Blakey Buys Out Tippett Company
The optical firm of Dr. H J Tippett on North Western Street has been sold to Dr. G W Blakey. The price was not disclosed. Dr. Tippett plans to retire and leave the staff to continue at the same offices under Dr. Blakey’s management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakey
Tippett Company
HJ. Tippett
North Wester Utreet
Beem
G. W. Blakey
Apeeynsemer
Dr. Bishey
Walatais
Dr. Tippett
C .E. Bikey
Eider
Boom Sato Clalsy
Tippett
Dothan
Biskey
Hemeten County Seeks Absentee Ballots for February Primary
Chief Ciera J. C. Woodham warns voters that requests for absentee ballots must reach the probate office by the deadline. Applications received today or later will not be granted, affecting 51 A. & Cosgreesmer. The notice stresses timely submission for the February primary.
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Probaia
Hemeten
A. & Cosgreesmer
Ciera J. C. Woodham Om
Deschina
Contimned foum Page Ons chief political writer noted
A fragment states that Clapper allied with an organization to lead campaigns in Milwantes St Paul New York and Washington becoming chief political writer for Valter Press and Washington bureau manager. It claims he later served as special writer for The Washington Post and joined Scripps-Howard in January 18M as columnist. It mentions he was honorary president of Sigma Delta Chi the journalism fraternity.
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Milwantes
St. Paul
New York
Washington
Valter Press
Clapper
Washington Post
Scripps-Howard Cenepapere
Colonessolas
Sigma Deus Chi
Jungle Knife Quest Inspires Pacifc Assignment Memoir
Lime head of Leneppital’s Grid area Club writes of a strange pursuit for a jungle knife as a souvenir. He recounts a Pacific assignment, a missing knife, and Lieutenant Robinson of Tacoma delivering a brand-new jungle knife to fulfill the demand for his aun Iowa.
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Leneppital
Gridarea Club
Washington
Clapper
Berippup - Howard
Unites
United
Hust Clemszi
Hollywood
Phirley Temple
Beck
Jungle
Iowa
Hunt
Robinson
Tacoma
Wash
Pacific
Cottonwood Man Put Under Bond on Battery Charge
A. Edwards of Cottonwood was bound at 800 for battery with a weapon following a dispute with business partner Preston Payne. Payne sustained shoulder knife wounds. Chief Deputy J. T. Casey said the men, in business together, argued over division of mechanical tools. Warrant sworn by Payne and issued by Judge J. T. White of Cottonwood. Case set for county court.
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A. Edwards
Cottonwood
Ban Bees
Nopault Ang
Preston Payne
Payne
J. T. Casey Enid
J. T. White
Weathered note hints at climate shifts across centuries
A fragment suggests a stylistic remark on ancient climates, noting the ninth century was very wet while the tenth and eleventh were comparatively dry. The line captures a concise historical climate sentiment without broader context.
Daleville Man Fined in Liquor Case
Renry Clayton Blackenas of Dale pleaded at a pre hearing before U B Commissioner J W Daughtry in Do chas on charges of violating the internal reverse act and a 1000 bond was set. He was arrested by J B Conasil Jr for the Alabama Tax Unit after officers trapped him and Camp Rocker officials complained of illegal sales. The commissioner said at arrest Blackman had one and a fourth gallon of non tax pale spirits in his possession.
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Renry Clayton Blackenas
Dale
U. B
J. W. Daughtry
Do Chas
Blackman
J.B. Conasil, Jr
Sim
Camp Rocker
Daughtry
Biucktien
Namur atoll landings surprise Marshalls defenders
Allied forces landed on Namur atoll near Kwajalein in the Marshalls, catching Japanese by surprise after intensive bombardments. Marines mopped up remaining enemy resistance as Namur served to disrupt Nipponese air and barracks operations. assault targeted Foal Namur and Kwajalein islet with massive explosives.
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Page Guc
Kwajalein
Marshalls
Uneg
Japsmwsa
Hawaii
von Gilberte
Nimis
Namur
Rol
Kewajelsin Atoll
Alva Cocking
Associated Press
Janthernecks
Nipponeas
Kwajalein Islet
Notable Dothan-Chamber Leaders At Camp Rucker Event
WAC Corps at Camp Rucker will host a soldier program with master of ceremonies Corporal Walter Wayne. Participants include Corporal Lou Paeton Private Bob Valley Homer DePietro John Tuda and others performing parodies accordion act tap dance and magic. An army orchestra led by Lou Gunta Frank Zucco Buddy Campagno Caparari Caparini Binins and Cramer will provide music.
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WAC Corps
Camp Rucker
Charen H. Adams
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Solomon Baxter
Clyde Coe
Dothan
Horace Hall
Dothan Bagis
Arthur Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
USO
Walter Wayne
Lou Paeton
Bob Valley
Horace Heidt
Homer DePietro
Bob Ripley
John Tuda
Trivats Lou Romano
George Pritchett
Lou Gunta
Frank Zucco
Buddy Campagno
Lou Capararai
Tony Binins
Frank Cramer
War Bond rallies boost county drive with dances and auctions
In Forsyth County, farmers urged to buy bonds to lift the total over the top. Dothan hosts a War Bond dance at the Country Club Friday with the American Legion Band and a random prize drawn for the prettiest couple. Ashford hosts a Bond auction Sunday afternoon, with a large turnout expected and proceeds aid the war effort. Negro rally at Mt Carmal Baptist Church reports $9,900 in bonds and stamps raised.
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Howaton County
Dothan
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Harmon School
Ashford
Aingle
Witneta
Napier
Lovern
Fovston
Mr. Lovern
Mt. Carmal Baptist
Appeals Judge Seeks Supreme Court Post
Wontgomery AP Judge Robert T. Simpson of the Alabama Court of Appeals will be a candidate for the Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice Virgil Bowden. Mrs. Blmpeice Selgier claimed the husband authorized the assignment during the absence. Bowdin announced he would retire to a supernumerary status.
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Wontgomery
Robert T. Simpson
Alphema Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Virgil Boudin
Big Wife
Cassino Battle Tightens As Allied Forces Advance
German troops launch repeated counterattacks against Cassino as General Mark W. Clark’s Fifth Army presses northward. The Gustav Line breaches widen to three miles with heights near Terelle falling, Americans crossing the Cassino Terelle road and Terelle near encirclement risk.
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Mark W Clark
Cassino
Leal
Americcans
Gustav Line
Terelle
Cassino-Tarelle
Ao Xerie
Mt Castelone
Conquest of the Marshalls Seen as Key War Move
The attack on the Marshalls is viewed as a brilliantly conceived operation with moderate losses and major objectives. Its success promises a major strategic shift in the Pacific, isolating Kwajalein and undermining defenses from Japan to Guam while threatening Wake, Nauru, Eniwetok, and Ponape.
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Marshalls
Tarawa
Gilbert Islands
Wake Island
Perth
Nauru Island
Guam
Acrosa
Central Pacific
Kwajalein
Bombers hit Wilhelmshaven port in sixth operation in seven days
Aboard a Fort formation the crew reported bombing the German port of Wilhelmshaven amid clouds and heavy escort. Navigator Neal and photographer Land described bombs delivered on schedule with fighters keeping enemy planes away. The raid marked the sixth operation in seven days by American forces based in Britain.
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Oscar O. Land
Leesburg
Fla
Neal
Lexington
Walter Green
Hempstead
Milton Fancher
Weet Blocton
Ala
Off For Draft Exams From Houston County Boards One and Three
Two large groups of men from Houston County leave for pre induction physician exams before armed forces duty. Board One: C W Oates James McGredy Ian Morris Choice Lewis Jer ise James Cortit Clam Hugh Taylor Bes Jackson Hardd Parker J B Jackson James Gordom Robert Brown Charlie Chapman Cooper John Arthur Grice Edsel Ford Cook Wian L Golus Frank Edward Vee. Board Three: Johnny Culver James Robert Miller Mose Thomas Jack McGlown Franklin Britt Edwie Samples J T MecMantle Quiss Edwards Lawrence Rivers Virgil Williams Li C Rivers Robert Aimh Jr John Fresh Thorpe and Gid Davie.
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Houston County
Fu McCleland
C W. Oates
Rulins James McGredy
Ian Morris
Choice Lewis
Jerise James Cortit- Clam
Hugh Taylor
Bes Jackson
Hardd Parker
J B Jackorn
James Gordom
Robert Brown
Charlie Chapman Cooper
John Arthur Grice
Edsel Ford Cook
Wian L. C. Golus
Frank Edward Vee
Johnny J. Culver
James Robert Miller
Mose Thomas
Jack McGlown
Franklin Britt
Edwie Samples
J. T. MecMantle
Quiss James Edwards
Lawrence Rivers
Virgil Willams
Li C. Rivers
Robert Aim'th Jr
John Fresh Thorpe
Gid Davie
Senators Clash Over Federal Absentee Ballot Plan
In Washington, a fight erupted over a Republican Southern Democrat substitute to use State ballots for November in place of Federal ballots for military voters. The move aimed to compel absentee voting timelines, drawing criticism that it adds little for soldiers. Senator Ford of Virginia weighed in amid the Senate debate.
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Washington
House
Lucas
Senate
Ford
D-Va
Local School Restrictions Vote Held at County Courthouse
Officials conducted a February special primary at the county courthouse with Probate Judge Sakon P. Poyser presiding. Polls opened at 9 a m and closed at 2 12 p m as officers oversaw instruction on voting machines and provided compensation for those serving.
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Sakon P. Poyser
Bald
Building Permits Issued Totals $2030 in January
Building Inspector J E Ziglar reports six building permits and two repair permits issued in January with an estimated total workload value of 2030 dollars. The building permits totaled 1150 dollars, while repair permits amounted to 680 dollars. December had two permits totaling 940 dollars.
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J. E. Ziglar
Sacred Harp Singers tohold session at courthouse
Old time sacred harp singing set for Sunday afternoon at the Houston County courthouse at 1 PM. The Sacred Harp Singers will lead under directors P M Roney and W C Lisenby with gospel fans invited to attend.
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Houston County
Sacred Harp Singers
Lovera of Gospel Singing
P.M. Roney
W. C. Lisenby
Sailor Pariah Arrives for Ten Day Furlough
Creek Parriah arrived today at the naval training station in Bainbridge Maryland for a ten day furlough after completing his boot training. It is his first furlough since entering the service. Governors of forty one states announced they either already had or would make adequate provision.
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Creek Parriah
Ecom
Navel
Bainbridge
Army cuts officer candidate schools at home and abroad
Washington AP report states 300,008 graduates of officer candidate schools have been reduced to 6 remaining programs and 2,568 graduates to 1688 with further cuts. Overseas commands issued commissions to about 10,000 enlisted men and 9,000 officers. 7 of 11 domestic OCS programs closed and 4 no longer accepting candidates. suspensions and closures listed across Fort Riley, Fort Monroe, Camp Hood, Camp Davis and several sites in Maryland, Virginia, North Dakota, Iowa, Florida.
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Washington
Seberis
Hebert
OCH
Army
United States
Fort Riley
Kans
Cavalry
Fort Monroe
Coast Artillery
Camp Hood
Tex
Camp Davis
N.C
Fort Washington
Adjutant General's Department
Fort Warren
Wye
Carliala Barracks
Fargo
N. D
Grinnell
Iowa
Gainesville
Fla
From Here Take Great Lakes Course 11
Hieron Dothan men are on the Many Rew recruits of this drill and moral procedure needs are active until completion of their training the men will be allowed return home for a nine day layoff. The names include Sam Eims Leule Reeder William Chas Berry Jorn Blue McColle John Kirkland Quinton J Rat wee William Campbell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hieron Dothan
Maral
Sam Eiems
Leule Reeder
William Chas Berry
Jorn Blue McColle
John Kirkland
Quinton J. Rat Wee
Wiliam
Campbe
Committee fails to identify persons for service duties
The committee appointed to address the situation reports no persons with papers for the enlistment or service task. Deliberations reveal the grant of 8 cases examined by the grand jury. Members will continue through the remainder of the spring term as it ends.
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Gri Jory
Jung
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Dothan Negro High Shoo
J. R. Griffin
Ashford Nagre
Griffin
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New Orleans
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OPA
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Main St
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