Husband Of Dothan Girl Dies In Action
Mre Hueber of Balti, wife of a Dothan girl visiting her mother here, was informed Tuesday by the Navy Department that her husband had died in action in the service of the American Merchant Marine. The message, sent by Vice Admiral Warache, asked relatives not to reveal the name of the ship Hueber had been serving on.
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Lo Hueber
Balti
Dothan
Navy Department
Marius Mre Hueber
Flora Fharon
Mra M8
Sharon
406 East Commerce
RR. Warache
US Coast Guard
Washington
Hueber
Two Houston Men Receive Wings in Air Corps
Myron E Mingry of Dothan and Sam L Evans of Cottonwood were commissioned as lieutenants in the US Army Air Corps at RAF Gulf Coast Training Centers after 36 weeks of training. Mingry trained at Foster Field Texas and Evans at Lubbock Field.
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Myron E .Mingry
South College
Purple Heart Awarded Dothan Soldier
The Purple Heart Medal was awarded to Staff Sergeant Woodin D. Drinkard, a Dothan Negro, son of Han non and Hattie Drinkard of 613 West Eorth Street, for wounds suffered February 23, 1642 during a raid on an Indian airfield. The citation notes he drove his truck to cover, then was struck by fragments from bombs, requiring medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodin D. Drinkard
Hannon
Hattie Drinkard
West Eorth Street
India
Drinkard
Headland Woman Packs Parachutes
Mrs Ella Mae Ward of Headland a former Napier Field employee becomes one of the first women parachute riggers certified at Warner Robins Army Air Depot Macon Georgia after completing a three month parachute signing course. Each parachute packed bears a seal bearing a number enabling tracing if defects are found. Her husband John Ward works in the post utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Ella Mae Ward
Headland
Napier Field
Warner Robina Army Air Depot
Macon
Ward
Mra Ward
Mia Ward
John Ward
Post Utilities
Births scattered in Headland and nearby towns in May
A series of birth notices lists newborns and parents across multiple families: Kenneth Lawrence to RC Reguster Jr in Graceside on May 13. a son Georges Arthur to Paul and Flowers in Atlanta on May 21. Jimmy Charles to Billie Bue in Columbus Ga on May 6. a son Kemed to Hog Spades and Mire in Dothan on May 1. Walter Thomas to Muirtis Weat in Headland on May 14. Mary Janice to Tay ton Long in Headland route one on May 13. Robert Earl to Major and Mrs James Thrower on May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RC Reguster, Jr
Graceside
Kenneth Lawrence
Paul Flowers
Atlanta
Billie Bue
Columbus Ga
Kemed
Jimmy Charles
Mere Hog Spades
Dothan
Georges Arthur
Mire Muirtis Weat
Headland
Walter Thomas
Wra Tayton Long
Mary Janice Agonta
Mra
Ord Ackinson
Robert Earl
James Thrower
Purple Heart Posthumous Award For Ten Youths Of 17 Enlistees
The Purple Heart was posthumously awarded to Sergeant Rupert E Kennedy of Dothan for wounds and death in the North African theater on February 15, 1943. His aunt Pearl Koonce received the medal and citation from the War Department. Navy recruiter Charles L Martin announced ten more seventeen year olds approved for enlistment, including Robert Edward Garrett Alvin Purwood Davis Jr John Durwood Skipper William Herman Kirkland Orville Owire Wiewell Robert Crawley Monroe Justice Jr Coleman Barkley Lee Edward Granger Marianna Fia and Edward Cleo Owen Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert E Kennedy
Dothan
Pearl Koonce
Kennedy
Mre Koonce
War Department
Mra Koonce
Citaton
Henry L Sumnon
Charef
Charles l. Martin
Navy
Robert Edward Garrett
Alvin Purwood Davis, Jr
John Durwood
William Herman Kirkland
Headland Ave
Orville
Wiewell
Appletree St
Robert Crawley Monroe Justice Jr
Coleman Barkley
Chipley
Fla
Lee Edward Granger Marianna Fia
Edward Cleo Owen Geneva
Houston Man Relays News Of War Prisoner
J C Woodham of Houston County probate office received a letter from Mrs L Williamson of Van Nuys California thanking him for notifying her that he heard her Army husband broadcast from Germany claiming he was a prisoner of war. Woodham, who heard the Berlin short wave broadcast May 10, telegraphed the officer to reach the wife. Williamson said he had been shot down in North Africa and was missing in action.
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J C Woodham
Houston County
L. & Williamson
van Nuyn
Calif
Germany
Woodham
L. §. Williamson
Tuscelooss
United States
Williamson
Berlin
North Africa
Marriages in Houston County Probate Office Week
The Houston County probate office issued marriage licences for the week ending Mass2. Licences listed include Harald J Imjer and Laura TN. Dorothy Trene Snedeker Fas Pe. Cody Milton Philips and Sara Helen Strickland Cottonwood. William Barfield Ashford and Torsby Cutts. John F Whetative Gheen Kanann and Leona Hianchen Hearns. Olle T Rzatkowki Milwaukee Wu and Allice Eva Kaleerak Afu waukee. Joseph MceAlrese Pleladedy ta Pa and Josephine Bebwh Dor chester. Mars Te oy Harison Widland Mw and Imogene Stevens Mirtland City.
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Houston County
Harald J Imjer
Laura TN
Dorothy Trene Snedeker
Peoria
Cody
Milton Philips Dothan
Sara Helen Strickland Cottonwood
William Barfield
Ashford
Torsby Cutts
East
Washington St. Dothan
John F Whetative
Gheen Kanann
Leona Hianchen Hearns
Ventura
Californa
Olle T
Rzatkowki
Milwaukee
Allice
Eva Ka
Deaths and notices from scattered Georgia towns
An obituary notice lists several local deaths including Roscoe Willans of Manannt, Nelle Lac Peacock of Cordele, James F Groaks of Dothan route, Lenora Sellars of Phenix, Fah Tosmath of Cordele, Tey WooSmith of Miooana, Mrs. FF saits of Ashford, and Sranvan Snuth. It also mentions training in San Fiano and a monster named in the Pacific.
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Roscoe Willans
F Cattendal Nelle Lac Peacock Fourtern
Manannt
James F Groaks
Ir Lenora Sellars
Tosmath Thutyiwa
Cordele Ga
Miooana
Ff Os Saits
Ashford
Ipule
Bern
Stamin
Tere Veaterdar Sranvan Snuth
Bik Asic Tianing
San Fiano
Pacific
Homes Waste 15 Per Cent of Food
US Department of Agriculture officials estimate that 30 to 40 percent of US produced food is wasted and 10 to 15 percent wastes at homes. A study in 44 cities shows food thrown away averages 2.5 pounds per person daily, totaling about 35 pounds per person yearly. The waste involves storage, cooking, and disposal, with impacts on food security and resources.
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Auburn
Ala
US Department of Agriculture
United States
Wsmitin
Wiregrass Marines Prisoners of Japs
Two Wiregrass area Marines are reported prisoners of war held by Japan. The Navy and War Department on Tuesday also announced the death in action of Second Lieutenant John D Shanks, formerly of Dothan, in the European theater. Shanks wife resides in Chattahoochee Florida.
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Dothan
Navy
War Departmenta
Phillippine Islands
Wiliam Willoughby Fittman
Evla J. Whiddon Dothan
Dick Hutchison
Mary Jane Kendrick
Elba
War Department
John D Shanks
Louise R Shanks
Decatur Street
Chattahoochee
Army training and graduations announced in Marianna area
Henry P Finch of Marianna arrived at the Army Air Forces Bombardier School in Big Spring Texas for bombardier cadet training. Cadet Finch, a Marianna High School graduate, earlier worked as Top Graphic Field Assistant for the U S Geological Survey in Washington DC. His brother James A Finch serves in the Coast Artillery. Charles W Marsh, 18, son of L and Mrs L Marsh of New Brockton, graduated from the Hospital Corps School at Naval Hospital Great Lakes Illinois and will train further before sea duty. Sergeant William Cook, son of the Rev and Miss Lester Cook of Etna, graduated from Army Air Forces training. John Lambert, at Fort Kearny, promoted from private first class to sergeant. Corporal Mime Blaete of Slocomb area also promoted to sergeant. details given by the Army service public relations offices.
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Henry P. Finch
Mfr
Peyton A. Finch
Milton Ave
Marianna
Army Air Forces
Bombardier School
Big Spring
Texas
Finch
Marianna High School
Army
Department of Interior
U. & Geological Survey
Washington, D C
James A. Finch
Coast Artillery
NAVY
Charles W Marsh
L . Marsh
New Brockton
Hospital Corps School
U. S. Naval Hospital
Gareal Lakes
Ill
Puolie Relations
Naval Hospitals
Sea O
William Is
Cook
Lester Cook
Etna
Army Air Forcce Flexible Tannery Athuel
Nope Field
Jesse H Bryson, Jr
Jesse H. Bryson
Park Avenue
New Orleans Army Air Base
New Orleans
Ser-geant Bryson
Ravenude Military Academy
Gennesville
Dothin Ou Mill Cu
Cottonwood Sailor Cited For Bravery
Second Class Aviation Machinist Mate William E Camp, 21, son of Mrs J. E Camp of Cottonwood, was cited by Admiral Halsey for extraordinary courage under adverse conditions during engagements with the enemy in the British Solomon Islands. He persistently maintained and recommissioned aircraft during October 2 to October 31, 1942 amid heavy artillery fire and bombing raids, contributing to his unit’s successful attack missions.
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William E Camp
Mra
J. E Camp
Cottonwood
W. FP. Halsey
L .& Nav
Solomon Islands
Jackson County Soldier Wounded
Corporal James M Brunson of Campbellton Florida was wounded in action in the Southwest Pacific area as the War Department announced a list of 409 United States soldiers wounded or listed as wounded. He is the son of Mrs Alice Brunson of Campbellton route one. The release included casualties from the Middle East North Africa Pacific and Southwest Pacific.
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James M Brunson
Campbellton
Fla
Southwest Pacific
War Department
United States
Brunson
Alice Brunson
Slocomb Marine Receives Commendation for Heroic Action
Washington AP reports Sergeant Alton C Weed of Slocomb Ala among five officers and 11 enlisted Marines awarded letters of commendation for valor on Tulagi Island during the Solomons assault begun August 7. The citation praises untiring detail and courage under enemy fire reflecting Navy traditions.
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Washington
Start
Alton C Weed
Sloccomb
Ala
United States Marine Corps
Tulagi Island
Solomons
Marine Corps Headquarters
Sergeant Weed
Alton L. Weed
Streomh
United States Naval Service
Pirate First Class Alphus Maddox Graduates Army School
Alphus Maddox of Dothan Alabama completed Army School at Loch Fiele Col. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A E Maddox and was inducted into the Army at Fort Phergen Ga after graduating from Columbia High School in 1942. Before induction he worked as a shoot networker at the sub depot in Namner.
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Alphus
EK Maddox
Dothan
Vomheen
Loch Fiele Col
Telitio
Atfhice Adyname
Pinate Maddox
Font Columbia High School
Arn
Fort Te Phergen Ga
Namer
Waste Not Bread and Food, Store Properly for Freshness
A guide on avoiding waste and spoilage by storing bread and other foods correctly. It covers keeping bread in a clean ventilated box, preventing mold, and using cold, dark airy spaces. It also advises freezing or refrigerating perishables, washing milk containers, and proper egg storage to protect safety and reduce waste. It cites government estimates on food waste costs and concludes with a warning against wasteful habits.
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John WooLambert
Kerndlan
Firat
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Ant
Slocomb
Avis
Fehn Bleld
Wall Ingsworth
Ainre Fen
Jackson County
Slocomb Marine
Wilmer Iv
West
Troy Street
San Antonio Aviation Carder Center
San Antonio
Public Relativons
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Harris
Ivory
America
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Maple
Hugh
Varla
Stephens
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