Burglary Charges Face Two Youths
Two 16 year old youths, Jessie Foxworth and Talmadge Jackson, were arrested in Cottonwood on a burglary charge after allegedly breaking into a local store Sunday night and fleeing with about two dollars in cash and assorted merchandise including handkerchiefs, cigarettes, and gasoline ration coupons. They were lodged in the county jail after release to Chief Deputy Sheriff J. T Cases and Adare. no linking details to the break in were available.
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Jessie Foxworth
Talmadge Jackson
Cottonwood
A. L. Miller
Sheriffa Office
Clayton Adams
Foxworth
Jackson
Jall
J. T Cases
Adare
Lon- Me Floyd
Officers Hunt Florida Truck Stolen in Pensacola
Pensacola reported a Florida state owned truck stolen Saturday night. Police Chief J E Craughan said officers believed two Black workers who came to visit friends in Dothan were involved. No trace of the truck was found locally.
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J. E. Craughan
Florida
Pensacola
Dothan
Final Rites Held For Ollie Blocker
Funeral services for Ollie Blocker forty eight who died in the Veterans Hospital at Montgomery June 27 were held at Pleasant Hill Church at 11 a m June 29 with the Rev Headley of Daleville officiating Surviving are his wife two children his mother two brothers and four sisters Holman Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
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Ollie Blocker
Veteran's Hospital
Montgomery
Pleasant Will Church
Headley
Daleville
Holman Funeral Rome
Webb Methodists Holding Revival
Webb Methodists hold a week of evangelistic services at Webb Methodist Church with Rev. A E Price of Shorter preaching. Morning and evening services are daily from 11 a m and 8 30 p m with song service led by Rev J C Carmichael. Public invited through July 7.
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Webb Methodist Church
A. E. Price
Shorter
Ala
J. C. Carmichael
Bond drive progress and theater tickets offered
Number 29 continued from Page One notes a partial sales check. Many bond purchasers Sunday took free theater tickets, said Poyner. Although the drive officially ends Saturday, the county chairman hopes Houston County will meet its goal tomorrow.
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Poyner
Houston County
British seize Ukhul and push in Manipur hills
British Imperial troops captured Ukhul, the main Japanese base west of the Chindwin River, and swept surrounding villages in the Manipur hills campaign. American forces in North Burma destroyed a Japanese party near Myitkyina airfield. Mountbatten HQ reported Chinese repulsed three attacks near Myitkyina as Allied patrols pressure the Arakan sector.
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Kandy
Ceylon
Ukhbrul
Chindwin River
Imphal
Manipur
India
Burma
Myitkyina
Louis Mountbatten
Meiring
Bishenpur
Arakman
Ward Funeral Rites Set for Miss Lessie Ward
Funeral services for Miss Lessie Ward fifty three of Headland route one who died this morning at her sister Mrs Moe Brackin's home will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at Mount Carrel Church with Rev Jetter Baldwin officiating. Burial in Midland City cemetery. She was lifelong resident and a Baptist. Surviving are brothers FR D Ward and T B Ward of Headland route one a sister Mrs Mae Brarkin of Headland route one two nephews and a niece.
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Lessie Ward
Headland
Moe Brackin
Mount Carrel
Jetter Baldwin
Midland City
Baptist Church
D. Ward
T B Ward
Headand
Mae Brarkin
Number 12 Continues Involving Military Peace Forces
The piece notes that number 12 may permit military forces to be used to preserve peace. It discusses Republican platform references to peace forces and criticism from Wendell Willkie and some GOP governors. Southern politicians speculated Roosevelt might pick a southerner as running mate, hoping to appease southern sentiment and secure re election.
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Republican
Wendell Willkie
Washamton
Roosevelt
Denefort
Wallace
Dothan Negro Dies On Fourth Of July Drowning
Houston County sheriff reports Charlie Lawrence, a Black man, as the county's only Fourth of July fatality. He is said to have drowned in a pool of water near Maar Stayrna Church on the Webb Road during the morning. Authorities will continue efforts to recover the body. Lawrence resided in Brown's quarters.
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Houston County
Sheriffs Office
Charlie Lawrence
Webb Toad
Sheriff's Office
Lawrence
Brown
Warren See Chance For GOP Victory
Gov Earl Warren said Republican victory in November is likely if the party makes the right fight. He called the Dewey Bricker ticket a good combination and noted he has no plans for a vice presidential run, but would participate if asked. Warren spoke after returning from Chicago with his wife Virginia and family present.
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Sacramento
Calif
Iap
Earl Warren
Chicago
Virginia
Warren
Dewey’s Early Roots in Owosso Shape a Future Candidate
A profile of Thomas E. Dewey’s youth in Owosso Michigan portrays him as a bright thrifty self-reliant student who valued work and money. classmates recalled his independence in debates and sports while teachers noted his leadership and ambition guiding his later political career.
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J4ck
GREEN
Oworso
Thomas E. Dewey
Michigan
Owvese
Tom Dewey
Robert
Linton
Michigan State College
Tom
al Owosso
Eight picnics planned for Houston County 4H clubs
Houston County 4H supervisors H H Cree and Miss May Lau Thompson announced eight picnics for club members this month. The schedule lists Rehobeth July 1 at the school, Vicksburg July 11 at Vicksburg pool, Madnd July 2 at the school, Enon July 3 at Ingram's pasture, Porter's July 18 at Port ork Fairyland, Vorman July 25 at the school, Wadseedas July 28 at Sealy's Springs, and Columbia July 37 at Columbia pool.
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Houston County
H. H. Cree
May Lau Thompson
Rehobeth
Ten Ani
Vicksburg
Madnd
Enon
Ingram’s Pasture
Porter’s
Porfork Fairyland
Vorman
Schonl
Cottonwood
Sealy's Springs
Columbia
Columbia Pool
Six Convicted In Recorder's Court
Six defendants were convicted in Recorder's Court yesterday including three charged with public drunkenness. Several bonds were forfeited as five defendants failed to appear. Two women were fined and jailed for disorderly conduct and vagrancy. Judge J L Vaughn fined each $39 and sentenced them to 30 days. One defendant was convicted of assault and battery and fined $27.
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Recorder’s Court
Recorder
Score Of Negroes Seek To Register In Houston County
Yesterday the county Board of Registrars in session to register eligible voters saw a score or more Negroes attempt to register in Houston County but none were registered as books closed for the day Miss Olive Armstrong chairman said Several oaths of registration have been taken under consideration the board will decide before Saturday The board noted each registrant must have an oath attested by a qualified elector Tax Collector Alvin Gwaitney stated registrants will not vote in the general election this year Malt tax books open October 1 making those registering now eligible to vote in February 1945.
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County Board of Registrars
Wension
Houston
Olive Armstrong
Alvin Gwaitney
All Day Sarred Harn Sing at Enon Church
An all day sing at Enon Church is set for Sunday July 9 with T. G Barber as Chairman and J. A Dickerson as vice chairman. Attendees are asked to bring their books and lunches.
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Enon Church
Simday
T. G Barber
J. A Dickerson
Tharman
Householders Urged To Build Coal Supply
The Montgomery District Office of Defense Transportation urged households to obtain an initial coal supply in summer to avoid delays when cold weather arrives. ODT district manager Marion A. Rast explained that deliveries will be restricted by Solid Fuels Administration regulations and noted shortages of trucks and drivers due to war mobilization.
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Montgomery District Office of Defense Transportation
Solid Fuels Administration
Marion A. Rast
ODT
Walden Among First To Land In Invasion
Private first class Ralph P. Walden of Newton is named among the first troops to land in the invasion of Europe. A letter dated June 12 to F.O. Deese describes the first day as an experience he hopes not to repeat.
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Walden
Europe
Ralph P. Walden
W. L. Walden
Newton
Jude
F.O. Deese
New Street Sweeper Ordered By Dothan
Clyde L. Coe, commissioner of public health and safety, announced a new street sweeper would be shipped in November to replace worn-out equipment. The old sweeper remains repaired and limited in operation. Shipment timing mirrors a Pensacola purchase, about seven months from order to receipt, unless priority orders disrupt factory output.
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Clyde L. Coe
Public Health and Safety
Pensacola
Fis
Smith Presented Good Conduct Medal for Army Service
Technician fifth grade Harley A. Smith, son of Mrs. F. J. Smith of Columbia, received the Good Conduct Medal for over a year of exemplary behavior and fidelity as a U S Army soldier. A former Houston County High School student, he enlisted in June 1942 as a farmer. In December 1942 his unit was sent to New Caledonia in the South Pacific and the medal was awarded before his entire unit.
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Harley A. Smith
F. J. Smith
Columbia
U. S Army
U. S
New Caledonia
South Pacific
Houston Health Clinic Attendance Rises Across Months
The Houston County health department reports attendance at the health clinic rising through January to May with totals near one thousand. January and February show strong turnout, March and April dip, and May edges above nine hundred, attributed to patients continuing treatment.
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Houston
Good Conduct Medal Presented To Givens
Private first class Henry B Givens son of Mr and Mrs HM Givens of Hartford route two has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal He is now on duty in England with an MP Battalion transferred overseas in December 1843 He joined the Army December 7 1942 and trained at Fort Meade Md Two brothers Seaman first class Berlon Givens and Petty officer third class Winford Givens also serve in the U S Navy Seaman Herlon Givens is overseas while his brother is at Pensacola Mrs Mie gie Givens lives in Mobile
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Henry B. Givens
HM Givens
Hartford
England
Pic
Givens
Fort Meade
Seaman
Berlon Givens
Winford Givens
U. S. Navy
Herlon Givens
Pensacola
Miegie Givens
Mobile
Memorial Services for Henry C Mercer Jr Held
Memorial services for Henry C Mercer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Henry C Mercer of Midland City route two are set for Sunday July at 1 30 a m at the Mount Zion Assembly of God Church near Grimes. Mercer was killed in action in Italy on May 24.
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Henry C. Mercer, Jr
Henry C. Mercer
Midland City
Italy
Mount Zion
New Rotary Head Takes Over Duties
Victor Mavity, incoming president of the Dothan Rotary Club, presided at the Monday noon meeting and outlined plans for the year. He announced committee members and asked chairmen to report their fiscal plans. Guests Rev William Clemens and Rev John Bekering of Gensva s attended.
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Victor Mavity
Dothan Rotary Club
Sna
William Clemens
John Bekering
Gensvas
Saipan battle update narrows Japanese defense to north end
Saipan is described as being squeezed with Garapan on three sides and Japanese defenders pushed into the island’s narrow northern end. No Pearl Harbor communique for July 3 Honolulu time noted a major change in Saipan's situation.
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Saipan
Garapan
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Prize seized as German retreat leaves loot in White Russia
Number 31 continues as the correspondent recalls how initial chaos with chips sticks and pitchforks gave way to locals using captured German weapons. Lt. Col. Nikolai Prokoffiev of Red Star notes the Germans expected Minsk to fall quickly and had no time to evacuate war materiel.
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Minsk
Nikolai Prokoffiev
Red Star
White
Russia
Cemetery Working at Rehobeth Church on Thursday
A cemetery working will be held at Rehobeth Church Thursday July 6 announced by Mrs. Herman Hadden.
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Rehobeth Church
Herman Hadden
Normandy Drive Advances Amid Heavy Rain and Luftwaffe Resistance
Allied columns push inland toward La Haye Du Puy and St. Jores amid torrential rain. American forces seize ground near Les Rouland and Haye with heavy air support limited by weather, while German positions withdraw and defend canal and river corridors.
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Eat
West Ong
Normandy
Berlin
Caren
Lescau
To du Puits
la Haye de Pulis
Bradley
Chi
Sula
Les Rouland
Haye
St. Nicholas de
Tenacle
St. Jores
Rommel
Vance
France
Cerman Cela
Argl Clorhag Ketrenan
Travel demand shifts as weekend rush expected by New York officials
Officials in New York estimated the weekend rush would increase travel time by about a week and a half compared to a similar period last year. Airline officials reported a decrease in overall demand though at Le Geld in New York travel patterns showed some easing.
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New York
le Geld
Train wreck report hints at crash cause
Page copy notes passengers bound for Los Angeles. A B Superintendent at Winslow and Santa Fe Attaches reached the scene after the wrecked train. He reported that nothing was clear about the cause of the crash.
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Los Angeles
A. B
Winslow
Santa Fe
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