Samma Bog Growers Association runs community hog sale
In Samson, the oldest Wiregrass cooperative operates a weekly hog sale under the Samma Bog Growers Association. After three years, it lures farmers from miles around with a farmer run setup, a 2 percent service fee, and occasional adjustments based on costs. The sale featured 644 hogs a week earlier, bringing over 2000 dollars, with McM Fordham as county agent noting the holiday break and the special sale.
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Samson
Gat Mo
Lengsn
Unio
Fordham
Cogaon
Cooperative Opera
Samma Bog Growers Associaton and Se
Firmere
Gredy Tram
Dodson
J. W Dunn
Fox Davis
Charman
Association
Oil Boom Ahead in Samson City
Prosperty seems evident in Samson with crowded streets and busy businesses after Christmas. James Owens, vice president of Gamene Banking Co., predicts revival and notes expected prosperity, suggesting potential major oil strikes ahead.
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Samson
James
Owens
Gameen Banking Co
Samson Can Manufacturing Plant Aids Local Farmers Progress
The Samson area plans a new canning plant for farmers in western Geneva County. The Federal government via the State Vocations Department funds part of it, the Geneva County Board of Education provides a building, and a $500 subscription fund starts operating. A small service charge will cover costs. the plant aims to encourage home canning of vegetables and meats under supervision by a vocational teacher. H. C. Waiters, a former Lyons Club president and educator, leads efforts with community support.
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Sameen
Geneva County
State
Geneva County Board of Education
H.C. Waiters
Samson Lyons Club
Plans For Hartford School Reconstruction
Hartford plans blueprints soon for a new elementary school to replace the building burned weeks ago. County Superintendent J I Collins reports a joint meeting of local and county boards to draft reconstruction plans. A separate note mentions a Field Press item about air force crews in Italy, including a driver and mechanic badge award for T-5 Wilkens, formerly with General Foods, serving over two years overseas.
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Hartford
J I Collins
15Th Air Force
Ifa
Sth Aaf
Italy
General Foods
Wilkens
Dennis Wounded Private Fleet Class George T Dennis of Dothan
Dennis Wounded Private Fleet Class George T Dennis of Dothan was wounded in action in Germany December 13. WILKENS WINK BADGE 1 was barred here by relatives 5 Earl Wilkens of Dothan route Saturday He 18 being returned to.
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George T Dennis
Dothan
Germany
Wilkens Wink
Earl Wilkens
Heath Final Rites Held At Elba Church
Funeral services for Tl No Heath Fba were held at the Fiba Baptist Church Sunday afternoon December 7 1944. Officiating were Reverend O M Fox and Judge J A. United States Pyt Dennis entered the Army in April last year and left for overseas service in September. Carnlee Burial was held at Mott Pleasant cemetery. Daughters present included Mrs Owens Mrs Willamy Bullard and Mrs Marvin Hall. Sons were Milford Jesse Kerdall Carroll and Dewey. Active pallbearers were Sim A Young James English Jim Wh Man Jess Blocker R Ro Boiders and Levy Foles. A one day tractor school for Houston County tasters will be conducted Tuesday at 10 am at the Curb Market on West Craw.
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Heath
Fiba Bapist
Daugerr
Will Owens
Gadsden
Hlev
United States
Pyt Dennis
Houston County
West Craw
Ed Hall Plans a Court Clerk Portrait Amid Service News
Ed Hall, clerk of the Henry County circuit court, plans to have his picture taken. His son Ed Jr., a Navy store keeper third class, stationed in Hawaii, asked for a photo. Another son, Staff Sergeant Roy Hall, is based at Napier Field near Abbeville. no photo mentioned for him.
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Tsaw Ea Hall
Henry County Circuit Court
Ed, Jr
Navy
Hawaiian Islands
Pop
Roy Hall
Napier Field
Abbeville
Harold J Patin Receives Silver Star for Peleliu Valor
Harold J Patin of the 158th with the List Wildcat Division earned the Silver Star for gallantry on Peleliu Island during action on November 3, 1944. When the squad leader was killed, Patin assumed command, ordered his men to firing positions, recovered the body, and inspired his squad with courage and leadership. His wife Elizabeth Lewis disclosed the award, noting Mrs Patin resides in Miami during his overseas service.
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Harold J Patin
Pelefu Island
Palu Group
Elizabeth Lewis
Patin
Sgt
Putin
Set Patin
Squard
Miami
Coal cargo on railroads sped by Pulimaen truck pace
A fragment notes coal movement along rail routes aided by a Pulimaen type truck at a fast pace. It mentions coal quantities and transportation speed, but specifics and context are unclear due to damaged text. The record preserves the core point of powered coal transport with mixedVehicle coordination.
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Utek Kdhobe
Jake
Yelard
Les Sake
Hartford School
Dennis
Elba Church
Wits
Guetta
Wai
Amy Ho
le Peek
Ares
Ed Hall
Harold J. Patin
Dothan Steam Laundry
Launderers
Powell
DRY Cleaners
Tess
Bauman
N. Foster
VHDF
Didi
Fed
N. Foster Si
Ala
Wise Sewers
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