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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1945
Page
3
Darkness yields to dawn in a religious meditation. The Webb School primary grades present an operetta titled Wedding of the Fielders on Thursday at 8:00 o clock in the school auditorium with fifty students participating and a small admission fee. A science note defines the retina as the sensory wall of the eyeball.
The May Day pageant The American Way will be presented at Huntingdon College on Saturday May 6. About 20 to 400 students and Maxwell Field cadets will participate under Miss Jean Giles with music by the Huntingdon Glee Club and Maxwell Field Band. Martha Jane Powell chairs the event, showcasing dances, a modern piece Ten Pretty Girls, and various traditional and Indian dances amid wartime limits.
Mr and Mrs G W Enfinger and Mr Freeman Jones announce the birth of a daughter, Page Marie, born March at Camp Peary Virginia. Grandparents listed include Artie Lee Jones, Route Five Seaman, and the Enfinger family.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Calhoun entertained Friday evening at a party given in honor of their son Elton Calhoun. Guests included Hovey and Nellie May McCardle Louise Horme Betty and Junior Brackins Juanita Cook Robhowe Darren Brackin Nettie and Betty Sue and James Bond Dewitt Rich Pandemonene Norel ee ae Pe ae ue Calhoun Thurman Calhoun Billy Calhoun B F Calhoun Rosie Brackins Mrs Lucy Johnson and Mrs Ida Calhoun.
Miss Louise Graves of 80comb acted as hostess for a party honoring her brother Junior Watkins and his friend Anna Wethuing, a U S Navy member visiting at their home. Attendees included Grace Smith Lola Wilson Loudean Smith Robert Watkins Kathleen Napier Gene Clark and many others.
A leadership training school for Christian workers will be held at Foster Street Methodist Church on April 2 3 4 and 5 evenings. Three classes offered with Rev D C Whitsett Dr T P Chalker and Dr E A Child as instructors. Whitsett staff from Marian Florida holds BD from Duke University and will teach Friendship And Marriage. Chalker Yale PhD BA MA BD formerly religion professor and dean at Athens College will teach Teaching In The Life Of Jesus. Child will teach The Church And Its Work. Registration allowed Monday evening from seven to seven thirty.
Mrs Reba Hayes of Ashford route one hosted a Sunday luncheon celebrating birthdays of Billy Joe Monday Dorothy Jean Posey and James Edward Hayes. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ross Monday with children, the Snellgrove family, Charlie Hayes and kids, Otis Mixon family, and Nan Lock of Dothan among others.
Marine Privee A J Brennen of Camp Lejeune was honored at a family party ten days after his return. Attending were James Branees and Mrs Abidlatid City, Mr and Mrs BM Sasnete Juen and Seanetl Mie, James McLendon and family, Cosmes Arthur and Mrs BL Bowman and children Robbie Mark Windell Pri wave and Mrs A J Brennen, plus numerous relatives including Leanse Ralph Baby Nell and Coy Lee and others.
Calendar items list meetings for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at churches and clubs in Dothan. Foster Street Methodist WSCS session. First Baptist Church WMU and SMW MLS followups. Susbeam Band. Presbyterian Woman's circles. Dothan Garden Club address by Fran Mat Jette. Round Table Study Club. Sorp sis Club. Business Women's Circle. Dothan Chapter A D C hosted by Mrs Owens and Mrs Car michael.
Betty Love Cannon was hostess at a Friday prom party and dance celebrating her eleventh birthday at 02 Dusy Street. An ice course was served late with Mrs. Buddie Cowan Maythe Suuner and Mrs. W D Cannon assisting. Guest list includes Barbara Murrell Barbara Blakey Betty Jean Jernigan Ernes tine Coker Betty Sue Ingram Rochelle Payne Facile Morris Mary Ella Tranam Joan Reynolds Patricia Stevenson Claire Stevenson Minna Sue Hayes Jackie Payne Warrena Cannon Catherine Willodean Harms Earl Gamble Don Spergner Charles Woodham Lamar Horne Jack Moody Charles Faulk David Suggs Talmadge Butler John Culver Rheay Bobbie Rogers Gerald Cherry Fletcher Moore Ligon Johnson.
Officials announce April hostess groups serving at the Recreation Center with a dense roster of civic organizations and clubs handling duties across the month. Events include teas, tea hours, and study circles, with specific groups scheduled for each date along with a birthday party for a local child.
Miss Margaret Mercer hosted an evening party at her Ashford home on Thursday attended by Ralph Capps Reland Cliff Betty Jean Dickerson Edward Sellers John L Womack Louie Garrett Hilly Barnes Joe Noles Theo Tumor Deese Abner Moss Lucy Mercer Paul Lamp Durwood Hopkins Else Moss Willie Pearl Cole Manuel Cole Tom Bob Whatley Calvin Charles Mercer John Ellis Richard Crosby George Tolar
Mrs James Josper hosts a library party observance honoring Bennett Soiner on March 03. Guests presented favors and decors, a red cake with candles was served with ice cream, and friends listed include Ars Mov ing, Kent McRse, Vicki Givar, Alee Coe, Gill Dishangy, Jean Wiers, Cari Mecimis, Mary Ei, Judy Godwin, Bil Emis.
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