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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1943
Page
7
A fragment reports a dress production room opening action with workers and officials from a local corps. The text mentions Sargiess yea and Rad Devesings Corps in unclear terms, indicating a formal event or ceremony tied to production space access.
Aileen Tindel daughter of Mr and Mrs Horess Tindal of Graceville and Captain McCrary son of Mr Robert Les McCrary of St George and the late Mrs McCrary wed at 4 pm in the couple's home parlor. The Rev ME Wien officiated before relatives and friends as musicians played Traumere Moonlight Sonata and Evening Star. After the ceremony guests joined a reception with floral decor and a Madeira-clothed table. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at Fort Bragg North Carolina where Captain McCrary is stationed.
Greenwood's Future Farmers of America chapter hosted the annual parent son banquet at Greenwood High School. Ben Risher Willis Jr presided, with opening prayers by M. E. Stanfi, welcome from Theron Yawn, and response by W. B. Anderson. Guests included E. T. Denmark and Mrs. Denmark.
Hartford hosts a joint social for Home-Makers and Future Farmers clubs at the High School. C C Edmondson presided with Mrs. Jean Reagan Miss Alice Brackin and J M Reagan guiding activities. Joy Steely played piano for the entertainment and the grand march led by Miss Brackin and Joe Hatcher. Virginia Reel followed with refreshments for about fifty guests.
Hartford special report notes a Home makers course begun at Geneva County High School in Hartford under Mrs Jean Raa Fan, teaching nutrition, cooking, canning and planning. Town and community invited to attend and apply lessons to daily defense efforts. Hugh PD Stephens returns to Keesler Field after visit with parents Mr and Mrs H D Stephens.
Marianna announces the arrival of Arthur James Lewis II born March 11 at Goodfellow Field San Angelo Texas. Arthur James Lewis II is the son of Mrs Rosa Kespp Lewis and the late Arthur James Lowes. Also Mrs A J Stevens Jr reports the birth of son William Knapp on March 2 at Jackson Hospital. Both families are longtime residents of this city.
Mr and Mrs H A Merritt of Dothan announce the marriage of daughter Geraldine to Corporal Everett L Kelly of Napier Field and Binghamton. The ceremony occurred March 13. Mr and Mrs J R Shiver of Dothan announce daughter Dunnie to Herbert Cook of Dothan. The marriage was solemnized in March.
Marianna Woman's Club endorses a bill requiring physical examinations for marriage license applicants and considers adding mental tests. Senator Amos E. Lewis pledged support and suggested mental exams. City Manager Meserve urged garbage schedule reforms to curb workloads and speed collections. J.T. Kelly spoke on China through the eyes of an American soldier.
Mr and Mrs Reynolde May welcomed guests last week including Cecil May of Greenville Alabama and Hubert H May of Mayfair near Chattenooge. The gathering touched on the club's current good neighbor programs with information to club rooms following the event.
Fort Ben Weekes saw a setback as a rival team edged ahead in a tense contest. Key figures included Mr Roe and Ma Cart, with cautious play shaping the outcome and a late push failing to overturn the lead.
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