Roscoe Williams Last Rites Held
Roscoe Williams rites were held at the Baptist church in Chipley with burial at Cottondale Cemetery. Surviving are wife Myrice Williams of Corfu and multiple children, grandchildren, and siblings. active pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Williams
Chipley
Faure
Baptist
Topdale
Cottondale
Myrice Wiliams
Corfuet
Eo Dachier
Martha Kane
Jamea Daniei
Mrche Ma Lagene Williems
Wewah
A J Ment
Weweblichka
Browies
A Gees
Alto Willems Bors
Wwe U & Army
Mw' Jiems
Wewahiterkea
Hail Trothers
Wicksburg High Plans Graduation Pageant and Sermon
Merritt, principal, announced that thirty five diplomas will be awarded at Wicksburg High School in May. A pageant titled Free America Binge will be presented by graduating students. The Rev W O Phillips of Lafayette Street Methodist Church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickebure High School
Mon Merritt
Missouri River floods and crop damage threaten wartime food supply
The article notes extensive flood damage across six states with millions in crop losses. Experts warn corn planting delays threaten the nation’s food supply, but optimism arises from expected warm favorable weather. The Missouri River breached levees from Augusta to St Charles, raising alarm as the river moved northward toward the Mississippi. Local officials estimate county damages in the millions, while Army engineers adjust flood height forecasts for the coming days.
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Chicago
Missouri
St Charien County
Mississipp
West Alton
Augusta
St Charles
RA Langerbacher
St. Charles County
At Louis
W. Law Jer
Army Engineers’ Office
Mississippi
Two Negroes Held In In Law Fight
Sheriff Farner reported Ace and Izente Kelley Le Broce were arrested on charges connected to a clash with Josh Kelley at a Range street address. The altercation reportedly involved a punch and a wine bottle, leaving the daughter in law Alice with a head injury.
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Bog Farner Sur
Ace
Izente Kelley le Broce
Josh Kelley
Mepates
Sneuft
Knight
Clistuy Acama Knieght
Drnsh
Alice
Roosevelt praises wartime sailors on Maritime Day
In a press conference President Roosevelt spoke of ongoing protests and the shift from Liberty ships to faster cargo ships after the war. He highlighted seamen’s courage and the home front effort, reaffirming unconditional surrender and unity with Allied nations.
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Roosevelt
Courapge
United Nations
Baltieffort
Chardle
MacKenzie Korg
Cand la
AES Personnel Changes Listed at Auburn Alabama
Alabama extension service announces personnel shifts. Jeannette McPhail moves from Talladega to Walker County as home demonstration agent, replacing Mary Dell McLain who becomes State 4 H Club leader. Elizabeth Wilson becomes Hale County agent, Cindy Lester advances to Southeast district, Ann Barnes named Tuscaloosa assistant, Virginia Martin resigns, Mary Lou Thompson named Houston County assistant.
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Auburn Ala
Alahams Extension Service
TD Davis
Jeannette McPhail
Talladega County
Walker County
Mary Dell Mclain
Elizabeth . Wilson
Hale County
Cindy Lester
Alabama
Annt Barnes
Tuscaloosa County
Virginia Martin
Mary Lou Thompson
Houston County
Three Die As Air Crash Kills Crew Near Pensacola
In Pensacola Florida a mid air collision between a seaplane from Squad Tron 7 and a craft from Squadron GB near Brunson Field left three dead and eight missing. The two planes disappeared into the Gulf of Mexico with no confirmed ages or identities yet.
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Tfnsacola Fla
Tuo
Densieola Niyabau
Centir
Reta Bing
Brunson
Gulf of Mexico
C Harris
Nate
Farris Alaadwood
Jimea
Shaver
Third Avenue
Colmbns
Colmbns Gralsa
The
and Plains Crew Avianen Cadet
Davies Delivers Leffer To Stalin
Fragmented OCR text describes a high level meeting involving Premier Stalin and figures including Davies and Leffer. It references a convoy, confer, and possible political actions, with garbled names, dates, and locations implied by scattered fragments. The result is a partial, unclear record of diplomatic or political discussion without verifiable specifics.
Lend-Lease Funds Cut As War Aid Seen Critical
A congressional review notes a $150000000 savings cut from lend-lease requests, with $445,262,000 for food shipments and $1552,564,000 for shipping, $259,748,000 for repairs, and $8,999,000 for administration. The testimony discusses impacts on U S food reserves and civilian suffering, citing February figures and wartime priorities. The drive to reduce spendings contrasts with high war-front needs and ongoing aid to allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Stettinis
Wey
Stettinina
Ainking
Sotretun
Agricuture
osmiUl Osgeriflew
Alhea
Victory Garden Contest Sees About 50 Entries Filed
Do Loan Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a contest to boost home-grown food with roughly 50 gardens entered. Richmond McClintock reports three $25 LUS War Bonds will go to top gardens. Entries due by May 25 and postmarked by closing day. Judging runs June 21 to 25. County Agent Ling to judge. Prizes provided by First National Bank and Do ThAn Bank and Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Gardens
Do- Loan Junior Chamber of Commerce
Richmond McClintock
McClintock
Jaycee
C M. Ling
Chintork
First National Bank
Do~ Than Bank and Trust Company
OPA Extends Date For Blue Stamps
Washington AP reports the Price Administration extends Blue stamps G H and J from May 31 through June 7 to ease month end rush. Sets I and K L and M go on May 24 with a two week overlap through June 7, ensuring continued stamp validity.
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OPA
Washington
Price Administration
Hk L
K L
Yamamoto Death Shapes Pacific War Legacy
The Tokyo broadcast confirms Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto’s death and names Mineichi Koga as his successor. It recalls Yamamoto’s role planning Pearl Harbor and his advocacy of combined sea and air power, noting his history, honors, and the impact of his loss on Japan’s war strategy.
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Anita
Ube
le Japanees
Rome
Bom Apes Tome
Inoreau Yamame
Finet
White
Gemera
Hs Front
Une
Rambal
Om & Verpiana
Atetraua
New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Yamamoto
Bratea
Japan
Navy
Commodore Perry
Yamemoto
Pearl Harbor
Shigetaroshimada
Tokyo
Hirohito
Shimada
Empire
Pacific Ocean
Unites States
White House
Washington
Mineichi Koga
Hoga
Naval Air Force
Naval Academy
Togo
Tsushina
Yamaoto
Philippines
Atock
Coral Sea
Midway
America
Phillippines
Hawaii
San Francico Tam
United States
Number 6 landline policy discussed for commercial vehicles
Continued discussion from Page One outlines a Number 6 landline used by commercial vehicles including trucks taxis and dunes. Action would come from the Bureau of Defense Transportation during emergency. OPA spokesmen express doubt about the plan amid talks with WFA Pines Administration and the petroleum administration.
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Bornce of
Defense Transportation
WFA
Offen of Pines Administration
Petroleum
OPA
Dale County War Contract Awarded
Dale County awarded a war construction contract for additional facilities to the Henderson Bigckh and Greene Mill Co of Troy at an estimated cost of 2000. Colonel Doswell Gullal district engineer of the Army Engineering Corps at Mobile announced the award. Parabar and type of facilities to be built were not announced.
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Dale County
Henderson, Bigckh and Greene Mill Co
Troy
Doswell Gullal
B Army Engineering Corps
Mobile
Tax relief debate stirs as July withholdings loom
Senators discuss a plan for partial abatement under the Rum proposal while House and Senate members weigh a 20 percent withholding tax to start July 1. Treasury work accelerates payroll deductions forms for 80 million workers. crosscuts on withholdings hinge on final legislation.
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Vandenberg
R-Mich
Treasury
Disney
D-Okla
House
EWT
Senate
George
D.-Ge
Finance Committee
War measures mix with fuel and transport plans
The report notes German bomber retention at home to ease stress from RAF intruder raids. Talks include fuel ration cuts amid suspected gasoline black markets, a proposed eight mile 20 inch bypass line near Little Rock, and War Emergency Pipelines delay. WFA says food production issues extend from Virginia to New England.
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Little Rock
Ark
War Emergency Pipelines, Inc
Burt EB. Hull
Cincinnati St
Oll
WFA
Virginia
New England
Job Placement Report Issued for Alabama in April
The Alabama Employment Service reports 1744 total job placements in April, with 11778 referred to jobs this month and 42053 referred overall. Agricultural placements rose sharply due to potato harvests, while war and civilian job placements increased from March.
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Taskf Lece
Alabama Employment Service
C.F Anderson
Alabama 8
A. B& Employment Service
War Manpower Commission
J. C. Dennis
Mas'ager
Dothanares
National
Jobe
Joba
Funds Ready To Buy FSA Houston Farms
Miss Mary Bernice Arant and Morris M. Borland attended the district meeting as county officials. C. Lewis, district supervisor of Troy, spoke. Borland announced funding to buy twelve farms in Houston County before July 1 and urged applicants to file with the local FSA office.
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FSA Houston Farms
Mary Bernice Arant
Morris M. Borland
FSA
C. Lewis
Troy
Borland
Houston County
Farma
U. S. Treasury
War War 2 Era Bills Move In Senate and House
Debate on unemployment insurance freezes for service members continues while a Sunday amusements repeal bill is killed by postponement. Senate approves hotel protection and baggage loss measures as well as a tax exemption proposal. Prohibition and liquor bills spark heated arguments about legal status and bootlegging amid wartime strain.
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Waldo Ard
Ozark
Sen. Kilborn
Mobile
Senate
Reuben L. Newton
Walker
Newton
Joseph C. Sullivan
Alabama
Bruce Henderson
Wilmon
L. E Barton
Alabama Temperance Alliance
Sevenfeld Trey and Ver Force Highlight Odd Scores
An unclear fragment notes sevenfeld Trey and Ver achieving unusual scores, mentioning a 20 value and a reference to Baws Number ee saat, with no coherent context or dates to confirm details.
Political intrigue surrounds AFL leadership race and Lewis return
A contended view of Lewis and Wis Hutcheson reshapes the AFL race as observers anticipate a possible shift in leadership. The report notes strategic alignments with Republicans and the potential impact on the presidency, amid a broader debate over Lewis influence and prior AFL roles.
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Jose
Lotte Ee
Lewis
United
Heers
Wilsen
George Mat
AFL
Green
Grom
Ais
Wis Hutcheson
Carpenters Fident
Gross
Murray
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DO Than Milling Company
Montgomery Highway
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Arthur E. Malone
Houston Warehouse CO
North Foster Street
Dothan, Ala
AES
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Leffer
Stalin
Jospph
Davia
Ruaseyets
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Invita Ion
Ced
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RAF Mier
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Equator
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