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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1944
Page
8
James Marlow notes DDT the war era insect killer is not ready for civilian use. Military needs and safety testing limit availability and indicate ongoing government and industry experiments before any home use.
The article describes wartime events with a celebration including taps, silent prayer, and a Rev B A DuRant invocation at the First Presbyterian church. Army band performances and remarks by J M Sims and Capt. of the state Guard follow, with music and the national anthem. It also notes a fluorescent lamp headband for bombardiers and a remark on water sliders insects sliding on water.
Major Fred H White, formerly Plans and Training officer at Marianna Army Air Field, is named Commandant of Troops replacing Lt. Col. Luther W Burns who attends the Commandant duties during his absence. White, a 1942 entrant and early Marianna official, has held multiple posts including assistant personnel officer war bonds and insurance, commanding officer of the 692 squadron, and coordinated first aid and chemical warfare training. He will oversee troop administration and processing activities and report to the base commander. White, of Birmingham, Ala., is married to Gertrude Buffington. they have a daughter, Carol.
A display of Army Air Forces protective equipment and ground safety materiel will be shown this afternoon with the weekly 4 30 parade on Napier Field parade ground. Colonel Charles J. Daly invites Dothan and Wiregrass residents to attend as ten Aviation Cadet squadrons march to Napier Field Band under CWO John R. Charlesworth. Reviewing officers include Major Fredeck Weaver and Captain Gerald R. Grant. AT-6 and P-40 planes will be exhibited on platforms for close viewing. visitors may park on the runway behind the reviewing party. Military police will direct guests to the parade grounds.
Senator Claude Pepper is invited to speak at a Marianna Armistice Day program hosted by the Smith Kelly post of the American Legion. The event includes dedication of a new Confederate Park veterans board bearing about 2,500 names, replacing a smaller roll. A parade features Legion units, Army, local Guard, Red Cross, Scouts, and a flyover from Marianna Army Air Field.
Mrs Berry Norton of Enterprise received the Art Medal for her son Staff Sergeant Henry A Norton who was killed in action in the European Theater during the summer of 1543. Col Charles J Daly presented the medal at Napier Field parade as Norton was cited for exceptionally meritorious achievement and courage. The ceremony noted his actions reflected great credit on himself and the United States Armed Forces. Mrs Norton had previously been awarded the Purple Heart.
The newly organized West Florida Shrine Club will participate in the forthcoming ceremonial in Jacksonville. This will mark the first official appearance in that part of the state, announced by Major A A Korst, president.
The event will take place in the evening of November 15 at the Windsor Hotel. Headquarters for the ceremonial items will be set, and badges for members and candidates will be provided by Noble Sam Williams. Registration will open Thursday.
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