Wiregrass Men Get Napier Promotions
Three Wiregrass men have been promoted at Napier Field announced by the Public Relations Office. Technical Sergeants van Staff Errant Curtis D Whitten Jr and Jonathan Radney Jr, plus Corporal Hendrizk Deloney, are among those elevated. Promotions list includes many other sergeants and technicians across ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier Field
Errgeant Curtis D. Whitin, Jr
Curtis D Whitten
Dothan Cote
Marie L. Searty
Clapton
Jona Raymond Radney, Jr
J. R Radney
Columbia
Sargeant Radney
Dothan Cote Cots Company
Armed Service
Hendrizk Deloney
John Oscar Deloney
Ozark Route Four
Serdant Deloney
Hartford
Military personnel roster fragment lists ranks and names
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous soldiers with ranks from sergeant to private. The garbled text includes names such as Luther B. Mitchell Jr Jacob T. Sax Wallace Wingfield Joseph W. Adams Robert Thompson and others with corrupted middle initials and misspellings, ending with a snippet about a private Edward C. Easex and a corporal title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. @nith
James H Allen
Joseph J. Greer
Chalmera W. McDowell
Earl T Moyer
John C. Hugoman
Clare F. L. Kreel
Robert F. Pelfer
Carl B. Burgan
Arthur Clagan
Bert A Holmgren
Louis P. Scisies
Thomas J. Ward
Samuel T. Dille
Robert H. Gray
Merette L. Jones
Willie Bell
Prio Ea
Herbert R. Reed
Charles W. Raley
Jobs J. Finlvy, Jr
Edward C. Easex
Alsatian barber jailed for speaking French by Nazis
A barber in Alsace was sent to a concentration camp for six weeks by Nazi authorities for speaking French. The detention was framed as punishment linked to education, reflecting broader repression in occupied territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockolm
Alsace
Hig Education
Straasburger Neuests Nachlnichten Ald
Lavinia Carr and Daughter Die in Dothan Hospital
A double funeral was held at Rehoboth Baptist church for Lavinia Carr eighteen and her infant daughter who died in a Dothan hospital. The Rev C Balkcom officiated with burial in Rehobeth cemetery. Survivors include Mrs Carr’s family and local pallbearers Fellows and Forrester assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth Baptist Church
Bits
Lavinia Carr
Dothan
C. Balkcom
Rehobeth
Fellows
Forrester
Mra Carr
Dothan Selectees Listed For Army Navy Air Corps
A Houston County Effective Service Board No 1 announced last week the accepted registrants for service. Army: Walter Beck, George E. DeLaney, Howard E. Lane, Artis L. Moore. Navy: Reginald Frederick Pippin Jr., Walter Laon McNeil. Army Air Corps volunteers include Early Grady Brackie, William G. Grimsley, William D. Marley, James H. Mizon, Alvah R. Purvis, Jerry Frank Waton. Sergeant James L Dean promoted to Technical Sergeant at Antilles Air Command. Cadet Elmer Newell Pollan enrolled as aviation cadet at Maxwell Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Air Corps
Navy
Fort McClellan
Houston County
Effective Service Board No. One
Walter & Beck
George E. DeLaney
Howard E. Lane
Artis L. Moore
Fort McPherson
Reginald Frederick Pippin, Jr
Walter Laon McNeil
Army sergeant Clements completes troop school at Lowry Field
Sergeant Frank E. Clements, son of Mrs W E H Clements of 308 N Bt Andrews, graduated from the Armament School at Lowry Field Colorado. A Dothan High graduate, he enlisted October 15, 1941, and served in New Orleans before his transfer to Lowry Field where he was serving as manager of the Ice Cream Co at the time of his assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARMY
Frank E. Clements
Mra. W
Cadet Billy Hall Assigned to Blythe Training School
Aviation Cadet Billy Hall has been assigned to the Morton Air Academy at Blythe California for primary flight training after completing pre flight training at Santa Ana California. Cadet Hall is the son of Mr and Mrs Horeice Hall of Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hall
Morton Air Academy
Blythe Calif
Saunte Anne
Cali
Cadet Hall
Horece Hall
Dothan
Corporal Promotion for Bernice B. Cook in Army Air Corps
Bernice B. Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Cook of 1103 Savannah Street, Dothan, has been promoted to Corporal in the Army Air Corps. She is stationed at the Army Air Field in Walla Walla, Washington, and recently completed training at MacDill Field, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice B. Cook
T.V. Cook
Savannahtreet
Dothan
Army Air Corps
Cpl. Cook
Army Air Field
Walla Walla
Wash
MacDill Tempe
Deaths of Numerous Residents Listed in Graceville to Opp
A memorial notice lists multiple deaths with ages and locations including John HL Miller of Graceville age 74, Raymond Hutto 19 from Hartford route three, Mrs Josephine Pearson 73 of Bonifay route four, Mrs Joule Carroll 36 of Blocomb route one, Ella Mee Ready 84 of Marianna route three, Bary Meredith 16 of Acevita route two, M L Long 54 of Do than route one, Roy F Rhodes 55, Miss Sallie Seay 76 of Blocomb, Mrs E G Meara 34 of Marianna, Ide Hays Reid 69 of Montgomery, B E Pate 60 of Ashford, Green Stringer 68 of Ashford route one, Barney White 70 of Gordon route one, Chester H Amith 39 of Opp, Mrs Fred Cameron of Troy, Helen M Ivey 25 of Graceville, Mrs BR Reynolds 71 of Abbeville, Walter D Lynn 49 of Abbeville, Mrs Frenk Edwards 72 of Marianna, Mrs Ocle Kirkland 41 of Culpe y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HL Miller
Graceville
Raymond Hutto
Ainteen
Hartford
Josephine Pearson
Bonifay
Joule Carroll
Blocomb
Ella Mee Ready
Marianna
Fan Bary Meredith
Acevita
M. L. Long
Dothan
Roy Franklin Rhodes
Miss Sallie Sea
Gunner Benefield Graduates at Kingman AAF
Sergeant Hugh D Benefield son of Mr and Mrs M E Benefield of Midland City graduated from the Army Air Forces Flexibly Gunnery School at Kingman Arizona. He entered the service October 31 1942 and was announced by the public relations office on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh D. Benefield
M. E. Benefield
Midland City
Army Air Forces
Kingman
Ariz
Benefield
Army
Godwin Joins Marine Corps After Training at Quantico
Joseph I. Godwin son of Mr and Mrs Joseph B Godwin of Ozark route one has been assigned to active duty with the United States Marine Corps after completing the officers training course at Quantico Virginia. Announcement was made Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Commission
Joseph I. Godwin
Joseph B. Godwin
Ozark
U. & Marine Corps
Officers’ Training Couran
Marine Base
Quantico
Shelby Thoma Promoted to Corporal in Army Service
Promotion of Shelby Thoma from private to corporal occurred Wednesday. Thoma, an employee of The Eagle, enlisted in the Army and is stationed at Camp Les Ve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Thoma
Thomas
The
Eagle
Army
Camp Les, Ve
Navy enlistment omission prompts correction for Hicks
John E. Hicks of Dothan was unintentionally omitted by draft board officials from the Navy registrants accepted for service as printed in Tuesday’s Engle. The error requires a formal correction and resubmission of Hicks’s name to the Navy enlistment list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Hicks
Dothan
Navy
Sailor Promoted to Seaman First Class
Sailor Laster Watford son of Mr and Mrs J E Watford has been promoted to Seaman First Class in the Navy. Announcement says he will return home on furlough in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laster Watford
Nevy
J. E. Watford
Geneva native serves in Tunisian campaign as radio operator
Technical Sergeant Kenneth F. Collins son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Collins of Geneva is now stationed at a North Africa airbase. The radio operator and bombardier is announced this Tuesday as active service continues in the Tunisian campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Kenneth F.collins
Mra
J. J. Collins
Geneva
Etr
North Africa
Bombardier
Cadet Alms Arrives for Basic Training at Pecos Field
Aviation Cadet William J. Alms, son of Mr and Mrs J M Lima of 402 South Foster Street Dothan, arrived at the Pacoa Army Air Field Pecos Texas to begin basic flying training on a student pilot. Public relations noted Tuesday. Before joining the Army Cadet Alms worked for Martin Davis of Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Alms
J. M. Lima
South Foster Atreat
Dothan
Pacoa Army Air Field
Pecos
Tax
Army
Sima
Mertin-Davis Thealesse
Marriages in Houston County Probate Office Week Ending June 5
The Houston County probate records list marriage licenses issued for the week ending June 5. Names include John L. Vance and Mary Wright of Dothan, James Roscoe Holmes of Birmingham and Lille Maurice Curry of Prichard, plus numerous other couples from Dothan Ashford Malvern and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
John L. Vance
Memphis
Tenz
Jaod Mary Wright
North St
Dothan
James Roscoe Holmes
Birmingham
Lille
Maurice Curry
Prichard
Waltman Lee Collins
Burnsville
W. Va
Wilila Catherine Pearson
Weat Crawford
Clase Allen FL
Aon
Buffalo
Lulla Belle Dupree
Ashford
Hovia Medley
North Alice
Lizzie Jones
North Alice St
Sidney Peters
Malvern
Ellen Marie Boyett
Carson WcNeil
Washington St
Mildred Parker
Webb
Howard Bagley Revels
Holly Springs
Verne Brunnon
Daleville
Jessia D. Jones
Bogata
Tex
Stava J. Pappas
Danville
Sara Gained
Albany
George Edsel Taner
Fort McClellan
Dollie Mae Harrison
John Richard Miller
Adie Adams
Cottonwood
James Ernest Tinker
Rossville
Bertie Elizabeth Martin
Chattanooga
Tenn
Redd Promoted at 333rd Conse Training Detachment
Staff Sergeant Rex M. Redd of Enterprise has been promoted to Technical Sergeant. The public relations office at the 333rd Conse Training Detachment in Nashville Tettn announced the advancement Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex M. Redd
Enterprise
333Rd Conese Training Detachment
Ale Crew
Nashville
Tettn
Officer Assigned to Anti Aircraft School at Camp Davis
Captain Clifford T. Schwalb of 188 Cherckss Avenue Dothan is now stationed at the Anti Aircraft Artillery School at Camp Davis North Carolina the public relations office announced Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford T. Schwalb
Cherckss Avenas
Dothan
Camp Davis
N.C
Army radio electricians course at Fort Knox
Corporal William Pace Atkinson son of Mrs Clara P Atkinson Newton has enrolled in the Armored Force School Communication Department radio electricians course at Fort Knox Kentucky as announced by the public relations office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pace Atkinson
Clara P. Atkinson
Newton
Radio Electricians
Armored Force School
Fort Knox, Ky
WAAC Transfer for Evelyn Branford to Bakers and Cooks School
Auxiliary Evelyn Branford of 106 East Washington Street has been transferred from the Fourth WAAC Training Center at Fort Deena Massachusetts to the WAAC Bakers and Cooks School, according to the public relations office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Branford
Washington Street
WAAC
Fort Deena
Mass
Bakers’ and Cooks’ School
Marines announce Lieut Christeson on active duty
Lieut Wayne Christeson of Wayneaville Missouri has been assigned to active duty with the United States Marine Corps, the public relations office announced Friday. His wife, Eleanor Mullins Christeson, is the daughter of Norton Mullins of Dothan, Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Christeson
Vivian Mosler Christeson
Wayneaville
United States Marine Corps
Eleanor Mullins Christeson
Norton Mulling
North Bell, Street
Dothan
Army Nurse Arrives Safe in Africa for Medical Duty
Sgt. Luther M. Norris son of Mr and Mrs J R Norris of Hartford arrives safely in North Africa awaiting assignment with the U S Army Medical Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Luther M. Norris
J. R Norris
Hartford
North Africa
Medical Department
U. S. Army
Promoted to Sergeant Bruner at Drew Field
Corporal Quinton D. Bruner son of Mr and Mrs C C Bruner of 208 Montana Street has been promoted to sergeant It was announced Saturday Bruner who was inducted into the Army last September is now stationed at Drew Field Tampa Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinton D. Bruner
Cottondale Soldier Wounded In Africa
Private Wilburn W. Holley of Cottondale Florida has been wounded in action in the North African area, the War Department announced Saturday. Holley, son of L B Holley of Cottondale route one, was among 650 United States soldiers noted in the wounded list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburn W. Holley
Fear Cottondale
Fla
War Department
Holley
L. BR. Holley
Cottondale
Births Listed for Several Area Families this Spring
A series of birth announcements includes Linda Gene to Mr and Mrs Chastes H Bullard on June 1, Billy Ray to Mr and Mrs A J Smith of Columbia route two on May 10, Martha Lou to Mr and Mrs Barby Everett of Hartford on May 25, Woodrow Wilson Jr to Preend Mrs Woodrow W Herring on May 30, Margie Sue to Mr and Mrs W G Skinner of Cottonwood on May 30, Jerry Lamar to Mr and Mrs Wilde L McLendon of Columbia on June 2, Dizie Ler to Mr and Mrs Lester Hardy of Graceville route two, and Hughie Ann to Mrs Hubert Weat of Headland on May 4. the head of Headland area is the late Hubert West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chastes H. Bullard
Linda Gene
A.J. Smith
Columbia
Billy Ray
Barhy Everett
Hartford
Martha Lou
Woodrow W. Herring
Woodrow Wilson, Jr
W. G. Skinner
Cottonwood
Margie Sue
Wilde L McLendon
Jerry Lamar
Laster Hardy
Graceville
Dizie Ler
Hubert Weat
Headland
Hughie Ann
Hubert West
Private Ed R. Harris Begins Basic Training at Fort Monmouth
Private Ed R. Harris of 403 N St Andrews St has started basic training in the Signal Corps at Fort Monmouth New Jersey, according to the public relations office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Corps
Ed R. Harris
N. St. Andrews St
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Army certificate for private Bragg C Money at Stuttgart AAF
Private Bragg C Money of Columbia route one earned a certificate of proficiency in airplane mechanics after completing the Post Mechanical School course at Stuttgart Army Air Field Arkansas. Sergeant James A Tindell, son of Mrs A V Tindell, graduated from the Bombing and Gunnery School at Wendover Field Utah. Sergeant Charles R Merritt, son of Mrs Julius Merritt, graduated from the Bombing and Gunnery School after basic training at Lowery Field Denver and initial service at Napier Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragg C. Money
Columbia Route One
Stuttgart Army Air Field
Stuttgart
Ark
Pvt. Money
RAF
ARMY
Charles R. Merritt
Mra
Julius Merritt
Appletree St
Dothan
Wendover Field
Utah
Merritt
Dothan High School
Napier Field
Lowery Field
Denver
Army private Cameron graduates from Napier Field program
Private Dayton A. Cameron of Dothan has completed the Administrative Course at the Post Troop School in Napier Field, announced by the Public Relations Office. He is the son of Mr and Mrs D A Cameron of 809 West North Street and a Dothan High School graduate who worked in his father's grocery store before joining the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L Dean
J. T. Dean
West Washington Street
Dothan
San Juan
Antilles Air Command
Dean
Army
National Guard
British West Indies
Dothan High School
The
Dothan Eagle
West 14Th Street
Davenport
Iowa
Dayton A. Cameron
Napier Field
Cameron
D. A. Cameron
North St.a
Radio Programs and Musical Schedule Summary
Radio listings show WAGF SATURDAY lineup with musical acts including Your Carpet Singers and Freddy Negally Orch. The schedule includes news at 12 00 and a film segment titled Movietiane News. Additional programs feature The Bere and The Ky Parade Ness with multiple time slots throughout the afternoon.
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Wagf Saturdit Muscal Ab
Bere
Tors Bequesta
Gatele Lee Vnd
Burkett
Vinsbes of Lote
Freddy Negal'y Orch
Fred Waring Show and War Broadcasts Intrigue Saturday Schedule
A dense Saturday radio lineup lists Fred Waring’s program, war broadcasts, and variety acts with numerous performers. The schedule features music, news updates, comedy, and dramatic segments across multiple time slots, including The Five Minutes News, Dance Music, and The Circus of Variety, culminating in news and light entertainment into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warinr
Fulton Lewis Jr
Abe Bax Stout
Che
UPA
Nbt
Lucilla Manpara
Abe Earl Godwin
Wer Brosdcat
Bslu
Kate Sm
Vaory
Cal Tincey
Aba Lyman
Walts
Gabrie Haatter
Wibe-Beale
Ube
Brewster Boy
Harry Warner
Tommy Bizgs
Betty Lou
Hollywood Caravan of
John Guanther
John B. Hughes
Gracia Fields
Elmer Davis
Nbe
Mbn
Fred Waring
Falcon Adventures
Cbe
American Eagle Club
London
Ellary Queen
Arthur Hale
Bob Hawk
Drarma
Roy Porter
Blu
Crummtt
Julia Sanderson
Ebe
Gage
Barry Wood
John Gunther
Aristy
Betty Rann
Puny
Snd
Cbs Dance Orch
Legion Can Select Members Court Holds
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that Veterans of World War I are not automatically entitled to Legion membership. It upheld each post's right to judge its own members, affirming a Jefferson County ruling against 15 Negro veterans seeking a charter for a Birmingham Legion post. The decision notes posts may refuse applications, denying a request to establish a Negro post at Birmingham after denial by the state Legion Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
American Legion
Alabama Supreme Court
Legion
Jefferson Circuit Court
Birmingham
Moses D. Chapman
John T. Batten
D. Trotte
Supreme Court
Macon County
War Brings People Back To Locust Grove Church
War drives attendance to the decayed Locust Grove Church ten miles from Carlisle Kentucky as residents restart services after a decade of consolidation. Renovation follows halted bus service and renewed efforts by local families including Mrs Dora Smathers and Mrs Elsla Stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Locust Grove
Canada Will For Victory Supports Dictatorship
Ottawa reports Labour Minister Humphrey Mitchell praising Canada’s manpower controls as centralized and effective, likening them to Britain’s system in spirit. He cites work permits, relocation of Japanese aliens, and high munitions output, with workers from bellhops to trainmen expressing willingness to endure farm or factory duties for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Young
NEA
Ottawa
Labor
Humphrey Mitchell
England
Bevin
Dunkirk
Blitz
Dieppe
Pearl Harbor
Britain
EIENS
Canada
Cananda
United Nations
Fablic
Mitchell
Selective Service
Rand
Jean Bedard
Cour
Scientiite
Soonees Move Around Worman Oklahoma Alumni Office
Oklahoma alumni office records show more than 20 400 changes in student addresses over the past year as alumni move due to service with the armed forces or war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worman
Okla
Oklahoma
Hang Onto Yog Points Girls Urges Ming ia
Fragmented OCR text appears to discuss social dynamics around gifts and favors among women and men, with garbled phrases about loyalty and rewards. The readable content references coupons, fashion items, and playful exchanges, but lacks a coherent narrative or identifiable entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Ia
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Wiregrass
Napier Promotions
Edward ©. Nunes
Stewart A Svennon
Clarence E. Herrman
George A. Allen
Victor E Serena
Lee H. Loveless
James E Berry
George F. Cassell
PBM
Nip Mitchell
Thomas Tucei, Jr
Buncy Gant
Souther R Hendrix
Haerbert W. Simpkins
Harold E. Down Ing
Fred J. Hoard
Jack Long
Charles H. McDougie
Alsatian
Die
the Service Men’s News Digest
the Dothan Eagle
Alabama
Elmer Newell Pollen
Elmer N. Pollan
W. Adama St
Maxwell Field
Pollan
University of Alabama
Miami
University of Tennes
Classification Center
Tann
Arny Ays Ton
Bamo
James A. Tindell
Mra. A
Troy Carr
Ft Dix
Dora Smathers
Madrid
Mize Lavania Smothers
Elsla B. Stones
Maded J
B. B. Harper
Ray Minnatte
Leo Smothara
Stalth
Leon Cobb
Jim Newton
John D. Carr
Chane
Ribs
Vion Bc
Robert O'Donnel
Perpin
Peace River District
Muffl
Anas
South Africa
Philly
Lord and Wegey
the Trading Post
New Hampshire
H. H. Arnold
Lloyd Jaynes
Church
Certified
Planta S. C. Copperies
Puerto Rico
Berea
Gus Ingram
RFD
Ann Als
Brannon
A. D. Hatton
Rous
R. C. Carter
Ley
Florida
Jim Richards
Baer
Cameron's Mill
Timos
Greenwood Products Company
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