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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1944
Page
7
Dothan Scout Team defeated Ozark 23 to 12 in a Thursday game at the Wiregrass Memorial Stadium. B Speed of Ozark starred, while Dothan scored across six innings with a varied sequence of runs and defenses.
Bainbridge Army Air Blockbusters travel to Napier Field Graffen for a 3 PM Sunday clash in the South Georgia Service League. Bainbridge won 13 1 at home and Napier edged Bainbridge 5 3 at Napier in prior meetings. Key players listed include Matuza Helmker Feingold Larimore Tennyson Brown Monjar Burns BU and Graffen lineup features Carver Horton Mogey Bryasa Kelly Thining Sparks Lussier Agetone Lonan.
The sheriff reports the arrest of a 38 year old Negro woman, Eva Mae Johnson, accused of slashing the throat of another Negro woman on Cherry Street. The suspect, portrayed as Gritha, was taken into custody Friday and released on bond. The incident stems from an old grudge between the women.
Johnnie Smith, a Negro, was arrested yesterday by Special Investigator T. R. Knight on a charge of using a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. A warrant charging use without authority was signed by J. E. Saliba. Knight said the Negro was released on hand. The case is returnable in county court.
The notice lists ration stamp validity for processed foods, meats, oils, sugar and canning sugar with specific book numbers and expiration dates. It also notes airplane stamps and gasoline coupon validity, and requires landlords in rent control areas to register housing with the OPA and notify tenants.
The OPA district office set maximum retail prices on fresh produce for rural counties south of Chamber to Sumter, excluding Montgomery Mobile Dallas and Houston and Phenix City. Prices effective this month include apples 2 pounds per cent, cabbage 2 pounds for 13 cents, lettuce 72 count per head 13 cents, grapefruit Florida white 80 count 8 cents, lemons per dozen 38 to 27 cents, oranges Florida various counts up to 50 cents per dozen, peas 2 pounds per pound, carrots 9 cents per pound, cucumbers 12 cents per pound. Other items like onions, eggplant and sweet peppers listed at 3 pounds for ? and 1 to 2 cents per pound respectively, with prices valid until July 3.
A Dothan physician reports a mild infantile paralysis case in a boy around six. Officials say there is no alarm as precautions are taken to prevent spread. The case was confirmed after a 48 hour diagnostic review. The Houston County Health Department logged one polio case that week along with records of other communicable diseases.
Seaman second class Doulphus Eugene Ballard, 19, son of Mr and Mrs J. J Ballard of Hatford Route, is serving aboard the USS Monterey, an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. A graduate of Stacomb High School, class of 1942, he trained at Great Lakes and served aboard the USS DM before transfer. He entered the Navy in July 1942 and went overseas in March of that year.
Private J Ro Brown has been discharged from the Army at Camp Barkley Texas after being of honorary status. He is married to Wes Gaire Pilcher, daughter of Mr and Mrs LC Pilcher, linking to the family in the notice.
First Lieutenant Warren M Whali Allendar, a Dothan native, was reported killed in action May 8 during a fight over Belgium. Son of Warren P Allendar, an Alcohol Tax Unit investigator, he served on a B24 bomber and took part in the first mission over Berlin.
Ola Mae Wilkerson six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs P F Wilkerson Clapton route one died at a Dothan hospital after a short illness Funeral services set for 3 30 this afternoon at Prospect Church with Rev F B Shirah officiating Burial in the church cemetery Headland Mortuary in charge Survived by parents a brother Alfred Lamar Wilkerson paternal grandfather A H Wilkerson and maternal grandmother Mrs Nelson Trawick.
Jim A. Langford 47 of Midland City route two died at home yesterday noon after a short illness. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Daleville Baptist Church with Rev. Ram sey Judah officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Headland Mortuary directing. Survived by wife Sarah Langford three sons Burman Langford Willie Langford Henry Langford three daughters Mrs Bill Day Mrs Susie Smith Mrs Annie Sullivan a brother Byrd Langford and a sister Mrs Martha Adkinson. Daleville Tex.
The Dothan Kiwanis Club board of directors will convene Monday at 6 30 p m in the Houston Hotel dining room. L J Thomas Sr lieutenant governor of the Fourth Kiwanis District spoke at Friday’s noon meeting about his report from the recent Chicago National Convention. Phillip McTauchlin second vice president presided and announced next week’s weekly meeting will return to Tuesday noon.
A Senate wartime health and education subcommittee, chaired by Pepper, plan hearings to determine why about five million young men are unfit for military service. Hearings will feature top health, military, and manpower officials, examining factors causing rejections and health needs of returning veterans, with witnesses including Hershey, McNutt, and Hines.
Parran will be questioned about civilian access to medical services, demand for additional hospitals, and the role of the six Centers in extending health care resources. The hearing seeks to clarify federal readiness and civilian assistance in ongoing health initiatives.
Early County residents reported Saturday that Lo Baughmen of Cedar Springs Georgia won re election as county commissioner in the July 4 Georgia primary, defeating Branson Minter of Jakin Georgia. Memory is best between the states and counties remembered by locals.
A London physician, famed for long service and scholarly work, noted the ages of a child aged one and a teenager aged fourteen in a brief medical opinion. The document cites the doctor’s credentials and the historical context of pediatric care in the era.
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