Buford Hughes Adventure Tale: White Missing in China
A fragmented account recounts Buford Hughes and companions fleeing by air over China. The crew endured a perilous escape, with ten aboard and six making successful jumps to safety. They were aided by Chinese guerrillas before rescue two days and a half later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford Hughes
China
Buford Levit
Poe
Sauwood
Wanda Lusan
Neda
Ole Boul
Stu
Lee
Fragmented wartime recollections mix with personal scenes
A garbled diary style account recalls experiences from wartime occupation, including American interactions with locals, reflections on comradeship, and vivid but incomplete memories. The text weaves in names, places, and events, conveying mood and tension rather than a clear narrative.
Abandoned Plan For Diesel Engine At Light Plant
A long debated proposal for a diesel engine installation at a light plant was dropped after extensive consideration. The record mentions a shift away from the equipment project and notes related procurement and site implications, with references to regional facilities and possible replacements.
Crippled Children Clinic Tomorrow at Presbyterian Church
A crippled children clinic is scheduled for tomorrow at the Presbyterian Church with nurses and doctors from Houston and nearby areas. The event aims to assess and treat mobility issues, with transportation provided for attendees and finances supported by local welfare programs.
Cotton Bales Ginned in Houston Area Report
In Houston County 8240 bales of cotton were ginned from early September through September 18. The Department of Contene Hureatt of the Cet tus, Woslangtun, reported 10044 additional bales for the We wrep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cengut
Malis
Sulloa
Heyetun
Henry County Gins 2951 Bales Cotton Report
A terse county report from Joh M Bridges of the federal courts notes Henry County gins 2951 bales of cotton from the 1944 crop. The tally compares with 444 bales for the same period in the prior year, showing a sharp rise in ginned cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
Joh M Bridges
Fh Uy
Six Diphtheria Cases Reported
Health officials in Cleutron County report six diphtheria cases with Dr W T Burkett directing local health efforts. Other diseases were noted last week including one typhoid case and several stomach illnesses.
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Inchid
Cleurton County
W T Burkett
Fragmented Page One: Banking and Market Notes Confuse Readers
The pasted OCR shows disjointed banking, militia, and commodity items with scattered names and numbers. It references the Bank of Teeet Wood, a disordered money movement claim, wartime trade, and Japan gold estimates, interwoven with U.S. states, cotton markets, and dates, but many words are garbled, making precise events unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Teeet
Soenti
Tisetce Minstry
Luibtas
Pulons
Traiaters
Traveway
Philip Fies
Gould
Bok
Japan
Stara
Todaciey
Salvation Army Tells War Service After World War II
Salvation Army reports war service reach across all theaters with 225 million served. Commissioner Ernest Pugmuire notes aid to Armed Forces and Allied forces, plus 115 760 605 individuals using social and recreational facilities in the United States. Meals and snacks totaled 119 million served to service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Clubs
Ernest Pugmuire
Salvation Army
United States
All Ole
Usc-Salvation Army
Red Shield
Sulkulwa Aagny Webbindt
Salvatuet Aliy
Rites Held for H F Owens Sr at Prospect Church
Funeral services for H F Owens Sr aged eighty six who died after a short illness at his home on Newville route one were held at Prospect Church with Rev Roby J Lee officiating. He was a long time resident of the area and a member of Prospect Church. Surviving are three sons W S Owens Wichita Falls Tex H F Owens Jr Newville route one and J A Owens Warner Robins Ga two daughters Mrs Walter Bewnun Eufatla and Mrs Getta Dowdryg Sao Berundaw Cahit. a brother Math Owens Abbeville Towranddluitdien and twenty grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Ous Bsy mon Burford Murphy Kut Be a Ino Floyd Beamon Foy Lisenby M D Murphy.
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Hof Owens
Newville
Prospect Church
Clapton
Roby J. Lee
Binial
Ward Watson
Chage
WS Owens
Wichita Falls
Tex H F Owens
J A Owens
Warner
Weekend Arrests Decline In City
A sharp drop in weekend arrests was recorded with 26 total arrests during the period. Public drunkenness declined, while disturbances, gambling, and breach of the peace accounted for several bookings. Police noted four reckless driving cases and two for driving while intoxicated, among others.
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Vicente Guyug
Potee
Scritts Office
County Man Facing Murder Try Charge
Harry Dillard of near Pangey Houston County is charged with assault with intent to murder in connection with injuring his wife Claudine. Sheriff and Mrs Dillard were admitted to a hospital in serious condition from the attack. The charge will be heard in County Court Wednesday before Judge Sexon P Porter.
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Harry Dillard
Houston County
Pangey
Clauthe
Dillard
Dillard Woald
Sexon P Porter
Dothan Man Held On Three Charges
Dothan man Bufo Gras Gray was arrested on assault and battery and burglary charges after police say he broke into a house during the night with intent to kill and beat an elderly man. He was taken into custody by the sheriff’s office yesterday. a state warrant lists an address but not the location.
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Criv
Bufo Gras
Dotan
Sheriffs Office
Sheriff's Office
Farmer
Fies City
Gray
Hesse
Olive Sheps
Tax values and war impact on 1945 property appraisals
The text describes Andrew Woodham of Dothan noting how car values shifted during wartime and that value assessments in 1945 largely mirrored prewar levels. It cites Tolivense and Cottonwood buyers, notes probate office influence on tax rolls, and mentions Selers of Cottonwood reporting similar 1944 and 1945 levies.
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Woodham
Dothan
Tolivense
Elton Colbos
Tay Deowbotil
Aleady
Absentee Ballot Precincts and Eligible Voters Listed
A fragmented OCR record lists names for various ballot boxes and precincts. It names Mr JM Snell, Mrs Fo Wailbes, and many others with multiple beat and box designations. The text references Harvard, Rayiyad Spann, and several households, with absentee box entries and voters’ names.
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Ars PR Bear Quevey Hag Yances Dees
Bea
JM Snel
Wailbes
Bus Tao
Wail
J W
Battles
Amy Pin
Bea Threr
J C Howell Dendethenk
C C Doster
Baughman Bux
Box Tus
Cpd. Whitten
Ben Ivey
Shelby Thomas Wand
Harvey Lee
W F. Brinks
C. Cook
M dJarus
J. E Crockett
W. H. Newton
J. H. Davis
Clyde Adams
AJ. Sunder
B F. Oweng
Wyatt Wells
Elyven
E H._ Willoughby
J. F. Blackwell
A. PF. Ivey
L. Stapleton
G. J. McNeal
J. R Maxon
O. W. Summerford
G A Sneed
A. Bf. Thompson and
Cokers
W. O Hand
R. J. McDaniel
O. K. Olliff
Ella McDaniel
Fragments Point to Vague Local News Item
Fragmentary OCR text references meters, venues, and dates but lacks clear names or events. Readable bits hint at a local notice or sports piece with unclear subjects and few concrete facts. Further context is needed to form a precise headline and summary.
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Forrester
Gov. Health Dept
Forrester Vault CO
Montgomerey Highway
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Conieres
Gascon
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S. Lena St
Alt Mare
Alo Fa Bay
Cranes
Pal
Labarate
Bos
Crippled Children Clinic
Houston
Depa
Geneva
Isle
Mats
Britannica Lending Library
Book-of
Literary Guild
the Book & Art Shop
W. Troy
Feom
Senate
Jiitay
Hesee
Orerans
New York
BAIN
H. F. Owens
Coke
Victorgram
Houston County Farmers Exchange
Alas Granger, Mgr
Vew
Mee
Somerton
Clirenve Norris
Mary Ebkrate
Duthar Presigusly
Isgles Aunbees
Udsay
Sack Wise & Koy Searbay
Valea
Aléep
Dr. Elmer
Swamp Boot
Elimanere
Swamp Boot Drug Store
Dept
Kilns Inc
P.O
Stamford
C. E. Blaakey
Optometric
N. Foster, Dothan
Tlopett
Wome End
Louis L. Goldblatt
Lure Bile
Sia
J.B. Davis
Sinclair Refining Co
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Nowell
Marvelle Nowell, Op
Royal
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