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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1943
Page
6
A Graceville Scout was awarded the Legion Medal in a ceremony announced locally. The report notes this is the scout’s third consecutive win and names previous recipients Angus Karteld and Brout Troughs.
The Rucker Musical Show makes its premier here at Martin Theatre rated as sweet and hot and features a bevy of Dothan girls. The program was presented Friday night by Camp Rucker with a lively production Augmented by local talent and staged for a sophomore run.
A military entertainment show staged for the Dothan area featured Col Sel Helge Go Ebens leading a cast under the Special Service Office. The program included an ensemble of costumed cooks, a WAAC sketch, and a Brooklyn Dodgers baseball episode, with performances moving to Camp Rucker for other personnel.
Scout officials in Dothan announced a two day Camporee at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium on June 1 and 2 under Tex Banner. A Camp Fire Program begins at 8 p.m. the first day and field events start at 9:30 a.m. the second. The Dothan Camporee is one of five in the Southeast Alabama Council with troop registration meals site inspection and entertainment on day one and field events on day two starting at 5:30.
At Dothan High School production exercises the Exchange Club engraved Hulda Lucas and Gene Ramage on a loving cup. The No One girl and boy will have their names engraved on the roving cup each year. The Kywantsich award honored Alice Davie Caltoun with $25 war bond for twelve years of perfect attendance.
An upcoming program lists events including Scout pace, equipment race, team chariot race, fire making contest and commando ejay starting at 11 am. It highlights a mix of competitive and practical activities for attendees.
Dothan town joins a statewide Civilian Defense blackout test to assess emergency signal effectiveness. Residents praised some cooperation while many failed to hear signals or respond to dimmed street lights. Officials warn no blackout is perfect until more warning teams are deployed and signals cover all areas.
Geneva (Special) Five students from Geneva County schools received Good Citizenship certificates and medals from the national Daughters of the American Revolution. J. J. Collins, county school superintendent, announced the award yesterday. Names include Sammie Kilgore of Samson, Frankie Noblin of Coffee Springs, Sara Register of Geneva, Marvin Metcalf of Hartford, and Jonnie Ruth Pelham of Slocomb.
The narrator chronicles relentless air operations over Attu and Chichagof Harbor, detailing Lightning fighters bombing Japanese positions, trenches, and emplacements. He notes foggy conditions, evasive maneuvers, and the destruction of gun nests, churches, and supply depots while witnessing fires, shelling, and the toll on both sides.
A vivid field report describes fighter L local air action near Attu and Kiska with Lightning aircraft diving through smoke and fire striking Japanese targets. Coordinated Army and Navy support, artillery calls, and shelling against revetments underscore a high tempo engagement as crews report hits and successful suppressions.
Eight girls were picked up in Marianna during a clampdown on prostitution. Five were transported to the government quarantine hospital at Wakulla for treatment of venereal diseases. Infected prostitutes face suspended sentences as authorities close rooms, houses, and clubs.
A fragmentary report describes a nighttime patrol where a shot misses its mark near a church and a lamp is shifted to adjust range. The commander thanks a young operator for good work, noting the unit leaves Chicago as fog thickens and darkness closes in.
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