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Yongbaru
Japan
Kyushu
Shimonoseki Strait
Honshu
Ryukyus
Haugland
Comfort
Okinawa
U.S
Southwest Pacific
Muuglund
Brest
Fascal Armys Surrender Officially Disclosed
Continued report notes the surrender of the Fascal Ligurian army under Marshal Rodolfo Graziani, with official disclosure of his capture made yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodolfo Graziani
Two Negroes Held On Assault Counts
73 defendants booked by the sheriff during a 48 hour period included two Negroes charged with assault and battery with a weapon in connection with the wounding of two others over the weekend. Larmie Mae Smith was arrested Saturday for assault and battery with a weapon and released after posting $300 bond. Henry Smith was stabbed in the head but not severely hurt. Alex Thompson was accused of slashing Napoleon Harper's throat. Thompson received a neck wound. Other arrests included public drunkenness two, affray two, and vagrancy three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gault
Ania
Tire
Larmie Mae Smith
Henry Smith
Allied Armies Link With Russians Near Zerbst and Push Toward Linz
Ninth Army linked with Soviet forces at Avollendorf near Wittenberg as American units moved from the Elbe bridgehead toward Zerbst and Berlin. American forces advanced 14 miles east and 12 miles from the Elbe, while Third Army neared Passau and Linz with Germans defending Munich’s fringe. Western and southern fronts collapse German pockets as Muss warn of peace rumors and ceding territory.
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Stengkaß 15
Dessau
Apollendorf
Reiss
Dresden- Leipzig
First Army
First m
Germany
Ninth Army
Mulde River
Elbe River
Zerbst
Positons
Brandenburg
Berlin
Braunau
Hitler
Seventh Army
Munich
Hiller
Magdeburg
Stalin
Torgau
Reisa
Elbe
Leipzig-Dresden
Third Army
Linz
Austria
Wittenberg
125Th
Adolf C. Floehn
Battle Creek
Mich
Robert C. Macon
Thunderbolt
83Rd
Kenneth Dixon
Borby
Petrola
Patrola
Zerbat
Plaehn
Michigan
Europe
Czechoslovakia
Canning Sugar Ration Reduced
The War Price and Rationing Board announces an immediate reduction in canning sugar allowances from 30 to 1 pounds per person and preserves the family limit at 130 pounds per unit due to a critical sugar shortage. The action follows guidance from the national office in Washington.
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Fiourtias Couny
Oficial
Nalove
Washington
Army civic drive collects clothing for needy in three hours
Forty to fifty Army personnel and civic volunteers organized a clothing drive in a residential district. Two trucks completed two trips to gather a car load equivalent amount, with pickup arrangements offered for clothing not collected yesterday. Carol Rucker and Napier Field officials supplied trucks and support, while WACs from Camp Rucker and civilians manned the vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Army
St Carol Rucker
Napier Field
Wacs
Isn
Camp Rucker
Latin American push at postwar conference stirs Poland Argentina issue
Delegates from 46 nations and a 14 nation executive committee convened amid Latin American efforts to influence the Dumbarton Oaks process. Molotov faced possible shifts over Poland and Argentina as Britain’s Eden presided the fifth plenary. Committees and four major commissions prepare to finalize the postwar plan with a Friday deadline for changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Organization
Russia
Molotov
Poland
Argentina
Britain
Anthony Eden
Dumbarton Oaks
Merchants Plan Close For Victory Over Germany
Arthur Johnson of the Chamber of Commerce cites merchant sentiment that victory over Germany should not be celebrated with revelry. Most merchants would close stores when the war ends and remain closed the next day. A last year Horace Hall resolution urged not to celebrate the day of victory to spare soldiers a morale drop. Johnson notes many merchants favor closing for prayer and thanksgiving.
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Feam
Arthur Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Germany
Horace Hall
the Eagle
Hall
Japan
Pacific
Johnson
Negro Arrested in Prohibition Case Near Madrid
A Black man identified as Hardy Davis of near Madrid was arrested yesterday on a prohibition violation charge. The sheriff's office released him today. Investigators Shaw and Allsup of ABC and Chief Deputy Sheriff J. T. Casey led the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Davis
Madrid
Sheriff's Office
Davis
Shaw and Allsup
ABC
J. T. Casey
Scout Training Course Tonight At Scout Cabin
Dr. A J Dickinson will lead the Scouters Training Course at the Scout cabin at 8 p m tonight. All Scouts who have participated in the training are urged to attend, as announced by Scout officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Dickinson
Destruction Of Wfiansoe Barn By Fire Reported
A Houston County farmer named Taylor had a barn destroyed by fire early today. The blaze damaged about six frames of undetermined woodwork and caused an estimated loss of around $1,000.
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Ameun
Houston County
Peer Taylor
Dare
Turner Freed En Route Home From Captivity
Corporal M. W. Turner of 1010 South St Andrews St was captured December 20 and is now en route home. The War Department informs that Turner has three brothers in service: Pie J. D. Turner in Italy, Private Charlie Turner in the Philippines, and Private Fred Turner at Fort Ord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Turner
South St Andrews St
Turner
Pie
J. D. Turner
Italy
Charlie Turner
Philppines
Fred Turner
Fort Ord
Phil Lee Dies Widely Known Negro Farmer of Houston County
Phil Lee a well known Negro farmer of Houston County died Saturday at his home on the Enterprise Highway nine miles from Dothan after an apparent cerebral hemorrhage. He was stricken Friday while plowing. Funeral arrangements await arrival of his children. He was seventy seven. He is survived by two brothers and several sisters. a brother Will Lee resides in Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Lee
Houston County
Stterpoon
Enterprise
Dothan
Will Lee
Greenberg Heads Welfare Fund in Dothan Meeting
Nathan Greenberg was re elected president of the Jewish Welfare Fund for the District of Temple Emanu El of Dothan at the annual meeting. A tri state quota of 14000 was set for aid to refugees in Europe. Dr Jacob Marcus of Hebrew Union College spoke, with other officials and dignitaries in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Greenberg
Jewish Welfare Fund
Ted Bauman
Sam Z. Berk
Myer Blumberg
Barney Blumenfeld
Dothan
A. L. Burk
Brundidge
A. M. Rudderman
Eufaula
B. Schreiber
Graceville
C. Davis Turner
Marianne
Nathan Winokur
Ozark
Joe Kraselsky
Temple Emanon-E
Alfred Wolf
Sam Blumenfeld
Mel Appel
Nathan Kraselsky
C. R. Daniels
Blakely
Marcus
Dothan Recreation Center
B’nsi Brith Abraham Mordecai Lodge
Go To Church Month Attendance Report
The Lions Kiwanis Rotary and Exchange clubs report church attendance for Go To Church Month. Sunday School 1235, morning worship 1557, evening worship 1860 yesterday. Month averages: Sunday school 1918, morning worship 1432, evening worship 948. Early Sundays rose, but bad weather in last two Sundays reduced totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary
Exchange Clubs
Mrs. G. M. Murphy Last Rites Held
Funeral services for Mrs. G. M. Murphy aged seventy three were held at Pleasant Grove Church in Abbeville with Rev. Roby J. Lee officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Survived by son Clarence M. Murphy. five daughters including Mrs. Coley Brannon and Mrs. Curtis Parrish. brothers J. W. Capps and LM. Capps. thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Active pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GM. Murphy
Abbeville
Pleasant Grove Church
Roby J. Lee
Pleasant Grove
Ward-Wilson
Henry County
Clarence M. Murphy
Coley Brannon
Curtis Parrish
BP. Riley
Earl Russell
Tallahassee
Fla
Devis Manning
Dothan
J.W. Capps
Newville
LM. Capps
Blackfoot
Idaho
C.C. Murphy
Barl Capps
Marvin Murphy
Howard Capps
Lucius Capps
Olis Shelley
Camp Rucker Construction and Facilities Highlight 1944
The article details Camp Rucker’s extensive cantonment development including 41 miles of paved streets, 287 miles of gravel highways, three chaplains serving four seven chapels, multiple service clubs and theatres, a Field House, golf course expansion to 18 holes, extensive water and fire systems with seven wells, a large modern hospital, a post bakery and laundry, and a sizable civilian workforce. It notes location between Ozark and Enterprise Alabama, spanning Dale and Coffee counties, with Lake Tholocco nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utiiner
Cebho
Florida Pelos
Addislion
Cantonment
Iaundry
Post
Ozark
Enterprise
Alabama
Tholocco
Dale County
Coffee County
Page
Curb Market Schedule Changes Plot Weekly Sale Days
A notice outlines a weekly curb market operating on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The market opens at 9 a.m. and will feature fresh produce. Officials urge residents to attend and note the regular weekly sale pattern.
Henry Motorist Arrested Twice in Weekend Incident
Police detained Lindsey Fowler Willer ta bevilie after a weekend incident marked by intoxication indecency and pacing charges. He faced new charges hours later as officers documented the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Fowler
Willer
Angie
Ozath
Fragmented War Gaming Note With Simulated Capture
A jumbled OCR fragment references a unit displaying signaling and firing equipment during a simulated capture. It mentions soldiers, a pillbox, a flame thrower, and the psychological impact of battle, with unclear placement and wording.
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Key
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Dave J. Johnson
NW Roofing & Heating CO
N. Foster
Mutua
Jun
Perth
Bet Des Reged
Jon Auth
Greer Railway
Oreienburger
Inove
Abung
Feergarten
Thergarters
Jerfort
Board OF Reviews
Sinclatan J. B. Davis Sinclair Refining Co., Agt
Troy St. C
Garrison
Long Street
Murat
Clyde Line
McKiammey
Wrem
Forge One
New Orleans
New York
Cpl
Turner Freed
Greenberg
G. M. Murphy
Humber
Curb Market
Ney
Lemounstrategy
Henry
OG Perma-Moip
C. E. Blakey
J. M. Bea LL
Saera
Pepper Bottling Company
Dotean
Alaba
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