Letters in Secret Drawer Hint at Aunt Dru's Fear
Spring confronts Aunt Drusilla about preserved letters that expose past romance and risk. Drusilla reacts with hysteria, hiding the letters in an old secretary while fear shadows Candlewood House, and Spring suspects hidden danger around Dirk Elvan and Jo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvan
Aunt Dru
Spring
Dirk
Drusilla
Adelaide
Dru
Shea
Gil
Moira
Justen
Van
Funeral service for Charlie P. Hurst in Meigs Ga
Funeral services were held at Little Ochlocknee Church for Charlie P. Hurst who died at his Mitchell county home. The Rev. Josh Davis officiated as family mourns his passing. Survived by wife and children Nancy Griffin Elvie Griffin Henry Hurst Davis Hurst Edward Hurst and Preston Hurst serving in the U. S. Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Charlie P. Hurst
Little Ochlocknee
Josh Davis
Hurst
Mitchell County
Frierish
Decased
Nancy Griffin
Elvie Griffin
Henry Hurst
Cairo
Davis
Edward Hurst
Pelham
Preston Hurst
U. S. Army
Meigs Personal News Highlights Local Visitors
Meigs Georgia notes several visitors and guests including Cpl. and Mrs. Ralph Nelms of Patterson Field Ohio and Marjorie Smith of Jacksonville Florida. The column lists households hosting family members and traveling friends from Atlanta Milledgeville Miami Pelham Brunswick Madison and Cairo among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Farley
Madison
Fla
Ralph Nelms
Patterson Field
Ohio
Atlanta
Johm Boswell
Miami, Fla
J. J. Boswell
Reuben Banks
Charlotte
Jerry
Across clues and down clues puzzle in a newspaper page
A densely packed crossword style puzzle page lists numerous clues across and down with numbers and partial answers. The grid references include varied topics from music to geology with entries like mineral spring, gas of the air, beak, ipecac plant, and terms related to colors and measurements, plus historical hints such as Edison’s middle name.
General Says Road to Berlin Runs Down Main Streets
Lt Gen Brehon Somervell told a Chamber of Commerce dinner that the road to Berlin lies through American supply, noting Georgia and nearby states produced over 6.0 billion dollars in war materiel and facilities. He cited 235 million in aircraft, 279 million in ships, 80 million in guns, 373 million in textiles and steel, plus 110 million in war plants and 324 million in army camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Berlin
Brehon Somervell
Army Service Forces
America
Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Carolinas
Alabama
Tennessee
Florida
Somervell
South Carolina Senator Warns on Repealing Primary Laws
Senator Joe E Berry of Richmond warned at a civic club that South Carolina’s repeal of all primary laws risks graft and corruption from Reconstruction days. He argued blacks will vote in large numbers in general elections, but the state seeks to avoid disfranchisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Joe E. Berry
Richmond
Celvic Club
General Assembly
U. S. Supreme Court
Texas
Congress to study war effects on colleges and universities
A House resolution proposes a congressional study of how wartime conditions affect colleges and universities. Other measures would relieve the Navy of obtaining congressional consent for land disposal and shift related duties within Naval Affairs oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
House
McCormack
Massachusetts
Vinson D
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
Daughter Mentioned in Local Family Notice
The fragment names Mrs Alden of Albany and Mrs Layton of Thomasville as relatives connected to a local family notice. It provides no dates or broader context beyond these two individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Forman
Albany
Layton
Thomasville
June 9 1944 Board of Education Minutes Report
The Board met in the superintendent's office at 8 am with President Jerger and members Turner Watt and Wil. They accepted resignations of Wortley Holland Carolyn Folsom and Jay Garner. New hires include Martha Hermann Betty Chastain Florence Inney Dorothy Sawyer Kenneth Lang and Loulh Waller. Summer school enrollment began with a two digit figure noted and school opening set for September 18. Bills from multiple vendors were approved for payment and the board adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Jerger
Messrs
Turner
Watt
Wil Auimg
Wortley Holland
Caroyin Folsom
Jay Garner
Martha Hermann
Betty Chastain
Biorence Inney
Loulh Waller
Home Leone
Dorothy Sawyer
Kenneth J. Lang
Jintorang
Sumer
Sane
Bearch of Education
deGee-Tucker Machine Shop
Thomasville Hardware & Supply Company
Watt Building Material Company
E. R. Jerger
H. R. Mahler
Roosevelt veto risk and tax plans mark Washington roundup
President Roosevelt would be justified in vetoing the price control extension in its present form, Rep. Wolcott says. The Senate approved the cotton parity clause. the House committee may act today. Finance Chair George signals steps to reduce postwar tax rates. FE A opposes cutting 350 million from UNRRA funds. Warmanpower reviews over age physicians for possible commissions with VA assignments.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rep
Wolcott
Michigan
House Banking Committee
Senate
House Committee
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
George says taxes will have to come down after war
Senate Finance Committee Chairman George of Georgia says both corporate and individual tax rates must drop after the war ends. He outlines reducing rates to a moderate level to spur investment, production, and employment, noting action likely after the election and by late fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Peanuts Aid Allies in Shelling Nazis During War Effort
From Worth Texas June 13 AP report the Southwest Peanut Growers Association says peanut hulls are in high demand to scour gun interiors for naval and army artillery. The note adds a jeep weighs 2368 pounds needing 784 pounds of materials 95 percent lumber and remaining moisture proof paper and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Worth
Texas
Europe
Southwestera Peanut Growers Association
Modane Marchbanks
Atlanta
National Peanut Growers Association
Bainbridge News of Weddings and WAC Recruitment
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Pearl Johnson of Macon to Robert Benjamin Teal of Bainbridge. Teal now manages the Alabama Hotel in Anniston after serving at Bainbridge’s Stephen Decatur Hotel. The issue lists WAC enlistment paths, branches, and postings with various towns and dates, plus local visits and military arrivals.
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Pearl Johnson
Webs
R. B. Teal
Macon
Bainbridge
Robert Benjamin Teal
Mirs. Teal
Alabama Hotel
Anniston
Ala
Teal
Stephen Decatur
Sandra Callahan Hosts Friends in Bainbridge Gathering
Sandra Callahan entertained a group of friends last Friday night at her aunt Mrs. Harry Chalfants home on Donaldson Street in Bainbridge Georgia. Guests played games in the back yard and roasted weiners over an open grill. Delicious cake and lunch were served to Betsy Crowe Judy Pilcher Martha Jane King Martha Grace Griffin Joyce Reddick Catherine Anne Battles Bert Felty George Smith Gilbert Gragg Bill Storey Pete Williams Ray Forrester Neal Seaborn and Fred Hodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Sandra Callahan
Harry Chalfant
Donaldson Street
Betsy Crowe
Judy Pilcher
Martha Jane King
Martha Grace Griffin
Joyce Reddick
Catherine Anne Battles
Bert Felty
George Smith
Gilbert Gragg
Bill Storey
Pete Williams
Ray Forrester
Neal Seaborn
Fred Hodges
Supper Party At Howell's Mill United Large Attendees
Bainbridge Georgia June 13 a congenial group enjoyed an outing to Howell's Mill last Friday night. A delicious chicken supper was served. Guests included numerous military officers and their spouses such as Colonel and Mrs Mills S Savape Lt Col and Mrs D W Caswell Major and Mrs A J Persice and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Howell's Mill
Mills S. Savape
D. W. Caswell
A. J. Persice
J. P. Bradford
Doris Parker
Frank Danieli
John Resh
Florence Lane
Harry, Fruylinghouser
Francesca Parker
Tonya Archinski
Paul B. Robson
Charles Herring
NBC Reporter cites massacre of paratroopers at Normandy
NBC reporter Stanley Richardson said from London there is indisputable evidence that American paratroopers were tortured and murdered during the early hours of D Day. He described three enlisted men found bound and stripped beside a former German post and a lieutenant killed with a throat wound and knife, allegedly after capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stanley Richardson
NBC
London
Richardson
Carentan
Leutenant
Final congressional action near on McKellar TVA plan
Washington reports final action looming as Senator McKellar D Tenn seeks to force TVA to rely on annual congressional appropriations for operating funds. House Conferees chair Woodrum says TVA issue may be settled in conference with Senate group. House remains opposed citing previous House vote, while Senate previously supported the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator McKellar
Dtenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Congress
Rep. Woodrum
D-Va
House
Independent Offices
Senate
Woodrum
McKellar
De Gaulle to Visit France to Seek Support for Liberation Committee
Gen Charles de Gaulle expected to visit France to rally public backing for the French National Liberation Committee as Allied actions spur underground resistance. Reports say he plans to press Washington for recognition of the provisional government.
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DE Gaulle
France
London
Charles de Caulle
Committee of National Liberation
Veterday de Gaune
Washington
Spain
Grey
Invasion Calls For More Women In WAC Recruitment
Bainbridge Ga June 13 Allies invade western Europe and intensify efforts to bring troops home sooner. Women are urged to join the Women's Army Corps with Capt Elmer G Salter and Pvt Naomi Welch leading local recruitment five days a week. Welch, a former telephone operator, previously recruited for the U S Engineers after Pearl Harbor.
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Bainbridge
Western
Europe
Women's Army Corps
WAC
Elmer G. Salter
Bainbridge Army Air Field
Naomi Welch
Welch
Site
U. S. Engineers
San Francisco
Cal
Army
Bainbridge Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits
Bainbridge Georgia notes include Jane and James Hightower with Navy family details. Mrs Lawrence Kelly and daughter Laura spent the weekend in Donaldsonville Georgia with Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Jane
James Hightower
Navy
Norfolk
Lawrence Kelly
Laura
Donaldsonville
Coast Guard Enforces Laws on Commercial Vessel Standards
The Coast Guard enforces laws covering construction, equipment, manning, and inspection of commercial vessels, ensuring compliance and safety in maritime operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Coast Guard
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Bring
Praslles
Drusilla Heyden
Sne
Charlie Hurst
Houston
Lilly Mae Cochran
Camilla
Norman Wikes
Carmen Singletary
G.S.C.W. Milledgeville
B. E. Singletary
Carolyn Peacock
Brunswick
G. I. Bunch
Jim Beggs
Betty
Melps
Methodist Parsonage
Monroe Wilkes
J. F. Banks
Clyde Banks
U.S. Navy
Miami
W. A. Mason
Bessie Wilkes
N. G. Fulford
Maliga
Bobbin GU
Edison
Kee
Foreign Economic Administration
U.S
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Leo T. Crowley
Warmanpower Commission
Veterans Administration
Pvt. Welch
Wainbridge
Attepulwis
Thesday
Cmax
Whigham
Colquitt
Donalsonville
Blakely
Ben Griffin
P. M. Broad
Jack
Cordele
Paul Battles
Jean
J. V. Wagoner
Deland
T. M. Battles
Wagoners
Alg
William Fay
R. A. Griffin
New River
North Carolina
Glen Johnson
Tifton
Gordon Bower
A. Griffin
Bobby
Josie Griffin
Tallahassee
Pla
Howell’s Mill
McKellar Tva
A. D
Doc) Walker
Cor
Jackson & Madison
Bainbridge Personals
Thornton & Minor Clinic
Thornton & Siinor
Thornton & Minor
Thman Drag Store
Auto Supply
N. Broad
Zeo
Cr Railways
Tallahageye
Dothan
Waycross
Waroree A
Tifton Tfifteen
Columbus Columbua
Monticello Montical
Trailways
Et Lama
Thomasville Ice & Mfg. Co
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