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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1945
Page
3
The item blends poetic lines about a snowy loaf and wheat with personal notes. Miss Mary Lena Watford of Florida State College for Women visits Dothan for the weekend hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. Register. Mrs. H. P. Brown of Birmingham visits with the Calhouns.
WETS met yesterday afternoon for a mission study session titled The Indians and American Life. Forty five members attended with Mrs E W Walker leading a quiz based on contributions by Indians. Mrs W S Brooks presided over the meeting and a request from the Southeastern Hospital Council for magazines for soldiers was discussed. Mrs John Trawik and Mrs C G Evens were appointed to select a gift to send to Camp Rucker soldiers.
The Girls Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church met yesterday with eleven members present. Roll call led to Instruction on The Star Ideals of the Forward Step. A story was told by Mrs J N Hutchinson. Light refreshments followed for the group and guests Miss Eila Smith and Miss Eugenia Smith, visiting from Andalusia. Mrs J W Newton returned from Charleston where her husband is stationed in the U S Navy.
A storefront ad invites customers to purchase Lang’s Gastric Tablets for hyperacid stomachs. It promises relief from acid indigestion gas and bloating and offers a 25 cent first purchase at Dothan Drug.
Mr and Mrs B Moody Maddox of Webb announce the birth of a daughter Jorem Jean on April 2. Mrs Maddox is the former Gladys Hegher Proate. Ms Nash Jones announces the birth of a son Barall Allen on March 25. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs M G Giullery of Vicksburg and Mr and Mrs J Lo Jones of Enterprise.
Members of the Pilot club met for a business session last night at the Houston Hotel. The nominating committee submitted names: Mrs. Martha Little for president, Miss Annie Lou Brooks for recording secretary, and Mrs. Ruby Kennington for treasurer. Two guests attended: Mrs. Mary Alice Harris and Mrs. Init Garrett. A dinner followed and seventeen places were set for members and guests.
The Ann Judson Circle of Head land Avenue Baptist WMS met yesterday afternoon with ten members and one visitor present. Mrs Host Cook led the opening sprayer and the devotional message was given by Mrs Cora Lee Hicks. Mrs Cook directed the mission program with Mrs Arthur Lane, Mrs Cook and Mrs Fred Lamb participating. The Lucy Wood Circle was entertained by Mrs WT Green with prayer by Mrs W of Givens. Prayers were led by Mrs J D Creel and Mrs Jimmy Hulsey. A social hour followed. Correction note lists three boys who attended Bennett Joiner's party omitted from Eagle list.
Catholic Women hosted an egg hunt for Sunday School children organized by the Society of Our Lady at Mrs Victor Beavity’s home. Mrs Robert McHugh led the social committee with help from Frank Hin Sweet Goers, with two age groups in attendance. Admission included colored eggs and a simple tea, as 25 children joined the event.
Camp Rucker WAC activities sheet covers weekly events and notable personnel. It mentions T4 Myrtle Hendrix returning from Africa last December, a春 spring mood among soldiers, rumored engagements and a diamond ring, and two hospitalized WACs, Ina Jomex and Rita Fieldman. It notes Frances Sarr’s March release after an automobile incident and five WAC transfers to Ft Oglethorpe and Ft Des Moines, with Dorothy Campbell and Cecilia McGatt joining after completing X-Ray Technician training at Wakeman General Hospital Camp Atterbury.
The St If Class of Vicksburg Hugh School will present a three act comedy No Rade for the Groom Friday night April 6 at 830 in the school auditorium. Cast includes Miriam Helland Fred Searcy Betty Ann Hinsgon Les Jackson T J Smith Mary Evelyn Brannon Hugh Smuth Addie Loss Byrd Margaret Cumbie Howard Hatton Eleanor Price and Jimmie Lou Mercer.
Feverish doctors rely on Farm Security Administration tips for home care when a physician is unavailable. Suggestions cover colds bed rest fluids salt water gargles and cautious use of aspirin for headaches. Serious symptoms prompt doctor visits and caution against improper remedies and untimely bleeding or injuries. Also notes express service 107th year and air express milestones with brief patent history of Peter Durand.
Miss Vivian Onesds Jones daughter of Carl and Mrs Jones of Hacoda Ale became the bride of Staff Sergeant Ralph Roles of Napier Field in a 600 guest ceremony at Locust Church. The Rev EA Cimids read the vows as Opal Morler played. Bridesmaid Opal Morler wore blue net while best man Joseth Delerno stood beside the groom. The couple plan a wedding trip to Ohio and Pennsylvania and will make their home in Dothan.
Sergeant Marshall B Taylor, son of Mrs S A Taylor of Winston Salem North Carolina, has arrived safely in England for a four year service with the Army after previously serving at Camp Rucker and in California. Mrs Irene Johnson, his former wife, announced the move.
Clyde Levern was elected president of the Dothan Rotary Club for the coming year at yesterday’s meeting and will be installed July 1. Victor Mavity was chosen as vice president and five members were named to the Board of Directors: Frank Covington, Harry Hall, Albert Logue, the Rev Ralph Madson, and E. B MecDamial Jr. Private Ralph H. Martin, now in New Guinea, was promoted to first class. His mother, Mrs A. L. Mart, announces he has served over two years and spent 26 months overseas. Mrs L & Cox has returned from Tyler, Texas after visiting son James L Cox at Camp Fannin.
Oene Jean Eubanks daughter of Mrs Woodrow Eubanks honored Saturday at a birthday party on Easter Eve Route One Pansey with guests from Ashford Pansey and nearby areas. Attendees included Mrs E E Eubanks Mrs D P McCall Mrs W Cook and many relatives. Gift table and cake with candles marked the celebration ending with an egg hunt.
Miss Martha Broce is listed with an address at 312 N Bell and appears in a general notice. The fragment mentions associated names Wilbems and a street reference, with unclear dates or actions.
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