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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1943

Page

3

Dothan Obituary Notes And Girl Scout Meeting Report

Obituary items list A B Underwood and Mrs Florence Morris of Campbellton Road who died after long illness. Surviving relatives named. Funeral services held at Seime church and burial at Selma cemetery. Also notes on Doris and Winnie Morris and other relatives. Girl Scout Troop 1 met at Junior High electing officers for the year and planning National Girl Scout Week activities. A new troop organized in Dothan with officers named. meeting details and organizers listed.

A. B. Underwood Florence Morris Campbellton Road Toe Dothan Gille ‘Stouts Young Junior High School Misey Wright Ann Witherington Martha Jean Nerdon Ageistant Ruby Nell Campbell Martha ‘Bozeman Ano Hemilton Comomittea RL. Allen J. L. Dean C. H. Adams Luwie Leg Ward Plang Ware Troop 1 Ray Neil Allen Terry Blumberg Martha Borman Qeeella Brackin Ruby Neil Campbell Warrenk Cannon Jackie Cooley Marthe 'Neil Dean Doris Garrett Ann Ramilton Toromie Ingram Yvonne Kee Julia Lewis Jean Maddox Martha Jean Nordan Catherine Palmer Nada Jean Pelham Barbara Hitch Jecra Nell Shutes Betty Walker Jeenning Ward Jane Whiddon Batty Wiliams Missy Weight Elizabeth Alexander Waters Dothat Peggy Gorday Scribe Sat- Leeton Baxter Mra B.C. Word

Pact calls for creation of international police force

A proposed amendment to establish an international organization to promote cooperation and arbitrate disputes, with authority to use military force, was discussed by the Foreign Relations Committee. Senators Balt, Ming, Burteg, Hill, and Hatch support. Senator George warns it paves the way for an international police force. Both houses were in weekend recess.

United Nations Yenapee Balt&Ming Burteg R.-Ohio Hill Dale Hatch D-N. M Contrese

John D Thompson Dies At Blakely

Funeral services for John Dillach Thompson sixty five who died at his home in Blakely Georgia after eleven weeks illness were held Friday at four oclock at the residence. The Rev Mr Byford and the Rev B King officiated. Burial was in Blakely Cemetery with Fellows and Forrester directing. Surviving are four daughters Mrs E P Richardeun Miss Donnie Deli Thompson both of Blakely Miss Evelyn Thompson Atlanta Ga and Mrs Bob Devel Columbus Ga a son John Thompson Jr Blakely and a granddaughter Mrs Joe Jordan Blakely. Pallbearers were Raymond Singletary Dock Thompson Will Thompson Lawrence Lane Eugene Thompson and Bob Jordan.

John. Dillach Thompson Blakely Byford 8. B. King Blakely Cemetery Fellows and Forrester E. P. Richardeun Donnie- Deli Thompsoa Evelyn Thompson Atlasta Bob Devel Columbus John Thompson Oaleter Joe Jordan Raymond Singletary Dock Thompson Will Thompson Lawrence Lane Eugene Thompson Bob Jordan

Mrs Lena Askew Funeral Tomorrow

Lena Askew sixty three of Gordon died yesterday morning after long illness in Tuscaloosa She was Primitive Baptist Church member and lived in Cottonwood forty years before moving to a daughter's home near Gordon Funeral services set for Monday at Pleasant Ridge Church with Rev Cullen Wilson and Rev L C Brannon officiating Burial at church cemetery Ward Wilson directing Surviving: five daughters Mrs Bra Draughn Cottonwood Mrs Ruth Granger and Mrs Ruby Granger both of Gordon Mrs Gurths Cook Alexandria Le and Miss Agnes Askew Montgomery two sons Wauler J Askew Montgomery and Royce Askew Marionna Fla and twenty grandchildren

Lena Askew Gordon Tuscaloosaly Primitive Baptist Church Cottonwood Cordon Pleasant Ridge Church Cullen Wilson L. C. Brannon Church Ward - Wilson Bra Draughn Ruth Granger Ruby Granger Mra. Gurths Cook Alexandria Agnes Askew Montgomery Wauler J. Askew Royce Askew Marianna Fla

Registration for Book 4 to be held at schoolhouses

Contests from Page One note that Book 4 items including Sugar and stampe will come from Book 4, with other books to follow as spaces run short. Registration mirrors Books 1 and 2, at school houses, book delivery occurs at signup. War Chest drive opens Tuesday, goal 31500 countywide, blitz possible with Houston County helpers. Fire crews responded to Mrs Howell’s home on South St Andrewas Street for a small roof fire causing minor damage.

Wne United Charities Houston Mra. J. R. G. Howell South St. Andrewa Street

United Nations Plan To Pool Resources For World Relief

United Nations plan to create a relief agency UNRRA under a U S England Russia and China council to provide immediate aid and coordinate economic rehabilitation for liberated countries. Lehman as director general would lead a program of food medical supplies and reconstruction with emphasis on rapid restoration of economies and avoiding a world WPA style aid system.

Dobson Washington Abelagte Tts United Namie Wichtiel Feip Caoited Nations Relief and Heibert H. Letoan New York Bhlng Kelle Ree Bobillalion Opersbuns OFRKO UNEKA Woite House Atlantic City Lebo Relef OFRRO United Nations Netherlands Lehown Lehman O Hia New York City Hia UNRRA United States England Russia Chink Fa Ecuelgue Feild Norte Africa Sofaro Crawn Morocco MNKKA Office of Foreign Economic Adginateration OFEA Leg T. Creesey OFERO Office of Foreign Economic Coordination OFEC Office of Economic Warfare COEW Josda

Wartime Stamp Program Rules and Ration Details

Approved by the County War Price and Rationing Board, this notice outlines Sugar Stamp No. Fourteen valid for five pounds until Nov. 1, with Stamps Fifteen and Sixteen for home canning. Gasoline Coupons Eight, Shoes Stamp Eighteen, Navy airplane stamps, and blue, green, and red series stamps are described. The green stamps will replace expiring blue stamps in Book Three. Two pages cover sugar and shoes stamps, six pages for point stamps, totaling 72 "pages" for possible emergency needs.

Sugana Bopic War Fallon Point Stampa Posnihla Ageergency Ny

Allied bombings soften Jap strength ahead of invasion

Chungking reported heavy fighting with about 10,000 Japanese pushing a two column offensive toward the Hurma gateway in southwestern China. The Chinese said the October offensive aimed to forestall a Chinese drive to recapture Burma. Japanese broadcasts claimed progress from Tengyuh and Myitkyin in northern Burma as Tokyo said Chinese divisions were stealing a march with American weapons and officers for a projected offensive. The Chungking estimate suggests the Burma route dream would be blocked by Allied actions.

Chungking Tha Chihen Hurma China Burma Fom Berlin Tengyuah Yunnan Myitkyljan Tokyo Dome 5Th Sth 11Th Paoshan Tengyneh Myit

Industry strikes ripple through shipyards and mines

Railroad workers and shipyard crews face walkouts and wage debates as federal stabilization actions constrain pay. CIO unions report multiple strikes while mines and refineries grapple with private ownership disputes. Samoan promoted sailor Lester Watford, son of Dothan residents, advances to Boatswain's Mate after Navy service. New Orleans claims a 1791 refinery founding by Antonio Mendex.

Fred M. Vingon An & Cent Kearny, N Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company Cramp Shipbuilding Company Philadelphia Ant CIO Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers WUE Lowry Minera Atrika Samoa Lester Watford U. S. Navy J. E. Watford Dothan Norfolk

Soviet War Aims Shaped by Allied Conference Outlook

In a sum of reporting judgments Pravda and Isvestia stress the aim to shorten the war and collaborative defeat of Germany. The Soviet press notes postwar planning, Balkan questions, and future roles for Romania Hungary and Finland as Allies prepare for the three powers meeting to map strategy and outcomes. Scout Troop 3 met at Register's Cafeteria with ten scouts including new members Sammy Branch and Jack Chalker. Tenderfoot badge awarded to Tommy Yerbick.

Erges Pravda Levestig Eevestia Peld Ixvestia Isvestio Germany Tavestia Balkans Romania Hungary Finland Hitler Register Pat Jones Jimmy Patronis Raymond Saliba Alfred Saliba Edrie Hunt Bobby Shanks Tommy Yerbick Billy Barber Jack Chaiker Herold Smith Max McGowan Sammy Branch George Jones Jones Jack Chalker Flaming Arrow Wolf Explorer

Soviet advance Deepens Southern Ukraine Drive

Russian forces pushed toward Zaprerombe and Melitopol as they widened a southward push across the Ukraine front. Soviet gains north of Kiev and near the Dnieper River were reported, with heavy fighting around Gomel and Kremenchug. Red Star described Melitopol as crucial, noting 26 German counterattacks and 1,100 German air sorties on a ten mile front as the battle intensified.

Malmoacky Zaprerombe Phoyal Ghins Azov Debeopar Kiev Kremenchug West Bank Gomel White Fussla Stockholm Crimea Moscow Melitopol Red Star

Musicians to Play Brunch at Jewish Temple Today

Artists appearing at the Brunch at the Jewish Temple today include Chaplain Rackovelty master of ceremonies Mrs Florence Verts concert contralto Sergeant Anthony Bonanno concert tenor Sergeant Harry Fries musical sergeant and Mrs W. J. Wilson accompanist Servicemen invited to attend.

Chaplain Rackovelty Mra Florence Verts Anthony Bonanno Geeant Harry Fries Ssn W. 3. Wilson

Fragmented historical note on local senders and collection

A damaged OCR fragment mentions Sender names and a ledger or collection action. No clear date place or full context is readable. Preserve as a terse notice fragment with only the readable entities and actions.

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