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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1945
Page
4
Headland salvage drive collected 5300 pounds under Headland area organizers. G W Hay commander of the Headland American Legion posted the update. Two more drives are planned in April including an event on April 20 with further collections anticipated.
The Office of Price Administration tightens gasoline coupon regulations to improve uniformity among local boards. A new system creates a service group for drivers traveling to plants and imposes tests to determine eligibility, limiting rationing to procedures deemed essential at the plants.
A new semi-preferred classification with a ceiling of 825 mules a month covers motorists now on C rations. If work is done at an essential plant but lacks prior request and separate payment, a motorist may qualify. Tungsten carbide is noted for scratching sapphire.
Hartford funeral services were held Sunday for Lula Sullivan sixty nine who died at her Hartford home after a long illness Burial took place in Pondtown Church Cemetery with Rev A G Thomas officiating Surviving are her husband J E Sullivan two daughters Mrs Ethel Brown and Mrs Wyrtie Norris four sons Arthur Howard Dewey and Floyd and a brother Macon Chancy of Mississippi
Washington reports the submarine Albacore is overdue from patrol and presumed lost. Approximately 65 officers and men aboard have had next of kin notified. The Albacore was the 41st submarine lost since the war began and the 35th overdue or presumed lost. Four were known sunk and two destroyed to prevent capture. Commanded by Lt Cmdr High R. Rimmer of Manhasset New York.
C M Ling County agent urged Houston County poultry producers to expand broiler capacity and rooster numbers with extra space. He advised raising chicks early to boost pullet supply for fall and early winter laying while noting 1945 egg needs can be met with normal production. He urged normal, not excessive, calls to maintain laying efficiency. The piece also notes wartime nickel use for magnesium bombs.
Funeral services for Robert E. Hutto seventy of Slocomb route two were held Sunday morning at New Hope Church with Rev Bass officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery Holman of Hartford directing Surviving include wife and many nieces and nephews
Corporal Lugan Granger of 3110 East Washington, with a unit in the Philippines, fights under General Douglas MacArthur, allied commander in the Southwest Pacific, as the military censor reports on Fourteenth Army Corps activities.
Corporal Granger, battalion supply clerk in the Bind Chemical Battalion, has been overseas over 20 months. About 18 percent of clothing and equipment issued to troops overseas is reclaimed at overseas repair depots, highlighting supply efficiency.
Fragmentary OCR reads as an ad for skin care products with references to acne pimples healing aids and prices of 25 and 50 cents. Mentions black and white skin and satisfaction guarantee but content is disjointed and partly obscured.
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