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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1943
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Dr Leroy, former professor, associated with Albania College and serving as chaplain. Names and specifics are unclear. context and entities are severely damaged.
Fragmentary OCR reports a local fundraising effort in Henry County with totals around $105,405, aiming to support homes, farms, and utilities. Names and details are incomplete, but the drive involves volunteers and community members, including women and men, assisting in the campaign.
Eleven year old Miaster Davis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben R Davis of Headland, plays a major role in a bond drive. The chairmen report she has sold many bonds and kept the campaign in the public eye, showing strong support for the cause.
Harold P McGieny district OPA shoe rationing officer in Montgomery announces all shoe establishments must inventory rationed shoes by close of business Sept 30. Forms will be mailed to dealers on file, others may obtain after Sept 27 from the Houston County War Price and Rationing Board. Duplicates must be sent to the OPA Inventory Unit by Oct 10. This inventory affects the government’s decision on rationing period length.
Extension economist Mamie N Whisnant urges thrift and conservation as wartime practice, focusing on long lasting kitchenware care. She details cleaning, preserving aluminum, tin, iron, enamel, and agateware, plus daily habits like soaking pots and pans after use to extend life.
A county meeting at City Hall Saturday September 25 will map training for volunteer workers to run a school children recreation program with ward based group play and weekend sessions. Dothan Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a war bond dance Friday at Dothan Country Club aiming to raise $50000 for the Third War Loan with bond purchases at the door or by mail. floor show and entertainment planned.
Funeral services for Bernie Earl Worrell infant son of Mr and Mrs Earl Worrell of Panney were held Thursday at the home with Rev Elbert Jackson officiating. Burial followed in Bluff Springs Cemetery. Survivors include the parents and grandparents Mrs Essie Mae Worrell of Pansey and Mrs Edna Metcalf of Midland City.
Chief Clark J. C. Woodham reports marriage licenses issued in the past week. The list includes Brodrick F. Miller of Hedgesville West Virginia and Oulda Elizabeth Wright of Hartford Alabama. John Henry Peterson Headland route one and Leona Bell Jacksonville Florida. George Thomes Roney Dothan and Fannia Morris of Dothan. Lonnie J. Sardy Jr Headland route one and Myrtle Dorothy Shelley Headland route one. Charles Wayne Shelton Wabb route one and Nina Aline Davis Ashford route one. Herschell C Johnson Dothan and Gloria Rappa Miller San Francisco California. Murray Welas Astorte Long Ya land New York and Murle Schn eider Brooklyn New York. James Carl McCullough Dothan and Doris Tindel Dothan route.
A garbled OCR notice lists expected attendees for an annual conference including Mrs I M Vearson Mrs HL E Kendrice Mrs J EB Nichole and Mrs H KR Cog ern. It names EF W Boles of Marianas as district secretary and Mrs W O Phillipe as zone leader amid routine delegate selections.
The Womans Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church announced a district seminar to be held at Graceville on Thursday September 23. The event aims to gather members for study fellowship and service planning.
A garbled OCR note references Calton and percentages in a Texan setting with unclear terms. It mentions a figure near zero and a story fragment about GETS THE AIR, but lacks coherent names, places, or dates. The readable elements point to a partial political or statistical fragment without a clear event or outcome.
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