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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1945
Page
4
Dorothy Dix answers two readers questions about confessing love after four years of courtship and a wife seeking advice after her older husband falls for another woman. The column urges direct love confessions and cautions against cruel neglect in marriage while contrasting modern attitudes with past vows.
A reader asks about marrying a man who is a drunkard and philanderer. The response warns that marrying such a man ensures trouble and heartbreak, and advises against marriage, stating he will not reform or support his wife. The guidance emphasizes avoiding an unhappy, unstable union.
Sergeant Isam A Rigell of Slocomb Alabama son of Mrs Atte! Fugell was cited by Major General C B Cates for excellent service as a Division Signal Company telephone wire chief during Iwo Jima operations from February 22 to March 16 1943. He exposed himself to heavy fire to accomplish his mission and has seen action at Midway the Solomons the Marshalls Saipan and Tinian. He is a Slocomb High School graduate and awaiting transport back to the States from the Hawaiian Islands.
Allen Bryant Dickson aboard the USS Randolph with Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet witnessed Japan’s surrender in Tokyo Bay. In 44 months of service including Okinawa Iwo Jima and Tokyo bombing, he also served at Yearto Harbor Honolulu Ulithi Trinidad West Caribbean Guam and the Philippines. His ship was Task Force 58’s flagship and he earned the Philippines Liberation ribbon and two bronze stars.
Charle Thompson MM2 C of Ashford route one has served aboard the USS Wyomsng since October 1942 as part of an anti aircraft unit. He entered service in September 1942 and heads the Engineer Officer's Office handling mailing and invoices tied to the ship's machinery upkeep. Thompson notes J B Newell of Cowarts is the only man he knew aboard before enlistment.
An advertisement proclaims Lagoptik eye balm to soothe inflamed eyelids irritated by dust fatigue or exposure. It promises quick relief for burning itching and sore eyes with a money back guarantee after three years of success. Available at all drug stores.
For sale in Houston County a 120 acre tract with fenced and cross fenced fields. A six room house and a four room house both painted inside and out. Two solid barns, ample wood and timber. 70 acres cultivated with possibility to expand. Located two miles east of Snell's Store on the Dothan and Cottonwood highway. Owner N Pp Stephens.
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