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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1943
Page
1
Members of the Boy Scouts are urged to attend a 7 38 p m reorganizational meeting at a local church where a new Scoutmaster has been chosen and leadership will take office tonight.
AP reports Col Joerg announces a campaign to enlist 409 new volunteers into the state guard from 4-F registrants and others willing to train. The plan includes 36 officers and 2,076 recruiters seeking to bolster law enforcement support amid wartime needs.
Local ration board notices warn residents who did not receive War Ration Book No 1 to file by August 1 with their district director. The OPA mailing center in Birmingham has mailed out many copies and now enters the cleanup phase. Applicants with missing books should present their original application stub to their board if available.
Mrs. B W Clendinen eighty two died at 6 2 m today at her home 180 south Andrews street after a short illness. She had lived in Co Methodist church. her husband died March 27 this year. Surviving are two daughters Mrs W T Jones and Miss Louise Clendinen of Dothan, son Ean W Clendinen of Dothan, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Panora will be held at 4 a m tomorrow at Mrs Jones home 4 South Foster street with Dr Norman McLeod officiating. Burial will follow in City cemetery with Ward Wilson in charge. Pallbearers Roy O Hill Robert Stokes Hugh Stokes W F R Jordan Alex Spelgner Amos Jones.
Private George W. Peters, son of T. J. Peters of Newton route one, has arrived at the Field Artillery Replacement Training Center Fort Hl Oklo for thirteen weeks of basic training. Inducted into the Army at Fort McClellan June 2, 1943, he has been attached to Battery C 27 Battalion, First Training Regiment at Fort Gill.
Jame C Tallman and R E Bryant, both registrants from Houston, are reported for military service. The notice records their enrollment status and assignment details as part of the draft processing.
Reports say frustration rises among Italians and fascist leaders suspect the army may be used as a police force. Badoglio orders all political activity banned while censorship allows sparse dispatches. Rome and Berlin broadcast disputes over unconditional surrender terms and fears of a Carthaginian peace. Allies push in northern factories as German troops move into Fiume and Trieste to quell demonstrations. Italian forces pull back as Nazi units shift southward from Bologna.
Reports detail a massive week of air raids in World War II with American, British, and Allied forces targeting German and occupied territories. Major attacks hit Woensdrecht in Holland and several French and German airfields while Hamburg and Essen suffer heavy bombing. Casualties on the British Isles are reported minimal, with over 7,000 tons of bombs dropped this week and 200 German fighters claimed destroyed by Allied air forces.
McDaniel was guest speaker at the Dothan Lions Club luncheon yesterday addressing withholding taxes. Cullen Scarborough performed accordion selections including Nels and The Kerry Deoces as accompanying entertainment.
In Marianna the 8 county’s more than 300 men and women in uniform will be listed on a roll of honor to be placed in Confederate Park in the business district. The board is being built by local businessmen and sponsored to honor service members.
The board’s display lists all who wear the Army Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard and WAVES uniforms with white ground and blue embellishments and black frames. It notes that new names will be added as others enter the United States Armed Forces.
City commissioners passed an ordinance restricting music box operation in Marianna. No music from midnight to 1am and from midnight Saturday to noon Sunday in all business venues with such machines. The measure affects about 20 establishments and aims to curb noise.
Washington AP reports retail cabbage prices will ease in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and other states as wholesale increases approved yesterday by the Office of Price Administration take effect. The move aims to adjust markups while ensuring supply reaches beyond main producing areas.
The text notes that commissioners designed measures to permit handling of music for business while protecting citizens from undue noise during sleeping hours and worship on Sunday. The description emphasizes balancing commerce with public peace and religious observance.
ASHEVILLE N C AP Favor with meet up the semi finals of the Milmore Forest Country Club women's golf tourney today Jane Crum of Orangeburg NC opposing Mrs H B Wilson of St Petersburg Fla and Margaret Gunther of Memphis Tenn playing Mrs J M Trulock of Orangeburg Miss Crum advanced yesterday with little trouble winning over 19 year old Mimi Ambler of Asheville 7 up Miss Gunther fired two birdies on the last nine to squeeze out a 3 and 2 decision over Mrs Derid Fall of Asheville Mrs Trulock defaulted over Mrs Ted Weaver of Salisbury NC and Mrs Witten won from Mrs L K Alexander of Norwalk Conn 5 and 4
Aviation cadet William J. Sims, son of Mr. and Mrs J. H. Sims, is highlighted for his service and training achievements in a brief local news item.
Cadet Lima has completed basic training at Pecos Army Air Field in Pecos Texas. The public relations office announced he will advance to another phase of training before being commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces.
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