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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1944
Page
10
The pilot Varlie and his crew faced heavy flak and high spirits on return. Details include the pilot holding the Distinguished Cross and Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, and a D Day bombing operation ribbon. The crew reported 97 holes in the target area and damage to the aircraft’s electrical and hydraulic systems.
Sgt. Williams, tail runner and engineer aboard a B-17, recalled training at Atlantic City NC Seymour Johnson Field Fort Myers Ardmore and overseas prep. He fondly remembered England’s beauty on a return raid and the Statue of Liberty, then noted his furlough end and reassignment to a Miami Beach center.
Army Pvt. Mickey Rooney and 17 year old Henty Jane Rose, Miss Birmingham of 1844, wed in Birmingham after a six day courtship. Rooney, 21, said he may be sent overseas. ceremony at Highlands Methodist Church followed his home visit to Maj. Harry Jackson at the Birmingham Army Air Base.
Foster USO Club on South Foster Street airs a busy schedule. Mrs F H Sweet and Mrs Snenerr Tatom will be hosts for a java hour from 4 to 72 this morning. Activities include bingo at 12 20 p m a Soldier film at 4 46 p m roller skating and a free movie at 8 p m crafts and entertainment Monday night and more events through the week.
Officials reminded Saturday that applicants for 1046 am mobile center issued CA gasotine books must present nausea RSAC release in Ape before tags can be sold. Those seeking 1842 car tags must show purchase clearance from the local board and those seeking 144 works fees must obtain authority for truck purchases before age can be bought.
A man called the lite department to report a kitchen fire at a house. There was no damage as the alarm alerted responders.
A fragmented line from a Calcutta report mentions parachute concerns and wet conditions affecting set of forecasts. The note appears as a garbled weather item with uncertain specifics and no clear event or official source.
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