Identifications of 253 Soldiers From War Cemetery
The War Department yesterday identified 253 soldiers, including two from Alabama, buried as unknowns in the Camp O'Donnell cemetery in the Philippines. The process, led by the Office of the Quartermaster General and Graves Registration, used dental records and evidence reviewed by an Army Board of Review over many months to establish identities.
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Tgeant
Woodrow Wether- Dothan
Paul
Daleville
Alabama
Camp O’donnell
Lufelt
Philippine Islands
Grmaster General
Army Board of Review
T. B. Larkin
Quer- Fitter
Army
RS Quartermaster General
Washington
Dental Corps
Interrogations Sought for Identifying Prisoners of Camp O Donnell
Prisoners held at Camp O Donnell under Japanese control were interrogated to uncover clues that might identify them. The inquiries aimed to match suspects with names and origins, utilizing cross checks and statements to narrow possible identities.
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Camp O'Donnell
Bilbo Undergoes Third Jaw Operation in New Orleans
Mississippi senator Theodore Bilbo was reported to be getting along very well after his third jaw operation in New Orleans on Friday. Medical attendants said he would remain under care and his condition was improving.
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Bilbo
New Orleans
Mississippi
Theodore G. Bilbo
Triplet Daughters From Westport Star in Army Film
Suzy Ann and Judy Smith three year olds of Hugh Liddon Smith and Henrietta Hofman Smith of Westport Conn have completed a morale film for the U S Army Signal Center Astoria L I titled The Miracle of Life The triplets are attending nursery school in Westport and their family plans a larger home with tripled amenities for the young stars.
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Judy
Suzy
Ann
Mugh Smith
Westport
Conn
U. & Army Signal Rps
Abby Ellard
Hugh Liddon Smith
Hugh Smith
N. Park Avenue
Dothan
U. S. Army Signal Center
Astoria
L. I
Smith
Smith Triplets
Smiths
Mrs. Smith
Susan Liddon Smith
Ann Herven
Judith Allen Smith
Henrietta Hofman
New DAV Camp Planned on Blue Spring Land
The new commander announced tomorrow that a land tract on the Blue Spring stream near the headwaters has been secured for a permanent DAV camp. The lodge will host meetings and recreational activities for members and guests.
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Stusties
A. J. McMullian
Grady Sims
Robert May
Cecil Jouhi
Five Jackson County boys win scholarships to University of Florida
Five Jackson County boys won scholarships awarded by the office of J. W. Malone, county agricultural agent. They will depart Monday for the University of Florida accompanied by W. C. Brandon, assistant county agent.
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Jackson
Marianna
Jackson County
J. W. Malone
University of Florida
W. C. Brandon
County funds send 4-H club officers to short course
The Board of Commissioners of this county will pay all expenses for the five 4-H Club officers and leaders to attend the 4-H Club short course. The attendees are Grady Jordan of Malone Robert Gibson of Sneads Donald Smith Marianne Travis Bradley of Grand Ridge and Durwood Evans of Graceville.
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Board of Commissioners
Grady Jordan
Malone
Robert Gibson
Sneads
Donald Smith
Marianne
Travis Bradley
Grand Ridge
Durwood Evans
Graceville
Venus Flytrap Traps Insects With Trigger Hairs
The Venus flytrap closes its leaves to capture prey. Hairlike triggers inside the trap cause the leaf to snap shut when touched.
Willie J. Taylor Elected Commander of Marianna Post
Willie J. Taylor a World War II veteran was named commander of the local Disabled American Veterans post in Marianna. Other officers installed include Neal Williams as senior vice commander Robert May as junior vice commander James Clark as chaplain A J McMulilan Jr as secretary treasurer and W F Denham state officer. Delegates to the forthcoming state convention in Panama City include F J Nickenson Hodges.
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Marianna
Willie J. Taylor
Neal Williams
Robert May
James
Buddy) Clark
A. J. McMulilan, Jr
W. FE. Denham
Panama City
F. J. Nickenson
Hodges
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