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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1944
Page
9
War Department announced Saturday that Captain Willam Abner Gunes of Enterprise has been promoted to major. Most heat in the air is from the earth warmed by the sun, not the gun, while references to African wildlife mention white rhinoceros changing to pinkish gray.
Red Cross invites volunteers for Gray Lady Corps training at Camp Rucker on October 16. Houston County chapter urges in person interviews and informal applications at the Lane Lake office. After a 24 hour probation, national certification allows transfer to any U.S. military hospital. Gray Ladies assist in recreation, information desks, craft programs, social work support, patient visits, shopping services, and ward hostesses.
Dorothy Dix answers questions on lasting love noting age alone does not kill affection. She argues neglect, harshness, stinginess, and lack of effort to charm each other end a marriage. She emphasizes ongoing care, loyalty, and shared life sustain romance beyond youth and even through aging. The piece also mentions a volunteer service corps and hospital training activities led by Col. LaBelle and Mrs. Cunningham.
The article notes a service member, George W Hewtece, reported missing, returned to duty, and later transferred overseas. It lists muster details including Fort Leonard Wood Missouri, Camp Forrest Tennessee, Los Angeles California, and dates from August 29 to November 12, 1943, with arrival in France on July 4, 1944. The War Department confirms his status and service progression through November.
Sanders joined the Army December 18 1343 at Bainbridge and arrived at Camp Chaffee Arkansas to serve in the 16th Tank Battalion Public Relations Office announced Saturday In civilian life he farmed for Tors R Starnes He attended Brinson Ga school and graduated in 1938 Private First Class Joseph R Armstrong son of Henry Armstrong Webb route one has been owned by his regiment of the 4th Red Bull Division and awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for actual participation on the Fifth Army front in Italy.
Thomas Monroeneu, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Snell of New Vile Tone Tao, completed his intermediate training at the Naval Training Bar e and was commis sioned in the Naval Reserve. The Office of Public Relations announced Saturday that he completed the program and reported his next step in further training as he awaits orders. Ceremonial cancers of Athens have been known to whirl 100 revolutions without a step.
Stamp programs cover meat fats oils processed foods sugar shoes and gasoline with validity details. Normiore validation ends October 29 while some food stamps extend to November 1 and February 28 1945 respectively. New shoe stamp to be validated November 1 and gasoline coupons remain valid in various book numbers through December 2.
The promotion of Alto V Lew TH, commanding officer of the Headquarters and Service Company, Alabama State Guard, made up of men from Dothan, from first lieutenant to captain was announced Saturday by Colonel John P Shealy, commander of the Third Regiment.
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