Poetic Reflections on War and Reunion
A fragmented piece notes poetical lines about life and death, referencing Jefferson and Lincoln, and quotes a sentiment on brotherhood. It mentions Corporal Hubert Williams’s discharge after twenty six months in the Pacific Theater and his marriage in Mobile. Tommy May departs for the University of Alabama after nine years in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Williams
Army
Pacific Theater
Mobile
Tommy May
Uscaldosa
Univerity of Alabama
Afri ‘Ortes
Miss Sweet Engaged to Charles Mayer of North Grafton
Janet Gaire Sweet announces her engagement to Charles Timothy Mayer son of Mr and Mrs Charles Mayer of North Grafton Massachusetts The couple plans a later wedding date Miss Sweet continues studies at Edgewood College Madison Wisconsin Mayer a former Army Air Forces sergeant in the Pacific theater will resume studies at MIT Boston Also mentions Frank Sheldon returning to Kalamazoo and Betty McClendon leaving for Marion Judson College for studies after a home visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Frank
Ua Sweet
Janet Gaire
Charles Timothy
Casrles
Eli Mayer
North Grafton
Megs
Miss Sweet
Edgewood College
Madison
Wisconsin
Mayer
Army Air Forcea
Massachusetts Institute Jet Technology
Boston
Betty McClendon
Marion
Judson College
Miss Boozer Hosts Spinsters Club Gathering
Miss Frances Bonzer hosted the Spinsters Club at 310 West Troy Street last evening, with business and a social hour. Attendees included Frances Farmer, Lou Farmer, Caroline Acree, Elizabeth Espy, Gwendolyn Stephenson, Carolyn Domogus, Catherine Horace, Rebecca Boozer, Nettie Jean Lewis, Iris McQuagge, and Mary Ellen Adkins. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Goldthwaite and Miss Mary Eleanor Goldthwaite left for Atlanta for the wedding of Anne Elizabeth Funke to Lieut John Randall Goldthwaite. Dr. John T. Ellis and J. Lewis Ellis also departed for New Orleans for the ailing J. Lewis Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Bonzer
West
Troy Street
Spinsters Club
Frances Farmer
Lou Farmer
Caroline Acree
Elizabeth Espy
Gwendolyn Stephenson
Carolyn Domogus
Catherine Horace
Rebecca Boozer
Nettie Jean Lewis
Iris McQuagge
Mary Ellen Adkins
Lee
J. 8. Goldthwaite
Mary Eleanor Goldthwaite
Atlanta
Anne Elizabeth Funke
John Randall Goldthwaite
Willis Family Reunion at Greenwood Florida
A New Year buffet reunion honoring the Willis family took place at the old colonial home of Mrs. Asnie E. Bryan in Greenwood with joint hosting by Mrs. C. Reddick and Mrs. Lucy Wils. Attendees ranged from local residents to relatives in Jacksonville Chicago and Raleigh including Navy Seaman Samuel R. Capps and brother James Capps wounded on Attu. The event featured ily decorations, music, and a long list of family members and guests reporting their presence and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asnie E. Bryan
Greenwood
Fla
Willis
Bryan W
C. Reddick
Lucy Wils
Ralph Smith
Hulie Reddick
Florence Willis
Allen Reddick
Marilyn Morgan
Jane’ Wihs
Dick Emmons
Hillie Reddick
Margaret Smith
Wesley Grace
Chipley
Roza Anders
Charles Anders
Tom Leonard
Blountstown
Jacksonville
Ruth Greene
Chicago
Mack Wells
Raleigh
N. C
Gene
Ben R. Willis
R. A. Willis, Jr
Jane
Florence
Elizabeth
Bethea Wills
Ivan Kunde
Ron Smith
Marie Pender
Marjorie Napier
Frances Seibert
Marion
Annell Anderson
Jim Golson
Robert
John Pender
Thomas Earl Bevis
Ernest Riddick
Charles Dickson
Vee
Samuel R. Capps
Ashford
J. W. Capps
Columbus
Guam
Seaman Capps
Navy
Great Lakes, Jr
Port Hunene
California
James Capps
Attu
Social Activities At Chipley Reported Garden Club Zinnia Show
Chipley Garden Club met at Mrs W Q Buller s home for January meeting. Reports from members, discussion of June zinnia show, and awards for Christmas exhibit and other garden talks noted. Presbyterian circle met, guests and local visits mentioned. several residents listed as visiting, traveling, or ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chipley
Mra
C. W. Carter
A. F. Townsend
J. B Pinkard
Callaway
Birth of Betty Louise Bell in Ashford hospital
Mr and Mrs Sidney C Bell of Ashford route two announce the birth of a daughter Betty Louise in a local hospital on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney C. Bell
Ashford
Route Two
Betty Louise
Natural Loveliness Should Be The Goal Of Every Young Girl
Betty Clarke counsels 18 year olds to stay natural and well groomed. Emphasizes diet, exercise, fresh air, and daily hygiene to preserve youth. Notes beauty tips include facial cleansing and light makeup if desired, with emphasis on healthy skin and confidence. Also reports visits of Major James O. Vinson and family to Florida relatives and Charliene Simms resuming studies at Agnes Scott College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Clarke
AP Newsfestores
Marianna City Commission to hold first meeting of year
Marianna city officials meet at City Hall on Friday January 4 to organize the new year. Board personnel include Mayor R. Hinson and commissioners H. R. Stewart R. H. Simmons R. L. McLendon and W. A. Maddox. Appointees for City Clerk Coordinator Chief of Police City Attorney and Fire Department Captains are expected to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
City Hall
R. &. Hinson
H. R. Stewart
R. H. Simmons
R. L. McLendon
W. A. Maddox
Manila Dodgers surface talents star in wartime baseball
Kent Peterson, nicknamed Lefty, begins Army service separation and shows 5 strikeouts in four games with 72 innings allowing one earned run as manager Kirby Higbe hails his speed. In a separate note, James Green Bass, son of Mr and Mrs D D Bags, is discharged after five years aboard the SS Samuel Chase as radioman. Aviation magnesium demand soars from 350 tons in 1939 to 270000 tons in 1944 reflecting wartime build efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Kent
Peterson
Uncle Sam
Manila Dodgers
Hays
Kirby Higbe
Brooklyn Dodger
Dibcharged
Chipley
James Green Bass
D. D. Bags
Navy
Samuel Chase
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Ais Meall
Jefferson
Lincoln
Mary Brent Whiteside
Charles T. Mayer
Frank Sheldon
Kalamazoo
Michigan
B. L. McClendon
John T. Ellis
Dothan
Se J. Lewis Ellis
Americus
New Orleans
J. Lewis Ellis
Turro Infirmary
Amy
Clamberg
Blumberg
Greenwood, Fla
W. D. Andress
North Park Avenue
5S. E. Gellerstedt
Samuel E. Gellerstedt
Collier Espy
Tusca- Indsa
University
Alabama
Gilera Marie Price
Raymond Esparn
N A Bell
W Bickerstaff
Decatur Janses
Go Wo Farnes
Denner
Edwit Warren
AC Weldon
Such Suan
Mire
O B Tiller
OO Butler
O T Bowen J. J. Willams
T O Eildain T W. Wilson
Elon Bowen
Elizabeth Richards
EF. Starton
F. B. Callaway
Donnan Jed
Sam Stanton
Rochard Green
Quincy
Pleas
James Lassitter
Lassitter
Washington County
James O. Vinson
Lowry Field
Denver
Colorado
Vinson
June
Danella
W. E. Buie
New Smyrna
Charliene Simms
Agnes Scott College
Aviation
Strickland and McDaniel
Charles A. Senna, JR
Certified Public Accountant
Alabama State Board of Public Accounting
Reev Erk
Reeve
Masterole
Southside Granite Co
Appletree
Cey L. Brame
Jack Elogry
Rty
Sale
Seaborn
Style Shop
Foster St
Swift Premium
Vick
Philip
Waldrof
North Oates Street
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