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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1945
Page
4
A fragmentary poetic meditation questions fate and meaning, pondering how life’s grain is gathered and carried by fate, duty, and belief. The speaker imagines steps toward a future after loss, seeking a divinely fair life built from present trials.
The Foster Street Methodist W S C held its regular program meeting yesterday afternoon with Mrs. W. F Brooks presiding. Mrs. B W Pearson led the opening worship, Mrs. E N Passmore gave the response, and Mrs. H H McAllily spoke on The Churches in Europe. Thirty five members attended as Captain Dan Jerkins Jr and Mira Jerkins returned from Palm Beach and prepare to report to Camp Bulmer N C for further orders.
Sergeant Peters and Mrs Peters announce a daughter Mildred Lee Vergne born April 6 while he serves in Germany. Mr and Mrs Thomes J Peters of Newton Route One are parents to another daughter Vickey born April 1 with grandparent Myre C W Vickers. Mr and Mrs R E McNead report a son David Patrick born April 10 at a local hospital.
A group of friends and relatives gathered Sunday in Gordon for a luncheon celebrating Sam Hart's thirty second birthday. Attendees included Robert Jackson and family, Claud Reynolds and Mrs Reynolds, Sam Matthews family, Ed Ham family from Marianna, West Mercer family from Cottonwood Route One, CL Hart and children, Lena M Hart of Gordon, Edwart Mercer, Lessie Bell Hall, Mary Hall, Lynda Mercer and Theo Hall of Cottonwood Route One, Leila Hart, Montee Hart, Verna Dempsey, Jay Prevatie, Thurman Harrison, Virgie Hart, Milburn Matthews of Gordon, Elbert Pynes and son, and Janes Addis of Pansey.
Mrs Reba Kirkland hosted a party Friday night at her Headland home celebrating daughter Hazel Kirkland's fifteenth birthday. Guests included Jack Weatherington Louise Mrannon Bruce Roney Kenneth Kirkland Charles Taylor Gana rah Hand Irma Ammons Agnes Taylor Junior Flowers Sara Shelly Mary Dean White Sue King Elza Ammons Burt Jones Junior Grantham Kayne Farmer Sophie Ethridge Collyne Holland John Jones Arthurs Lane Farmer Martha Culliser Rosalyn Farmer Jim Trammell Jack McClenny Wynn Windham.
The Pilot Club held its emu monthly business session at the Houston Hotel with a dinner meeting. Mrs. Martha Tittle was introduced as the new president by retiring president Mrs. Asa Lisenby. A Membership committee report added eleven new members. the constitution committee expects final adoption at the next meeting. A social hour followed.
Mr and Mrs FE Cochran entertained a Sunday dinner honoring their son Private Hollia Cochran visiting after completing basic training at Camp Joseph T Robinson Arkansas. Guests included Willis Cochran Sylvester Cochran Mr Mavis Hughes E M Hatcher and children A J W H Nellie Ruth Maxee Elizabeth Floyd Jones Edward and Horace Floyd of Cawarts Mr and Mrs S P Lanton Mrs Bob Cook Blakley Mr and Mrs A Fennell and children Betty Sue Rebecca Sybil Jim Jennie Mr and Mrs Leaton Hayes and children Frank Carolyn Mr and Mrs Norman Sackson and children Mary Neh Bobbie Caro Miss Elizabeth Miller Mrs T G Riley Mr and Mrs Woodie Cochran and children Billie Ray Ashford.
Radio programs listed for WAGF with times and show titles spanning MBS AP News and local acts. Includes Wake Up and Lite, Rhythm Roundup, Navy and Army program notes, and a Tuesday meeting for Rose Hill Parent Teacher Association with new officers urged to attend plus a note on Private Cochran visiting home before Fort Meade.
Circle One Lafeyene Street women hosted a Mothers Day program with a tribute to Anne Jarvis founder and letters from Mose Jers attorney. The event included devotional by Mrs JC Cathumard, a pageant, songs, and gifts for the oldest and youngest mothers. Circle Three met with fourteen members, a devotional, a talk on The Church in Europe, and readings by Mrs Howell Coe.
Marianna notes three days of tribute to Franklin D Roosevelt ending with Sunday services at Saint Luke's Episcopal church. A Plaza memorial Saturday closed businesses two to five o'clock with prayers, scripture, and the national anthem. Local clubs and schools held memorial programs and many public activities were cancelled.
Miss Betty Jean Dickerson entertained a group of friends in her Ashford home Saturday evening. The guest list spans many local names. Also noted is Mrs. J. C. Kent returning from Marianna after her father C. F. Cooke’s illness and death, plus Navy dead list inclusion for Pfc. Roy Dickinson.
Notice states a local bill will be introduced in the Alabama Legislature’s west session. It outlines creating a fund transfer system for fines and forfeitures and paying witnesses through county funds with specified sections and effective upon passage.
Mrs. M. A. Cain entertained at her Graceville home on Sunday in observance of her husband’s forty ninth birthday. Attendees included Zinney Dorothy Cole Sara Nell Cain and numerous Graceville and neighboring residents along with several couples and children from Marian Inn Slocomb Midland City Ozark and other nearby towns.
Circle Eight at First Baptist WMU met at the church yesterday for a program led by Mrs. Houston Barksdale. Topics included The Cooperative Program and related missions, with talks by Mrs. Barksdale, Mrs. Grantham, Mrs. Hinson, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Jackson, and others. A large group attended. several visitors returned from Florida trips and a Hartford couple resumed home duties after visits to California.
An Alabama act approved 27, 1228, creates a county court in Houston County with fees for services and subpoenas chargeable to the inferior court fund. The sheriff must oversee court sessions, preserve order, and collect up to twenty six dollars monthly for sheriff services, with proof by warrants and sheriff reports to probate.
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