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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1944
Page
9
A Women's Page poem contemplates Easter belief amid suffering. It questions the value of faith if Easter is not true, then asserts the risen Christ as hope. The verse contrasts mortality, sin, death, and spiritual release, urging perseverance in faith.
Readings and special music announced for Easter services at Foster Street Methodist and Presbyterian churches. Choirs, soloists, and instrumental pieces include selections by Dickinson Biggs Franck and Knapp with offertories by Gonzales Wilson and others. Evening services feature viola violin and organ pieces, with socials and vespers following.
A two day rally for East Alabama Locobulary youth will be held at First Presbyterian Church Friday and Saturday. Rev Clemant Ritter announced the event with William M. Eck, director of religious education for Synods of Alabama and Tennessee, leading. A 7:30 p.m. Friday banquet opens the rally followed by the program. Saturday sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. and run to noon, ending with a watch-on service.
Members of the Midland City Study Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Ralph Daughtry's home to hear an Inteag program presented by Mrs. R. C. Balkerom, Mrs. Coleman Garrett, and Mrs. H. C. Bass. Hostesses were Mrs. Mike Reynolds and Mrs. Daughtry. Guests included Mrs. Bess Askew, Mrs. J. W. Reeder, Mrs. R. C. Balkerom, Mrs. Coleman Garrett, Mrs. H. C. Bass, Mrs. Lyman Bucker, Mrs. Charlie Tivans, Mrs. H. Parker, Mrs. Hardy Curry, Mrs. Ralph Stevana, Mrs. Bet Brown, Mrs. John Dan palm, and Mrs. Boss.
Mrs. Charles Edwin Blacklidge of Abbeville announces Eleanor Blacklidge to Hugh Linwodd Martin with ceremony set at First Methodist Church Abbeville on April 30. Mr. Noah Emmett Carmichael of Newton announces Charlotte Elizabeth Carmichael to Corporal Philip Livingston Butler of Camp Sibert Alabama. marriage solemnized March 26 at Church of the Advent Birmingham. The couple reside at 835 Cheatnut Street Gadsden Alabama. Mrs. J H Johnson of Webb announces the marriage of Hronnise Deese to Leonard C. Deese. ceremony held March 10. they reside at 208 West Newton Street Dothan.
A long list of weekend moves and visits across Alabama and nearby states. Mr and Mrs S H Wright and Miss Manon Wiigat relocate to Cherokee Avenue while their former home is now occupied by Mr and Mrs W B Ellard and daughters Abbie and Judy. Various relatives visit Albany, Ga Tampa or Pensacola, with service members and students returning from Iceland, Rhode Island, Fort Monmouth and Italy.
The Houston Memorial Library hosted a Tuesday afternoon party by Mr. Jacob McCollough to honor his daughter Charlotte Blue McCollough on her eighth birthday. Easter decorations and refreshments, a large rosebud birthday cake, and a group of friends including Charles Avery and Charlotte Peacork attended. games were played and iced drinks, ice cream, and cake were served.
The Dothan Recreation Center announces a weekly art activity program starting today with Tree coffee and doughnuts at 9:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served at 4:30 p.m. A group singing session is planned for 7:30 p.m. Monday, with a Victory Rally business meeting at the center. Tuesday features dance night with orchestra and Victory Bellew hosting. Bingo is set for Thursday and the ballroom will host Company dances. Games are planned for Friday.
Birth notices report a daughter born to Captain N. El McGowen and Mrs McGeowes Eleanor Wright McGowan name Cayin a McGowan. Staff Sergeant James E. Jackson announces a son born at Napier Field Station Hospital on April 3. Mr and Mrs Jesse J Cook announce a son named Jesse Eston born March to this city. Mr and Mrs J P Gillespie Jr announce a daughter Judith Ann born March 31.
The Dothan Mody Club met at a member’s home with talks on post war world plans. Mrs Smart spoke on political and religious aims for peace, Mr Lisenby on commercial progress, new officers were installed, and a social hour followed with refreshments. Attendees included Mrs Jesse Forrester and others from nearby communities.
The Pirate Club elected officers Thursday at Miss Betty Walker's home. Catherine Adams was named president with Anne Witherington as vice president, Catherine Beall secretary, Anne Hamilton treasurer, and Martha Jane Bell reporter. A rummage sale was planned and held in the business district yesterday. Present at the meeting were Martha Jean Nordar, Anne Witherington, Raynely Allen, Catherine Sanders, Anne Wamitton, Martha Jane Beall, and Catherine Adams.
The Spinsters' club held its semi monthly goals meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Carolyn Domingus with members Frances Farmer Mary Filey Adkins Elizabeth Expy Car oline Acree Low Wormer Sars Hathcock and Jov Hutchings in attendance A salad course and iced drink were served at the close of the meeting.
Miss Nina Erin Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton T Bell wed Sergeant George W Morris of Boston Massachusetts April 2 at Headland church home. Ceremony styled with white roses lilies and ferns. Reception followed at Headland home with 50 plus guests. The couple reside in Headland during Morris assignment at Napier Field.
A weekend slate features a Saturday night dance headlined by Victory Bellew as host, promising lively entertainment and community gathering. Event details remain tentative as plans proceed for the week’s schedule.
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