New Officers Named By Masonic Bodies in Annual Meetings
Officers were elected at annual meetings for two Dothan Masonic groups. Leiman Johnson was named high priest of Dothan Chapter No. 113 Royal Arch Masons. Others named: L. O. Reneau king, J. H. Kirk scribe, R. M. Carswell treasurer, J. & Talley secretary, T. T Skeen chaplain, Roy Young captain of host, M. D. McClellan principal sojourner, P. C White Royal arch captain, FE. Z. Griffith master of three veils, Jack Ussery master of two veils, and S. M. Brown sentinel. W. J. Renfroe reelected as chapter representative to the board of trustees. Dothan Council No. 68 Royal and Select Masters chose Paul McKinnon illustrious master. Other officers included L. O. Reneau deputy illustrious.
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Leiman Johnson
Dothan
Royal Argh Masons
Johnson
L. O. Reneau
J. H. Kirk
R. M. Carswell
J. & Talley
T. T Skeen
Pat Trammell
Roy Young
M. D. McClellan
Royal Arch
P. C White
FE. Z. Griffith
Jack Ussery
S. M. Brown
Sentinel
W. J. Renfroe
Dothan Masonic Fraternal and Benevolent Association
Dothan Council No
Royal and Select Masters of
Alabama
Paul McKinnon
Enlistment Drive Seeks Wiregrass Recruits This Month
The article lists 11 Wiregrass men from Graceville Donalsonville Ozark Nema and Cottondale among volunteers in a Navy enlistment push. Recruiters said remaining January enlistments will accept high school graduates with no limit, targeting specific schools for the program.
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Thess Vere Janes
Wreed Hap Veteron
Saco BP
Joe Ee Valle Wade
Robert FO Woothorn
Grace
Ernest Wo
West
John F. Hester
Graceville
Roy Miller
Donalsonville
Clayton E. Gill
Sherman M Carrol
S A Corbet
Nema
Fla
Arthur Cordresy, Jr
Cottondale
Drunk Driving Arrest Returns After Release
William H. McCormick was arrested in Tallahassee for drunken driving at 4 p m. After a three hour release he was sober. One hour and a half later he was re arrested and jailed on a second charge of driving while drunk.
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Tallahassee, Fla
Wiliam H. McCormick
McCormick
Local governance roster includes key city officials
Master Roy Young serves as principal conductor of work with R. M. Carswell as treasurer, J. S. Talley as recorder, L. H. Kirk as captain of guards, M oD. McClellan as conductor of council, and W. O. Floyd as steward.
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Roy Young
R. M. Carswell
J. S. Talley
L. H. Kirk
M Od. McClellan
W. O. Floyd
S. M. Brown
Sentinel
Western Europe aid clash splits over ECA food cuts
Officials debate the ECA budget with most cuts proposed in machinery while food aid, seen as essential to Europe’s long term recovery, faces pressure to shrink. Hoffman argues feeding Europe is needed to spur reconstruction and warns against delaying orders amid price concerns.
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Washington
Economic Cooperation Administration
ECA
Europe
Fourope
Senate Appropriations Committees
Hoffman
U. S
Western Europe
Russia
Hollywood seeks wage hours harmony across factions
The report notes talks may restrain friction by addressing wages and hours, while promising broader understanding among Hollywood's diverse groups.
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Hollywood
Indiana parties set delegate targets for national convention
Political calendar shows Monday Indiana Democrats to name 22 district delegates to the national convention. Tuesday Indiana Democrats to name at large delegates with four votes and to nominate candidates for governor and other state offices. Thursday the Republican National Convention platform committee begins two days of hearings in Philadelphia.
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Indiana
Democratic Cau
Philadelphia
Oklahoma theaters cash in on Jesse James lookalike
Lawton movie houses quickly updated billboards after a man claimed to be Jesse James. One theater showed Jesse James, another offered The Return of Frank James to capitalize on the notoriety and draw in crowds.
Medals Available Here For Veterans in Dothan Area
World War I veterans in the Dothan area may now obtain theater ribbons for Asiatic Pacific European or American theaters. Army Navy and ex Marines should apply at their service offices or county courthouse Marine Corps office. Eligibility requires 30 days in specified areas between 1941 and 1946 with dates varying by theater. Evidence of discharge or final settlement blanks accepted. No Navy Occupation medal distribution at this time. Sea or shore duty can combine to meet 30 day rule. One year US service within dates also qualifies. Aircraft units in combat are eligible regardless of time. No two medals for the same service period.
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Dothan
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Houston County
China
United States
London’s yearly refuse would blanket 33 acres nine feet deep
A historical estimate notes that a year’s trash from London houses would fill about 33 acres to a nine foot depth, illustrating the city’s vast waste volume and the scale of urban refuse.
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London
England
Vegetable eating horse sparks brief jail release in Macon
In Macon Georgia a vegetable eating horse led to a temporary jail release after police received a citizen call. The report notes the odd incident as authorities handled the situation and the animal’s welfare was addressed.
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Macon
Die in Full Vigor When They Are Done
Fragmentary line appears to convey a martial or rousing sentiment about completing an action with full vitality. No clear names, dates, places, or organizations are readable from the fragment.
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