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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1943
Page
2
An unusual ad item titled Opel Mi Marina presents a special promotion for Sonor Cisude Popper equipment. The fragment hints at a limited offer with emphasis on a car model theme and musical gear, but lacks clear details or dates. Further readable text would clarify brand names and promotion scope.
A line of parade entries from Marigena Aly Field band and WAC detachment Color Guard to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts moved to Confederate Park. Taps and a silent prayer followed, with Rev. M. Duratt delivering the invocation. Senator Pepper was introduced by T. H. Barnett as the nation anthem and band performances marked the day. Saint Luke's Chapel offered prayers for peace from 9 am to sunset, and a special service was planned at First Baptist Church at 4 pm.
B E Ming seventy two of Graceville route one died at home after a long illness. Funeral services held at the residence conducted by Rev Howard Kawick and Rev R M Miller. Burial in Bethel cemetery Newton Ward Wilson in charge. Surviving: daughter Mrs John M Cannon of Dothan. five sons W T Ming Huey Ming E J Ming E C Ming and Fenney Ming. several grandchildren. Grandsons served as pallbearers.
A four-vehicle crash along the Enterprise Highway seven miles from Dothan injured one person slightly. B G L Sasser of Dothan route five drove a truck that overturned for unknown reasons. W C Cumby stopped to inspect the scene. Army and other trucks collided with Cumby’s vehicle, peanuts spilled, and Tedder’s truck struck Cumby’s car. Tedder suffered minor facial cuts.
Funeral services for Anthony McGowan eighty eight of Miami were held this afternoon at Wiggins Church with Rev Jeter Baldwin. Burial followed in Wirnns cemetery with Ward Wilson in charge. A former Dale County resident he moved to Miami five years ago. Surviving are his daughter Mrs W V Brown and another daughter Mrs E E Hoffman of Panama City along with several grandchildren.
Funeral services for Joseph Josh McClendon sixty five of Midland City route two were held at Cedar Springs Church with Pastor G W Nobles officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Ward Wilson in charge. Surviving are a step son Tom White of Blakely Georgia a brother Jim McClendon of Webb route one and a cousin J C McClendon of Midland City active pallbearers were Flobert Gilmore J B Chepman Tom Jerkins Jorn Tidwell Hughey Horne and Crawford Graves.
In a Commons session the White Paper on Britain's wartime support to the United Nations was examined. Sir John cited Britain’s cash and material contributions while Roosevelt’s report to Congress highlighted reverse lend-lease from the Empire, detailing sums from Britain, Australia, New Zealand, India and Canada, and underscoring the mutual defense role.
The article notes a 37 percent increase in Scout membership with new units forming in Alabama and nearby areas. It highlights Girl Scout activities led by Esther Bond and lists several troop members and leaders. It mentions a recent meeting theme, awards for American Girls subscriptions, and upcoming Air Scout Squadron development.
The article notes a tenth part of the petasta water power for Lo and Bag has been developed. It outlines progress in harnessing this resource and hints at potential future expansion and regional impact. The piece references local authorities and engineers involved in the project.
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