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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1943
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Potlatch event and items like canvas gloves. Names and details are unclear, but it reads as a note about a gathering or festival with possible gift exchanges and familial mentions such as Aunt Sophie.
Funeral services for Jim Gillenwater fifty three were held at Pittman Funeral Home Geneva with Reverend off mung. Burial followed in Oneeny cemetery. Survivors include Mrs Veta Gillenwater Ridiey of Montgomery and active pallbearers named. Former Dothan attorney Tindell reported serving in Africa with the AEF holding corporal rank.
In Conard and Potlatch Idaho women replace lumberjacks as mills run full shifts to meet Uncle Sam's orders. J J OConnell, Potlatch manager, says housing limits forced hiring, yet women adapt quickly, boosting production to over a million board feet in 1942.
Three capital cases are scheduled for trial in Houston County Circuit Court as the second and final week of the criminal division opens. Defendants Sipioes and two others entered pleas of not guilty. Coleman Safford pleaded guilty to first degree murder. Other calendar items include cases of rape, robbery, assault, intoxication offenses, and various forfeiture and appeal actions involving numerous defendants such as Charles Lavett, Abicd Juansen, Less Johnson, Oron Drew Filey, Lonnie Seutl, John Cartier, Bubber Suffolk Tom eal fold, Leola Maffuld, Robert Hurdeshaw, Dale Trova, M OB Rogers, Elizabeth Cotton, L. Fuster, Bryant Halt, Woodrow Merlon, and Junior Dayig.
A corrupted account describes a Monday night radio broadcast from Camp Rucker featuring an orchestra and announcer. It mentions Field Howie, Bobby Byrnes, and plans for a military pageant with a parade of bands. The piece cites audience capacity, advance publicity, and a post broadcast reception for personnel.
A damaged OCR fragment lists many individuals associated with a block system in the county, naming numerous teachers and staff such as Louise Mew, Margan era Strep, Mary Andrason, and others. It notes the block system was renamed with Ty A Ally and Hiyvatha Tang, and mentions courts and teachers in Cottondale and Graceville with various surnames and titles.
A garbled report notes wrestling and boxing actions with references to teams and individuals in a factory setting. It mentions a heavyweight arvesier and a Gobbtler bosers on an opponent, then hints at a switch to another act and a daily from Monesern.
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