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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1945
Page
4
Washington reports announce the discontinuance of certain passenger schedules as the rail system curtails some routes. Officials state the move aims to streamline service and adjust to demand, with passengers directed to alternative routes and timetables as reviews proceed.
Officials from several railroads said they had been informed of a policy privileging war freight over passengers. They noted the transportation crisis was mainly in the eastern states where snows have fallen, while Southern Pacific said the directive would not apply to it as it continues moving war freight. Director J Monroy Johnson cited bad weather as the cause of critical congestion of boxcars.
Funeral services for Mrs. De laney Shelley age 72 will be held this afternoon at four o'clock at Concord Church with Rev T W Wilson and Rev Dempsey Hodges officiating Burial will follow in Kirkland Cemetery with Headland Mortuary in charge She is survived by a brother L R Kirkland of Headland and two sisters Leona Ward of Slocomb and Minnie Hayes of Cattonwood
The Office of Price Administration district office in Montgomery set maximum ceiling prices today for fresh fruits and vegetables in Houston County including Dothan. Items include Apples Red Delicious and Delicious at 2 pounds for 28 cents, Bananas 19 cents a pound, California Bartlett pears 16 and 12 cents, Florida grapefruit and oranges with varied per count prices, Lemons per dozen at 24 to 33 cents, Carrots 10 to 12 cents per bunch, Iceberg lettuce 12 to 18 cents per head, green and wax beans 25 cents a pound, peppers 2h cents, cucumbers 21 1-2 cents, onions 18 cents a pound, and several potato and sweet potato deals.
The Jackson County chapter of the American Red Cross held its first board meeting of the year in Marianna with Charlton Keen presiding. Rev M A DuRant spoke on ties between national area and chapter Red Cross and plans covered war fund drive home nursing classes and a canteen at Marianna Army Air Field. Other officers and board members from Marianna and surrounding towns attended. Flo Jones promoted to Staff Sergeant with 90th Infantry Division, three years in service, previously a farmer.
Jackson County reports a new record for motor vehicle license sales with about 500 more licenses sold than ever before by the deadline. Tax collector Leo Sims notes most of the increase comes from 110 tag sales and that overall licensing has averaged around 3.00 percent above prior figures. Sales, though slowed since January 15, continue at unprecedented levels.
Private John C. Yahne of Columbia is a member of the Second Armored Division which has fought in three invasions since 1912 including North Africa Sicily and Normandy. A Stonefort, Illinois native, Yahne has served about five years in the Army with two years overseas. He trained at Fort Benning before deployment as a Sign Corps member and has not been wounded. His sleeve was once ripped by shrapnel. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Herman Yahne of Stonefort and he has a brother also in service overseas.
Horace C Killingsworth of Paeoecy Two and his wife Evelyn Lucile are cited for exemplary service against the enemy. The public relations office of the 318th Infantry announces Killingsworth, a member of the Headquarters Company, offered service on March 6, 14 percent buy war bonds.
A fragmentary report describes a disputed tale of knights named King Arthur and Ron Senette encountering a challenge. A bullet is fired, hitting the ground as one person drops from a height, indicating a tragic, unresolved incident with unclear details.
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