Final Rifes Held For Keneth Todd
Funeral services for Renein J Todd 51 held at Ashford Mapust Church with Rev Sari C Reeve officiating. A Clay County native moved to Ashford in 1903 then lived in Prattville Dothan and Mobile. He was a retiree farmer and former president and general manager of the Farmers Union Gin Company. Surviving include four sons and seven daughters with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Active pallbearers listed and arrangements were by Christmas of Ashford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renein J Todd
Farmers’ Union Gin Company
Tofn Chaton Todt
Tampa
Chester W. Todd
Dothan
Carl Todd
Broxtan
Teonard Todd
Coterwood
HL Biggens
Prattville
V OC B . Ashford
HC. Meadows
Ashford
Gretha Prather
HH. Bagley
War Chest Officials Meet In Birmingham
War Chest leaders from District 13 including Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston Counties with Dothan center meet in Birmingham at the Tutwiler Hotel to discuss final appeal and fund drive logistics. Alabama War Chest budget for the drive opening October 17 is 1.1 million dollars to support 22 services and relief agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Carmichael
Clyde Lavern
Dale
Geneva
Henry
Houston
Dothan
Birmingham
Alabama War Chest
Harwell G. Davis
Pepal
Tutwiler
Ppm
War Services
Clyde Coe
J. Woodfin Parkman
Com. Ling
Myer Blumberg
L. J. Thomas, Sr
Bethesda Horp Sing Attendee Turnout Noted
Bethesda event drew attendees including Pete, Cyrus Cullens, Etta Morgan, and Morgan Gordroie. Meg and others coordinated the gathering at Bethesda with headers listing participants. A collection plate raised about $2 to support the event on the third Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Ursa Civic
Chacea
Vo Pete
Cyrus Cullens
Etta Morgan
Tre Alerne
Bethesda
Allied Forces Push Through Seine Pocket In France
The Supreme Headquarters reported the Seine pocket held firm at Monts near Paris after a heavy German counterattack. Canadian troops advanced past Bernay toward Nassandres, while British units drove along a northeast arc from Lisieux toward Saint Georges du Vieuvre. Allied coastal forces neared Honfleur and Le Havre as weather clears favor continued offensives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Far Supreme Headquarters
Seine
Mmuntes
Paris
Bernay
Risle River
Nassandres
Brionne
Ner
Paint
Lisieux
Saint Georges du Vieuvre
John F. Chester
Honfleur
Seine Estuary
le Havre
Benzeville
Cormailie
Centinied From Pere Ove reports Balkan air battles
The report highlights Nazi expenditures against Balkan military and rail targets as Allied air forces claim ground losses and multiple raids. It notes over 100 planes destroyed on the ground in Yugoslavia and Hungary last week, 18 Allied planes down yesterday, bombers striking near Prague and eastern Czechia, a rail bridge attack in Hungary, and widespread strikes on bridges roads and rail yards in the Mediterranean and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Prague
Mediterranean
Avignon
Rhone
France
Wounded In Action Sergeant Houston Blount Reported
Wounded in action in the Central Pacific is Sergeant Houston Blount, son of John R. Blount of Hartford, according to the War Department announcement issued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Blount
John R. Blount
Hartford
Central Pacific
War Department
Paris Falls to French Forces in Bold Assault
An Allied and Free French push into Paris unfolds with Gen LeClerc's Second Armored Division entering the city outskirts after heavy fighting. Reports confirm German resistance along the western and southern approaches while broadcasts claim a push toward Notre Dame and the city center. The entry marks a turning point as Allied armored forces breach defenses and prepare for De Gaulle’s formal arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constant Fliziog
Hotel de Ville
Kliev
Neuilly
Winternetdt
Resistance Council
Ure FF
Tze
la Cie
Frrade
Tattleres Druison
Pont S. Michel
St Jaccmmes
Morrocco Radio
Vermann
Paris
Jacques LeClerc
Pana
Supreme Command
FFI
Ciy
Omar Braq- Jey
Atan
Pierre Koenig
Edward DO. Ball
Associated Preas
Pass
Ball
Pitrtusion de Lia Navon Francaise
GeClerc
Charles de Gaulle
Committee of National Liberation
de la Cite
Seine
NBC
Alesia
Interior
Orleans
Cahullon Gates
Nelson to assume WPB control after Wilson resigns
Washington AP reports Chairman Donald M. Nelson will take control of the War Production Board from Wilson after his resignation. Navy Lt. Cmdr. J Krug to act as chairman during Nelson's China mission, as feud and reconversion policy tensions unfold amid White House and Senate scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Green
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
China
War Production Board
Chanel E. Wilson
Roosevelt
J. Kriz
Charman
Nelson
Chungking
Krug
TVA
Vicw
WPE
WPB
White House
Senate War Investigating Committee
Wilson
Manana
James F. Byrnes
Baruch-Hancock
Byrnes
Navy
Lions Club Hears Talk On Peanuts
Miss Modsins Marchbanks executive secretary of the Nation Peanut Council spoke at the Dothan Lions Club noon meeting, explaining peanut production and uses as Alabama’s main money crop. W B Crowley and Grover Ray added remarks on protein in peanuts, noting peanut butter sandwiches as affordable nutrition. Troy Lewis reported on the Abbeville Lions Club charter night, and Fred Brookins announced appointing Howell Hampton Strickland and Sheehan to the program committee for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modsins Marchbanks
the Nation Peanut Council
Dothan Lions Club
South Alabama
W B_ Crowley
Barks
Grover Ray
Headland
Troy Lewis
Abbeville Lions Club
Dothan
Fred Brookins
Howell Hampton
H D. Strickland
A D Sheehan
Fat Stock Show Plans For 1945 Event Attracts Buyers
Ten animals of any breed and pon lots limited to three animals per breed. Prizes totaling 1000 to 1200 dollars. Two day program with 190 2H Club members overnight. Judging April 3 and auction the next day. Speakers and exhibits to educate the public on judging. Emphasis on attracting hundreds of buyers and a banquet opening day. Arthur Johnson outlines chamber approval and swift start. Fat Stock committee includes Ramsey Ling Stephenson Hasten Knowles Wemack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fachard Ramsey
Emmett Sizemore
The
Extension Service
Arthur Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Ramsey and Ling
Harvey Stephenson
D C Hasten
Woc Knowles
Wiliam Wemack
8- (Continued From Page One) Operations in New Guinea
The report notes 9 tons of bombs dropped in New Guinea sectors as Allied forces advance. It says 1687 Japanese and 207 miners were reported captured. Navy planes attacked targets near Kartesorth and Nauny, destroying a small vessel and damaging another while shooting down an interceptor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aktuundi Valleus
New Guinea
Chester
Kartesorth
Japar
Navy
Ventura
Nimur
Nauny
Vap
Phibin
Funeral Rites Held for Chester Neal Horne in Marianna
Funeral services were held August 22 at First Baptist Marianna for Chester Neal Horne who died in a Tallahassee hospital. Officiants included Rev. Milos Massey and Rev. A C Abney. Interment at Riverside Cemetery. Survived by widow Inez Singletary Horne, daughter Alice McPherson, two grandchildren Lara and Guy Neal McPherson, and multiple siblings. Horne was a former state representative and Marianna mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Specis
First Baptist Church
Chester Neal Horne
Tallahassee
Milos Massey
Clarence Jones
Charles Wandeck
J. W. Hightower
Ross McLendon
John C. Wynn
W. J Nobles
Roy Wandeck
George Bush
F. C. Dafin
Pruitt Wilson
Crestview
BR. L. Simmons
L. W. Watsoff
D. A. MacKinnon
W . Wilts
L D. Cackhutt
Dee Grant
H. A. Bowles
F. M. Golson
Hinton Folsom
Otis Padgett
T. J. Landrum
J. Ed Larson
Frank Miler
Ed Faircloth
Bill Cates
Millard Galdwell
Nathan Mayo
Inez Singletary Horne
Alice McPherson
Negroes Charged in Forceful Carjacking Case Transferred
Circuit Judge May Walker moved the case to Gainesville after a convoy of state guards and highway patrolmen transferred three Black defendants from Tallahassee jail to Raiford prison. The suspects Fred Lane 19 James Davis 16 and James Williams 26 allegedly forced the army sergeant's wife from her car July 30 assaulted her and shot twice leaving her under pine branches. She recovered and will be the primary witness at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. May Walker
Gainesville
Tallahassee
Raiford
Fred Lane
James Davis
James Wileliams
Attorney General Rules on Subpoenas for Driving Privileges
In Montgomery the attorney general ruled that a court clerk may issue subpoenas at the request of proper persons in proceedings to restore driving privileges. The opinion responds to Roy O Hull, Houston County clerk, seeking clarification of the law. The article also notes that the land at West Point once belonged to the British Crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney General's
Montgomery
Roy O Hull
Houston County
Pupils Of Houston May Aid In Peanuts Harvest
Alabama education chief Dr. E. B. Norton urged Barbour Henry Houston Dale Geneva Pike Covington Coffee and Crenshaw county officials to use only willing pupils for harvest work while protecting education. He warned against indiscriminate dismissal and urged fair pay to prevent exploitation and ensure meaningful assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
E. B. Norton
Alabama
Dale
Geneva
Pike
Covington
Coffee
Crenshaw
Norton
We Wran This and OPA Balance of National Picture
Fragment discusses the tension between local demands and OPA actions. It notes that officials often acknowledge injustices but refuse to act to preserve national balance, highlighting leaks and constraints in policy execution. The passage emphasizes the struggle to reconcile local needs with broad federal considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Also Mentioned on This Page
Keneth Todd
War Chest
Grover Broiler
Houston County Farmers Exchange Prone
Maxwell Faedd
Ion War Department
Pere Ove
Malta
Troy
Beth Dothan
Tom
Inix CO
Bae
Inee
Eccct
Pbs
Wwermans
rArtner
Fremib
Algiers
Atlantic
Bordeaux
Frances
Frecchtes
Harper
Green
Ton Willkie
Herald-Tribune
Cricago
Mehie
Peere
Stephen
IM Lowry
Spui
Lions Club
Military Academy
West Point
Piare
C. Brannon & Sons Wartford Pricer
Oscar
Harvey
Atlanta
J. L. Harris Roofing CO
Peor
DR. Peppers
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