From the files of Aug. 16, 1945
Valley Springs News
Home from Germany for a 30 day furlough is Sgt. Bill H. Teague, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Teague and better known as Bill. He served as Sgt. in the 1st Army, 83rd Division and is a holder of the Combat Infantryman’s badge. He is visiting his parents at this time. Lt. Kilburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stevens are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas, Route 1, Cullman.
Sgt. Tommy Lynn and Pfc. Steve Lynn are visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Stevens of Heflin spent a few days here last week with Mrs. Tom Duke of Birmingham spent a few days here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Duke, and sons.
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and Mrs. Jack Thomas of Arab have been ill this week, but are reported much better.
New Hope No. 2 News
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Vogel were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Rimes. Mr. and Mrs. Sid Burgess were the Sunday dinner guests of R. Hayes, on a fishing trip. We had a large crowd of guests here Thursday afternoon.
H. Wyatt spent Sunday afternoon with H. Sizemore. H. Sizemore is ill.
Mrs. Bud Stoker and Mrs. Ed Stoker were the Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Neely. Mr. Stoker is spending a furlough at home.
The weekend Mr. Floyd Neely were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas and family. Mrs. Thomas is ill.
Bolte News
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Duke and family attended a singing and picnic and Mrs. Floyd Duke, Jr. and family spent the weekend in Hanceville.
Lemuel Fardis of Falkville visited R. N. Bolte Sunday.
Pfc. Leslie Nail is home from Keesler Field, Miss., visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Fardis. Mrs. Earl Kelley, and daughter, Willene, visited last weekend with relatives. Willene spent Sunday afternoon with Charles D. Haynes and James Byars attended the services at the Church of Christ at Hanceville last week. Henry Bolte spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. W. T. Byars.
Eidson Chapel News
Leman Thomas and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thomas visited here Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ella Thomas was very ill but is improving.
Rev. K. H. Whaley will begin a revival here next Sunday. Rev. Wheeler Hamilton is painting his house.
William Bright is building a new barn.
C. W. Thomas has the foundation laid for a new home.
H. A. Bryant built a new porch for his house in Morgan Co.
Mrs. Ida Overton of the Morgan Co. spent last week visiting Mrs. Kevin Lackey, who has been over two years visiting his mother, Mrs. Effie Lackey and father.
Pentecost News
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Parker are the proud parents of a fine baby whom they have named Rebecca Ann.
Miss Angeline Smith and Waydene Kelley visited Wynell Mullins last week. Mrs. Stella Kelley and son, Troy Gay are visiting friends here.
A tall, dark-eyed girl is home from the States and expected home soon.
Bethany News
Hazel McSwain of Cullman spent last week with Doris Goodwin.
Margaret Clay spent Thursday night with Dynell Pittman of Crane Hill.
Hubert Bates of Cullman spent the week end with Chalmers Harbison.
Mr. and Mrs. Billie Perdue and son and Pfc. Paul Sanders of Jacksonville, Ala. visited relatives and friends in this community last week. Pfc. Sanders has recently returned from Germany. Mr. Will Stewart and Murlean made a business trip to Birmingham last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Eady, Edward Shaw and Murlean Gunton of Cordova, Ala. were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arm Campbell and family.
The Arm Campbell family received a box of souvenirs last week from Pfc. Chisby Campbell.
Charlie Guthery of Brushy Creek spent Sunday night with Juston Eady.
Arthur Harbison spent the week end with his sister, Mrs. T. W. Shedd on Route 2, Cullman.
Rex and Mrs. Hubbard were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Coy Harbison.
Mrs. Arm Campbell is still seriously ill at his home here after being in the St. Vincent Hospital for two months.
Rayvee C. Harbison of Sheephead Bay, New York, has finished his Naval training.
Pfc. and Mrs. Chestly Freeman and baby spent Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Grimmett.
Mrs. Arie Stricklin spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. Coy Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. Limas Heatherly spent Saturday night with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kilgo at Brushy Pond.
The Smith Reunion was held at Army Smith’s home Sunday.
Duck Creek News
Gwenda Dye spent Sunday with Lovinia Moses.
Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Bonds spent Sunday on Sand Mountain.
Junior Nelson is spending a few days with Kelwin Moses.
Mrs. Velma Waldrep is in the hospital.
C. G. Guess is home from the U.S. Navy.
Mrs. Maggie Piper and Irine Rody spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rany Waldrop.
Little David Waldrop is very ill.
To and Fro
BY EAGLE EYE
“A seven day furlough in the States” was recently enjoyed by Sgt. John Tucker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Tucker of Route 2, and his pal, Sgt. Ronnie Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Cole of Cullman. Sgt. Tucker met Sgt. Cole at a rest camp and arranged for them to come home for a few days. Sgt. Tucker has been assigned to a transportation company in the Pacific.
A story of ultimate family reunion was told on July 23 by Pfc. Bill Jinkles, one of the sons of Mrs. John Jinkles and her husband. Pfc. Bill Jinkles had been wounded twice, and returned to the States, and landed in Africa, and then thought he was on his way home from Germany.
The Bronze Star, Silver Medal has been awarded to Pfc. Frank Jinkles, son of Mrs. John Jinkles, who is with the Alamo Scouts. The Scouts were on the Japanese near Bayambayan, Luzon. Pfc. Jinkles, a front line soldier of the 35th Inf. is a member of a front line rifle company, who was three days from their lines and with rifle fire down its occupants with rifle fire while he and a companion were in the jungles of Luzon.
“Of course I don’t want to get killed, but if I do, I will get a gold star, so I will take a chance and see that this doesn’t happen,” writes Pfc. James O. Elroy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winfred. L. Elroy, of Cullman. Winfred. who writes that he has been promoted to sergeant.
“For goodness sake, let us have a V-J Day, with all the horns blowing, boys on bicycles dragging tin cans, and we want it soon. We want it now. We want to start getting ready for it. We want it, a spontaneous, parade through the city, and we want it now. We have money to burn, and we want to all… we have money to burn… we have money to burn… Let the boys come home… We’ll be happy to see them… It’s going to be a happy day… The day we have been expected… and I told you it would be a happy day…” The day is waiting for the Japanese to surrender, the day for which the world had been waiting so long.
The GI Bill of Rights was discussed on the “Town Meeting of the Air,” by the Selective Service Commissioner, who was quoted as saying, “Every man in uniform is a veteran of this war.”
After being awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, two oak leaf clusters, and six battle stars, Pfc. Otis E. Kilgo has received his honorable discharge after 37 months service, and is now spending a 30 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kilgo, Route 1, Crane Hill and will report to Ft. McPherson for his discharge.
“A friend in need is a friend indeed.” Mrs. Robert K. Yost, of Route 2, has learned that a light of coffee helped us a couple of weeks ago.
After completing a refresher course with the B-29’s, M-Sgt. Charles W. Bradford, son of Mrs. Martha C. Bradford, has been in service for five years. He also visited his two brothers, Phillips Bradford, and Phillips T. Bradford. Phillips Bradford is in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre and Clarence W. Bradford is in San Jose, Calif.
Out of the six major wars fought by the United States, three have had their decisive battles on the fourth of them. M-Sgt. and Mrs. Shell, who have celebrated their fourth anniversary, are now in Mississippi and wish it is that she is to see the end of this war and she has seen the end of it.
Cpl. Archie N. Gay, who served with the 8th Army Air Forces, has received his honorable discharge on points. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Gay, residing on Route 2, Vinemont.
Pfc. Paul Lackey is in the occupation forces in Europe.
