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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1943
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment references Farfax Downey and a line about a leather doll, mentioning themes of truth and fear. Names and clear events are unclear, but the tone suggests a literary or poetic snippet from an archive page.
Announced today by Wilby chairman of the committee, workers were asked to report to the production room at 121 Street between 9 pm and the start of the drive. Information on shifts may be obtained by contacting Wilby at 1885.
A fragmented recipe describes making muffins with ingredients like milk and baking powder. It notes soaking of a mixture, incorporating air for texture, and filling greased pans two thirds full before baking in a hot oven at 400 F. Yield guidance suggests eight large muffins or twelve smaller ones.
Mrs James named head of special service overseeing Red Cross and Civilian Defense volunteer groups. She has long worked with Red Cross chapters, directing two days weekly at dressmaking and production rooms, coordinating leaders and chairmen across the program.
Members of the Beta Kappes Beta llub met Saturday with Miss Doris Ervo to plan and install new officers for 1943. Elected were Judy Ellard president, Margaret Hamilton vice president, Mary Louise Page secretary, Mary Virginia Crawford treasurer, and Doris Broadway reporter. Barbara Dell A social hour followed with sandwiches and drinks for Ellard, Hamilton, Page, Crawford, Dell, Warrick, Sharpe, Patterson, Calhoun, and Newton. Mrs Corbitt Snell left for Camp San Luis California to join Private Snell. Mr Hanahan returned from Charleston with Mrs Ford visiting in Dothan. temporary residence with son M L Hanahan Jr.
Mrs Kuklang formerly Milded Hrookins resides on Newville Route One while husband serves in the Army at Fort Leonard Wood. Mr and Mrs Reeves of Midland City announce the birth of a son, Donald Eugene, February 7, with the infant named in the notice.
Mr and Mrs R A Bush of DOTAN ROUTE five announce the marriage of their niece Eloise Olga Hightower to Pfe Ezell White of Camp Gruber Oklahoma. The marriage was solemnized at Troy Alabama January 21.
A gala George Washington ball at the Dothan Service Men’s Center, sponsored by Victor Baltes with the Service Men’s Club, featured patriotic decorations and two punch tables. Florine Ussery and Marie McQuagge led the punch services, with Napier Field orchestra supplying music. Chaperones included Mrs. Patrick Poyner Jr and Mrs. T. Cuthbertson among others. program began at 9 p.m. More than 300 participated in the entertainment. Weekend events include a bingo party Friday, informal dance Saturday, and a musical jam Sunday at 2 p.m.
Volunteers are urged to help complete Dothan's 84,000 dressings by March 15 as Red Cross workrooms buzz with activity. Mra R P McCreary stresses no pay for volunteers and calls on all women to contribute until the national crisis is averted. A push to recruit more dressers continues alongside local family notices and community updates.
Napier Field Band announced a radio show for the week featuring a new arrangement and performances. The program includes selections conducted by Bartert and post Huardmust, with details about time and station pending.
A State Revenue report shows January through 31 totals at 15,666,237 dollars, up from 15,11,202 the prior year. Gasoline and sales taxes led, with gasoline down by 101,017 and sales tax rising by 604,410, tobac co tax up 171,205. The note cites broad gains across main sources while crediting Revenue Commissioner Downing. The report places the figures in a wider context of the state's revenue performance. The first known blood transfusion to Pope Innocent VI in 1492 is noted in the text.
Newville soldiers received a conduct award amid ceremonies reported with emphasis on discipline and service. Local officials praised the unit for dedication and teamwork during field duties and training exercises.
Lisbon police search for additional missing passengers after a plane incident. Officials reported scattered debris and urged anyone with information to contact authorities. The inquiry centers on the flight origin and destination details and potential causes. Local agencies coordinated with federal investigators to trace missing individuals.
A distorted OCR fragment outlines a promotion notice or internal memo. It mentions names and terms like Ata Mure and Tinthar fas bee, with references to a list or menu and a field. The readable content is sparse, with unclear dates or locales, yielding a partial record of a personnel or project promotion note without verifiable specifics.
The readable text shows a fragmented entry with scattered letters and names. It mentions a place and a date but lacks complete sentences or clear events. It preserves minimal identifiers such as a location fragment and a possible motion or notice reference without coherent context.
A scrambled ad text touts cough remedies and nostrums promising relief. It mentions tar mixtures and varyingly claimed cures while warning against dubious preparations sold by unknown sellers.
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