Sergeant Askew Visits Parents After WWII Service
Terhucal Sergeant Jack Askew formerly of Dothan is on furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs D J Askew of Panama City after spending two years and eight months with the Army Air Forces in China. His sister Mrs Ben Curry and relatives plan to reunite as he returns to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terhucal
Jack Askew
Dothan
D. J. Askew
Panama
Leedy
Duke
Montgomery
John Howard
West Main Street
Frank Pridgen
Birmingham
Miss Harkins and Lieut Sherman wed in Marianna home rites
Miss Harkins youngest daughter of Mrs Harkins and the late A D Harkins wed Lieut Sherman of Island Falls Maine at Marianna Army Air Field chapel in a home ceremony. Chaplain Van P JkoeGraw officiated. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Jo Anne Harkins and bridesmaids Miss Mary Harkins Miss Frances Harkins and Miss Dannye Ann Massey. Best man Lt Joseph A Kennedy and other ushers. The couple will honeymoon then reside in Marianna.
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Bee Midge Lacy
Jean Marans
Feederen Mo Sherman
United States Army Act
van P JkoeGraw
Mra Newton Macrr
Elizabeth Richardson
Moss Mary Harkins
Frances Harkins
Dannye Ann Massey
Robert D Tairkiela
Joseph A. Kennedy
Paul B. Payne
Edwa F. Snyder, Jr
Newton Mabry
Ieee
Sherman
Mananna
Harkins
A.D
Pop) Harkins
Lieut. Sherman
F. Don Sherman
Island Falls
Maine
University of Maine
Marianna Army Air Field
Estha Harki
Birth of Arthur Lee Price in Newville
Mr and Mrs Edison Price announce the birth of a son, Arthur Lee Price, born August 37 in Newville. Parents report the infant is named Arthur Lee, and the family expresses happiness at this event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cer
Roste Usree
Casey Scruth
Nes Edison Price
D! Newville
Arthur Lee
Fragmentary Verse of Rest and Resilience
A lone quatrain fragment speaks of wind and sleep as comforts not griefs. The speaker imagines dawn bringing courage and a return to daring, with weathered imagery of night, trees, and dust. The tone hints at endurance beyond hardship.
Federation Plans For Music Contest in Alabama
National Federation of Music Cubs offers prizes of 1000 dollars and soloist appearance with a major symphony orchestra. Alabama auditions set for Birmingham in spring 1945, with piano violin and voice classifications. Mrs W P Baugh named contest chairman for Alabama by state federation president Mrs J A Alexander. Applicants must enroll in state auditions, 3 cents optional whether enrolled in home state or studying state. State auditions start in March, followed by district auditions for state winners.
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National Federation of Music Cubs
Alabama
Barmingham
Peno
W. P. Baugh
Deteator
J. A Alexander
State Federation
Alabemz
nationa @udiions
W. W. Woodham Birthday Celebration Noted at Home
W. W. Woodham marked his sixty seventh birthday with a luncheon at his Dothan home attended by family and friends. The gathering included Albert and Gertrude Saunders, Ford Woodham and children, Leroy Bond family, Fry Woodham of Panama City, Modell Woodham, and many others. Seaman Melton Jack Thurman of the U. S. Navy, stationed in Pensacola, was promoted to third class. his parents L. S. Thurman of Graceville reported the news along with two brothers serving in England. Mrs. Paul Cedre and Jo Jo of Fort Myers visited G. Ward Dothan Route Two.
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W. W. Woodham
Lumcheon
Dothan
Albert Saunders
Gertrude
Ford Woodham
Francis
Franklin
Edward
Jssie Elton
Joyn Doyle
Leroy Bond
Patricia
Fry Woodham
Panama City
Charles Woodham
Esville
Modell Woodham
R. O. Gilley
R A. Fortson
Ethel Money
Mollie McDonald
Wade Bette
Quida
Carl Bass
James McCallister
Eliza Hall
Bessie Hall
Leon McCallister
Winston Hinson
Ollie Hinson
Seaman Melton
Jack Thurman
U. S Navy
Pensacola
L. S. Thurman
Graceville
Route Three
Pfc
Ralph Thurman
England
Bill Thurman
Paul Cedre
Cotton Ball Queens Fashion in Cotton Dresses
New York designers spin cotton fabrics into party gowns with glittering sequins and preshrunk finishes. A chalky white pique frock features a bealing-out skirt, streamlined bodice, kerchief sleeves, and cotton eyelet lace accent.
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Epsie Hinard
NEA
New York
Alabama Federation Of Women's Clubs Officers Named Plans Outlined
In Montgomery the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs names Mrs. P. Moss of Selma as president and lists a large slate of officers, directors, and department chairs. The organization outlines committees on finance, education, public welfare, and postwar planning, detailing regional leaders and division heads across Alabama. A group trip to Atlanta precedes a weeklong vacation for Col. J. B. Stapleton and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs
Montgomery
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs
P. Moss
Selma
Moss
Mix J. E. Jordan
Sylacauga
S. D. Suggs
W. E Deer
Claiborne
Ralph Avant
J. R. Bell
J. W Rutland
Cherokee
May Kyser
Minterparla
Mentarian
Jewell Hall
Scottsboro
Jon Lakeman
Haleyville
M. T Cleveland
Birmingham
Kathleen Moore
J C. Grimes
Auburn
T. E. Hen
Enterprise
Washington Moody
University of Alabama
W. W. Falkner
J. A. Reaves
Mobile
George W. Adams
Andalusia
R .L. Hobson
Anniston
E . Shipman
J. F. Fargar
Electricity term coined by Gilbert from elektron
William Gilbert, physician to Queen Elizabeth, coined the word electricity from the Greek elektron meaning amber, tracing the term to its amber origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Gilbert
Queen Elizabeth
Elektron
Diplomas For 120 Students At University Graduation
The University of Alabama will end the summer quarter with informal graduation exercises for 120 degree candidates. Dean WM Hepburn of the Law School will delivery the commencement address and President Raymond FR. Paiy will award degrees. The Summer School enrollment reached 1,557 with 627 men and 930 women from 67 Alabama counties and 20 states.
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University Ala
University
Alabama
WM Hepborn
Law School
Raymond FR. Paiy
C. E. Williams
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Kimer Jensen
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Gulfport
Mussissippi
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Fla
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Poirra
Gulfport, Mass
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Robert Holman
Donalsonville
Eunice Folkes
Maurice Steensland
Atlanta
Od Cotter
Ariton
Robert Crawford
Woodland Drive
B.D Crawford
Gavin Whitsett
New Orleans
Sergeant Richard
Bo) Crawford
Miami, Fla
R. D. Crawfords
W. Y., Register
J. Ward
J. E. Harris
Jean Warren
Jesse Carroller
Julia Lee Slaughter
C. M. Ling
Riley
James E. Riley
Earley. E. Riley
Chancellor Route One
Com ‘Rand
India
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J. E Price
Tuscaloosa
War Service Committee
Elizabeth Forney
George L. Davis
L P Burns
Agnes Ellen Harris
Hazel Council
Daphne Industry
Rochee Gachet
Alabama College
Howard Maxwell
Northport Post War Planning
J. P. Shealy
Philip and
Steadman
J. B. Stapleton
Stapleton
Indian Springs
S A. Stapleton
Lucy Frances
Jacksonville
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Dothan’s
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Dothan’s Quality Store
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