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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1944

Page

2

Mazari to Lead Bible Class Tonight at Lyceum Tent

Mazari announces a Bible class at 8 pm tonight at the Bible Lyceum tent. He speaks on time, representations in daily press, and the role of cartoons like Uncle Sam and John Bull in modern media. Attendees urged to attend the public session.

Nevons In World Mazart Daly Press Newspaper World Sam John Bull Pr. al the Bible Lyceum Mozart

Roosevelt Progeny to Marry Author in Massachusetts

Mise Pav am Longworth, granddaughter of Theodore Roosevelt, will wed Alexander McCormick Sturm in Magnolia Massachusetts. Mrs Nicholas Longworth, mother of the bride, announced. Miss Longworth, daughter of the late Nicholas Longworth, former Speaker, will marry Sturm son of Mr and Mrs Justin C Sturm of Westport Connecticut and Chicago. Sturm has written and illustrated two books, The Problem Fox and Ambush O Zig Zeg, and graduated from Davenport College in Yale.

Xe York Mise Pavam Longworth Ieiste Theodore Welt Magnolia Mass Aletander McCormick Sturm Buryther Mirs Nicholas Longworth Zied Miss Langworth Washington and Pcinnati House of Representatives Sturm Justin C. Sturm Westport, Conn Chicago Davenport College Yate

War toll and Warsaw siege update from fronts

The Polish government in exile in London reports Warsaw forces still resisting despite ammunition shortages, seizing buildings in the northwest and a German barracks in the Ghetto district. Russian communiques claim a 14 mile clear of the Vistula east bank from the San’s mouth to Tarnobreg.

Eule London Warsaw Vistule San Tarnobreg

W C Barnes Dies From Truck Injuries

W C Barnes dies from injuries after a highway truck crash. Funeral services set at Heute Church with Rev A F dtare gen and Kes Holland Dyken officiating, followed by burial at Beulah Church. Survived by wife, three sons, ten daughters, mother Mrs Martha J Barnes, and multiple relatives. Ward Wilson to handle arrangements.

Belen Bepiet Heute Dothan Kes Holland Dyken Hertford Dt Barnes Felix Gene Barnes Secomb Misues Bonnie Marita Barnes Slocomb Martha J. Barnes Dotan Ruel Barnes Robert Barnes Servamg Overseas Unree Misters Veer Dyess Ossie Haselton Headland and Airs Stayley

Seabee writes from South Pacific on war effort and morale

Ray Carswell, a former Eagle employee now a Seabee with a Construction Battalion, reports from a South Pacific camp celebrating Independence Day with limited rations and morale boosting rituals. He praises the CAN DO slogan, notes rapid construction, casualties, and daily progress while urging letters home and continued effort.

South Pacific Ray Carswell Eagle Elase Mr. Carswell Da‘than

Penicillin Speeds Up Gonorrhea Treatments

Washington AP United States Public Health Service reports new penicillin methods can complete gonorrhea treatment in seven and a half hours in hospital or clinic settings. Two schedules exist, one finishing in seven and a half hours and another extending to the following morning.

Washington United States Public Health Service T Hey Thenorther

Schools Open Here on September 11

City superintendent Bruce Flurry announced that the school year begins September 11 with enrollment expected near last year. A slight drop is anticipated in the high school due to students entering military service or taking jobs over the summer. He urged returning students to resume schooling to complete their education.

Caluiog Polo Supt Flurry

Dehydrated Foods Program In Houston County Meeting

A training session for Houston County Home Demonstration Club leaders will be held at the courthouse annex office, starting at 1 30 p m. Miss Fran Mallett announced. Auburn nutritionist Miar Marie Amos will present a Dehydrated Foods demonstration, repeated at next month’s club meetings. Attending members include Mrs J F Lamb Barber and many others listed by club.

Houston County Home Demonstration Club Courthouse Annex Fran Mallette Miar Marie Amos Auburn J. F. Lamb Barber C. H. Gilmore Bey Springs C. Culbreth Big Creek Roy Whitaker Center Wallace Morris Columbia R. F Aubrey Johnson Cowsrts W. T. Danford Crosby J. W Waller Dupree Alton Jeffcoat Gordon Mary Culber Grangerburg Dixon Culbreth Harmon Minne Harper Harper's Joy Mance Newton Hicks Beulah Gussie Glover Jellico A Roney Kincey G. W. Robinson Magnolia Huey Jenkins Enon A. L. Atwell New Provience C. €. Chalker Memphis C. P. Mixon Pansey H. A. Hollis Pilgrim Reet Thelma Gray Plemnant Plains Levoid Hadden Rehobeth C. A. Brinks Selima W. A. McCollough Smy Wna Jack Cheshire Taylor J.C. Parsons Union Hill M. Medims Webb 16. B. Barnes Vicksburg

Dothan Pilot Club Sets Tonight Meeting at Houston Hotel

The Dothan Pilot Club will hold its semi monthly meeting at 7 30 p m in the Houston Hotel dining room. Members are urged to be present while several important issues will be discussed during the business session.

Dothan Pilot Club Houston

Joint Honor Court Set For Headland

A joint Court of Honor for Abbeville Troop Five and Headland Troop 3 will be held Thursday night at the city auditorium in Headland with Rev. T. P. Chalker advancement chairman for the Henry County District presiding. J. W. Cooke Scout Executive announced today. Hayes Towns of Headland Troop to receive the Eagle Badge after approval by the Camp Rotary Executive Board. Additional advancement awards include Charles Gordon Bill Tom Creel Malcolm Murphy Billy Scott Lindsay Leon Hamm from Troop Five and James Carter Thomas Jerry Haynes Harmon Riley Billy Reynolds and L. T. Crews Jr. from Troop 28 plus merit badges for Malcolm Murphy Billy Scott Lindsay Ike Wallace Emmett Hasty David York Jim Robinson James Simonton Charles Sanders Roy Kinard Carl Haselton Ed Knowles.

Abbeville Headland City Auditorium T. P. Chalker Henry County J. W. Cooke Hayes Towns Rotary Charles Gordon Bill Tom Creel Malcolm Murphy Billy Scott Lindsay Leon Hamm Ike Wallace Emmett Hasty David York Jim Robinson James Simonton Charles Sanders James Carter Thomas Jerry Haynes Harmon Riley Billy Reynolds Billy Whiddon L. T. Crews Fred Reynolds Roy Kinard Carl Haselton Ed Knowles

What'll Yoshimichi Do With His Gift

Yoshimichi Hara, 76, president of Japan's Privy Council, died today per Tokyo radio. Emperor Hirohito posthumously raised him to peerage and sent a death gift of wine. Hara had succeeded former premier Kanoye as council president.

Yoshimichi New York Yoshimichi Hara Privy Council Tokyo Radio Hirohito Hara Prince Kanoye

Allied air blitz sinks freighter off New Guinea convoy

In a Saturday action, allied bombers hit a small Japanese naval convoy near Ambon west of New Guinea, sinking a 10,000-ton freighter and damaging two others. At Pearl Harbor Lieutenant General Robert Richardson, Army commander in the Central Pacific, was named commanding general of the Pacific Ocean areas new post.

Ambons New Guinea Pearl Harbor Robert Richardson Central Pacific Parthe Ocean Areas New Post

Allies Overrun Brittany Ports In Red Tide Advance

American and British forces push from Brittany toward Saint Malo and Lorient as they breach outer defenses at Chateauneuf. St Nazaire, Nantes, and Vannes report captures with Brittany cut at two key river mouths. Allied naval blockades and air attacks aim to trap German U boats, while De Gaulle calls Bretons to rise.

Rem St Nezzire Nantes Lorent St Malo Sre Fiehong Brittany Chateauneuf Abells Jey Lorient Aursy Vannes Brest St. Nazaire Dinan St. Brieuc Normandy Pans Domfront Avranches Varenne Mayenne Laval Houssay Chaten-Gontier Loire Dinglais Switzerland Caen Furiounly Mont Pincon Orne Vire Orag France Germany Chateau - Gontier Faris Loire River Pas Paris Nancy St. Malo Al-giers Charles de Gaulle Breton Bordeaux Admiralty

Henry D Green Dies Former Governor Retired Lawyer

Henry Duncan Green aged 60, a retired lawyer and former governor, died after a lengthy illness. A native of Troy, Alabama, he practiced law in Manila from 1900 to 1916, later returning to the United States to work in the alien property custodian’s office in the division handling Far Eastern affairs and inland possessions.

Washington (Ap Henry Duncan Green Troy Ala Manilla Alaaha

Fifty Five Arrested in 24 Hour Period

City police booked 55 people in a heavy 24 hour period. Oreo Griffin among those charged with driving while intoxicated after a collision at the South Andrews and Cottececed intersection. None injured. Police report also list 21 public drunkenness, 4 disorderly conduct, 3 assault and battery, 4 drunkenness and disorderly, and other cases. Sheriff force arrested 4 for public drunkenness and three on Dr. Burkett orders.

Oreo Griffin Negro Cay Polece Collunon South Su Andrews Gafin Ted Lcense J. E. Draughos J. T. Burkett

Mrs Dyess Rites To Be Held Today At Union Hill Church

Funeral services for Aman F Dyess 80 who died at her Cottonwood home after a four month illness will be held today at 4 pm at Union Hill Church near Cottonwood with Rev G W Nobles officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery Surviving are her husband M T Dyess two daughters Mrs R J Deese and Mrs J R Adams a son Coy Dyess several nieces and nephews and a grandchild Dyess was born in Barker County moving to their Cottonwood home in 1884 Active pallbearers include H C Jones Irvin Messer D C Marshall Marsellus Cain Clift Wells and Omer Howell Johnson Wilkerson are in charge of arrangements

Aman da F. Dyess Cottonwood Union Hill Church G. W. Nobles Howard Grove Church T. Dyess R. Jc. Deese Clift Wells Omer Howell Johnson-Wilkerson

Hun Morale Cracking Says Combat Officer

Fort Benning General Maj. Gen. Fred Walker, former leader of American troops from Salerno to Rome, now Infan try School commandant, says German morale is breaking under war stress. He notes December 1944 German troops were arrogant and troublesome, while captured Germans near Rome show willingness to be removed from the war.

Fort Benning Fred ©. Walker Salerno Rome Walker Italy 209 North Or

Dothan Post Office Receipts Climb in July

Dothan post office receipts rose 19 percent in July from last year with totals of 11837.59 compared to 10422.88 previously. Officials noted steady year to year increases and forecast a sharp rise next month as Christmas parcels are mailed for overseas personnel, with the peak not expected to ease before the Yuletide season ends.

Dothan

Gen Walker Dies In Normandy During Assault

Brig. Gen. Nelson M. Walker of Pittsfield Massachusetts, assistant commander of a U S infantry division, was killed in Normandy while personally leading an assault on a German machinegun position in a hedgerow. The 55 year old general, named for a posthumous distinguished service cross, died within hours from a thigh artery wound.

Walker Normandy Nelson M. Walker Pittsfield Mass

Assembly leaders weigh candidate for post

Reported contenders include Irving M. Ives of Norwich Bernard W. Kearmey of Gloversville a former VFW commander or W Kingstand Macy Suffolk County leader. Sources say little chance Wendell L. Willkie gets the post despite Dewey's Saturday press conference.

Assembly Irving M. Ives Norwich Bernard W. Kearmey Gloversville The Veterans of Foreign Wars W. Kingstand Macy Suffolk County Wendell L. Willkie Dewey Willkie

Strikes, Gov’t Action, and Race Tension Amid War Efforts

National and city leaders moved to end strikes affecting war production. U.S. marshals arrested James H McMenamin and three others on anti strike charges under the Smyth-Canaly act. The War Manpower Commission and War Production Board warned industries to hire or risk contract cancellations. Occupational deferments were canceled and induction ordered. Union violence and race clashes surged as workers faced threats, while public concerns over transport and rationing persisted.

Hayes Asleic Harpes Woo Gal Ciu Polo Hayes Symem Py Roosevelt U. S James H McMenarin Sinke Committee WMC War Production Board National Selective Service Robert P. Patterson Hayes Army MacMenamin WCAU William D. Dixey Frank P. Carmney Frank Thompson McMenamin Bondana PTC

Allied Air Raids Rampage Across Europe and Russia

The article reports heavy Allied air activity from Dunkerque to Castrop-Rauxel and Cologne with Mosquitos targeting Germany and oil plants, while 2,000 American bombers strike Berlin and other industrial centers. Soviet and Russian bases receive American Mustang units after raids near Gdynia.

Dunkerque Gutalec Sieus Moravia Tower Austrie Perth - South Germany France Castrop-Rauxel Casero James H. Doslittle Eighth U. S. Tactical Air Force Mediterranean Moscow England Rehmel Gdynia

Unclear Event in Napier Field Opens Tuesday

Fragmentary notice reports an event at Napier Field on Tuesday featuring Flowers and Mrs. tS, with the Department of Press during the Open hese belle Pas. The reel of names and places is incomplete, limiting precise details of individuals and actions.

Naper Borat

6- Continued From Pigs 4 to 6 Republicans in Kentucky Missouri

Fragmented OCR notes describe party shifts among Republicans in Kentucky and Missouri. Mentions include southern states, policy change impacts on Military Affairs, Agriculture, Banking, Judiciary, and various named committees and offices, with multiple missing or garbled names and locations.

Kentucky Missoui Paris Goumg Missoun Andrew May Georgia Ley Letginia Schuyler Fulmer My Banking and Currey D.-Ky Tex World War Veter Aggislation Rankin Whittington Denghin N. C. Rivers and Harborfield Appr Cannon Haseo D.-Ala

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