Jackson 4-H Girls To Be Honored By Business Women
Five Jackson County 4 H club girls will be entertained on March 2 by the local Business and Professional Women’s club in recognition of their participation in a county wide poultry project. The announcement came at a meeting that also highlighted the club’s International Federation Day program and progress on beautifying the Plaza in downtown Marianna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Jackson County
Blanche Justiss
Clu
Committee On Education and Vocations
L. L. MacKinnon
Alyne C. Heath
Charlotte Cook
Miss Emily Blacklidge Dies At Abbeville
Miss Emily Blacklidge seventy nine lifelong Abbeville resident died Thursday at her brother C. Blacklidge’s home after a long illness. Funeral Friday at the Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Puffy officiating. Burial in city cemetery. Survived by brother and several nieces and nephews including Mrs Oyd Berry Mrs G S Riley Mrs J M Fincher Dr Olin Kirkland John R Blacklidge Max Holland and John Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Emily Blacke
Co. Blacklidge
Methodist Church
Paul Puffy
Kennedy
Oyd Berry
G. S. Riley
J.M. Fincher
Hugh L. Martin
Hilton
Kate Johnson
Headland
Mary Blacklidge
Birmingham
Aaron Hutton
Pinson
Edward Blacklidge
O. L. Bland
W. E. Holland
Olin Kirkland
Montgomery
John R. Blacklidge
Tallahassee
Fla
Max Holland
John Holland
Mental illness confinement rate in Massachusetts survey
A Massachusetts survey shows that one in 133 adults is confined to a mental institution, indicating a notable level of mental health institutionalization in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Miss Martha Pooser Weds Ernest Sims In Marianna Church
Miss Martha Pooser became the bride of Ernest Buford Sims in a single ring ceremony at First Baptist Church in Marianna. Rev A C Abney officiated with attendants Wanda Mercer and Rudolph Sims. A reception followed at Mrs L E Tidwell home, as the couple plans a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Pooser
Mr. Sims
Marianna Church
Abney
S. H. Smith, Jr
Fred Kingly
Smith
Wanda Mercer Wo
Rudolph Sims
Phil Padgett
Herbert Hayles
L. E. Tidwell
Tidwell
I. L. Kelly
Att Whitehead
Lester Branning
Albert Williams
Sims
Wankard W. Pooser
Methodist W S C 5 meets at church with pledges and plans
Circles of the Methodist W S C 5 held a Monday session led by President Seth Ward. Officers reported January pledges totaling 156.30, local treasury 49.54, and plans for prayer hours, child training at home, a Valentine social, teen girls studying mission books, and a babies care program. A $6.15 voluntary supply offering was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Seth Ward
Mavin Wood
Lochl
Jess Riley
Ward
Bradshaw
J. W. Hatcher
Milton Holman
India
Philip Chaney
Fred Borland
Sunda
Borland
Virginia Gibson
Bush Cox
G. C. Donaldson
John Daughtry
Harvey Windham
G. C Houston
J. Corbitt
Emory Corbitt
Clayton Brennan
Randolph Howell
Lovie Tonnaton
Roasen* Hardwick
Metz Hardwick
Will Hardwick
M.D
Mrs. Whidden Reappointed to Lead Cancer Work in Houston
Mrs. E. J. Whidden of Duthan is named again county commander to direct the American Cancer Society Field Army in Houston County. The announcement was made in Birmingham by state commander Mrs. Rey Meade. Whidden has long led county efforts and aided local improvement initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Whidden
Houston
EF. J. Whidden
Duthan
American Cancer Society
Houston County
Birmingham
Rey Meade
City WAA Confers Napier Hangars Transfer
City and War Assets Administration officials plan a Birmingham meeting tomorrow to finalize releasing two hangars at Napier Field for industrial use, following a prior release of a frame hangar. Commissioner Jim Brennan will represent the city in the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Assets Administration
Buirmingham
Napier Field
WAA
Jim Brennan
Osines Jt
Matrons Study Club marks thirtieth federated anniversary
Ozark notes mark the Matrons Study Club anniversary at Mrs. R. M. Dowling’s home with co host Mrs. W. M. Feast. The club began as a Kook Club in 1915 and federated in 1917. six charter members honored, only one remaining. Members showcased by laws, by a program with guest artists, and camellia tokens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Dowling
W. M. Feast
W. S. Jimmerson
J. B. Reynolds
Dan Bittner
Grover Flowers
Gerard Davis
Sullivan
Romberg
J. J. Mixson
Frank Gillespie
Henry Carp
H. F. Edwards
C. A. Pippin
J. J. Carroll
Ross Thomas
St. R. Holman
Mat
C. B. Lewis
2. Carroll
M.P. Holmen
Floyd McKnight
Dan Faust
Gordon Hubbird
Asa F Alexander Dies at 70 in Geneva
Funeral services for Asa Franklin Alexander seventy of Geneva were held at Pittman chapel with Rev A B Carlton officiating. Burial followed in Enterprise cemetery. He died Tuesday in a Montgomery hospital after a career as a salesman spanning the early automobile era. Surviving are wife Carrie Alice Smith Alexander two daughters Edna and Sadie Alexander both of Montgomery two sons Hammond W L Alexander of Tavares Florida and Byron Asa Alexander of Port St Joe Florida two sisters Mrs H F E Turner and Mrs Rob Archer and five brothers Jake C C Alexander C A Alexander Albert and Thad Alexander. Pallbearers listed include John and W A Watson Jr Jake Purvis Stanley Nash W R Draughon Harry Walters Richard Wright and B W Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Asa Franklin Alexander
Pittman Chapel
A. B. Carlton
Geneva Methodist Church
Enterprise Cemetery
Pittman
Alexander
Montgomery
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Carrie Alice Smith Alexander
Edna
Sadie Alexander
Hammond WL. Alexander
Tavares
Fla
Byron Asa Alexander
Port St. Joe
H. FE. Turner
Jacksonville
Rob = Archer
Houston
Tex
Jake S
C. C. Alexander
C. A. Alexander
Albert
Thad Alexander
California
John and
W. A. Watson, Jr
Jake Purvis
Stanley Nash
W. R. Draughon
Harry Walters
Richard Wright
B. W. Smith
Carroll and Skinner Recruited by Navy
Carroll of Ozark and Billie F Skinner of Enterprise have reported for recruit training at the Naval Training Center Bainbridge Maryland. Skinner enlisted for four years and began service January 10. Carroll began January 7 for a four year term. U S freight trains averaged 377 miles in 24 hours in 1945 versus 247 miles in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ©. Carroll
Ozark
Billie F. Skinner
Enterprise
Naval Training Center
Bainbridge
Navy Public Relations Office
Skinner
Naval Service
Carroll
U. S
C F Edwards Dies At Enterprise Home
C F Edwards a well known Enterprise merchant died at his home after a long illness. Funeral plans to be announced on arrival of relatives. Born in Dale County he married Davie Adel Pridgen in June 1890. Surviving are his wife and nine children many living in Alabama and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. F. Edwards
Enterprise
Mr. Edwards
Dale County
Davie Adel Pridgen
Methodist Church
Real sky pilot in Saginaw priest pilots private plane
Ti. Rev. Fr. Edward J. Shirmowski of St. Marys Catholic Church in Saginaw is described as a real sky pilot. He holds a private airplane pilot license and enjoyed landing practices during winter, filing air photos for fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
Edward J. Shirmowski
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackson
E. Blacklidge
Parnell Lewis
Richmond Flowers
Dothan Service League
Wishing Well
March of Dimes
Service League
Hubert Strickland
Angus Smith
Albert Hugue
Alva. Saunders
Byed Borland
D. H. Pate
J. F. Collins
Quin Borland
George Hate
S. M. Baker
Dothan
Seaborn Harrison
Jd. W. Hatener
Marvin Wood
Wade Hatcher
Bentley Woodham
George Averys
Albert Hughes
J. T. Helman
Larain Cosnitt
AB. Perdue
A. B. Spear
Mre. Wlof
Buie’s
Department Store
E. Main
Hartford News
Napier
Electronics Wonderful Boston
Raytheon Miz Co
Ozark News
L. F. Dougntie
Glenn Wells
Jane
Wells
Corinne Wells
Shirley Cheshire
Betsy
James Lisenby
Becky Flowers
Joe Adams
Larry Wells
Mary Jean Hellman
Sue Wells
Nigel Wells
Linda
Bryant Williams
Sue Mullins
Emily Amason
Pam Wells
Fidelis S. S. Close of the Baptist Church
W. L. Summersell
Joe Cumibie
J. H. Kelley
B. F. Williams
Prises
JR. Daves
Glenn Weeks
W. H. Hunt
N. W. Seay
J. R. Dykes
Lily Hudson
Vo.l. Cole
W. A. Hartzog
Luke Whetstone
Joe Curmbie
Ozark Literary Club
Ed. Blackwell
Blackwell
Yo Cl Parner
Martin Price
A. J. Berefield, Jr
Foy Hauser
Lowell Weeks
RB. Sheppard
F. Bisckwell
Nell Daughtry
Ozark Juterary Club
Hotel Mills
C. H. West
Asa F. Alexander
Genva
Chicago
Albert Verest
C. F. Edwards
C Wo Edwards
John Coney
Auburn
Ala
Fred F. Edwards
Union Springs
William Brumsey
Currituck
N.C
Vann W. Parker
Baton Rouge
James W. Edwards
Columbus
Ohio
P. Lowell Edward
Harvard University
Mary and
Rebecca Eddwards
Ofnterprise
Real Sky
Tommy Thompson
Met
Old Legion Home
Loft and Aljuring
Jong Jasting
Cuny
Rogers Beauty Shop
AOR
Promit
Dothan Steam Laundry
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!