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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1944
Page
3
Fragmentary historical verse and propaganda text urging support for the war effort. Mentions God’s dreams, kings and dominion, humanity, and the call to buy war bonds. Includes garbled OCR phrases and a late instruction to buy War Bonds Now.
Barbara Ann Harris was honored as honor guest of the Napier Field graduating class. The ceremony featured officers pinned on by Miss Harris and the presentation of the trophy for top standing athlete by Second Lieutenant George W. Mew. The cadets marched to the field house led by the Post Band and swore in with hands raised, reaffirming the oath of office.
Rucker Junior G I s announced details of personnel assignments and home locations. Names include Tharick Le First Sgt Vewuan, Jacq Locker, and Mrs. Emery C. Johnson with daughter Carale Anne. Overseas service noted for Pet. and Mrs. John Dunie npson Simpson.
The Harvest Day program at the Methodist Church featured honors for Mrs. Tes and Miss Tallise Clendenin, with offerings given in memory of Mrs. M. F. Pridgen. Rev. EL AL Childs and Mrs. Childs were introduced as new pastor and wife, corsages presented, social planned, and circles noted with guests from Octavia Rush and Anna Pearce. Members traveled home for Thanksgiving week.
Birth notices list Mrs Bop Teel and Mrs Josce Robersam with details missing due to OCR corruption. Readable items indicate newborns in November with family connections and local names.
Lafayette Street Methodist Ww SCS circles met daily at members’ homes. Circle One, with eleven members, featured devotional messages and a Thanksgiving program led by Mrs. J C Woodham moving to Opp. Circle Two hosted at Mrs. J D Sanders with talk on Missionary Opportunities in Oscupish Countries. Circle Three at Mrs A D Ussery discussed Thanksgiving in Freedom. Circle Four at Mrs Franklin Wilkes included meditations and a poem. Circle Five at Mrs James Avery held a Thanksgiving devotional and poems.
The report details heavy carrier and ground actions across Leyte, Borneo, and the Dutch East Indies with losses including ships and aircraft. Japanese counterattacks are repelled as U S forces advance toward Ormoc and Limon while Chinese troops defend Bhamo against southern counterattacks.
Mr and Mrs Joseph C Espy announce the marriage of their daughter Agartha to Alton Miller of Eufaula. The ceremony occurred in a church setting with family and friends present. The bride, a 2(4) graduate of Abbeville High, has been with Alabama Power Company in the accounting division. The groom is a prominent young business man of Eufaula. The couple will reside in Eufaula.
A military communique says operations around Kalemyo west of the Chindwin River progressed satisfactorily after heavy fighting. The town’s status was updated as combat actions eased and movement continued.
The note states Jane and Jean Brysor aboard the Enterprise will spend the Thanksgiving holidays there with 38 vests of Miss Lougenis SteHings.
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