Anniversary of the death of Harold Abraham Myers

On this date, September 27, 1990, on an early Thursday morning, my father-in-law Harold Abraham Myers died in Montgomery, Alabama, Veterans Hospital, after several months fight with cancer. His wife, Mable Morris Myers and family had lovingly cared for him. Just 10 days prior to his death, Harold and Mable celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Have 19 years really gone by since that day? Those who knew him were blessed in a myriad of ways.

Birthday Today: Law Kirk Woodliff

On this date, September 26, 1912, my Uncle Kirk Woodliff, the husband of my Dad's older sister (Mary Lucille Davis Woodliff) was born. I admired my Uncle Kirk for his uncanny way of giving insight and advice without sounding preachy, and it was always given with a healthy dose of humor. He had a quick wit which could catch one off guard. He and his wife reared four wonderful children whom I still love with much affection. Now, mind you, I didn't grow up with them so I don't know how we would have really gotten along on a day to day basis especially if they had to put up with me. Nonetheless, in adulthood, my 4 cousins humor me, and we have mutual affection for each other. In addition,they give me lots of latitude to blog and blab as well. Thank you, Dear Ones.

69th Wedding Anniversary

Today, September 17, 1940, my wife's parents Harold and Mable Morris Myers were married in Birmingham, Alabama. Mable was 18 years old and Harold was 31 years old. They were married 50 years on September 17, 1990. Harold died 10 days later of cancer. Mable died 121/2 years later in 2003. It was a wonderful and inspiring marriage--a long-term relationship. The current generation is looking for long-term relationships and I always ask, "How long do you want a "long-term" relationship to last...a week?, a month?, a year? How about 20 years, 30 years, 40 years, 50 years plus?"

Folks, let's learn from those who have been married many faithful years. Don't listen to the talk shows that "gabble open-mouthed" about anything and everything and say nothing of value or substance. And, look to celebrities for inspiration. Harold and Mable Myers and a host of others knew what real love is. It's sacrifice and devotion toward the beloved and commitment to the marriage when personal commitment fails. It's love that chooses to love even when the beloved is not lovely. It's love that is founded on the source of Love who laid down His life for an unworthy bride and is faithful to her even when she is mostly unfaithful. Happy Anniversary in honor of Harold and Mable Myers!

09/09/2009 Anniversary and Birthdays

On September 9, 1936,seventy-three years ago, my parents, Cronin Davis and Evelyn Elliott, were married in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Rectory. After the ceremony, they traveled 15 miles to Moundville, Alabama and spent the night at the hotel in Moundville which was located near the railroad depot. They ate supper at Melissa Wiggins' now famous "Miss Melissa's" restaurant. On September 9, 1984, they celebrated their 48 wedding anniversary by going back to Moundville to eat at "Miss Melissa's." Evelyn sold a set of World Books to a friend who was buying them for her grandchildren. Cronin always said that she could sell World Books anytime and anywhere and more than likely she would sell at set at his funeral. Which she did.

Today is also the birthday of Shirley Rhoads the daughter of long-time friends in the Lansing area. It is also the birthday of our neighbors' daughter Emma. Happy Birthday ladies.

Birthdays Today, September 6, 2009

Today is the birthday of my youngest brother's grandson--Davis Elliott R. He is one today. Happy Birthday, Davis.
Today is Patty B.'s birthday--long-time friend.

Today's Birthday

Today, September 4, 2009 is Philip H.'s birthday. Happy Birthday, Philip.

Today's Birthday

Today is Jenny H.'s birthday. Happy Birthday, Jenny.

Today's Birthdays and Anniversary

Today is the birthday of Brian Berry, a good friend for many years.
It is also the birthday of Doyle Allen, the son of a former colleague.

Today's wedding anniversary is Wes and Patty B., long-time friends.

September 1, 1939: 70th Anniversary of the Beginning of WWII

The invasion of Poland marked the start of World War II in Europe, as Poland's western allies, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, declared war on Germany on September 3, soon followed by France, South Africa and Canada, among others. The invasion began on 1 September 1939, one week after the signing of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, and ended 6 October 1939, with Germany and the Soviet Union occupying the entirety of Poland. Although the United Kingdom and France declared war on Germany soon after Germany attacked Poland, very little direct military aid was provided.

Following a German-staged "Polish attack" on 31 August 1939, on 1 September German forces invaded Poland from the north, south, and west. Spread thin defending their long borders, the Polish armies were soon forced to withdraw eastward. After the mid-September Polish defeat in the Battle of the Bzura, the Germans gained an undisputed advantage. Polish forces then began a withdrawal southeast, following a plan that called for a long defense in the Romanian bridgehead area, where the Polish forces were to await an expected Allied counterattack and relief.

On 17 September 1939, the Soviet Red Army invaded the eastern regions of Poland in cooperation with Germany. The Soviets were carrying out their part of the secret appendix of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which divided Eastern Europe into Nazi and Soviet spheres of influence. Facing the second front, the Polish government decided the defense of the Romanian bridgehead was no longer feasible and ordered the emergency evacuation of all troops to neutral Romania. By 1 October, Germany and the Soviet Union completely overran Poland, although the Polish government never surrendered. In addition, Poland's remaining land and air forces were evacuated to neighboring Romania and Hungary. Many of the exiles subsequently joined the recreated Polish Army in allied France, French-mandated Syria, and the United Kingdom.

In the aftermath of the invasion, a resistance movement was formed. Poland's fighting forces continued to contribute to Allied military operations throughout World War II. On 8 October, Nazi Germany annexed the western areas of pre-war Poland and established the Generalgouvernement from the remains of her gains. The Soviet Union temporarily lost her gains due to the Nazi German invasion of June 1941, but permanently re-annexed them after regaining them in mid-1944. Over the course of the war, Poland lost about 20% of its pre-war population under an occupation that marked the end of the Second Polish Republic. (Wikipedia)