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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
7
A poem contrasts couples choosing a child free life with those who become anchored by parenthood. The speaker laments youth passing and the joy of babies, while another voice asserts freedom and happiness without kids. A narrator, Chas. S. Kantson, voices the reflection on family and fulfillment.
Mrs. BW B Burdeshaw entertained members of the Breakfast Club and other guests Tuesday morning at her home on North Bell Street. Exquisite decorations featured roses and irises. Breakfast was served before a regular bridge contest at 10 am. High score went to Mrs. Horace Hall, with many others including Mrs. Amos Jones and Mrs. Henry Flowers, Jr. participating.
The Tuscaloosa Garden Club,sponsored beautification project for Northington General Hospital received broad club and civic support. Donations total about 500 dollars in cash with over 1 000 hedge plants and 2 000 shrubs pledged. gifts include bulbs, trees, and specialty plantings from Alabama clubs and Birmingham organizations. A landscape plan guides the endeavor, with major donors and local clubs contributing through spring planting season.
Mrs Olan P Skipper, wife of Staff Sergeant Skipper, celebrated her 23rd birthday with a Monday evening gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Bryant Skip per in Slocomb. Relatives and many local residents attended including Nettle White family Waters Skipper Ward Knight and others as refresh ments were served.
A Sunday birthday gathering at Mrs. Mattie M Day’s Dothan route two home celebrated John B Day and Mrs. William F Day. Guests included Elgin E Day Harvey Donn Donn family Kirkland Carter and Day relatives. Music came from Lester Kirkland and John Day. Post party, Virginia Malone and wife returned from a week with Batty Malone Roanoke VA. Private Joseph A Holkeway, recently in Canada, visited his parents before Camp Shelby assignment.
Daira D. G. Gonzales, pianist, and Lt. Cletum W. Clark, bari, gave a program of song and piano for the senior class at Dothan High yesterday afternoon under the direction of Mrs. Mary Jo Conk. The artists were introduced by Mrs. W. A. Wu, president of the Dothan Harmony Club. Mrs. Gastaleg performed Malague a by Lecuna, Polonaise by Chopin, and Beguine by Cole Porter. Clark sang Sylvia, Rio Rita, and Riff Song. accompanying the piano was Mrs. Gonzales.
Mrs Bill Eubanks hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service gathering at her Slocomb home with several members and guests including Rev H F Chitan who spoke on The Church after the War. Refreshments followed the social hour as plans were made for future activities.
The Modalities of Our Lady Catholic waemen's society hosted an Easter egg hunt for Caldwellreg of the Catholic Buddsy Erhoelime at Burdehsan Street home yesterday afternoon. Forty five children attended, with light refreshments served and three prize awards of defense stamps given to winners. Committee members Mrs James Raughmas, Mrs B F Sweet, Mrs Franklin Sweet, Mrs James Dees, Mr George Vance, and Miss Gloria Thornton assisted the event.
Mrs Hugh Register entertained Saturday afternoon for her children Benny and Pessy Pezister. Guests included Ruby Broswell, Mse Skinner, Hilda Moss, Reginald Butler, Jimmie Ham, Laura Meredith, Merle Cherry, Annetta Ham, Joan Smith, Patrica Smith, Elle Moss. Helpers serving iced cakes were Mre Mac Megister, Le vi Cherry, Mrs Arthur Cotton, Miss Ista Bronton, Mrs Margaret Smith, Mrs D Meredith.
Mr Clark celebrated his thirtieth birthday with a surprise dinner at his home hosted by relatives and friends. A long guest list includes J D Mwah family. Graceville residents AC C Martin and AC Brees. Mr and Mrs Fa Hughes and children. Emrett Joanne Glens Les Betty. Mrs AT Anderson of Dona. Mr and Mrs C Clark. Ralph Sewell and family. Alphie Ciuk family. Jarie Cottonwood. Hubert Cherry family. Alphie Ciuk children. Mim Jay Johnson children. Henry David Voncille Little. Mrs W H West. Gladys Clark. Bana Harrell. Hubert Adams. Mrs RK W Coe plans to move to Albuquerque to join her husband. Friends note Jomer Wills will depart Monday for Atlanta for Army assignment. C W Stuckey family leave Wesley for Columbia, S C.
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