Farmer Jones Returns to the Wiregrass Columns
M. W. Brunton of Eufaula, longtime author of the Farmer Jones column in South Alabama papers, recalls his eight years of farming philosophy and humor. He notes the column drew jeers and praise from readers across the country, even reaching distant papers without pay or compensation.
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Farmer Jones
Hiss
South Alstam
M. W. Bruntom
Etba
Emergency Aid
Gem
Washington
Oregon
South Alabama
Wiregrass
Ter Dents
Jim
Judge Bruneon
Levees and veterans mark Wiregrass note in 1940s Gulf region
Levee protection work near the ramshackle canal is discussed after a survey by engineers shows erosion risks and the Chamber of Commerce seeks approval. War Department progress reports are awaited as Elba welcomes back lawyer Charles E. Rowe, a five year Army Air Forces veteran, who reopens his law office and commends all branches of service for the victory.
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Tee Weil
Ibis
U. S. Engi Srer
Imobile
L. P. Mullins
3. C
Pew
War Department
Elba
Charles E. Rowe
Mr. Rowe
Charles
England
National Guard
Air Corps
Attorney General's Office
Montgomery
Rowe
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Marines
Seabees
Enterprise Ledger Appoints Clark Edwards Editor Publisher
Clark Edwards is named editor and publisher of The Enterprise Ledger after more than three years in the Army. He previously worked at the paper for years under John Merry Bingham, and he is well known in Enterprise and the Ledger shop. The community praises his return and hopes for strong leadership.
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Enterpree Ledger
Pew Awnrt
Clark Edward
Dwe Brers
Army
Clark
Enterprise
Florida
Mississippi
Eminavan
Hig Paper
Jehe Merry Binghtem
Te Dors
Jack
Newville Principal Jules Howell Balances School Roles
Jules Howell, principal of Newville High, also teaches multiple classes, coaches athletics, and serves as storekeeper. He previously led the Newville football team to Dothan and may face Midland City High next. Howell notes the workload keeps him busy but enjoyable.
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Jules Howell
Jule
Newville
Dothan
Midland City
Jules
Jack Hovater
Hovater
Federal Grand Jury Returns 9 Indictments
A federal grand jury in Montgomery last week returned nine indictments involving 13 Wiregrass residents. Indictments include five for violations of internal revenue laws and two for alleged offenses against GPA regulations. The report was filed by deputy court clerk J W Daughtry. A remaining two charges involve auto-
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Montgomery
J. W. Daughtry
Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief
A dubious advertisement touts a lemon juice recipe and a proprietary “guaramten Rip Compound” claimed to relieve rheumatic pain. It suggests buying a pack from drug stores and implies rapid, widespread use without credible evidence.
Doctor Cook Joins Jackson Hospital as Resident Physician
In Marianna Special, Dr Jaroen T Cook of Covington Georgia has been released from army duty as a captain and assumed duties as resident physician at Jackson Hospital. A graduate of Emory University School of Medicine, he completed his internship at Emory Hospital and served on active duty overseas in the European theater. He and his wife and small son have relocated to the area.
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Marianna
Jaroen T. Cook
Covington
Georgia
Jackson Hospital
Cook
Emory University School of Medicine
Emory Hospital
York
Indicted individuals held on bond in theft case
A court clerk stated that names of persons indicted by the jury will not be released until all involved have posted bond.
Navy Discharges Public Info Center Announces Separations
Three Navy personnel are released from service at the U S Navy Separation Center in Nashville Tennessee. Jo henius Wile Barcer Henry Douglas Jores and Oakley Shiver are listed with ranks and discharge details as part of the information public notice.
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Johenie Wile Barcer
Aseford
Henry Douglas Jores
Clas
Servi Avenur
Bilbe
Oakley Shiver
Ashford Baves
U. S. Navy
We Naval Separation Center
Nashville
Tenn
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