Estonian refugees assured they can stay in U S
President Truman told 48 Estonians who crossed the ocean in three small boats they will not be deported and will eventually receive immigration visas to remain in the United States. The group cheered, women cried, and they asked about release from guard and work prospects as they consider settling in Estonian communities nationwide. The tale also touches Caldemar Tolli and Ellinor Fleming awaiting Europe’s confirmation before marriage plans proceed.
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Truman
Washington
Mrs. Martha Hall 76 Dies on Newton Route
Mrs. Martha Hall seventy six died at her home on Newton route two after several weeks illness. Funeral services set for Pilgrim Home church at 2 20 p m with Rev A D Zbinden officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery Ward Wilson directing. Survived by daughter Mary Ellis five sons T V Hall G M Hall J W Hall L H H E Hall plus sister Armanda Snell and brother J T Holloway and 31 grandchildren. Active pallbearers named George Ganous Raymond Hall Raymond Martin Taeron Yarbrough Foy Hall W H Hall.
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Martha Hall
Newton
Pilgrim Home Church
A. D. Zbinden
Ward-Wilson
L. H
H. E
J. W. Hall
Umatilla
Fla. T
Last Battle of the American Revolution at Blue Licks
In 1782, forces clashed at Blue Licks battlefield in Kentucky. The engagement marked the final major action of the American Revolution in that region within Blue Licks Battlefield State Park.
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Kentucky
Blue Licks Battlefield State Park
Dr Reginald Fitz Coined Term Appendicitis in 1686
The note recalls how surgeons once called the condition peritonitis and appendicularisis before Dr Reginald Heber Fitz introduced the term appendicitis in 1686.
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Reginald Heber Fitz
Jackson County Crops Valued At Record 5.93 Million
Jackson County farm families produced crops and livestock valued at a record 5 928 000 last year, about three times 1940 production. U S Census figures show farm homes gaining electric power to 723 from 335, with running water tiled baths and modernized kitchens added.
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Jackson County
U. S.S
Houston Man Elected Farm Bureau Officer
H. H. Knowles of Headland route three was elected fourth vice president of the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation at the Biloxi convention. About 35 members of the Houston County bureau and home demonstration clubs attended as County Agent C. M. Ling reported yesterday. Members discussed various phases of farming and heard reports from officers and committees.
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H. H. Knowles
Headland Route Three
Houston County Farm Bureau
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Biloxi
Miss
C. M. Ling
Houston County Bureau and
Home Demonstration Clubs
Grand Ridge FFA Chapter Wins Prize at County Fair
In Marianna, the Grand Ridge Chapter of Future Farmers of America won first prize and $75 for agricultural exhibits at Jackson County Fair. Their display featured pecans corn potatoes velvet beans melons pumpkins beans peas bees butter and other products. Marianna chapter earned $50 second prize and Cottondale $25 third prize.
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Jackson County
Grand Ridge
Future Farmers of America
Marianna
Cottondale
FFA
Methodist Men's Club Hears Health Officer
Dr. C A Adams Jr head of the Jackson County Health Department spoke to the Men’s Club of the First Methodist church in Marianna about postwar health and the rise of general diseases. About 75 men attended as part of a 200-member church group. officers are Robert McCrary president W D Chiford vice president and J W Kelly secretary.
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C. A. Adams, Jr
Jackson County Health Department
Men’'s Club
First Methodist Church
Dan Whitsett
Club
Robert McCrary
W. D. Chiford
J. W. Kelly
Boswell Amendment in Alabama Voting Case to Preserve Segregation
A political ad argues against mass registration of African Americans and for the Boswell Amendment to limit Black voting by requiring reading or property qualifications. It warns that failing to pass would yield mixed schools, Black officials, and a reshaped legislature in Alabama.
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Alabama
Frank M. Dixon
Jefferson
Democratic Committee
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Thomas A. Robert High School
Edwin M Boyne
Michigan State College
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Methodist Men's Club
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Wallace D. Malone
W. Perry Calhoun
Judge Saxon P. Poyner
B. G. Farmer
J. Walt Cameron
W. Guy Hardwick
J. Albert Logue
Webb A. Wells
W. Marvin Lewis
Harriman
Summerford
Charles H. Adams
T. J. Whatley
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J. D. Pilcher
Democratic Executive Committee
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W. C. Farmer
Frank Gwalines
A.D. Carmichael
W. F. Covington, Jr
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J. M. Brookins
C.D. Whitten
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I. E. Crockett
J. H. McCardle
Greatree Y. Malone
L.A. Farmer
H. E. Bowden
Perry Calhoun
United States Supreme Court
National Association For the Advancement of Colored Persons
Jefferson County
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Montgomery County
Montgomery
W. P. Calhoun
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