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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1943

Page

5

Union Hill Women Form Home Club at Ed Caimeton Home

Ten women formed the Union Hill Home Demonstration Club at Mra Ed Caimeton’s home. Miss Fran Manette, home demonstration agent, outlined the 1943 Work and Food Production and Conservation program. Officers elected for the coming year were President Mrs Ed Cameron Vice President Mrs Wilhe Bruner and Secretary Treasurer Mrs J B Trawick.

Mra Ed Caimeton Cevon Hill Fran Ma’ Iette Home Mise Manette Officxra Union Hill Club Ed Cameron

Reynolds Dies On Newton Route One Funeral Services

Funeral services for W. J. Reynolds eighty of Newton route one who died at home after a long illness will be held tomorrow at 2 30 p m at Piney Grove Church with Rev James A Zellner of Newton officiating Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Ward-Wilson directing

W. J. Reynolds Newton Piney Grove Church James A. Zellner Ward-Wilson

Two Men Convicted Of ABC Violations

Two men were convicted in County Court on ABC law violations. One received a fine after a guilty plea, the other was held on a $300 bond after a $56 fine and appeal. A drunkenness, driving while intoxicated, assault and battery, vagrancy docket was heard with several cases continued to the next term. Judge Baron Poyott presided as 31 cases remained on the calendar.

Baron Poyott

Rescue at Sea frees group amid peril before New Year

A rescue mission evacuated a group using a submarine before New Year informs. Refuges were taken aboard at night after a signal agreed in advance. A second attempt would have risked tragedy as enemies scattered the whites into brush. Forty eight hours after departure the commander reported success. The group then reached friendly waters near Australia. Names and addresses of those saved are not known.

Australia

Reynolds Rites Held for R. Reynolds Family

Mr Reynolds, long time resident of Newton route one, died leaving four sons W C Reynolds G C Reynolds R E Reynolds and R H Reynolds all of Newton two daughters Mrs E B Hollis and Miss Annie Reynolds both of Newton and Mrs E H Hollis of Dothan two brothers John Reynolds of Southern Pines N C and George Reynolds of Ozark two sisters Mrs Julian Thomas of Birmingham and Mrs Alice Stephens of Newton thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren allied with Thapel Methodist Church and Newton Masonic Lodge observances.

Thapel Newton Reynclas W. C. Reynolds G. C. Reynolds R. E. Reynolds R. H. Reynolds E. 8. Hollis Annie Reynolds E. H. Hollis Dothan John Reynolds Southern Pines George Reynolds Ozark Julian Thomas Birmingham Alice Stephens

Three Convicted On Vagrancy Counts In City Hall

In Recorder's Court at City Hall three people including Elizabeth Gilmore of Taylor J W Slim Pelham and Lewis Colman were convicted of vagrancy and fined 102 with a six month sentence Pelham appealed The trio was found at Pittman’s Tourist Camp declared off limits by military authorities Politely the woman testified that two men took another girl from Taylor to the camp and spent part of the night in a cabin Officers found Pelham in one cabin room with the Gilmore woman and Colman in another The day saw nine other vagrants fined 102 and six months with further fines for drunkenness liquor law violations and disorderly conduct Frank Thornton was fined 100 for operating a bawdy house and another defendant 23 for disorderly conduct Police said it was an unusually quiet day with only one arrest for drunkenness

Recorder Elizabeth Gilmore Taylor J W Slim) Pelham Lewis Colman Pelham J. L. Vangho Pittman M. Ps Dothan Gilmore Colman Vaughan Vaughn Frank Thornton Negro

Western Airline fills plane leaving Coulter unable to board

In Salt Lake City, W A Coulter of Burbank California, president of the company, could not secure a seat on a Western Airline flight as the plane, despite being a company executive, was fully booked with paying passengers. He rode as a passenger on a pass.

Salt Lake City W. A. Coulter Burbank Calif

Radio Program Schedule and War News Summary

A historic radio schedule shows a full day of programs from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm featuring musical acts, drama, news, and entertainment. It includes Fibber McGee and Molly, Gabriel, Horace Beidt Orchestra, and Davis family performances alongside blocks of AP News, War Analysis, Treasury Star Parade, and a long late-evening lineup. The article closes with a remark by Admiral Land on domestic oil transport by tank cars to the Atlantic seaboard after discussions with the Petroleum Administration and Office of Defense Transportation.

OM Tie Fred Wering Abe-Mat Bwopasgis Che-Beak Fultes Lewis, Jr Ebe Sihwar Hom Werld Abe Horace Beidt Hitler AP News John’s Kentuckians Nestle Eastern Seaboard Pacific Coast Texas Florida Mississippi Alabama Philadelphia Admiral Land Petroleum Administration Office of Defense Transportation Atlantic Seaboard

German raid on St Nazaire targets US bombers

Sunday British air forces over the continent and American heavy bombers attacked the St Nazaire mariner base in France. Seven bombers were lost and the Daily Express claimed a new German tactic of attacking American formations head-on caused heavy losses, with 38 German fighters down. The report credited Luftwaffe pilots with attempting a "virtual death by own action" plan as they engaged Flying Fortresses. US Air Force headquarters did not comment on the Express story.

Germany Continent Autimarine St. Nazaire France Daily Express St Nazaire Fzpress Uo S Air Force

American Ground Advance On Guadalcanal Near Mount Austen

Number 8 continues reporting Allied gains on Guadalcanal with American troops attacking Mount Austen and seizing high ground near the airfield. Japanese losses include 150 killed in six counterattacks, plus additional 20 killed and captured weapons from patrols in other sectors. The move aims to shield the airfield from bombardment from elevated positions.

Guadalcanal Mount Austen

Reluctant official hints at new farmer ration forms

The article notes Rubber Administrator William M Jeffers directing aid to ensure farmers get gasoline for essential food production. He proposes simplified rationing forms to be fitted with local boards with broad discretion to determine each farmer's needs.

Wiliam M. Jeffers Henderson Joseph P Eastman Emory Land Maritime Comminsion Armor Services Great Britain Canada

Allied air activity reports in Buna and nearby areas

Intermittent fighting continued in the Buna sector with 3 percent more Japanese soldiers killed in mopping up. Allied planes raided Las airdrome destroying three grounded craft and starting fires in hangars and buildings. An enemy supply boat was strafed near Finschhafen, a machine gunner hit at Jacquinot Bay, and 1 000 pound bombs were dropped on the Gasmata airdrome yesterday.

Buna Las Finschhefen Lae Jacquinet Bay New Britain

Japanese destroyers fail to land supplies at Guadalcanal

Secretary Knox said Japanese destroyers off Guadalcanal did not land but drifted drums toward shore. American torpedo boats and planes sank drums found next day. The fleet, initially ten destroyers, was under pressure during approach. one destroyer aflame, another likely sunk. General Harmon praised U.S. air superiority and jungle fighting progress on the island.

Solomon Islanda Frank Knox Washington Guadalcanal Island Knox Guadalcanal Ait Field Guadalcanal Millard F. Harmon Harmon United States Solomong

War legislation split over lend-lease and trade deals

House members from both parties expect no large fights on war related bills while President seeks extension of lend-lease authority and power to negotiate reciprocal trade deals. Republicans plan to oppose broader extensions. leadership elections in both chambers point to Bam Rayburn, McCormack, and Martin in the House and McNary and Barkley in the Senate.

Maswage Joost Boyes Wallace Senate Meera Jendara Foy House Bam Rayburn Texas McCormack Martin Senate Republicans Charles L. McNary Oregon Alben W. Barkley Kentucky

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