Greenwood School Contract Awarded
The Greenwood high school rebuilding contract was let for 37900 dollars with an extra 2700 for heating installation. Jones & Hardy of Montevallo, Alabama were low bidders. Construction should begin about ten days after signing, with the fire-damaged school previously burned December 20, 1940 and delays from material shortages.
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Marianna
Greenwood High School
E. T. Denmark
Jackson County
Jones & Hardy
Montevallo
Extradition Papers Signed for Return of Fugitive
Extradition papers were signed by Gov. Spessard Holland for the return of an accused individual. The case involves a Black man described as a fugitive sought by authorities. (Note: Source text is fragmented. details limited to governor's action and extradition intent.)
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Spessard Holland
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Solomons Island Chain Described as Vast Chessboard of War
The piece details a colossal map of the Solomon Islands chain from San Cristobal to Bougainville, noting population scales, key islands, and geographic features. It highlights Mount Bagana, Henderson Field, gold in Guadalcanal ridges, and historic trade, cannibal legends, and the shift toward native labor and plantation exports as the war moves north.
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Lana
New Jersey
Trenton
San Chatobal
Malaita
Guadalcanal
Nestle
Florida
Tulagi
Solomons
Jong
Santa Ishel
Haiwai
Savo
Russells
New Georgia
Choiseul
Bougainville
Mt. Bagana
Kieta
Buin
Buka Passage
Bonfainvilla
Henderson Field
Largy Vilta
Mendana
Solomon's Temple
Jerusalem
Patterson Held For Grand Larceny In Houston County
Patterson, a Negro, sought in Houston County for grand larceny fled to Tav eres Florida. He was captured by Florida officers and held on auto theft charges valued at $350. Bond set at $500 by Sheriff B G Farmer and Special Investigator T R Knight.
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Patterson
Houston County
B. G. Farmer
T. R. Knight
Taveres
Fla
Houston
Dubon
Florida
Billie Joe Meadows
Dothan
Wartime Stamp Values and Validity Notices
A damaged notice lists various ration stamps and book numbers with expiry dates. It details SUGAR SAMPLES, SHOES, AIRPLANE, GASOLINE, PROCESSED FOODS, MEATS stamps and their respective validity through specific January and February dates, indicating wartime ration constraints.
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Basl
Ex-service Men Boost War Bond Drive at Houston Courthouse
About fifty Houston County ex servicemen gathered at the Courthouse Friday night and surpassed 1.2 million in Fourth War Loan Drive subscriptions by pledging 14,875 dollars in R Bonds. Aito V. Lee, Legion chairman, said plans for the coming drive were outlined and a subscribers list prepared for relay to Alvin Mount. Two Ashford soldiers honored for wounds were highlighted, Lieut Talmadge Meadows of the Marines and Army Engineer James Lewis, both convalescing at home, along with John Lewis who was wounded at Guadalcanal. A large Ashford delegation attended. Also included is guidance on chicken fat as shortenings for baking.
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Houston County
Aito V. Lee
Legionnaires
Tel Drive
Lee
Alvin Mount
BR. Vickery
Isnne
Ashford
Talmadge Meadows
Maine
Guadalcanal
James Lewis
Where Are The Yanks Solomon Islands Feature
National Geographic Society presents the first piece in a Sunday Eagle series on the Solomons. The article surveys geography, climate, and the role of the islands in World War II, noting rainforests, coco nut plantations, natives, and abundant wildlife along with strategic location in Melanesia.
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National Geographic Society
Merien
Solomon Yalands
The
Eagle
Wicksburg Selects Citizenship Girl for County Contest
Wicksburg School announces Good Citizenship Girl winner Meritt principal says she will represent the school in the county Good Citizenship Girl contest sponsored by the Daughters of American Revolution. Cape Alave Washington noted as a western point of the United States.
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Wicksburg School
Geng Mills
Yeterday
Hento County
The
Daughters of American Revelution
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