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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1943
Page
8
A writer complains about reckless driving and lack of courtesy on rain slick streets. He notes drivers speeding past pedestrians, blocking crosswalks, and honking. urges readers to pause, yield, and show consideration for others in traffic.
A reader criticizes street behavior double parking and horn blasting then shares gratitude for a church visit and Rabbi Wolf's talk. The column praises Red Cross efforts in Houston County urging men to boost membership and reminds service families to explain Red Cross value to their children.
Slocomb Sportamenia Club held a Tuesday meeting at the club house with "ladies night" observed. K. V. Reagan was announced as newly elected president for 1943, with officers Bob H. Wyatt vice president W. C. Bell secretary treasurer T. T. Dalton Jr membership chairman Rev H F Chum Fred Casey and Treadway Dalton refreshment committee and Walter Blount entertainment chairman. Next meeting was set for Tuesday February 2.
A new wooden trailer used to shuttle war workers in Washington holds 141 people, weighing less than a standard 40 passenger bus.
USGA president George W Blossom Jr told the 48th annual convention that golf faces a cross roads between normal sport and wartime service. He noted wartime contributions and urged continued support for the war effort while acknowledging gas rationing and shifting leisure needs. The group proposed a formal appeal to President Roosevelt to dedicate USGA influence to national service and reported a net loss in 1942 offset by a growing war bonds drive and club fundraising.
WICHITA KAS AP Circuis pioneer Ray Dumont predicts robust semi pro baseball in 1943 with more local teams and industrial clubs. He cites war related shifts, gear shortages, and a push to organize nationwide registration and army camp programs to boost town baseball.
Rucker Cagers grab early lead and coast to a 54 41 victory led by Putnam with 12 points in the fourth quarter. Geneva Independents, paced by Fred Roberts with 16, fought hard while Camp Rucker’s strong front and Robertson and Wooley helped secure the win. In a preliminary, Co A of the 336th Engineers beat Dale County High 34 7.
Slated from July 7 to August 5 to qualify champions for the ninth annual tourney in Wichita from August 12 to 26.
Giants weigh Lakewood New Jersey as training base while Tigers announce Gus Deralis to become athletic director and seek civil duties. Bellwether moves include Asbury Park and New Brunswick options and War Labor Board contract allowances.
Auburn's Plainsmen, mired in a fifth straight defeat, prepare for a conference clash at Nashville against Vanderbilt. Coach Bob Evans notes a young, inexperienced roster and vows progress with three more weeks, while referencing recent losses to Mississippi State and Ft. Benning paratroopers.
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