Mrs Lila Silcox Funeral Set At Grove Baptist Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Lila Silcox, wife of Arthur Silcox, who died at home, are held today at 3:30 pm at Grove Baptist Church with Rev. George Navies officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Fellows and Forrester directing. Surviving are two stepdaughters, a brother, a sister, and several relatives. Pallbearers named include Homer Aman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liles Silcox
Bia Y - Bau
Arthur Silcom
Ter
Houston County
Bow Bend
Etta Brookins
Mra
Ethel Dickerson
Ashford
Broiler
Doc Harrell
Lucy Wear
Era of
Columbia
Beale Thompson
Bascom
Fla
Fla. Activ, Pallbearers: Homer and W. B Aman, J. A. Carr
Alien Hobbs
Odill Etheridge
Howey Venn
Taxi And Auto Collision At Newton And St Andrews
A tanicab driven by Joan Powgl and an automobile driven by Mrs J J Hall collided last night at Newton and St Andrews streets. No serious injuries or deaths reported. Police said the crash occurred between 7 and 8 p.m. and the case remains open pending settlement between the parties.
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Newton
St. Andrews
Joan Powgl
Crase
Mra. J
Hoke Taft Shiver Dies In Hospital
Hoke Taft Shiver aged thirty three died last night at Dothan hospital after a brief illness. Born near Ashford he lived there all his life and worked in the seafood business with his father for twenty years. Surviving are his wife Mrs Myrtis Shiver of Ashford. two daughters Betty and Peggy Shiver. four sons Wendail Roselli Charles and Jackla Shiver all of Ashford. parents Mr and Mrs Preston Shiver of Ashford. three sisters Mrs Noelia Bruner of Panney Mrs Nancy Hughes of Columbus Ga and Mrs Louia Etheridge of Gordon. five brothers Oakley Shiver Myrtle Shiver Edward Shiver Comer Shiver and Lloyd Shiver. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Fellows and Forrester upon arrival of relatives.
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Hoke Taft Shiver
Dothan Hospital
Ashford
Sea Foods
Ols
Mrs
Myrtis Shiver
Betty
Peggy Shiver
Wendail
Roselli
Charles
Jackla’ Shiver
Preston Shiver
Noelia Bruner
Panney
Nancy Hughes
Columbus
Louia
Etheridge
Gordon
Oakley Shiver
Myrtle Shiver
Mies
Edward Shiver
Ranford
Comer Shiver
Muml
Fla
Lloyd Shiver
Forrester
January Tire and Tube Quotas for Houston County
Houston County automobile owners receive January limits from the War Price and Rationing Board. Total 527 tires and 247 tubes are allocated, including 258 grade one tires and 247 grade three tires. Truck owners get 144 tires and 121 tubes, and tractor owners receive 4 tires and 2 tubes.
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Houston County
Farm Bureau Names Three Directors
Farm Bureau names three directors from five districts after meetings this week. Elected are O. M. Hughes of Kinsay John H Harrison of Rehobeth and Willie J Raley of Webb announced by H W Knowles president. Meetings continue in other county districts and a moving picture Soldiers of that Soil will be shown by Beaty Whiddon.
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Ino
Farm Bureau
O. M. Hughes
Kinsay
John H . Harrison
Rehobeth
Willie J. Raley
Webb
Reapen
H .W. Knowles
Beaty Whiddon
Two More Youths Join Navy Here
Two Wireglass youths were accepted for general service in the United States Navy through the Dothan Navy recruiting office. Chief Petty Officer Oliver Hutchins led the effort, listing recruits Thomas Watson Herting, Edgar Keen Haygena, and others. Corporal Alvin Kirkland in Alaska received the Good Conduct Medal, noting induction in April 1941 and training at Camp Claiborne, La.
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United States Navy
Dothan Navy
Atran
Oliver TH. Hutchins
Dothan
Thoms
Watson Herting
Quark
Edgar Keen Haygena
Enterprise Route Tyro
Alvin Kirkland
Alaska
Army
Camp Claiborne
Summons Refused- He's In The Navy
A damaged police report notes a man named Reeder, serving in the armed forces, refused a court summons. The envelope postmarked January 4 indicated Reeder was unavailable, with no court explanation given. Police could not confirm when he entered the service or his current location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laver Bape
Bane Liu
Gddie Kelley
Raider
Great Valley
Bratior
Armed Forces Reeders
Recorder's Court
Reeder
Grants totals for indigent aid in Houston County
Houston County Department of Public Welfare reported grants totaling 11008 to indigent residents last month. Aged residents received 6967, families with children 1064, loing persons 344, handicapped 433, and children in boarding homes 120. Seventeen new applications were received, eight approved, and fifteen cases pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Department of Public Wefare
C. L. Col- Ming
Direotne
Colling
Deadline Set for Farm Payments Reports in Houston County
Houston County farmers must file farm performance and production practice reports for 1943 by March 31, 1946. County AAA committee chair Jesse A. Culbreth says many have yet to submit, and late filings risk delaying payments. terracing reports have a January 10 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Jesse A. Culbreth
Chaliones
AAA Committee
Culbreth
Soviet and German forces clash across Polish border region
Soviet troops push toward the prewar Polish border near Koriec after crossing into White Russia’s Neval railroad zone. German forces retreat with heavy casualties, while fires burn in towns including Novonikotnik and Viane in a rapidly widening Baltic-White Russia drive. More than 6 towns and villages are reported affected as operations expand toward the Taiwan frontier area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrublievka
Polgnno
Sluch
Koriec
Red Army
Korney
Oluyvsh
Sarny
Red Arms
White Russia
Tyan Pasramiii
Neval
Novovoholmik
Vianye
Novonikotnik
Viasievo
Novozokotnikt
Pusashka
Taiwan Frontier
Cape Gloucester Invasion Intercepts Advance In New Britain
The eastern flank of the Cape Gloucester invasion pushes the Janmege farther east aided by planes tanks and artillery. A second Marine force seven miles southwest of Cape Gloucester engages Ault landed December 6 and seizes the Gloucester Airdrome and two airstrips under repair as Tokyo radio claims Allied forces in New Britain are inferior to inland landings.
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Cape Gloucester
Cape
Gloucester
Tokyo
New Britain
Joseph T. Bennett Dies In Panama City
Joseph Thomas Bennett Sr. dies in Panama City from a cerebral hemorrhage Friday. Survived by wife Misg lufford Faircloth of De than and a daughter Mrs Aliie Viers Posplen Jr. His son Joe Bennett Sr. of the Navy was reported missing in action. Funeral services set for 2 PM tomorrow in Panama City with burial in Dothan City Cemetery.
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Joseph Thomas Bennett
Fisiger Iyor
Fanstars Uy
Fla Lisa
Hig Horse
Menem City
Wiley
Ars Bia
Lufford Faircloth
Dethan
Daugstar
Gad Mon
J. K. Feircloth
Mra Aliie Viers Posplen Jr
Army Air Forces
Joe Bamnett
Navy
Panama City
Dothan City
Poland Russian tensions over postwar boundaries and fate of officers
The London note details a Polish underground leadership pledging full cooperation with the Russians only if diplomatic ties are restored, otherwise continuing independent resistance. It traces roots to medieval disputes, notes 1939 German and 1941 Soviet partitions, and cites the dispute over 8000 Polish officers slain in Soviet occupied territory.
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London
Yeoaterday
Germany
Poland
Russia
Moscow
Berlin
Fusslane
Soviet Union
Rusela
Pole
Ruasiang
British Americans Press in Italian Frontier Push Near Cassino
Allied forces resumed the Italian front drive with Lt Gen Mark W Clark’s offensive battering San Vittore near Cassino. Americans gained ground through outer defenses while German positions in the Berg line held in places, as pilots attacked port and coastal targets including Civitavecchia and Port Ercole.
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Casiline
Cassino
Rome
Rocca
San Vittore
Venafro
Mark W. Clark
Akles
Casavia
Germany
Consino
Civitavecrhia
Port Ercole
Oqibetello
Wage policy row stalls arbitration plan continues
Government wage policy debate persists as unions press for a universal five cent hourly raise across all carriers and overtime. Officials cite emergency board rulings, noting no changes to existing vacation or work hours while workers gain under a 40 hour week. A routine visit by local supervisors followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F Byrnes
Traffic Violations Rise In December With Fines Totaling
The December traffic violations rose by 23 from November, with 549 violations recorded and fines totaling 4539 dollars. City Recorder J. K. Vaughn reported 5425 dollars collected and remitted to the City Treasurer, while 114 dollars remained to be worked on asphalted streets. The period covered runs from December 4, 1813 to January 14, 1814.
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J. K Vaughn
Straeta
Egg feed costs keep Alabama farmers anxious on egg outlook
Alabama producers complain of rising feed costs and falling egg prices. Mississippi official calls the egg situation slightly unfavorable while noting it is worse in the east due to imports of feed. Farmers report 30 to 45 cents per dozen in Jackson and near 0 to 45 cents elsewhere as prices slip, with weather boosting production and some flock liquidation feared if prices dip further. Georgia warns producers rely on external feed and may go out of business if prices decline.
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Alabama
T M. Patternon
Mississippi Act
Mieslesipp
Jackson
Miss
Arkansas
Henry C. Carbaugh
Chattanooga
Tom Lander
Georgia
Convention City Bets and Committee Split Debate
Discussion on selecting a convention host city mentions a national committee weighing financial and political factors. Chicago offers 75,000 for each party, matching past pledges, while New York is seen as higher. Defense Transportation Director Eastman advocates a centrally located city, with Taft noting no Ohio city is entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee
Chicago
New York
Defense Transportation
Eastman
Mwinole City
Cleveland
Taft
Ohio City
Editors and Printers Audit Rigorous Publication Controls
A dispatch from Santiago Chile notes officials withdraw from circulation any publication failing to meet provisions. A two week old report mentions an underground movement Tong and weapon of appraised people under dictatorial domination resurfacing in Argentina. The Farm Security Administration office reported county officials' aid and statements today.
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Usheva
Amnewe
Pres
Santino
Chile
Nationa
Argentina
Fl Seto
Santiago
Arere
Argentine
Bombing report spans Berlin and Kiel raids during heavy air offensives
Reports from Switzerland claim Berlin is half destroyed with a further five percent damaged as RAF raids hit the city for a third time in five days and a fourth in eight. Seaborne bombings target Kiel shipyard and German industrial hubs while bombardments disrupt Baltic port and rail corridors fueling supply strain for Germany.
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Berum
Blsere
Germany
Econum
Catione
Reriia
Laipsi
Barlin
Rouleg
Stetin
Berlin
Switzerland
Bordeaue
Tours
France
Loetsow
Gressenau
Lend-Lease Aid Share Declines After Peace Accord
The report notes 13.6 cents of each war dollar funded by lend-lease as essential to UN war effort. For 1942 nine months show $10.356 million and a total 1342 figure, with overall 1942 aid far below annual 7 billion. The table indicates monthly flow eased since peace was reached last August.
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United Nations
War Lend Lease Report Details Allocation and Criticism
A wartime report criticizes lend lease practices and notes Allied oversight. Details cover allocation of goods to North Africa and Britain, fuel distribution limits, civilian car requisitions, and butter shipments to Russia and Pacific forces. Highlights include controversial labeling and questions about civilian use versus military needs.
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Ross
Thei Alberts
Lie United Kingéens
Water War
North Africa
Allied Headquarters
United States
America
Britain
Russia
Pacific
Australia
New Zealand
Postwar economic outlook and lend lease recap
A wartime-era report reviews 1942 trade figures including exports to the Soviet Union and Britain, noting foodstuffs, munitions, and motor vehicles as key categories. It discusses airfield needs, the lend-lease program, and the ongoing collaboration of United Nations members for postwar recovery and international commerce.
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Boviet Union
Tanlu
Britain
IHX
America
Meigs
United Nations
Fragmentary Budget Debate Shapes Family Food Aid Program
The garbled text hints at a budget debate over military and social welfare provisions. It mentions protection of interests, a 16wuetbird reference, supplements for aid, and a plan tied to existing welfare cues. An analysis of family costs suggests an annual income need around 2380 dollars to cover food.
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Vow Bible
Ibs
Sergeant Jamal Tew Assigned to AAV Redistrictation Station 2
Sergeant Jamal Tew of East Main Street has been assigned to the Public Relations Office for review. He entered the Army on August 14 and currently serves at the Permanent Pry a at AAV Redistri station 2 where new assignments are recommended for AAF returning theaters of operations.
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Jamal Tew
East Main Street
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New Orleans
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Isa
Ets
Joseph T. Bennett
Tage One
Faith Wooley
Mainarmert
J.C Lewis
FIA
Montgomery
Clarence J. Bailey
U. S. Marina Corps
Farm Security Administraion
Aid
Wou
Wwe
Pier. Oo pertMy
Lst
Warde
Montgomery Ward
Houston County Milling Co
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