Dr Alfred S Dickinson Speaks to Duncan Lions Club
Dr Alfred S Dickinson delivered the weekly luncheon address for the Duncan Lions Club, discussing George Washington and his influence on the American way of life. Introduced by Ed Wells Jr, planning moved forward for the annual Ladies Night banquet and dance at the Houston Hotel and Country Club next Thursday. At least seven out of town clubs will be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred S Dickinson
Firat Baptis
Crureh
Lor
Dethan Liang Club
George Waalingien
Ed Wells Jr
Houston Hotel and Country Club
Community meeting hosts guest speaker and meal program
A noted Red Cross worker will be guest speaker at the talguel event where a meal program is planned. A director announced a meeting on Tuesday at 7 PM at the Taors Scour Hit Eder. Members of the vbs Board of defecture and the perk and Beoutical committee were urged to attend, with Major M S Hayworth of Na mer Field, Mrs. Fred Brookins, J. W. Lattlemyre, and Earl Lape listed among those invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crote
Ube
Help Sought in Locating Woman Thelma Myers
Indianapolis woman Mary F. Baker asks aid to locate Mrs. Thelma Clark of Dothan Alabama who appeared on a radio quiz show in New York. Baker learned the name on the program and seeks Mrs. Clark or her daughter Besse or Bessa, plus her husband Billie known as Bessa and Bille. Baker recalls Mrs. Clark as about 60 with mother Mrs. McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Myers
New York
Indianapolis
Dothan
Mire Myers
Mary F. Baker
N. Jefferson Ave
Birs
M.t.clark
WOW Honors Dothan Camp For Record
Dothan Camp No. 131 of the Watchmen of the World was notified by national headquarters that it qualified as one of 50 camps for the Fraternity in Action program. Although not in the first 50, officials said it received honorable mention and a certificate of merit for fraternal service. The camp ranked high in fraternal and civic activities and aims to improve in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Menton
Woodmen Society
T. H M. Holland
Dothan Carp
O Day
Farrar Newberry
Omaha
Neb
Holland
Night Bombing in Berlin Aftermath at Tempelhof
The account describes a heavy bombing near an elevated railway station and tunnel, with multiple blasts, crushed lungs, and crowds fleeing. It notes a two hour car journey from Stettiner to Tempelhof, raging fires in Berlin, water and gas outages, and over 25,000 killed including 320 refugees in one station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ong
Stettiner
Tempelhof
Berlin
Convict Manhunt Under Way After Jail Break
Number 15 Conowed From Fage One ties J T Casey and Clayton Adams and ABC Agents L C East erwood and W S Allsup formed this morning and launched the manhunt about 10 o'clock. The posse left Dothan in two automobiles, with bloodhounds in a truck. Sheriff Farmer said he would be notified when the posse picked up the trail of the convicts, but at noon no word had been received. The last report placed them in Cottonwood. Lockhart led a prison break at Almore Friday last week when four other convicts overpowered a guard and escaped in a commandeered truck while being transported to work near the prison camp. One escapee was recaptured shortly after. Lockhart was serving 25 years for second degree murder. Crawford was serving a long robbery term, and Dykes ten years for second degree murder. Sheriff Farmer said Lockhart formerly lived in the Cottonwood-Grangerburg area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Casey
Clayton Adams
ABC
L. C. Easterwood
W. S. Allsup
Dothan
Farmer
Cottonwood
Lockhart
Almore
Crawford
Cottonwood- Grangerburg
German reports say Roer crossings precede shelling near Linnich
West of Cologne the Germans claimed the Roer crossings followed by last evening shelling on Koerenzig 11 to 12 miles northeast of Linnich with phosphorus missiles. Americans attacked with tank and infantry along the road reaching 10 Birkeshof north of Dueren and are believed to be forming new thrusts south of Dueren as heavy artillery pounds Niederau and Kreuzau. Patton's troops captured five more towns within two and a half miles on a line from southeast of Prum to north of Wallendorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Roer
Koerenzig
Linnich
Birkeshof
Dueren
Niederau Sond Kreuzau
Patton
iPruem
Wallendorf
16 Continued From Page One Retreats Near Manila
The report notes Allied forces along the Laguna de Bay coast pressuring Japanese positions as they close in on retreating troops by barge. Advances move toward Muntinlupa while cotton prices in New Orleans and New York show opening higher amid market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borne
Laguna de Bay
Manila
Muntinlupa
President seeks wartime reform and reconversion steps
The report notes proposals by Stabilizer Fred M. Vinnon to change the Litue Steel formula and address wartime inequities. It cites a 24 percent rise in living costs from January 1941 to October 1944 alongside a 36.7 percent jump in hourly manufacturing earnings. The President faces several issues on return from the Middle East including the George bill, Wallace’s nomination, and decisions on a May national service bill. Five methods for a Big Three mission are discussed: joint address, radio address, or a joint foreign relations committee appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Vinnon
Elmunett
Yaba
Middle East
George Bill
Commerce Department
Congress
Senate
Henry Wallace
Senate Military Committee
Capitol
Battle for Iwo Jima Near End of Central Airfield Fight
Marines endured brutal 28 hour climb up 45 degree cliffs at Mt Suzibachi as they closed on the central airfield enclave on Iwo Jima. U S losses reached 6d and 4 168 wounded with 560 missing after 58 hours of combat while Japanese casualties surpassed 1 222. Naval guns and air strikes continued against dug in defenders.
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Fage
Fourth Marine
Clifton B. Cates
Iwo
U. S
Tarawa
Tokyo
Erca
France and War Weariness Across a Frigid Paris
The writer notes famine pressures on ordinary French people, with black market prices for cigarettes and coffee, canned meat, and scarce food. French fashion satire amid occupation contrasts with hardship, describing frozen canals, depleted railways, and ice-covered roads. Gen de Gaulle’s provisional government is seen as established, but Parisians feel tired and apathetic after five years of misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Paria
America
de Gaulle
Boards listed for local agencies and officials
A roster of officials and agency heads is named including Mrs. Lawrence Oakley executive secretary of the Red Cross chapter Mrs. Co L Collins from public welfare L H Kirk director of the local U S Employment service J R Brackin US Employment Representative Sam J Parrish county service commissioner Mrs Margaret Renkl U S Civil Service Commissioner Solomon Baxter State Department of Education Charles H Adams Selective Service Brice Flurry city superintendent of education B R Krudop State Vocational Rehabilitation Service T J Whatley American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars L G Nichols Farm Security Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Oakley
Red Cross
Co. L. Collins
Department of Pubic Welfare
L. H. Kirk
U. S. Employment Service Office
J. R. Brackin
Sam J. Parrish
Margaret Renkl
U. S. Civill
Solomon Baxter
State Department of Education
Charles H. Adams
Brice Flurry
City
B. R. Krudop
State Vocational Rehabilitation Service
T. J. Whatley
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
L. G Nichols
Farm Security Administration
Allied Air Forces Strike Central Germany and Rail Hubs
Air power from American bombers and RAF heavy bombers barrage central Germany and rail links in a large daylight raid. 1,400 American Flying Fortresses and Liberators lead formations, supported by 1,000 British bombers targeting rails and viaducts between Berlin and the Ruhr. A 500-strong U.S. 15th Air Force group raids Munich area rail targets as tactical forces press western front. Technical Sergeant James C. Spivey arrives home with foot injuries from Germany, treated in England. wife Mrs. Spivey of Midland City plans to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Austria
Batsin
Belgium
Holland
Maly
Germany
Bielfeld
Altenbeken
Belin
Ruhr
RAF
Scholven
Osterfeld
U. S
15Th Air Force
Italy
Munich
Asp
James C. Spivey
United States
England
Burkett Broadcast At WAGF Changes Schedule
Dr W T Burkett county health officer announced the weekly program Modes Education and Public Health News of the Week will air each Monday at 10 AM on WAGF. The show, sponsored by the Houston County Medical Society and county health department, moves from Saturdays at 10:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smaan Wagf
W. T Burkett
County Health
Houston Couny’ Medical Society
County Health Department
Notable pallbearers listed for Dethan and Troy service
The continuation from page 1 lists honorary pallbearers for Dothan and Troy including McCarthy Bes Singleton Joel Murphree Randolph Heyd Judge Alec Brantley Colonel Graph Hubbard Emory Folmar L D Bynum Hubert Sellers Ed Dunbar Byron McBryde C L Collins Dan Jerking Morris Garner J A Ward J W Wilson Earl Goins Dr E F Moody Dothan Donald Johnston Dr J B Johnston Reynolds Smart Brundidge Bob Ward Geneva Judge Robinson Joan D Riley Andalusia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epte McCarthy
Bes Singleton
Dethan
Troy
Joel Murphree
Randolph Heyd
Alec Brantley
Graph Hubbard
Emory Folmar
L. D. Bynum
Hubert Sellers
Ed Dunbar
Byron McBryde
C. L. Collins
Dan Jerking
Morris Garner
J. A. Ward
J. W.wilson
Earl Goins
E. F. Moody
Dothan
Donald Johnston
J. B. Johnston
Reynolds Smart
Brundidge
Bob Ward
Geneva
Judge Robinson
Joan D. Riley
Andalusis
Relief for Your Cough Eases Sore Membranes
A brief notice notes relief arriving for coughs with soothing blends aimed at easing raw inflamed membranes. The product blends beechwood with other natural ingredients to ease phlegm and throat irritation.
Retonga helps Atlanta homeowner Mrs Freeland says relief
Mrs N H Freeland of 43 Ruth St NE Atlanta testifies Retonga eased nerves sleep appetite after a year of weakness and laxative use. She reports improved digestion and energy, noting she now eats three meals daily and tends her housework with renewed vigor. Retonga targets vitamin B1 deficiency and related symptoms. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retonga
N. H. Freeland
Ruth St
N. E
Atlanta
Calvary Church
Half Price Games Sale After March Fifteenth
Sale offers many inexpensive amusements with half price and more. The ad promises plenty of items to sell, urging readers to act Saturday to avoid losing out and warning that others may be victims of the bargain rush.
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A. 5. Dickinson
Lions
Servie
Municipal
Ealerprin, Ale
Houston County
Farmers Exchange
Gremnger
Tee
Twain
Atlas Singchick Co
Lane
Coker
Spann
Hammond
Cottonwood Road
Mr. Spann
Mr. Hammond
The
Young Drug Co
Perton
Sorrells Milling Company
Max’s Grill
White Rock Packing CO
TS Sm
PE Oren
T&t
Aly
WOW
Dothan Camp
New Orleans
Dothan Jewelry Company
Burkett
WAGF
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Freeland
Cash Drug Store
Tim MIX, JR
Colorado
White Eagle
Gibson
Jimmy Lydon i
Henry Aldrich
Cupid
Ken
Maynard
Color Cartone
Dragon
J. L. Harris Roofing CO
Banketfal Tomer
Hitler
Rainer Studio
Porter Farmer
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