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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1943
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes name various officers and members including a president and vice presidents. Mentions Charles, L. J., Howell Hampton, McClintock, Alto fmmie Dees, the Rev. in Marvett Nowell, with little context or dates.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Baptist church in Kynesville for Mrs. Sarah C Kent a native of Jackson County who died Wednesday in Panama City. The Rev Rooks officiated and burial was in the church cemetery with Edge Funeral Home of Marianna in charge. Surviving are two daughters Susie Wootell of Maryville and Lucille Baxter of Marianna and three sons Albert of Columbus GA Alton of Alfred and J D Kent of Marianna. She was the widow of Noah Kent who died in 1840.
War era stamp notes assign No. Thirteen sugar good for five pounds through August 15, with Stamps Fifteen Sixteen for canning at five pounds each through October 31. Coffee Stamp Twenty-four valid for one pound through June 20. Stamp Twelve valid for one pound.
Notices list that Stamp No Twenty-two becomes valid July 21 and expires August II, Gasoline basic A books expire July 21, renewal applications for basic rations distributed July 2, Stamp No Eighteen shoes valid through Oct. 31, Blue Stamps K L M valid through July 7, N P coupons valid July 1, Red coupons J K L M N expire June 30, Red P coupon valid today through July 3.
Funeral for Reuben Wilson aged eighty five at Goodwater church with Rev J J Collins and Rev H Y Byrd. Burial in church cemetery with Masons in charge. Survived by wife Salie. six sons Almer of Samon, James Horace Duncan of Newton route one, Roscoe and Tom of Dothan. two daughters Vera Weeks of Geneva and Edla L Wilkinson of Dothan. Former county commissioners member noted among sacred harp players.
Crawford Lasseter, a Houston County farmer, was jailed on charges of mayhem after a daytime altercation with Quinton Strickland that left him with a chewed ear. Strickland filed the complaint and Lasseter posted bond the next day. Deputy Adams also reported the arrest of a Negro man, J. H. Coleman, on driving while intoxicated charges on Enterprise Highway.
The Dothan Junior Chamber contest concluded with final judging by County Agent C. M. Ling and Miss Fran Mallette. Three winners received $25 United States War Bonds from local banks and the Junior Chamber. A total of 137 gardens entered, with ten advancing to final judging and all gardens praised for planning and productivity.
Miss Fran Mallette, Houston County home demonstration agent, urged homeowners to plan storage for canned foods. She said remodeling or rearranging existing space can create shelves or pantries, ideally near the kitchen, to prevent spoilage and waste from poor storage.
The Dothan Recreation Center released the weekly schedule through its director Mrs Wea ver. Sunday offers an open house with games and music. Monday also open house. Tuesday features a dance with orchestra. Wednesday hosts a bridge party. Thursday presents an informal jam session with music and games. Friday includes a bingo party. Saturday closes with an open house and informal dancing, games and music.
A Camp Rucker soldier identified as Private Havok Krause was released by military authorities into the sheriff's custody on a grand larceny charge tied to the theft of an automobile from Dothan resident M. Guillat several weeks ago. Sheriff HB Farmer said Krause was released yesterday and he did not know details of the charges. a warrant had been turned over to the sheriff.
Funeral services for Mrs. Tle Mae McKinnon, 47, who died Thursday night after a long illness, will be held today at 3 p.m. at Pilgrim Home Baptist Church with Rev. Sam C. Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home cemetery with Ward Wilson directing. Pallbearers are Bertram Paulk Asherry Hickman Lloyd Hickman C. Gray E. H. Hoblis and J. B. Chapman. Honorary pallbearers include J J. Newton Wyatt Murphy Joe Powell BE R Panik Snell Frank Trawich W J Searcy A A Farmer Morris Duke Murray uke A K Tucker Bud Powell LS Watts Lr A Mercer Thad McGows Ed Creel. Surviving are her husband J A McKinnon two daughters Mrs Rex Cumbie Newton roule one and Mrs Bernard Graves Dothan treate five her father J R Hol and Fort Gaines Ga six alsters.
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Readable fragments mention individuals and places but leave key details unclear. The text references Newtor, Fort, Ga, and Tatdniothe with several misspelled surnames, suggesting a local notices snippet or brief crowd item without a clear event. The piece lacks a coherent narrative or identifiable actions.
Fragmentary text hints at an air transport committee or council and a decree about nose length along the equator, with no coherent details, dates, or named entities to establish a concrete event or outcome.
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