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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1944

Page

8

Woman Charged With Prohibition Violation in Houston County

Thelma Howssd, a Houston County woman, was arrested Friday by state and county officers on a charge of violating prohibition laws. A truck used to transport beer was found at a farmhouse in the county’s southeastern section. The case was reported by Chief Deputy J. T. Casey and Alcahplic Beverage Control official LC Essterwood.

Houston Thelma Howssd Sherif Howard Fanaller T. Casey Freddie Moore Essterwood Alcahplic Beverage Contral Board

Miss Addie Ruth Brown Marries Amid Shipyard Ceremonies

Miss Addie Ruth Brown daughter of R M Brown 85 B North Cates Street enjoys a second thrill during the christening of a Liberty ship. Her upcoming marriage claims the day as a highlight, as her father did not know of the arrangement.

Addie Ruth Brown R. M. Brown North Cates Street

Daughter co-sponsors launch of Felix Riessen berg ship

Miss Brown, secretary to the assistant general manager at J A Jones Construction Co in Brunswick, is co sponsor of the SS Felix Riessen berg launch until a friend held it. her father Mr Brown remarks on his daughter's upcoming marriage and her shipyard ties.

Mr. Brown Miss Brown J. A. Jones Constrechen Ca Brunswick K. M. Campbell The Construction Co Brunwick Dothan High School

Cottonwood Negro Jailed In Shooting

George Cooley of near Cottonwood is jailed after a dispute over money led to a shooting that wounded Horace Battles. Cooley admitted firing a 12 gauge shotgun at Battles, claiming he did not intend to kill but to intimidate over missing funds. Sheriff B G Farmer stated the incident stemmed from three weeks earlier when Battles allegedly took more than 40 dollars.

George Cooley Cottonwood Horace Battles B. G. Farmer Cooley

Ration Calendar Notes and Postwar Tech Visions

The article lists wartime ration stamps for meats fats processed foods sugar and airplane stamps with validity details and expiration notes. It also describes future transport and communications advances, claiming smoother freight and lower consumer prices, plus a 1000 mile coaxial cable network from Boston to Los Angeles carrying many telephone channels and TV after the war.

U.S Boston Los Angeles

Shooting prompts Sheriff to Cottonwood custody

The excerpt notes Tooney back as Cooley is taken into custody by Sheriff Farmer who travels to Cottonwood to investigate the shooting.

Tooney Cooley Farmer Cottonwood

Charter Renewal for Troop Three at Fire Bapt ist Church

Friday meeting of Troop Three at the Fire Bapt ist Church led by Explorer Patrol with Scout Henry Westbers reporting. Renewal of the troop dinner is planned, with thirteen Scouts rechartered so far and more expected this week. Raymond Saliba named Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Alfred Saliba promoted to Senior Patrol Leader of Green Bay Patrol. Howard Stanley elected Scribe. Tommy Creel to lead Wolf Patrol. other Scouts include Jerry Moore Buford Nichols Bobby Shanks Baker Kemmes Jack Creel Jack Chacker Max Pracork.

Fire! Baptist Church Henry Westbers Raymond Saliba Alfred Saliba Howard Stanley Wolf Patrol Tommy Creel Jerry Moore Buford Nichols Bobby Shanks Baker Kemmes Jack Creel Jack Chacker Max Pracork

Atwell Promoted to Private First Class

Private Jar I. Atwell, husband of Mrs Evelyn Atwell of 114 East Savannah Street, was promoted this week to Private First Class by the Public Relations Office at Keesler Field Mississippi. He is training as a ground crewman to service and maintain the 3 24 Liberator bombers.

Jar i. Atwell Brs Evelyn Atwell East Savannah Street Keesler Field Miss

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