Tumbleton name origins and local notes in Wiregrass region
The article explains how Tumbleton in Meary County, between Headland and Abbeville, got its name from Henry Snellgrove who moved to Eufaula about seven years ago. It traces the shift from Shelby's Cross-Roads to Tumbleton, notes Rep. George Knight's role as a longtime area storekeeper, and mentions Knight’s relocated shop and travels to California with friends.
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Tumbleton
Meary County
Headland
Abbeville
Shelley
George Knight
Cne
Henry Snellgrove
Eufaula
Shelby
Knight
Abbeville Eyes Formation of New High School Band
Abbeville considers creating a high school band with Principal H J Bodiford championing the idea and Elba bandleader Almon Strain offering instruction. Financing for instruments holds back progress, with a proposed plan for parents to purchase instruments and donate them to the school after graduation. Enthusiasm among students and townspeople suggests a marching band era may soon begin in Wiregrass schools.
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Abbeville
H. J. Bodiford
Almon Strain
Elba
Wiregrass High
Henry County Education Chief Credits Tax Vote For Schools
Major Roberts, Henry County superintendent of education, views the income tax amendment mandate as approval to fund schools through taxes. He notes the county voted about six to one, leading to the abolition of most student fees except typing fees due to a shortage of typewriters.
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Major Roberts
Henry County
Abbeville Welcomes New Baptist Pastor Rev J B Johnson
Abbeville has a new preacher Rev J B Johnson formerly of Ozark Baptist church has taken over Abbeville Baptist Church duties succeeding Rev Mark A Lower who left for Birmingham. Johnson has preached several times and both Baptists and Methodists express happiness over the appointment.
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Abbeville
J. B. Johnson
Ozark Baptist Church
Abbeville Baptist Church
Mark A. Lower
Birmingham
Johnson
Woman abducted after husband and father slain
In Rockford Illinois a farmer’s wife, Katherine Anderson, 26, said her neighbor Glenn Marsh abducted her after fatally shooting her husband Vernon 28 and her father Grant 52 when they tried to intervene. She escaped with Marsh’s pistol during a 199 mile ride and later returned home. Police sought Marsh, who fled in his car after the escape.
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Rockford, III
Katherine “Kit” Anderson
Ilinois
Glenn Marsh
Marsh
Grant Muhrlein
Vernon
Northport
Folke Bengston
Rockford
Anderson
Mulklein
Weston
Unclear excerpt recounts pursuit and escape with pistol found
A fleeing man pauses near Mor rins and asks for a road map while police trace a cate. A woman flees to a nearby car and heads to the sheriff to report. The Marsh and Anderson families are described as acquainted since last March. details about Glenn and residents suggest a rural crime context with a pistol found in a car and a contested motive.
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Morrins
Cate
Marsh
Anderson
Westen
Livestock market mixed with notes on cattle hogs and beef prices
Chicago salable hogs and cattle totals show slight advances and mixed demand while New Orleans futures edge higher on crop prospects. Prices for beef cattle range from 1.50 to 2.50 per pound with good weight steers and cows showing varied gains, and veal and bulls also reporting shifts amid steady to firm demand.
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Chicago
Uno
Biandis
Fes
Ana Chaice
Menium Prasserg
New Orleans
World War Combat Films To Be Shown by National Guard
National Guard scheduled seven p.m. showings of World War II combat films at a local hall. The program features reels on Pacific and European theaters, including invasions, tank actions, and infantry operations. Highlights cover MacArthur and the Philippines, European invasions, and key battles in Burma and France.
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National Guard
Chinese say Red Drive In Manchuria Definitely Ended
Nanking AP reports central news agency says the Communist sixth offensive in Manchuria ended with heavy losses, about 10,000 killed or captured in seven weeks. Hsin Min Pao cites no corroboration and a government spokesman warns against distrustful figures. The dispatch mentions occupation attempts and regional reaction.
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Manchuria
Nanking
NASA
Hsin Min Pao
Ogooyer
Webb WOW Cams To Be Reactivated
Webb WOW Cams To Be Reactivated reports unclear text with scattered proper nouns. The fragment mentions Webb com, Columbia Rang of hold ats, and charges related to snutiet, but lacks coherent events or dates to form a complete summary.
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Dora
Sears
Har
Mesienns Jaycees Aid TB Drive In City Effort
Mesienns Jaycees lead a tuberculosis drive with cooperation from Pilot Club and local sponsors. Other civic groups in the city join to support the program and fundraise for health services.
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Mesienns
Jaycees
Fred Hines
Eredt Bang
Tnd
Jerung
Robert BH Mienig
Cooperative Geste Vith
Asa Ing
Presram
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