Mrs Armento Davis Dies At Slocomb
Mrs Armento Davis of Bloceb died at the home of her daughter Mrs Mildred Purvis in Slocomb yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 p m at Bacon Leval Church in Rareciph County with Ward Wicon Funeral Home in charge. Surviving are her daughter Mrs Purvis another daughter Mrs Lester Cranshaw of Hamweed Ala and several sons and siblings including F H Devig D O Davis GE Davis Paul Davis Lloyd Laws and F C Davis plus two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arment Hanrabh Davis
Baty-nine
Bloceb
Mildred Purvis
Slocombh
Bacon Leval Church
Rareciph County
Ward- Wicon Fucera
Mra Purvis
Mra
Lester Cranshaw
Hameweed
Ala
F. H. Devig
Hamptons
Ole D, Davis
Roanoke
Davis
Columbua Ga
Pau. Davis
Fairfax
Lloyd Laws
Norfolk
F.C. Davis
Miam
Fiz
D. J Crowder
Lanette
J. A. Crowder
Poanoke
Stella Cooper
Lefayette
Bob Burdette
LeGrenge
Night of air battle over western Germany reported
The Scandinavian Telegraph Bureau notes U S Air Force losses near 25 percent of planes crossing western Germany with claims of 125 downed in Germany. Germany boasted of destroying many allied aircraft as German observers described defense posts and elastic plans in action. Berlin reports mention Magdeburg Kalberstadt and outskirts of Berlin being attacked and Fortresses flying over the area for the first time.
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ULB
Airforce
Buee
Perrin
U. S
Garrunpy
DNB
Germany
Evening News
Schweinfurt
Berlin
Stockholm
Aftonbladet
Leet
Magdeburg
Arma End
Kalberstadt
Fortresnes
McKissick Sr of Columbia Dies at 67
Funeral services for 3 J McKissick Sr of Columbia who died at a Dothan hospital after weeks of illness were held at his Columbia home. The Rev I R Alford officiated and interment followed in Columbia cemetery. A longtime Columbia merchant retired 15 years ago. Surviving: a son J McKissick Jr of Sumay and a daughter Mrs Audrey Chandler of Columbia. Active pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McKissick
Columbia
Dothan
L. W. Armstrong
I. R. Alford
Ward
Wilson
J. McKinnick, Jr
Sumay
Audrey Chandler
G. W. Gilbert
A. D. Wilkerson
George W. Rice
A. L. Oakley
C. L Wik Hames
FE. Wakefield
Black Honored for Century of Service in Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama Motlis D Black district superintendent received a 10 year service pin from Atlantic Coast Line officials marking a century of service with the railroad. A personal gift followed the presentation as district leaders praised his steadfast work and dedication.
Kiwanians Hear Native Of Fire Father from Ireland Speaks
Kiwanis meeting heard Father Pinnere, native of Fire, discuss Ireland and its wartime stance with England. He argued Ireland should participate in winning the peace to avoid future disasters. Rav. Sam Teeves announced two new members, Marssa Burkett and Alex Whiddon, as T. A. Shealy presided, with Fred Moseley leading the program and Charles S. Woodo as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ef Biaptsas
Lethal
Kiwanis
Ireland
Pinnere
England
Eire Wulle
Nuibem
Efra
Teo
Rav
Sam Teeves
Charman
Kiwansa Education Committee
Kiwanisem- Liema
Marssa Burkett
Alex Whiddon
T. A. Shealy
Draft Board Names Seven Delinquents in Houston County
Officials of Houston County Selective Board name seven delinquents including one white registrant Ben Rockwell and six African American men Charlies Rotarts Joe Potter James Monroe Joe Johnson Robert J Johnean Ed Sirster. If they fail to report within days their names will go to the district attorney for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Selective Board
Ben’ Rockwell
Charlies Rotarts
Joe Potter
James Monroe
Joe Johnson
Robert J. Johnean
Ed Sirseter
Scout Troop 3 Here Re-Registered In Dothan
Scout Troop Three, sponsored by Firet Baptist Church, completed re-registration after delaying renewal since last November. Scoutmaster Pat Jones and assistant Harold B Steely lead a committee including W M Blount, J Thomas Jr, and J E Sabba. Troop 2 began in April 1936 and remains active with fifteen scouts on the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Firet Baptist Church
Pat Jones
Harold B. Steely
W. M. Blovnt
J. Thomas, Jr
J. E. Saiba
Alabama War Fund Leaders Praised by Governor
Governor Chauncey Sparks commended War Fund drive leaders A. Key Foster of Montgomery and J. Frank Rushton of Birmingham for raising 14 percent of a $1,176,315 quota. He thanked the volunteers for their magnificent service in directing Alabama’s campaign and expressed hearty appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama
Chauncey Sparks
A. Key Foster
J. Frank Rushton
Birmingham
German forces drive to Odessa as Red Star cites renewed push
The German counterattacks intensify around the Dnieper bend as fresh Nazi units are rushed to the front. Reports say Germany seeks to halt Soviet offensives and push toward Odessa, threatening a wider push into Romanian and Ukrainian plains. The Soviet front notes heavy reinforcements despite prior setbacks.
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Tean
Honev
Red Star
Dnieper
Odessa
Rumania
Voetutm
Treo
Ve Odessa
Ora
Rad
Veterans aid program outlined for committee hearing
Number 16 continues the discussion on money to be made on the floor as the Waglon presents its general veterans aid program to the Heuser Veterans Committee. Mockeamen for other Service Men's groups attended the hearing today seeking views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waglon
Heure Veterans Committee
Local candidates tally in scattered county returns
Unofficial statewide ballots show Smith leading in Russell and unique county totals across Barbour, FinBock, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Lee, Macon, Houston, Henry and others. Farmer wins in Houston and Geneva. Andrews and Bennett win scattered votes as boxes remain to be reported.
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Coffee
Dale
Lee
Macon
Bullock
Farmer
Smith
Bennett
Houston
Andrews
Geneva County
Henry County
Russell
Barbour
Andrewa
FinBock
Farmer Aevert
Dale—Andrews
Geneva
Lee — Andrews
Macon—Andrewa
Rusaqll
Henry
Hennett
Dewey Wilkie Lead Republican Nomination Poll
Chicago AP report shows Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Wendell Wilkie leading a Republican National Committee poll for the party’s presidential nomination. Many members undecided, with Bricker Stassen Taft Green Warren MacArthur and others receiving scattered support. The vote used blank slips placed into boxes as in a ballot.
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Chicago
Thomas E. Deway
Wendell Wilkie
National Committee
Associated Presa
Treaday
Dewey
New York
Wendell Wilckin
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Farld E. Stassen
Robert Taft
Dwitint H. Green
Earl Warren
Calif
Douglas MacArthur
Willie
Wen
Rpublican Party
Fifth Army advances and harbor explosions amid battle actions
Fire strikes in the harbor area ignite warehouses as Fortress Runners down five German fighters while Lightnings escort. Wellingtons cause multiple fires and a large explosion. Ground forces report Fifth Army progress with ground gains and cleanup of resistance. a German patrol crosses the Garigliano but is forced back. Coastal destroyers damage trains and a schooner. air operations include San Benedetto bombardment and seven Allied aircraft missing.
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Fifth Army
Garigliano
Castel Forte
Eiiehth
Hrntiah
Troutbridge
Adriatic
San Benedetto
Elhaven
Marianna Episcopal Church Names Vestry
Marianna Episcopal Church selects wardens and vestry to serve for the coming year. Delegates to Jacksonville council include F. T. Mackinnon Millard Devidas and others. alternates named. Vestry transfer will be held soon, says Rector Ven. Valentine G. Lowery.
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Marianna Episcopal Church
Contined From Fage Gea On Senatorial Jobs Plan
Chairman Dough ton of the Ways and Means Committee says you can keep a sheep for years but you can skin it only once. George, chair of the Senate Planning Committee, wants to survey potential employers with enough solid work to provide jobs for returning soldiers and others exiting the war.
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Doughton
Ways and Means Comsorttes
George
Senates
National Service debate divides Congress in wartime
A national service proposal faces sharp divides as President Roosevelt seeks legislation to draft men 18 to 65 and women 18 to 45 for war needs. Supporters frame it as vital. opponents warn it echoes fascism and harms private industry. Congress weighs three paths including reopen hearings or pass a McNutt backed measure shifting War Manpower control.
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Green
Barnard Baruch
Great Britain
Britain
United States
Senate
House
Wheeler
D-Mont
Wadsworth
Dwy
CTO
Philip Murray
Murray
AFL
William Green
Roosevelt
May
D.-Ky
Havan Military Committee
Wadworth
pAuatio CR V
Wadaworth
Austin
Paul V. McNutt
Mucho
Four More Youths Enlisted in Navy
Four more youths from the seventeen year old age group have enlisted for general service in the Navy through the Dothan Navy recruiting station. Chief Petty Officer J. H. Wutchings, in charge, reported today. the recruits are Rodney D. Suggs of Lufaula Clinton Weeks Hilton of Geneva Gr Franklin McGowan of Headland and Leonard Leslie Ethrlige Headland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Dothan Navy
J. H Wutchings
Rodney D. Suggs
Lufaula
Cliinton Weeks Hilton
Gr. Franklin McGowan
Geneva
Leonard Leslie Ethrlige
Marianna Awards Sewerage Contract
Marianna selects W L Hailey Company of Nashville TN as low bidder for a 362004 sewerage project funded by an FWA grant. City manager Meserve says completion is projected within days after signing, including disposal plant work and three new pumping stations citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
J Fh OB. Meserve
W. L Hailey Company
Nashville
Tennessee
FWA
Draft Labor Bill Details Include Job Shifts and Penalties
The draft labor bill would require setting up a peal and draft system with suitable housing and traveling subsidies for workers shifted to new jobs. Workers may train for new roles and would be moved under government expense when needed. Plant owners could insist on worker placement but could appeal for removal. Wages and unions remain largely unaffected, and Roosevelt says wage reductions would not occur. Violations would incur a $1000 fine or jail, or both, under Austin's measure.
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Austin $Ays
Wnrkely
Roosevelt
Austin
Bath
Chamber plans early mat for OPA compliance
Continued report lists attendees including AB Gadlaon RD Thomas Watson P Hunter from Eufoula and others. Local business leaders have been invited with several wiresgrass town figures awaiting confirmation. Reservations come in late as Johnson urges non members to contact the Chamber to help the hotel complete a mat early to meet OPA rules. non member rates set at 1.80 dollars.
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Gadlaon
RD Thomas
Watson
P. Hunter
Eufoula
R. C. Joiner
Stokes
J .P. Patty
G L. Dunn
Omark
Joe Jackson
Geneva
Malone
Wiregrass
Johnson Gald
Chamber of Commerce
Johnon
Draft provision on worker protections and job rights
The text outlines a draft provision that would recalibrate prevailing wage rates, provide transportation, guarantee adequate housing, and protect workers’ right to reemployment at their original job. It emphasizes safeguarding employment and improving comfort during transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustry
Navy Recruiter Here Transferred
The Navy recruiting office in the Wire Grass area shifts leadership as Chief Petty Officer J. Hutehios moves to Columbia Kentucky. The transfer takes effect in January with recruiting duties temporarily assigned to recruiter Mo Ford at Dolbane.
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Navy
Paty
J. 21
Hutehios
Columbia
Sparks Sees Alabama Farming as State’s bright future
Governor Sparks urged Alabama to expand farming at a convention of state farm extension workers. He called for a statewide area survey to identify best regions for food, feeds and livestock, and for facilities to market and distribute outputs. Alabama Farm Bureau President Walter Randolph noted 48,000 farm families, with growth expected to 50,000. Last year Alabama produced vegetables worth $21.5 million in 362,481 victory gardens and farm families preserved food worth $9,998,242, including $5,145,456 in canned goods.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Chauncey Sparks
Sparks
Biates Farm Extension Service
P. C. Davis
State Extension Service
Walter S. Randolph
Alabama Fra Bureau
Tds
Victory Gardens
We Stata
Opp Manslaughter Conviction Upheld
The Alabama Court of Appeals affirmed the manslaughter conviction of William D. Benton of Opp for the 1942 slaying of Charles W. Mizell, president of a local bank and cotton mill executive. Benton, head of Benton Mercantile Co., received a nine year prison sentence after a jury verdict. He challenged the verdict on self defense and insanity claims at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
William D. Benon
Opp
Alabama Court of Appeals
Benton
Benton Mercantila Co
Charles W. Mizell
Opp Bank
Court of Appeals
Negro Soldier Held Here As Deserter
Chief Deputy J T Casey said a Negro soldier identified as Waiter L Amon was arrested on desertion charges after military authorities at Camp Sumer NC requested his apprehension. Amop was found at his wife’s home in Dothan, reportedly the pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church. Military authorities did not reveal how long Amog had been missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Casey
Waiter L. Amon
Ranitary
Camp Sumer
N. C
Amop
Dothan
Union Hill Baptist Church
Amog
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McKissick, Sr
Draft Board
Scout Troop
War Fund
New Orleans
Educ
Thomas E
Iew
Dorothy Bateman
Raymond &. Shirk
Los Angeles
New York Poultry Show
N. St. Andrews
the Dothan
Eagle
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