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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1944
Page
7
A column argues that enduring appeal lies in home warmth and charm rather than perpetual youth. It contends wives should enhance cooking, shared interests, and gentle humor to delight husbands, noting beauty fades while kindness sustains affection. Humble domestic virtues win over flashy vanity.
Mrs Bannie Eliza Pryals thirty two died at her home in Kinsey after a short illness. She left a husband Jim H Ryals of Kinsey, three sons Rufus Leo A J, two daughters Delphine Thel Mae, her parents Mr and Mrs Henry J Cutchens of Marianna, seven brothers and a sister. Funeral 4 p m today at Kinsey Baptist Church. Rev Cozart officiates. Burial in church cemetery with Headland Mortuary in charge.
James Herbert Cole of Tellico Plains Tennessee was accepted by the Navy after earlier Army service. His first enlistment ended when his true age was found. he then served briefly with the Washington DC Police. The navy plans to outfit the six foot former football player as a seaman.
Fort Benning Ga AP four soldiers from the 176th Infantry Regiment were reported missing after an assault boat overturned in the Chattahoochee river during infantry school demonstration rehearsals. Rescuers on scene credited officers and enlisted men for helping save others and named several individuals honored for rescue efforts. No drinking while eating or between meals was advised by a hygiene book of the ARO.
A fragmented OCR item shows a humor panel style gag from a newspaper feature. Readable bits hint at a captioned joke about daily life and small mishaps, with no clear names, dates, or locations. The fragmentary text suggests a lighthearted domestic situation typical of the column.
Lt. Emmet B. Gresham, son-in-law of Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, was reported safe after a mission in the Italian theater. The Washington Post says he parachuted to an island off Italy, evaded German captors with guerrillas, and returned to base after 40 missions.
Atlantic City, N J AP Biart Sergeant John B Zealor says he was not paid during his 13 month furlough and waited while Army bookkeeping lost track of him before being ordered to report back to duty. Zealor, a seven year decorated gunner from Utica Conn, served in the Africa theatre, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star and Air Medal after 26 combat missions, and returned to Morrison Field Florida in January 1943 awaiting new assignment prior to resuming active duty. His aunt Alice McGovern of Connecticut, and other bomber crew members, reported similar pay issues and vowed to push for return to active service.
Lt Lawrence V. Compton writes Techniques of Fishpond Management describing raising fish in a farmyard pond. A half acre pond can yield about 100 pounds annually to supplement rations, a finding from soil conservation efforts that began with rainwater harvesting to combat dust bowl conditions.
Carleton Fenn Lillie Jr., a U S Navy bombardier with a Liberator squadron stationed in England, has been wounded in action, according to a report from his mother Mrs E Lillie of Jacksonville Florida.
A report notes that Norwegians holding two pairs of ahoeg are denied the right to buy a second additional pair, restricting their ability to acquire further items. The item underscores a regulatory limit affecting consumer purchases and personal property.
Houston County tire inspectors and dealers are urged to attend a Wednesday 8 o'clock meeting in the courthouse where a central truck tire inspection station for the area will be established. The session will be led by A. L. Guy Jr. and officials stress the need for full attendance.
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