Missing in Action Sorrelis Named Brother Reports
Sergeant John F. Sorrelis brother of Mrs. Paul Lene of Dothan is missing in action over Germany since April 29. He is a gunner and engineer on a Liberator bomber, overseas three months, and has Air Medal. He studied at Hartford before joining the Air Corps two years ago at Napier Field. He has two brothers, AL Sorvals of Hartford and O L Sorvalls of Camp Peary Virginia. Private first class J C Hughes, son of Mrs J H Hughes of Hartford route three, has arrived safely in North Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargeant
John F. Sorrelis
Paul Lene
Dothan
Germany
D. H. Sorrelis
Hertford
Air Corps
Napier Field
Mel
Hartford
AL. Sorvals
Seaman
O. L. Sorvalls
Camp Peary
Baxley Arrives for Basic Training at Fort Bragg
Private William L. Baxley of Dothan route one arrived at the Wield Artillery Replacement Training Center Fort Bragg North Carolina for basic military training, the public relations office announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Baxley
Dothan
Wield Artillery Replacement Treteing Center
Fort Bragg
N. C
Public Relations
Dothan Soldier Describes Bougainville Hardships
Dothan soldier C Beck of the 37th Division recounts jungle combat on Bougainville. He details water scarcity, heavy packs, and sleepless nights as he and fellow troops press through Jap-infested terrain, underscoring foes beyond the front lines and the toll on soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bougainville
Bever
Waller
C. Beck
Pie
Dothan
States
Thewra
Mick
Lane Made Corporal Pie In The Eleventh Air Force
Arthur Boley Lane of 315 Headland Avenue Dothan has been promoted to corporal in the Eleventh Army Air Force announced today. Inducted at Ft McPherson on October 17, 1942 he has served twelve months in Alaska and the Aleutians and earned the Good Conduct Medal and Asiatic Pacific Ribbon. His wife Frances and his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Lane reside in Dothan on Headland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Boley Lane
Avanus
Dothan
Eleventh Army Air Force
Eleventh
AAF
Corporal Lane
Ft. McPherson
Alaskas
Aleutians
Frances Lane
Mrs
Arthur Lane
Headland Avenus
Marriages Reported by Houston County Probate Office
War week marriages listed for Dothan residents and others including Charles Patterson and Margaret Whaley at 408 South St Andrews and 711 South Oates, plus pairs like Jess Parrott and Frances White in Tennessee and Signal Mountain. Other couples include Alfred Colaruss and Dorothy Bass, Eugene Sandquist and Mabel Pas echi, John Hopper and Anne Bowman, Albert Gottinger and Jewel Goodman, Samuel Brannon and Alberta Sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Charles Jerett Patterson
South St Andrews St
Dothan
Margaret Virginie Whaley
South Oates St
Jess C. Parrott
Harrison, Tenn
Frances Beatrice White
Signal Mountain
Tend
Alfred Richard Colaruss
Summity N. J
Dorothy Mae Bass
Linden Si
Eugene E. Sandquist
Booth St Paul
Minn
Mabel Anne Pasechi
Mars
John D. Hopper
Camp Ann
Anne Bowman
Campnn
Albert E Gottinger
Connersville
Ind
Jewel Mae Goodman
Winans
Samuel Turman Brannon
Toute One
Alberta Sellers
Slocomb
Route Two
Deaths and military service notices from Dothan area
Obituaries list residents with ages and addresses including Mrs A J Allums 48 Dothan and Benjamin L Hildreth 72 Enterprise. Other items report Wilkes in Texas training, Griffin at Fort Knox, Powell aviation mechanic training in Amarillo, Miller Good Conduct Ribbon, Armstrong promoted in China, Payne aiding LEM invasion ship, Walker to Officers' Advanced Course, Ward safe arrival in North Africa, Brewer awarded Flying Cross.
Births Bring Charl es Rober and Other New Arrivals
In Ashford and nearby towns several newborns arrive in May. Charles Rober is welcomed by Mr and Mrs William Woog of Ashford Route Two. A daughter named Susanne born to Mr and Mrs Robert McEae of Graceville Florida on May 7. Kenneth Michael born to Mr and Mrs Hernan L. Jerkins on May 18. Lawson Ozette named for a son born to Mr and Mrs L O Adars of Headland on May 22. Elizabeth Ann born May 17 to Sergeant and Mrs Almer B Riggs. Beverly born May 11 to Corporal and Mrs Wilson D Thomas of Ashford Route Two. Clinton Alexander born to Staff Sergeant and Mrs Wilmer Alexander Smith of Columbia. Linda Faye named for a daughter born to Mrs Jessie D Jones of Montgomery on May 12. Mary Ann named for a daughter born May 20 to Lieutenant and Mrs W Christeson of Quantico Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson D. Thomas
Ashford
Beverly
Wilmer Alexander Smith
Columbia
Clinton Alexendar
Jessie D. Jones
Montgomery
Linda Faye
W. Christeson
Quantico
Mary Ann
OPA Relief Debate Faces Bankhead Amendment Clash
The committee weighed requests for special waivers from OPA rules amid concerns relief could undermine the stabilization program. Some lawmakers urge relief for cotton textiles as Senator Bankhead pushes an amendment, while others warn it could disrupt price wage balance and the overall controls. The issue promises a heated fight next week as the President weighs the implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Congress
Bankhead
D.-Als
Roosevelts condemnation seen on OPA amendments
The piece explains that OPA officials oppose Bankhead amendments and warns that additional amendments may surface next week. A congressman argues OPA needs changes, while Bankhead pushes amendments that could trigger a presidential veto and jeopardize OPA support.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Service Men’s News Digest
the Dothan Eagle
Sorrelis
Mughes
Africa
Clase
J. C. Hughes
J. H. Hughes
Harford
Safedy
North Africa
Baxley
BAY Line
O Pensacola
Yallahasess
Mobile
Jacksonville
Miami
Taropa
New Orleans
Ito
Panama City
Va. Dothan
City
Buening
Lane
Trading Post
Solomon
Headland
Ala
Jersey
R. Brackin
Beulsh Church
Poland
China
J. B. Wiggins
Webb
Sam Collins
RFD
Box 208
Malvern
Ray G. Tidwell
Ham's Cross Roads
Coleman Gasoline Iron
W. P. Thomas, Ashford
Columbia Highway
Griffin
Cottonwood
Rehobeth
John Homer Williams
RFC
Marianna
Fla
Malons
Fis
Robert A Cherry
Mile North
Rid-ley
A. J. Cherry
Antech Church
W. J. Bievens
Midland City
Echo
Byrd
Greenwood Products Company
Malem
Marianne
A J. Allums
Greenwood Avenue
Benjamin Louis Hildreth
Enterprise
William Jackson Hartzog
Avon Park
Ozark
Estell Wynn Casey
Jewel Robertson
Dothay
Route Five
Fort Knox
James Griffin
J. W. Griffin
Route One, Enterprise
Armored School of
Wheeled Vehicle
Miller
Lamar Miller
Ernest Miller
Pfc. Miller
Aleutian Islands
Walker
Mation W. Walker
James J Walker
South Foster Street
Ward Artillery School
Fort Sit
Okla
Brewer
James
War Department
Toosevelt
People of
L. H. Moore
L. H. Moore Ice Co
W. C. Faulkner
Peo
Faulkner
Management
Dothan, Iam
Faulkner Coal & Ice Co
L. H. Moore Ice Company
Grubb Produce & Ice Co
Moore
Grubb
Faulkner Coal & Ice Company
Montgomery Highway Plant
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