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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1944
Page
6
Dorothy Dix counsels on helping a sister overcome insecurity, asserts parents exaggerate flaws, and suggests removing her from a limiting home. She advises hosting intimate gatherings to meet eligible men and notes age differences are manageable with mature partners.
The Dothan Lions Club heard Rev Lymer Branson of Ashford discuss Japan prior to World War II, urging complete defeat and proposed postwar measures. Dorman High Band captain Oppert performed trumpet solos as Howell Hampton accompanied. Fred Brookins appointed program committee for November. Sgt Donald Tolleson was guest of Ted Bauman.
Angus Hugh Miller, 60, of 309 Railroad Avenue, died at a Do then hospital early this morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Johnson and Wilkerson Funeral Home upon the arrival of relatives. Surviving are his wife Laura Mae Speller Miller, three sons Arthur Hugh Miller Memphis Tennessee Jack Miller Covington Tennessee and Angus Lewis Miller U S Army in Italy, three daughters Mrs Ralph Newton Birmingham Alabama Mrs Earl McLendon Dothan and Mrs Hugh Mason Denver Colorado, two grandchildren, three brothers J and Tom Miller both of Memphis and Mac Miller Birmingham, and two sisters Mrs Frank Helmas Tallahassee Florida and Mrs Frank Johnson Alma Wisconsin.
Gadsden editor Walling Reith announces Hope Arkansas chosen for the first SPCSA gathering held in Alabama. He jokes Arkansas has gumption to pronounce its name with a Confederate accent while noting Hope sits near the Southern Accent Belt.
Five United States lawmakers departed to Europe to inspect battlefronts supply bases and hospitals and to converse with soldiers and General Eisenhower. The delegation includes Representatives Larcade Newsome Price and Wickersham from Louisiana Florida Oklahoma and Alabama two from Alabama.
Prohibition charge filed after officers confiscated about four gallons of moonshine and detained a Houston County resident near Gordon. Jo stone Buurer, arrested by Chief Deputy Sheriff J. T. Casey, held on a 30 dollar bond after a mask was found in an outhouse. Also noted, First Lieutenant Frank M. Jestins Jr. reported to have completed 50 missions in Italy with the aeraband squadron.
Chinese leader Chiang Kai-Shek applauded United States forces in the Philippines and said the move would hasten Japan's defeat. He cabled President Roosevelt saying the gesture honors the Chinese people and aids the Allied cause.
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