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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1945
Page
3
A memorial excerpt from the tomb of the unknown soldier expresses vows of courage humility and friendship. The text references Howard Arnold Walter and a dedication to honoring an American soldier known only to God.
Mrs McAllily who spoke on The Church in Europe addressed the regular W S C S session held at the church Tuesday afternoon. Principal speaker, with several attendees named, including Mrs W M Robinson and Mrs Stephens. Also noted are family visits and local social notes about residents and a birthday pictured child, plus a note on Annie Laurie Harmon’s convalescence.
Proceeds from Dothan Harmony Club concert will fund hospital ship musical equipment. Local event at Foster Street Methodist Church features Corporal James G Myers and others, with free will offering. National drive by American Federation of Music Clubs backs guitars, ukuleles, phonographs, records, and religious albums for wounded service members.
The Minnie T Heard P T A held its final meeting with about fifty patrons in the school auditorium. Students sang, Dr W T Burkett spoke on postwar medical care, and Mrs John Howard presided at a large installation naming new officers and committees for the coming year.
The document outlines proposed Alabama law changes under Alton Lee to set salaries for Houston County officials including the Clerk of Circuit Court and Probate Judge. It details annual pay scales, deputy and clerk staff limits, funding from county treasury, monthly warrants, and duties such as office equipment and expense controls. It also notes repeal of conflicting laws and effective dates upon governor approval.
Arnold Grady Riley arrives from Philadelphia to visit parents in Graceville. Lieut Riley plans to return Sunday with his wife. Master Sergeant Raymond W Helms from Fort Jackson spent a week near Graceville with family. Ellis W Wheelus Jr returns to Pensacola after a 17 day visit with parents in Cottonwood route one.
Lt Philippines Pte Shelse C. Johnson and Pfc Eulas Floyd, both of Ashford, serve with the 476th Army Aircraft Battalion in the Philippines. The unit received the Distinguished Unit Badge, announced today.
A damaged notice reports Joe Sanders son of Ne Mrs Joe Saunders and a sailor from the port. The relations office reported his graduation and assignment at the training center.
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