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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1943
Page
3
An unclear account describes a rescue effort involving a training unit and personnel. It notes a group of five workers, a mid operation pause, and plans to return to duty. Specific names, places, or dates are not discernible from the fragment.
City officials announced a day long mail delivery with all downtown carriers on duty. Parcel post and stamps windows will stay open tomorrow from 2 PM, ensuring service for residents and businesses in the area.
The Dothan Girl Scouts sponsor a radio quiz titled Dothan to the Service Man to air from the USO Club game room today at a.m. The program will feature Company C and the Headquarters Company of the 898th Infantry Regiment at Camp Rocker with sergeants Beers Palermo, Hartley, and others, under Captain Frechoff, the acting special service officer.
J W S Gilmore 78 died at his Cottonwood home following several weeks illness. Funeral at Cottonwood Baptist Church with Rev John Eden and Rev W Hudgens officiating. Interment Cottonwood Cemetery directed by Ward Wilson. Surviving wife two sons a daughter two stepchildren two step sons two sisters a brother three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Scout broadcast noted with Frank Cross and a carol program by Dothan's Six Girl Scout Troops after services.
Scout director Mee Ethel Bond says local Girl Scout troops have grown active in the war effort and public welfare. Troops Six and Three bought clothing for underprivileged Houston County children with scrap paper drive funds. Troop Seven made Christmas decorations for a USO Club, while Troop Two visits the USO to wrap and mail care packages. Troop Three gathered magazines for recreation clubs. A new troop works on posters for the Recreation Center and all troops will sing carols at the Recreation Center and USO Club. Leaders named for each troop.
Health officials report at least 19 flu cases in Dothan with more countywide. Some doctors remain busy, so true totals may rise as reports come in. Amid flu concern, postwar air service talks continue with Eastern Air Line plans to restore service through Dothan as conditions allow.
Napier Weld Gruffies defeated Camp Rucker 53 to 4 on their home court to extend a winning streak to six. Swoboda Buckholm Sands led Napier with 15 17 and 10 points while Sands recovered a key ball off the backboard. Mack Ma fitano Tarasovic and Buckholz added late scores to hold off Rucker’s late stand.
New York Giants meet Washington Redskins in the NFL Eastern championship with the winner advancing to face the Chicago Bears. Giants, buoyed by Stave Owen's comeback squad, aim to repeat recent strong performances while injuries hamper the Redskins as betting odds favor the Giants.
Napier, at 63 inches, delivered two decisive baskets to finish the game for Utah. The Utes secured a late lead as the center asserted control on offense and defense.
Freshmen at Dothan High School presented the annual Christmas play American Christmas Carols under the direction of Miss Lume Green. The program featured scripture readings by Doris Adams, Louise Carr, and Viola Darden, followed by a girl’s chorus performance with members including Frsrea Barhsdwe, Myametic RBarphal, Yuna BKlatscia, June Bry non, Janel'o Clark, Mary Nell Col dina, Rhiney Craddock, and others.
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