02 May 1944
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1944
Page
1
Waves program seeks women aged 18 to 35 in Dothan area for petty officer ratings with no prior experience required. Training in New York City begins July. interested individuals should contact the Navy Recruiting Station for appointments.
Demonstrations will be held this month at the County Home with Miss Maline, county home demonstration agent, and Miss Mary Crompton, assistant agent. The schedule includes Smyrna meeting with Bra. W. OU at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday May 3, Big Creek with Mrs. Jackson at 2:30 p.m. on Friday May 14, Webo with Mrs. V. Webb at 2:30 p.m. on Friday May 14, Bay Springs with Mrs. Bernice Hughes at 1 p.m. on May 8, Cotum werts with Mrs. Arthur Baker at 3 a.m. on May 9, and Taylor with Mrs. Bee at 2:30 p.m. on May 9.
Dr Boone M Bowens talk at Foster Street Methodist Church described as a Rotary Club meeting. The event featured Dr Nae man B Mread pastor and district superintendent Dr S Mt Baker with others including Rev G Ralph Madson and club president Mr Masry.
Judge Saxon P. Poyner presided as two breach of peace cases were not pressed and two similar cases were continued. Three assault and battery cases were not pressed with court costs paid, and a defendant charged with receiving and selling stolen property was discharged.
Silas Sellers at 106.20 am and Gordon attends at 2:30 pm. Friday May 12 Union Hill Club is set to meet with Mrs Fred Saei at 2:30 pm. The rest of the schedule will be announced later.
A feature on invasion planning explains months of preparation across Army and Navy. It covers logistics, troop composition, and supply counts, detailing softening bombardments, beach assaults, and the sequence of armored and infantry waves for a D day scenario plus a memorial service for Jim McCoy.
Yale head football coach Ray Pond has been named to coach the Georgia Navy Preflight team next season. Appointment announced by Lt Cmdr WLM Matty Bell oversees the program. Four games scheduled include South Carolina at Columbia and Chapel Hill Navy Preflight at Athens with a slate of opponents through November at various cities.
Cubs manager Wilson resigns after a brief season, citing no quarrels and hoping the move improves the club. Roy Johnson named acting field manager as ownership and executives assess next steps following a conference with Cubs owner Phil Wrigley.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a historical local election event with names and places, mentioning voters and potential court involvement. The readable portions point to a prior voting context and calls for oversight of the electoral process amid unclear dates and participants.
In Jackson County the total voter count reached 16 141 with 1545 new registrations. Reported party affiliations show 14035 Democratic, 7 Se democrate Sy uvhians and 13 Independents, reflecting the latest official tallies after preliminary checks yesterday.
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