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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1945
Page
9
Disorderly scene described with grenades and a gas release near Village Street. Witnesses report Sergeant leading a squad toward a town, with unclear details of injuries or arrests.
A chaotic wartime scene portrays Sergeant Hall leading a squad through a dangerous street under shellfire and machine gun fire as they approach a target house. An unexpected incident injures a sergeant as the team presses forward, hoping a single man can complete the job amid exploding debris and danger.
A fragmentary account recalls a G I named Erensde from the Rainbow Division in action tossing grenades at the Kraut house. The piece notes overseas service since February 22 1828, coming home on leave, and the rugged then a junior Miss College figure observing the scene as ferries receive no practice.
Pvt Samuel P Lewis of Sweetwater Alabama reported for basic training at Camp Blanding Florida. A Sweetwater High School graduate who attended Auburn previously Lewis was inducted at Camp Shelby Massachusetts on February 22.
Mrs Fred Nall of Troy announced the group chosen to leave Ville Ga on June 26 for a camp. The party includes Jane Spann Jane Foy Ann Hanahan Patsy Astleford June Robertson Connie Hill Sue Horssby Miriam Whidaon Claire Faulk Eloise Buntin Mary Malone Martha McBryde Helen Blount Martha Watford and Betty Griffin.
Marianna and Jackson County seek to raise 316000 for the Red Cross drive. Turner reports a shortfall of 2974.80 with Alford Cottondale Sneads and Graceville topping their goals in 15 organized groups. Marianna lagging at 6691.54 of an 8000 target, with payments urged to wipe out the deficit by March 31.
Marianna Hospital announces plans to add a new wing to expand facilities. The project details include site preparation and funding steps as the community awaits construction milestones.
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