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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1945
Page
5
Wire service notes from World War II report T W Butler Jr aboard the U S Nevada recounting the first shots at Iwo Jima to pave the invasion route. Promotion for James W Kielser and several soldiers wounded in Europe and the Pacific are listed with hometowns and family links.
The Field Press Censor reports Private Seschem Franklin of Dothan serves in a Cherical Mortar Battalion with the U S Ninth Army currently fighting in Germany.
Marine Sergeant Raymond L. Loftin, son of P. W. Loftin of Do Than, has returned from the Central Pacific after service with the Second Third and Fourth Marine Air Wings. He was based in the Hawaiian and Marianas Islands during his duty.
Staff Sergeant Lon Fr. Wise, former Geneva County High School teacher, receives the Combat Infantryman’s Badge for superior combat performance in France and Germany. Wise, a Toy State Teachers College graduate, entered the Army in 1942. His wife, Mrs. Mary W. Wise, resides at Roanoke, Alabama.
War Department released details naming Technical Sergeant Wade R. Gray husband of Joyce B. Gray Cottonwood Pic Major H. Gleston son of Mrs Lela Clifton ey route three and Private Clydle W. Hollman son of Mrs Luella Wynn Quincy route three as wounded in action in the European theater during World War II.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is officially conferred upon Mort E Bitterman of Dothan Route Six at Cornell University. He majored in psychology and also holds a Bachelor of Arts from New York University in 1941 and a Master of Arts from Columbia University in 1942.
Oxie Branford son of Georgis Lee Branford of Dothan route two has returned after three months as a message center clerk in the European theater. He is stationed at the Army Ground and Service Redistribution Station at Rentic City MW. He holds the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon the Good Conduct Medal and the American Theater Campaign Ribbon.
Sergeant Richard E. Jarvis Jr., husband of Mrs. Lynette Jarvis of Midland City route two, has retired from 14 months of service in the Mediterranean aboard the U S Hospital Ship Seminole. He is temporarily treated at Stark General Hospital and will be transferred to another Army hospital for further care.
Private Roy Clower of Dothan and a four mechanic crew at Avon Park Army Air Field set a Flying Fortress engine change in 1 hour 26 minutes, far faster than the usual six hours. Clower, a Houston County High School graduate who joined the service in June 1943, was part of the team announced by the public relations office.
Seaman first class Cletus Rollins and Coxswain J C Vinson both of Dothan met February 1 in the South Pacific. Rollins has served there since June 12, 1944, and Vinson has been overseas 32 months. Corporal James A Eaton of Dothan has returned from service outside the continental U S and is processed in Miami Beach for next assignment. Eaton served 34 months in the South Pacific and is entitled to wear the Distinguished Unit Ribbon. He was a farmer before enlisting June 14, 1943.
Board Three lists 18 registrants sent to induction in Florida. Names include Kimball Hol, Charles Wayne Ghelton, Warren J. Owens, Wille Owens, Johnnie Calvin Woodham, Fred Quinton Beasley, Billy Joe Stewart, Daniel Chris Hodges, John Washington Forehand, Roy Lee Hill, Johnnie Wilson Brown, Mitton Robert King, Robert Eugene Woods, Jack Battles and Richard Allen White.
The Houston County probate office issued marriage licenses for numerous couples including Noah L. Newberry and Dorothy Gore, Lt Frederick Farwell Long and Virginia Ertelle Coppinger, Calvin B. Lawrence and Anna Hodrinaky, and Gaston Rudolph Johnson with Olle Irell Thompson among others. Also listed are pairs from Dothan, Ashford, and Camden areas, along with notes on service members returning from overseas and promotions.
John D. Stripling, with the 15th Air Force in Italy as tail gunner on a bomber, is promoted to staff Sergeant. He has completed 30 missions and 13 sorties and received the Purple Heart Air Medal and Presidential citation. He is the son of Mrs. Edna Williams of 401 E Washington St. Was wounded in Luzon. Sergeant Thomas A. Granberry, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Granberry of Headland Route 3, was wounded in action on Luzon February 4. War Department notified his parents. Transferred overseas in July 1948.
A list of deaths from Dothan and surrounding towns includes Ella Johnson Ozark Lucy Morgan Frances Kirkland Oswin Hobbs George Williamson Pearl Martin Laura Hickman and other residents with ages ranging from 35 to 92. Technical Sergeant Doyle Adams of Midland City received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement on bombing missions with the Eighth Air Force as a radio operator and gunner on a B 17 Flying Fortress of the 490th Bombardment Group. he enlisted in 1942.
Private Rufus Cobb son of Mrs. Roxie Cobb of Dothan and Private Raymond Wright son of Mrs. Calle G. Wright of 305 South Foster Street have received the Combat Infantryman's Badge for actual combat with the Fifth Army in Italy. They serve with the 339th Polar Bear Regiment of the 85th Custer Division in Italy.
A series of birth notices lists a son born to Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Crawford Jr on March 9 named Robert Dixon MS. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. D A Cherry on February 22 named Mariara. A son to Sergeant and Mrs John Rocha on February 24 named Michael Bryan. A son to Mr and Mrs H Crews on March 4 at 1105 North Foster Street named Rufus Durwood. A son to Sergeant and Mrs H Beck of Washington on March 3 named Leweeean. A daughter to Mr and Mrs W L Hodges of Hodgesville on March 6 named Lynda Carolyn. A son to Mr and Mrs Gavin Whitsett of New Orleans on March were named Gavin Crawford. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Coy Yeoman on March 8 named Rebee Mary Ann. A daughter to Staff Sergeant and Mrs Howard Marston on March 4 named Mry Ann. A son to Lieut and Mrs John Richard Myers of Pichard on March 12 named Byron Richard.
War Department reports 2357 U S soldiers wounded in European theater including Houston County men Technical Sergeant James A Ballard Dothan area Private James Q Tedder and Sergeant Tazer Baker from New Brockton route two spouses named earlier in the release indicating their status and home connections
Loyd L. Joiner of Dothan route five and Claude F. Ward of 200 Montezuma Avenue are listed as receiving initial naval indoctrination at the U.S. Naval Training Center Great Lakes. Public relations officials announced the enrollment.
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