From the files of Jan. 10, 1946
To and Fro
(By EAGLE EYE)
A couple of Cullman County veterans over on Okinawa who have re-enlisted in the regular army are expected home soon for a furlough before reporting for a new assignment. T-4 James A. Kehoe, 29, son of J. C. Kehoe, of Vinemont, one of these soldiers, entered the army in June 1942, and has been overseas since September 1944. The other, Pfc. J. P. Burks, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Burks of Cullman has been with an Engineer battalion at Okinawa since last May and a member of the army since 1943.
None knew better than State Highway Patrolmen Bankhead Bates and Alton Suggs the “wetness” of Monday night. These patrolmen found U. S. Highway 31 impassible at Lacon about 7:30 p. m. and until about three o’clock on Tuesday morning it was their job to handle traffic on the road until the water subsided enough to permit the cars, trucks and buses to proceed.
“Every trip is a wonderful vacation”, said Robert Dickerman today when asked about his job as airplane pilot. Robert and his wife, Vera, are here to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Dickerman for the first time since they went to the West Coast eighteen months ago. Robert pilots a large transport from California to Australia on regular runs. They are leaving today for New York City to visit other relatives before returning.
When one says he takes his automobile to the Berry Brothers Service Station, he’ll have to explain which Berry Brothers. Several weeks ago ex-servicemen Louis and Bud Berry took over the East Side Service and this week their brothers, Chester, recently home from the Pacific, and Winfred, from Europe, bought the City Service Station on the north Bee Line Highway. They are sons of E. M. Berry of Rt. 5, Cullman.
“Right now it looks like there will be many names on the poll list this year,” remarked Tax Collector Birdo Windsor as he checked the poll tax receipts on Wednesday. According to Mr. Windsor the World War II veterans are becoming qualified voters and are using an unusually large number of ladies registering and paying poll taxes. (Under the revised registration law a person who desires to become a qualified voter can make application for citizenship on the first or third Mondays of any month.)
At Rotary on Tuesday evening, Julian L. McPhillips, new official at the King Pharr Canning Operations, had the same experience to relate that’s being told each week by new citizens of Cullman: “We can’t find a house here.” A former resident of Mobile, Ala., he served for four years in the U. S. Navy and was the Executive Officer on a destroyer, the U. S. S. E. A. Howard. With him are his wife and daughter, Sandra.
“What can you spare that they can wear!” This is being asked millions of American citizens this month during the nationwide clothing collection for foreign relief. Cullman Chairman for the Victory Clothing Collection is R. C. (Bob) Robertson. Anyone who can give clothing to help the unfortunate millions of other lands is asked leave it at the Alabama Hotel building on First Avenue West, Cullman, or hand it to one of the dry cleaning solicitors.
From R. L. Baker of the Empire Nursery and Orchard, Baileyton, has been received an interesting clipping, “Want a Better Road Past Your Farm?” It was published in The Farm Journal this month, and tells about “the hundred and fifty millions of dollars the Federal Government is going to spend each year for three years to improve farm roads throughout the country.” (The writer of the article asks, “What is your state doing?”)
Teen Age “Town Talk”
Well, we have started back to school and are having exams.
All the boys and girls have been going to bed early, as we have to be at school at 8:00 o’clock every morning.
The faculty has decided to give us this week for study and start exams the latter part of next week.
Several of the boys are leaving this week for the Army and Navy. A few of them are: Junior Brannon, Clyde Scott, Edward Cook.
Hancel McElroy has been promoted to top sergeant and is expected home this month with a discharge.
C.C.H.S. basketball team is undefeated so far this season. We play Hartselle Friday night at 7 o’clock there. Be on hand to help support our teams.
The school has a new athletic director, Coach Sullins, who has started a junior basketball team which practices the first home-room period. They will play in the tournament this year.
Be back next week.
— “The Eyes and Ears of Cullman High”
Good Hope News
Mrs. Nolan Schlicting of Foley is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hathcock.
Evelyn Reid has been visiting in Birmingham after having her tonsils removed.
Edward Hathcock and Jeannie Hathcock have been visiting relatives in Mobile.
T-4 Columbus N. Hendrix has arrived home with his discharge after serving in the armed forces two years.
1st Lt. Glenn R. Reid has arrived home with a discharge after serving in the armed forces four and one-half years.
Mr. and Mrs. George Henke and son, George William, and Sweetie Schaeffel spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Reid.
Mr. and Mrs. Brock Hendrix and girls were the Sunday guests of Mrs. H. M. Hendrix.
Viola Young spent Thursday night with Addie Reid.
1st Lt. and Mrs. Glenn Reid and daughter, Mary Glenn, and son, Bennie, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Reid.
Hanceville Happenings
(By HAZEL CARSTENSEN)
Mr. and Mrs. Howard K. Gibbs and Mrs. Fred Gibbs of Birmingham were the Sunday guests of Mrs. Carter Gibbs and children.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gates and Evelyn Dungey of Ardmore were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Hargrove last week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Kelton and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kelton of Birmingham spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thigpen.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dunlap and Mr. and Mrs. Royce Dunlap spent Friday in Birmingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Green and Levann Sanders spent Friday in Birmingham.
Miss Flossie Grantham of Birmingham spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Grantham.
Mrs. Hobart Thornton and Miss Lois Casey spent Monday and Tuesday in Birmingham.
Mrs. Roy South and daughters, Elaine and Marguerite of Decatur spent the week end with relatives.
Mrs. W. M. Gantt and Mrs. H. B. Reid and little son, Benny, spent Saturday in Birmingham.
Joe Johnson of Birmingham spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Mann and family.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Cagle have returned after spending two weeks with relatives in Dutton.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Green and son, Wally, spent Sunday in Cullman with Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Herrin.
Dr. Ray Ashwander of Decatur spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ashwander.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thrift of Birmingham spent the week end at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ashwander have returned to Steppville to make their home after living in Sylacauga for several years.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Ashwander, Mrs. Walter T. Robinson and Rev. and Mrs. Woodfin K. Grove of Falkville attended the wedding of Miss Ruthella Ashwander to Levann Sanders Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dark and Chief Petty Officer Frank L. Maxwell of Birmingham were the guests of relatives Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Walters of Birmingham spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Compton.
Mrs. Frank Griffin and son Herbert, of Birmingham were the guests of relatives, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Milbourn and little son, Mark, left Saturday to make their home in Washington, D. C.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Helm of Birmingham were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Carstensen last week.
Mrs. Bura Moore spent Monday in Birmingham.
Cpl. Jr. Whaley has returned home after receiving a discharge. He has served over two years in the Philippines.
Aunt Gerty Herring has been quite ill in Cullman Hospital. She will be able to return home some time this week.
F. C. Rauckman of Birmingham spent the week end with Misses Anna and Lizzie Rauckman.
Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Eller of Blount Springs spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Billie Pichelmeyer.
Mr. and Mrs. John South spent a few days last week in Birmingham.
Miss Arbaine Stulkman is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lula Rody in Tilden, Ill., who is quite ill.
Installation of officers of the W. S. C. S. will be held Sunday at 7 P. M., at the Methodist Church. Services will follow the installation.
Mrs. Benson McKay of Birmingham spent the week end with Mrs. E. C. Gibbs.
