The Prattville Progress from Prattville, Alabama • 1

FCgyiCTORY "SIPS CTORY The Prat JE Progre BUY VNITBD TATS WAR 0ND8 STAMPS VOLUME FIFTY-NINE PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA. THURSDAY, JUNE 29. 1944 NUMBER 25 TVU Ml LT. WM. L.

STARCHER' VICTIF One of Prattville's Talented Women JAS. GASKELL HEADS LEGION OF PLANE CRASH IN ENGLi) FIRST PRATTVILLE BOY TO FALL IN BATTLE IN SECOND WORLD WAR DIES IN ITALY PROGRESS OF BOND DRIVE GRATIFYING $180,000 OF $289,000 QUOTA SOLD THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT was brought to our people that many more such messages will be coming now that the tempo MRS. "BILL" AIKEN Coming to Prattville with her husband back in 1959, Mrs. Aiken immediately entered into local religious, educational and civic activities. She is serving as Adult Counsellor to tha Presbyterian Young People, has ft 3 OFFICERS ELECTED 1944 BY COUNTY -MAIL BALLOT FOR WIDE James S.

Gaskell, of Prattville, was elected Post Commander by Autauga County Post No. 122, American Legion in the county-wide balloting by mail during the past week. Results of the balloting were announced by Post Commander Samuel C. Skemp Monday. Other officers of the Post elected on this ballot are: Vice Commanders Autaugaville district E.

H. Pearson. Billingsley district--Jeorge Dickinson. Jones'" district Percy Wyatt. Marbury districtJ.

F. End-ress. Prattville district Pryor Faulk. Sergeant-at-Arms C. J.

Chandler. Lt. William Lawson Starcher, member of the U. S. Army Air Forces, was killed in a plane crah in England on June 8tn, according to information received by his parents, Prof, and Mrs.

G. C. Starcher, of on Friday of last week. Lt. Starcher was born in Montgomery May 9, 1.922.

His father, G. C. Starcher, is one of the State's outstanding horticulturists, and was professor of horticulture at Auburn and State horticulturist for a num-ber'of years. as the young officer was known to Prattville citi zens, was popular among both his playmates and older citizens. Joining the Presbyterian church in childhood he developed into one of the leaders in the young people's work of that church.

He graduated from, the Autauga County High School in 1940, and attended the University of Alabama for two years, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He entered the armed services in 1942, later being accepted for training as an Air Cadet. Receiving his wings "at Craig Field, Selma, he was commissioned on August 30, 1943. In October, he went ov- served for two years' as presi-Jof nuranan-4. uuncan, or.

Auxiliary in which work Chaplain J. A. Stephens. jghe ig active And ghe hag Adjutant, Finance 8erved fopthe past year as Service Officer F. L.

Gaddis. wnm(n'9 nivi. Delegates to the 26th An- nuai convention were wecwu as follows: Samuel C. Skemp, I -1 i. Chairman; S.

P. Mims, Joe Narramore, C. J. Chandler, F. L.

Gaddis, Clay Carter, Wile7 Gafford, Pryor Faulk, J. A. Williams, A. R. Tatum.

Alternate delegates: Charlie CMan- cey. Frank Gilbert, James S. Gaskell, Joe Philbrick, Irby LIONS CLUB WILL SPONSOR BARBECUE ON JULY 4TH "The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret ominous words of warning which force the recip ient of the message to continue reading through tear-filled eyes, your husband, Pvt. Ledyard Cargill, was killed in action on June 1st in Italy." Such was the message received Thursday morning by Mrs. Daisy Headley Cargill, and the message brought sorrow to all of Prattville.

Ledyard was the first Prattville boy to die in battle during the Second World war and the realization C. E. Gillespie Buys Old Court House Building Sale of the old court house building at the intersection of Third and Factory streets to Mr. C. B.

Gillespie, prominent automobile dealers of Prattville featured activities of the real estate market during the past week. The building, occupied by the C. E. Gillespie Auto Company for a number of years, belonged to the First National Bank of Montgomery. Dewey and Brickei Are Nominated Gov.

Thomas E. Dewey, of New York, has been chosen as GOP standard bearer by the Republican Convention meeting in Chicago Wednesday afternoon. Gov. John W. Bricker, of Ohio, also a candidate for the presidential nomination will be Mr.

Dewey's running mate, being nominated for vice-president. PVT. LEDYARD CARGILL milium mj of the fighting has been step--ped up on all fronts. Several Prattville boys have died during their training periods, and several Autauga county boys have died in action, but so far as The Progress knows, young Cargill is the first local boy to die at the hands of the enemy. Pvt.

Cargill was born in Prattville Jan. 7, 1925, and had lived here all his life. He joined the Baptist Church during childhood. He attended the Au tauga County High School, being a member of the Senior II Class when on Sept. 10, 1943, he answered the call of his country.

After spending 17 weefes at Camp Blanding, Fla, the young soldier was ordered to Fort Meade, Maryland, and left in March, 1944, for over- jseas. His Division was very IshnrHv in haMo Surviving the deceased are the widow, Daisy Headley Cargill, the mother, Mrs. E. W. Cargill, eight brothers, J.

A and Oliver, Prattville, Ed Brown, S. John Mobile, Wiley," Gadsden, Clarence, Handford, Washington, Paul and Norris, U. S. Navy; and four sisters, Mrs. U.

C. Duncan, Prattville, Mrs. Ernest Caker, Dickinson, Texas, Mrs. Sam Howard, Houston, Texas, and Florence Cargill, Pratt-jville. Norman Goldfield Gets Appointment To Naval Academy A message received Tuesday from Hon.

Lister Hill by Mr. and Mrs. David H. Goldfield contained the information that their son, Norman, had received an appointment to the U. St.

Naval Academy, This will be good news to many rrattvnnans tor Norman is especially popular among: our citizens. He attended the-Autauga County High School until two years ago when entered Sidney Lanier High School, Montgomery, from which he graduated several weeks ago. He is now attending Marion Military Institute, taking special courses to prepare for the Naval Academy entrance examinations. MR. W.

N. BRIDGES DIED TUESDAY IN TUSKEGEE Mr. W. N. Bridges, father of Mrs.

O. C. Wingard, of Prattville, died Tuesday afternoon in Tuskegee following a lonjr illness. Beadlescomb, George Mayo, Bid were opened yesterday J. A.

Lucas, George Wil-Jin the U. S. Engineer's office liams, A. L. Donovan, and H.

in Mobile for construction of a M. Doster. project to supplement the The Autauga Post now has Flood Controjj project recently the largest membership in its completed by the Federal gov-history, and has won a numb' ernment in Prattville. oi distinctions in region worn. HaSTxr Varntinn LSaiiy acailUn Bible School Will Close Friday erseas and he.

had since been stationed in England. Lt. Starcher was married on June 19, 1943, to Miss Hilda McDaniel, of Birmingham. Surviving the deceased are the widow, his parents, Prof, and Mrs. G.

C. Starcher, Pratt ville, a sister, Miss Louise Starcher, Auburn, and a brother, George Starcher, Fairhope. The Pratt Park municipal pool, Alabama's most popular swimming pool, will be open air day and into the evening of the 4th for the pleasure of those attending the celebration. A number of attractions will be located ifl the Park and will be few dull moments fcr those present. Proceeds from the days entertainment will go to the various civic and charitable purposes supported by the Prattville Lions Club.

Autauga Group To Enter Service A number of Autauga county young men will leave Prattville July 6th for Fort McClellan where they twill enter the armed services. Included in the group are: Lewis Samuel Golson, Jr. Earnest Brown. John Henry Bryant. Elbert Church.

Horace Ezra Moates. George7 Blue Barber. Edward Allen Manning. Frank Hoggle. James E.

Golden. John Roy Carter. Charles Reynolds Rawlinson. Earl Whit Golson. Arnold Fischer, Jr.

Dallas Walter Raines, Jr. Earl Wesley Caver. Allen C. Sims. E.

J. Huett. Loyd Venable Oates. Arthur Ellis Tatum. Leo Carter Bush.

Irby R. Beadlescomb, Jr. Raymond Calvin Chandler. Lewis Melton Jones. Charlie Howard Crowe.

Willie Frank Spigner. John William Creamer. William Robert Ross. Technician 5th grade Edward Weir is spending several days in Prattville with his mother, Minnie Weir. He will leave Friday for the QM Officer Candidate School at Camp Lee, where he will take the OCS course.

Lily Meeks Prattville, and grandfather, Mr. George. Dillard, Deatsville. LT. WILLIAM L.

STARCHER Mr. H. E. Gipson, execu tive chairman of Autauga County 's War Bond selling organization, stated Wednesday morning that approximately $180,000 of the $289,000 quota had been sold up to Tuesday night of this week, and that prospects are bright for Autauga going over the top by the end of the campaign on Saturday, July 8th. Of the Bonds sold, $90,000 were Class Bonds, and were of the investment classifications.

Enough addi tional applications are in sight to reach the quota in 'investment classifications $151,000 or go over the top, but sa)e3 approximately $45,000 in Bonds are necessary reach our over-all quota. "Bond" Show at the Lyric' Theatre night drew a large number of Prattville people, Bond sales Monday and Tuesday being increased by over $30,000, by reason of the fact that admittance to the Tuesday night show was by purchase of War Bonds. A free show for the children of Prattville was given by the Lyric Theatre yesterday afternoon. Following this show the children were organized into teams which will sell bonds during School Bond Week, beginning -this morning and continuing through the Fourth. The winning team will be entertained with a free show at the Lyric at three o'clock Friday afternoon, July 7th.

With $45,000 in bonds yet to be sold, our people cannot afford to develop a feeling of complacency. Our boys are not slowing up on the fields of battle we cannot afford to do anything less on the fcome-front. Negroes Entering Armed Services Leaving today for Ft. Ben ning, where they will en ter the armed services are the following Autauga county neg roes: Isaac Underwood, Clim-mig G. Lanier, Grady Junior Brantley.

Another group of negro men will leave on July 5th for Ben- ning to enter the service. In this group are Willie Howard Long, Herbert Stoudmire, Alex Glaze Brown, Willie Lee Smith, L. G. Parker, John Wesley Ro gers and Clinton Fox. uomg to iort Benning on July 6th for pre-induction ex aminations are the following negro men: Eugene Thomas, Robert Lee Harper, Johnnie Lee Jackson, Robert Golson, Dan Griffin, Edwin Woods, Mortis Nunn, Willie James Tripp, Lee Andrew Harrison, Johnnie Russel Frith, Fred Farris, Benjamin King, Napo leon Powell, Matthew Bolin, Jessie Motley, Willie James Harris and Robert Lee Dab- ney.

POCKET EDITION MYSTERY STORIES WANTED The Cenftral Alabama Camp and Hospital Council are anxious to secure one thousand (1000) copies of pocket book mystery stories to give to soldiers on troop trains and transport ships. If you have good used copies that you will donate, leave them at the Lyric Theater; if not then leave the price of a book (25c). Uaion Daily Vacation Bible School comes to its close next Friday, June 30, with priate and carefully planned exercises. This closing exer- wil1 changed ditch ident of the Presbyterian Wc-i sion War Bond activities do remarkably effective work I Flood Control Measures Will Be Supplemented project, The Progress is in formed, will give the City of Prattville additional protection rom unusuany heaVy rainf all. The 1200 foot diversion ditch draining three of the city's branches into Autauga creek just west of the creek levee be widened and slopes to further encourage of drainage water to the creek- sloPes of he diversion win also be Pave i around curves to prevent trwwa ana DreaKS thfOUgn It is reported that there were 'several bidders for the contract and it is hoped that work will begin at an early date.

Mrs. Letha Bivins Died Sunday Mrs. Letha Bivins, 68, died at the home of her son, Mack Bivins, in Watts Bar, Tennes see, early Sunday morning. The remains were shipped to Prattville where funeral services and interment took place at Oak Hill cemetery Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, witn Rev. Carey Cox officiating, and Spigener in charge of ar rangements.

Pall bearers were Messf s. Lewis Gillespie, E. A. jGrouby, Rush Hinton, James jvicmicnaei, Alien oiewart ana Martin Doster. Registration Books Open Next Week Registration books of Autauga county will be open at the courthouse in Prattvill for five days, beginning Monday, July 3rd.

The books will be open on July 4th. Friday will be the last opportunity for persons to register until the next session of the Board of Registrars. BUY MORE THAN BEFORE 5. 5 i rj ry 1 t. The Prattville Lions Club will sponsor a War-time Independence Day Celebration in Prattville on Tuesday, July 4th, to the general public is cordially invited.

Pratt Park will be the scene of many of the "day's activities, a barbecued dinner to be served from 11 a. m. to 6 p. a dance at the Armory in the evening, swimming, sports and concessions featureing the program for entertainment the large crowd expected. Sammie Dillard Died Tuesday Joseph Samuel Dillard, Jr.

19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dillard, died at. the home of his parents at eight o'clock Tuesday night following an extended illness which became acute in October, 1943. "Sammie," as he was known to his many Prattville' friends and acquaintances, had suffered for years witr an incui 'le disease, effects of which prevented him taking part in the usual ganfes and sports of childhood.

However, he was intensely interested in the activities of his schoolmates, and his cheerful resignation to conditions which could not be changed for the better proved a real inspiration to many older persons who knew this young lad. He was popular with his schoolmates and mem bers of the faculty of the Autauga County High School where he was a member of the Senior II class during the past year. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at six o'clock at Griffin Chapel with Dr. James M. Graham and Rev.

Carey Cox flicialing. Sunal was in Oak ilill cemetery with Griffin in charge. Pall bearers were classmates: Henry Herrod, Herman Scott, Mal-colm Campbell, Paul Cayton, Sherrer and Curtis Var-ner. Surviving the deceased are the parents, and Mrs. Joseph S.

Dillard, a brother, Robert Carl Dillard, all of grandmother, Mrs. Cise wil be held in the First ProQhvforian r.hiirph. main atl- ditorium a kao Mou with a nlendid attendance. I and with a faculty of interested, energetic and most capable workers. The total public is cordially and urgentlly invited to be present for this closing program to hear what the children have to say, and see some of the fine work they have done.

The children and the workers will all feel grateful for a large and prompt attendance. Remember the time, EIGHT O'CLOCK, FRIDAY EVENINJG, JUNE THIRTY. Remember the place, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AUDITORIUM. Two Negro Men Under Charges of Vagrancy Fred Broadnax, Mulberry, and Thomas (Buckfat) Robertson, Prattville, both negro men and seemingly, healthy physical specimens, are held in the Autauga county jail on charges of vagrancy. Broadnax was arrested Monday by Sheriff Stewart on a warrant sworn out by Mr.

F. Maury Howard, of Mulberry, and Robertson was arrested in Prattville Tuesday on a warrant aworn out by Deputy Clyde White. Robertson completed a sen tence at hard labor on a charge of vagrancy during the past year. Sheriff Stewart states that his force of deputies have instructions to arrest violators of the vagrancy law. once Third Quarter Water Rent will be due July 1st For the convenience of those wishing to pay their rent during the dinner hour, the office of City Clerk will be open until 1:00 O'clock, until July 20th, when all rents will be delinquent and subject to the usual penalty.

City of Prattville.