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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1944
Page
7
Fragmentary verses evoke Lore and a nameless muse, with scattered phrases about boundless wealth gear jewels and a cricket song. Named figure Jam s Whitcomb Riley appears as a distant reference in a dreamlike feminine page of an old periodical.
A birthday luncheon honoring Trawick and Mr Twewich is hosted at Socom by Mrs. T. and Trawick. Guests include Marvin Culver and wife Sailie Frances, Annie Culvarhouse, Alvin Usderwood and family, Grover Parrin, J A Cook and spouses, A P Cobb, Robart Heath, John Webb Singletary, Evin Dean and Ruth Golden with daughter, and Eloisa Herron and daughter.
Birth notices include Alvin Lawson Snallgrove born April 1 to Mr. and Mrs Lawson Snallgrove. Claton Alto Tew born at a local hospital to Mr. and Mrs James Tew of 1022 Greenwood Avenue. Joe Earl Hallaway born to Mr. and Mrs Gentle Hallaway at Newton. Colbert Raymond McGriff Jr born to Staff Sergeant Colbert Raymond McGriff and Mrs McGriff at a local hospital. Private Eugene D. Kelly son of Mr. and Mrs D. E. Kelly of Hartford has arrived safely in England after Army service since 1943. Mrs William Expy returns from Atlanta visiting husband Lieutenant Expy. Mr and Mrs Dewey A. Keith of Panama City spent weekend in Dothan with Mr and Mrs A W Dorman.
Members of the WAC detachment at Camp Rucker report several assignments and duties for the unit. Catherine Lewne moves from field house secretary to Chief Nurses Office clerk, Judith Gregory takes field house duties and helps plan soldier talent shows. events begin early May. Pvt Doris J Crow sman returns from Fort Oglethorpe to rejoin the Detachment. Eight personnel on furlough include Hagen, Olson, Schofield, Bradford, Kriteman, Lornaine, Verna Taylor, and Mary Zolnar chek.
The Sodalities of Our Lady met at the Catholic Church Monday afternoon with Mrs. Victor Mavity presiding. Reports from committees were heard and plans discussed for a caster egg hunt at 4 o clock at the home of Mrs. J W Hamilton. Members listed include Mrs. F Sweet, Mrs James Dees, A Deslan tiers, Min. Franklin Sweet, Mrs Presx Thornton, Mrs J W Hamilton, Mrs Kenneth Shealy, Mrs AL A Winter, Mrs Victory Mutivny and Mrs J W Gregory.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Ethel Bracewell forty one of Newton were held at New Hope Assembly Church Ozark with J. G. Nappy and Rev. F Giswald officiating. Burial was in Tabernacle cemetery Holman Funeral Home in charge. Survived by husband Melvin I Bracewell three daughters Kate Pauline and Esther Bracewell two sons Bob Bracewell U S Army Atlanta Ga and Hubert Vincewell Newton four sisters Mrs Ensie Clemons Summerdale Ala Mrs Winnie Seif Brewton Mrs Tone Mitchel and Mrs Ruth Laney both of Aiton two brothers Waller Dunnavant Arilon and Collett Dunnavant Miami and several nieces and nephews.
Federation speaker Mrs Joba Lo White urged clubwomen to study lasting peace at the Alabama Federation convention in Montgomery. She cautioned that peace requires will and stated cooperation with Europe. District directors and Mother’s Club members participated, with officials listed from Cullman to Mobile and Greensboro to Birmingham.
Hartford Special The Methodist W S C 8 met Monday afternoon in the church auditorium with Circle Two in charge. Reports from the recent Bates conference were read. A committee was formed to update the service scroll and flag honoring U S forces with Mrs Phillip Chancy Mrs Will Metcalf and Mrs Shelby Chaney named. Several hymns readings and a discussion on Singing the Lord's Soul in China followed. Attendees included Mrs Randolph Howell Mrs Suuges Parker John Heary Childs Will Metcalf and others. The Avelian Sunday School Officers plan a 3 pm meeting at Mrs Harry Hall's home. Also noted were visits of Spart anburg Savannah and Spartanburg s sister to Dothan and the safe arrival of Pfe Thomas Earl Clayton at a Pacific Army air base.
Ruth Millett argues the Army’s relaxation of WACs marrying in uniform shows women retain femininity. She says soldiers still want a traditional wedding in a long white gown with veil and that Army life does not erase feminine charm or proper bridal attire.
Police report a new type of theft as several women allege thieves stole prized flower plants and pots from homes. A North Alice Street resident said several valuable plants were taken along with their pots, with additional complaints on Park Avenue.
A booklet presenting the opinions of tam em dectera on epilepsy, labeled as an interesting subject, will be mailed free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY. Department 1 and
Miss Matty Jens Bamith daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Beith presents a school musical Friday under teacher Mrs G Vaughan. Recital begins at 5 33 p m with Beasts G major op 7 Air and other pieces by Berthoven Back Bech and Grieg among nine selections.
Desk Sergeant Eddie Kelley said an investigation is underway into a plant and flower garden theft ring. He urged owners of prized gardens to maintain heightened vigilance until authorities break the ring.
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