Morley Youths Join Army Reflect Tennessee Volunteers Spirit
Morley Tennessee is described as a hill town where about two dozen families have sent 24 youths to enlist. Residents praise Mrs. Carrie Witt for recruiting help and Sgt. John B. Laplante calls her the star recruiter. The piece ties Morley’s zeal to Tennessee’s long volunteer tradition and notes large regional enlistment in July.
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Don Whitehead Morley
Tenn
Andy Jackson
Morley
New Orleans
Florida
War Department
Cumberland Mountains
Panama
Philippines
Roy Branan
Roy
Carrie Witt
John B. Laplante
Knoxville
United States
Mexico
Brown
East Tennessee
Memphis
New England
New York
New Jersey
Local Court Passes Guilty Verdicts On Multiple Offenses
Judge W. M. Harper and Judge Lou Anderson presided as numerous defendants labeled as negroes were found guilty or discharged for charges including intoxication, vagrancy, trespassing, and displaying a dangerous weapon. Fines and short jail terms were imposed, with several defendants held for fingerprint returns. Traffic fines totaling five dollars and seven one dollar amounts were assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Harper
Lou Anderson
Jack Davis
Robert Cooper
Henry James
Carl Binion
Civilian Air Raid Warning Service Proves Effective
Watertown New York August 22 civilian air raid spotters helped defend against a mock assault. Observers credited the 4300 volunteers with enabling anti aircraft and pursuit forces to intercept enemy bombers and observation planes during a two day test. Army officials prepared a critique of the land battle training as troops begin to depart for home.
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Watertown
N. Y
New York
Air Defense Command
James E. Chaney
Hugh A. Drum
First Army
Fasterth holds dentures firmer and fresher
False teeth wearers fear embarrassment when a plate slips or drops. Fasterth is advertised as an alkaline powder sprinkled on plates to keep dentures secure and comfortable while reducing odor. Available at drug stores.
Revoke Permits of 2 in Killing in New Orleans
Baton Rouge Aug 22 State Revenue Collector Rufus W Fontenot revoked the liquor permits of two barkeepers Janes Anselmo alias James King and Joseph Segreto charged with manslaughter in a New Orleans French Quarter killing Frank Porretto 30 slain at Segreto s Cat and Fiddle night spot Anselmo runs a nearby saloon Records show both had felony convictions and narcotics violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
State Revenue
Rufus W. Fontenot
Janes Anselmo
James King
Joseph Segreto
New Orleans
Fontenot
Frank Porretto
Segreto
Anselmo
Revenue Dept Hearing Refuses Immunity Questions
A revenue department hearing heard witnesses refuse immunity and answer questions, ruling that the alleged violation is not a crime under state law. Since a recent French Quarter killing, the department has begun a statewide probe into the legality of query permits.
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Revenue Department
Eight Young Men Accepted Here for Marine Corps
Eight young men were accepted for enlistment in the United States Marine Corps at Room 306 Post Office Building and transported to New Orleans for enlistment and transfer to San Diego for basic training. After completion they will be assigned to regular duty at stations nationwide or aboard ships. Names include Francia C. Roberts and John W. Devitt among others from Quitman and Sikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Corps
New Orleans
San Diego
Calif
United States
Francia C. Roberts
James W. Roberts
South Mth Street
John W. Devitt
Annie Smith
Sikes
D. Gresham
Archlee Gresham
Quitman
James M
Local Family Notices Include Names and Addresses
Fragmentary notice lists Alexander son of Mrs Mary E B at Linderman Avenue Weet Monroe and Allen son of Mr and Mrs William Allen Crystal Springs Mississippi with additional names including Clarence R Parker son of Mrs. The readable pieces suggest a community announcements column with kinship and residence details.
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Alexander
Mary EB. Alexander
Linderman Avenue
Weet Monroe
S. T Allen
William &. Allen
Crystal Springs
Miss
Clarence R. Parker
Local Notices Include Names in Ruston Clerk Docket
Readable fragments list John McCarty Archidal William Watley son of Evie Watley Rus ton Welter Pipes son of Wade and Mrs. Pipes Route 1 rant.
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John McCarty
William & Watley
Evie Watley
Ruston
Welter
MM. Pipes
Wade H. Pipes
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