Promotion of James Robert Shotner to Sergeant
The article reports James Robert Shotner from Corporal to Sergeant in the U S Marines. His mother Mrs Ronald Grantham at 107 West Washington announces the promotion and notes he trained in San Diego and San Francisco before serving in the South Pacific for six months.
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James Robert Shotner
Mra. Ron. Grantham
Washington Street
Shotner
U8. Marines
San Diego
San Francisco
California
Sounh
Pacific War
Miss Carolyn Harper and Arthur Yunker Wed at Church
The Birmingham ceremony unites Miss Carolyn Harper and Arthur Yunker. Guests include out-of-town relatives and local figures, with vows at the church and reception details noted for local society readers.
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Carolyn Harper
Arthur Yunker
Birmingham
Grandmothers Work At Vital War Jobs
In London a British factory adds a unit for women over 50 in wartime production labeled the green hour. About 350 hours of voluntary work are logged by grandmothers and a great grandmother who drill spray and assemble parts. The plant manager praises their efficiency. Also noted is a local family update with Lieut. Fred Garner and Mrs Rose Clark welcoming infant Candia after a hospital move.
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London
Sach
American Women Face Stiff Test In 1944
Adylaine Kek AF Ceasures Writer reflects on 1944 as a challenging year for American women after wartime roles. She notes wage and inflation pressures, continued industrial work, potential power shifts in politics, and the ongoing burden of supporting families amid shortages and taxes. The piece highlights calls for equal pay, public opinion shifts, and women’s evolving yet demanding place at home and on the voting stage.
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Adylaine Kek AF Ceasures
Gaamor Girle
Orideg
Army
Jaaapower Commission
Instelang
Screich
Canada
Fequal
Nusdons Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clibs
Nin Ataiting
Emiiae
Tlhe United States
Oveysess
Eiven
Volunteers Sought For Red Cross Work In Dothan
Houston County Red Cross asks volunteers for surgical dressings at 40K Neurth Street daily Monday through Friday. Local unit reports staffing shortages. eighteen workers produced 7250 dressings yesterday. Names of volunteers and residents in the area are listed among recent contributors.
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Neurth St. Andrews Street
Houston County Red Cross
Voix
Haquota
Ws Nantetis
H Rigson
Horace
Mary Newton
King
Ruth Fares Atic O. S Smith
Mia George
Aahtoa
Daniel Banaenter
Kayehithan
Aot
Strickland
Flood Bas
Utah coeds study more technical subjects says dean
University of Utah reports 43 female students favoring medical and technical disciplines, up from 21 two years ago. Increases span engineering medicine home economics and business with notable gains in medicine from 10 to 28 and engineering from 10 to 7 this year. Also notes rising counts in textile work and business. Also mentions Panama City death of Joseph Bennett and visits by Montgomery residents.
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Salt Lake City
University of Utah
Myrtle Austin
Demopolis Fat Stock Show Ends With High Prices
Demopolis Ala AP The sixth annual Fat Stock Show closed with the grand champion Hereford steer selling for 311.2 cents a pound to R J L Zeigler of Heese. The reserve champion steer owned by Joe Warquhar Geiger went to Johnny Coker of Tuscaloosa, and David Sheehan Hope Hull earned 49437 in cash. A purebred registered sale featured A Hartley Ceci paying 1000 for the grand champion bull exhibited by Hooper Faima Montgomery.
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Demopolis
Ala
David Sheehan
Hope Hull
R. J L. Zeigler
Heese
Mer
Ang
Joe Warquhar
Geiger
Johnny Coker
Tusca
Wosa
Birth Announcement Wallace Bean Reported
Birth notice records the arrival of Wallace Bean to parents Wallace Marts and spouse on December. The brief item identifies the newborn and the family names in a concise local notice.
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J. ¥. Marts
Route Five
Uney
Wallace Bean
Christmas Spirit Beyond Gift Wrapping
A middle aged mother, missing the expected Christmas cheer, reflects that real spirit lies in sacrifice and service. Her grown son is in service overseas, and she prays for his safety while dedicating hours to hospital care, finding meaning beyond material gifts.
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Ibis Sear
Fellowship Group to Meet at Camp Rucker Church
The Fellowship Group of Camp Rucker will hold a meeting with Young People's organization of the Presbyterian Church at five o'clock Sunday afternoon in the church auditorium. An interesting program has been arranged and all members of the Young People’s Department and interested friends are invited to attend. Mia Hogue Frumas retired Wednesday after two months in Miami with her husband, Pfc Pitiman, stationed at Camp Bell Haven, and with her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs John Ford. Pfc Pitiman accompanied.
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N. B Cannady
Panama City
Joseph T. Bennett
Bennett
Dothan
Mkeyeng
Camp Rucker
Mia Hogue Fiumas
Miami
Pfc
Pitiman
Camp Bell Heven
Mia John Ford
Pitiman Accam
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