Two Thomasville Soldiers Return from German Prison Camps
Sgts. Lark Mason and William Bond, both from Thomas County, reunite with families after lengthy captivity in German camps. Mason, 21, and Bond, 26, describe harsh conditions, Red Cross aid, and better treatment of Americans and British than Russians. They credit tireless relief efforts and look forward to a 60 day furlough and recovery after freezing injuries.
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Lark Mason
William Bond
W. E. Bond
Ochlochnee
Times- Enterprise
Mason
Alsace- Loraine
Rhine
Strasbourg
France
Furstenburg
Oder
William E. Bond
Thomas County
Tunisia
Sgt
Bond
Frank Jackson
Qchlochnee
North Africa
Tunis
Naples
Italy
East Prussia
Sets
Mayon
Thomasville
States
Red Cross
Germany
Sgt. Bond
Mrs. Mason
Pelham era editorial urges swift punishment for Negro killings
The editorial cites four Negro killings within a month, arguing lax penalties embolden slayers. It condemns “it's just another Negro killing,” calls for killers to be tried and punished, and urges swift, certain penalties to restore Thomasville’s reputation and deter further violence.
Fisticuffs Mark Bitter Fight Over Ala Gas Tax Bill
A scuffle broke out in Montgomery between Clarke county Rep Earl Tucker and Hartwell Hatton city editor of the Montgomery Advertiser during a debate on a gasoline tax rebate bill. Hatton was cut above the eye and lip bruised. The incident followed Tucker invoking a House rule to split the bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Clarke County
Montgomey
Hatton
Earl Tucker
Clarke
A. B. Tucker
Rotary Speaker Lt Carl Johnston Jr Highlights World War II
Lt Carl Johnston Jr of Finney General staff spoke to the Rotary Club at Yen Arven Country Club as part of June Wilson programs. He described the Casablanca engagement Sicily assault and D Day, served under General Bradley in France and commanded an artillery platoon near Cherbourg.
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Wac
Finney General Hospital
Pvt
Virginia Kittle
van Wert
Ohio
Daniel A. Mack
Frances Lassiter
ANC
Dental
Jessie McCullough
New Philadelphia
Jackie Tennant
Jacksonville
Fla
Margery Cuff
Okla
FGH
Samuel T. Barnes
AAF
Anns Eberle
Inglewood
Cal
A. J. Nanni
Carl Johnston, Jr
Finney General Staff
Rotary Club
Yen Arven Country Club
Sam Hjort
Wilson
Johnston
Casablanca
Sicily
Bradley
France
Cherbourg
Long Island
Finney
Calhoun City
Miss
George Lilly
Bill Alexander
George Watt
Will Watt
S. J. Alexander
Prince Jinright
Walker Roberts
Bill Searcy
Paul Hjert
CC. H. Glover
Dewey Norwood
J. Hex Buckner
George Shirley
Belgium King May Abdicate in Favor of His Young Son
Brussels reports that Leopold III may abdicate this weekend to his 15 year old son Baudouin. Major papers show a near editorial truce on the issue, while two extremist outlets challenge the move and censor debate on wartime actions.
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Belgium
Brussels
Leopold III
Prince Baudouin
de Drapeau Rouge
le Quotidien
Leopold
Civilians to Receive 30 Percent of Poultry
The War Food Administration announced civilians will receive 30 percent of poultry marketed in Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, up from the previous 10 percent. The remaining 70 percent will be diverted to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Food Administration
Virginia
West Virginia
Georgia
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Ochlocknee Soldier Major Benton Receives Merit in Europe
Major D L Benton Jr of Ochlocknee Georgia has been awarded the certificate of merit for gallantry in action in Germany. The citation notes his tireless duty, tactical skill, and courage across campaigns in France Holland Luxembourg Belgium and Germany.
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War Department
D. L. Benton, Jr
D. L. Benton, Sr
Ochlocknee
Germany
France
Holland
Luxembourg
Belgium
Benton
Georgia
Ochlochnee High School
Ft. Benning
Europe
Ochlochnee
Easing civilian supply rules stops at North Carolina area
The relaxation of wartime restrictions on civilian provisions does not apply to North Carolina commercial zones. The policy excludes that region, focusing on broader wartime needs while limiting civilian access in the business sector.
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North Carolina
Mrs James S Mason Named Red Cross Chair In Thomas County
The Thomas county Red Cross chapter selects Mrs James S Mason as chairman for the coming year. She has long served with the Thomasville and county chapters since 1916, praised for organization and war work leadership. A full roster of officers and county unit chairs follows, with Rev J G Garrison heading the 1946 War Fund Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Mason
Thomas County Red Cross Chapter
Thomas County
Red Cross
Mason
Thomasville
Atlanta
A.G. Robinson Jr
Clifton Steyerman
J. L. Turner Jr
Wallace Neel
J. B. Palmer
William A. Watt
A. G. Robinson Jr
W. R. Milton
J. G. Garrison
E. H Frederic
W. J. Powell
Home Service Corps
Donald Thomas
Joe Edwards Jr
Camp and Hospital Council
Nell Pringle
Personal notices of extended family visits across states
Mrs J W Stegall and granddaughter Bettie Stegall visit New York to see sister and niece Mrs C T Gandy and Mrs Arvah Clay. Mr and Mrs J Carlton Brown and daughters Becky and Connie of Atlanta visit sisters Mrs Leon Stringer Mrs Roy Beaty and Miss Ruth Wheeler for a few days. Mrs J Y Conn and sister Mrs John Moore head to Fort Thomas Kentucky for July with relatives. Moore’s son recently returned from overseas with the Eighth Air Force on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. “W. Stegall
Bettie
J. Carlton Brown
Becky
Connie
Atlanta
Michael and
Pat
Huntsville
Ala
Leon Stringer
Roy Beaty
Ruth Wheeler
J. Y. Conn
John Moore
Fort Thomas
Negro Electrocuted In Georgia Prison
Jack Roy Green 36, an African American, was executed at the Georgia State Prison for the January 31 attack on a 65 year old Sumter County woman. Warden A C Aderhold said Green admitted to the crime before the chair was strapped at 10 29 a m and he died at 10 34.
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Reidsville
Jack Roy Green
Georgia State
Sumter County
A,. C. Aderhold
Green
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Set
Gutenberg and Caxton
U.S
Louise Massey
EWT
Ballard
Sinclair Service
West Jackson St
P. D
Prison and Parole Board
Rotary
Ochlocknee Boy
America
Relief
Pearl Harbor
Henry Herbener
Gray Lady's Corps
Evelyn V. Peck
Kit Bags
Chas, Chalker
Colored
M. L. Walton
Colored Works
Chas. F. Stewart
George Clark
Coolidge
W. W. Murphy
Meigs
Mes. Co. A. Raiford
Pavo
Julian Maddox
Boston
Harry Vann
Metcalf
Groover Thomas
Patten
John Alexander
J. I. Turner
A. G. Robinson
P. M.davenpot
Lawrence
Steyerman
T. F
Callaway
T.F, Gallaway
Chm
Negro
Mom
Pop
Nabisco
National Biscuit Company
Niagara Falls
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