Wiregrass Servicemen News From Front and Base
Local wire service items list Wiregrass natives in military service. An 18 year old Houston area private is recovering in Japan after a second Korean War wound and a Heart Medal is noted. James Hawkins of Dothan is entering the Army via the Recruiting Station in 1948 and serving in Darmstadt. Robert W Judking of Midland City serves as aviation structural mechanic in the U S Navy from San Diego. T J Howerton of Abbeville and brothers Lewey F Herring and James B Herring are reassigned or completing training in Germany and Wyoming bases after WWII service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do Joan
Ceea
Ordnance Department
Darmstadt
Germany
U.S. Naval Air Station
San Diego
Calif
Robert W. Judking
R. W. Judking
Midland City
U. S. Navy
Local servicemen listed in WWII and postwar postings
In 1847 King, son of Mr and Mrs Eigen King, was promoted to corporal with the Station Complement Unit in Munich Germany after enlisting in the Alabama National Guard. James R Fuller advanced to Sergeant first class at Fort Jackson. William C Lee and Sam M Brown served aboard the USS Noble in the Bar East. Pfc Edward F Calloway graduated from AF Communications School at Scott AFB Illinois. Felix C Brannon, fire chief in Japan, oversees over two airmen and Japanese staff. Robert C Beasley completed orientation for duty with German Youth Activities in Heidelberg. Four Wiregrass men finished 14 weeks infantry basic training at Fort Jackson. Bender returned to duty with the US Air Force at Robins AFB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. King
Eigen King
Munich
Germany
William C. Lee
Birs. W. F. Moore
Gordon
Sam M. Brown
L. M. Brown
Ozark
Uss Noble
U. Navy
Air Force
Felix C. Brannon
Newville
Brannon
Morgan A. Brannon
Japan
Hi Fide
Dot Weatherington
W. Weatherington
Oe Newville
Spl
Robert C. Beasley
E. C. Beasley
Columbia Route Two
Kitzinzen
Heidelberg
German Youth Activies
Beasley
Seventh Field Artillery Service Company
GYA
Zone
da Berlin
Fort Jackson
S. C
Pyt
Earnest Grimsley
Joh Grimsley
Robrert
F. Dykes
W. W. Dykes
East Lafayette Street
Dothan
Royce ©. Stokes
R. A. Stokes
Dean R.peters
Roy Peters
Beth
Atscus Bender
Leo Bender
Denton
Robins Afb
Macon
Marion Military Institute
The
University
STAR PATTERN 3 Worn By VALENTINA CORTESA in House on Telegraph Hill
Advertises a STAR PATTERN inspired by Valentina Cortesa from the Twentieth Century Fox film House on Telegraph Hill. Includes a two color STAR LABEL transfer and offers dress sizes 10 through 20 with required measurements, plus mail order details for pattern No. 18 via The Dothan Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentina Cortesa
Telegraph Hill
S “House
Big News
Hollywood
Dothan Eagle
Madison Square Station
New York 10
N.Y
Family quarrels blamed as harm to children say young referees
Dorothy Dix recalls a Domestic Relations Court judge assigning the couple's children as arbiters to keep the peace. The piece argues that parental fights deeply wound children, shaping contempt for both parents, and urges mothers and fathers to treat each other with basic decency for their kids.
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Solomon
Chilgeon
Juttrey
Mary
Janior
Mother
Father
Tor
Sally
Morce
Farents
Mom
Pop
Dad
Ded
Liberty National Brown Service Insurance opens new Dothan office
The Rothan District Office of Liberty National Brown Service Insurance Company occupies a new company-owned building at SOL North Foster Street. Frank P. Samford, president, says the modern office is a concrete expression of community confidence and highlights the staff of more than 30 local workers as key to Wiregrass area growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothan
Ofice
Liberty National Brown Service Insurance Company
Sol North Foster Street
Frank P. Samford
Liberty National Brown Service
Samford
Dothan
Faithful 10 End Pawtucket Sewing Operator Nellie Lebain Retires
After 53 years as a sewing machine operator Nellie Lebain retires at age 72 in Pawtucket. She never missed a day’s work and remains remembered for her dedication in the local factory setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
B. 1
Nellie Lebain
Cattle Rustling In State Record
MONTGOMERY AP Alabama led the nation in cattle rustling last year, with losses near $100,000. Perry, head of the Livestock Markets Inspection Division, urged widespread cattle branding and registration to curb the epidemic, noting most rustling occurred around Montgomery and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabare
Bill Perry
Livestock Markets Inspection Division
State Department of Agriculture
Batty, Wise
Alabama
Perry
Arrestotte Markets
Montana
South Dakota
Utah
Colorado
Louisiana
Macon
Sumter
Conecuh
Marengo
Escambia
Dallas
Wilcox
Nursing Institute Planned Wednesday in Houston County
An institute on nursing aspects of atomic warfare will be held at the Health Department auditorium in Houston County on Wednesday for public health nurses. The session begins at 5 PM and ends after an early evening program. Arrangements were indicated in a letter from Mrs. at 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County, Health Department
Saratoga Springs
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Houston
James Hawkins
Sons
Calla A. Chi
Enterprise
Maxwell Spb
Warren Air Force Base
Wyom
Thomas Howerton
T. J. Howerton
Abbeville
Lewey F
James B. Herring
Mira
Jim Herring
Enter- Athens
Pane
Prise
Enginee!hool
Mur
Baw
Howerton
B. C. Moore and Sons
B. C. Moore
Easter Shoe Headquarters
Ing
James R. Fuller
38Rd Field Artillery
Othe Talon
Eig Thsteen
Alsas
Pulse
Jo Ruth
Elba
Europe
Pfc
Edward F.callowey
C. C. Calloway
Marianna
AF Communications School
Scott Afa
Illinois
Jas Carpbelston High School
Beta Clan
B. C. Moore & Sons
Mays
Navy
Rte
B.C Who
E& Sons
Erimas
Design By
Renie
Dorothy Dix
United States
Wisconsin
Nursing Institute
Louise Shop
Shiowt Arcade
Louise Shoppe
Saxon
N. Foster St
Dothan, Ala
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