Enigmatic Verse Echoes Winter Wind Imagery
An unclear literary fragment describes powerful wind and moonlit fields. Wanderers and shadows move through an April air, with references to a bright savior and gilded sunset shaping a dreamlike scene.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1944
Page
5
An unclear literary fragment describes powerful wind and moonlit fields. Wanderers and shadows move through an April air, with references to a bright savior and gilded sunset shaping a dreamlike scene.
The Bell Bennett Circle hosted a WECS gathering at the church on Monday afternoon. Mrs H G Basdisy presided with Mrs George Y Malone leading the program and an opening prayer. About sixty society members attended.
The First Baptist WMU held its regular program meeting yesterday afternoon with a large group in attendance. The theme The Everlasting Kingdom In the Land of Its Beginning was presented by Ciude Nine with Mrs. RON Grantham serving and reader. Mrs. Houston Harksdale gave the devotional on Davids Tale. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Doster and Mrs. Beimelt. Guests Nolan McLren of Panama City and Mrs. Mayme Rouse of Washington DC visited briefly before returning home.
Miss Mildred Inez Draughon wed Captain Jobo F. Palmer Jr in a double ring ceremony at Camp Rucker Chapel on March 20. Clergy Major Paul Boe Kley officiated as guests and military officers attended, with a reception at the Second Army Officers Club and a wedding trip to Pensacola. The bride, a Cottonwood High School and Andalusia Business College graduate, works in Camp Rucker’s War Department Supply Division. the groom, a Iowa State College chemistry graduate, was a former research chemist with Monsanto.
Sam Hart of Gedon celebrated his thirty first birthday with a family luncheon at home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Charles Haten and family, Wesley Mercer and family of Cottonwood, Mrs Lene M Yatt and Br and Mr Lewin Bown of Gordon, Mr and Mrs Crawford Adaain, Mar Matthews, Virna Matthews, Nieble Wadkine and ton, Tom Anderson of Marianna, Mary Hall of Cottonwood, Duothy Baxley, Taroisa Baxley and Jue Prevatte of Gedon.
Methodist circles met Monday afternoon in members homes for mason study devotional and brief social periods. Eleven members attended Circle One with devotional led by May Bracewell and discussion on prayer. Circle Two had eleven members and discussed enriching devotional home life. Circle Three hosted thirteen with a new member. Circle Four had two new members and discussed God and suffering. Circle Five had ten present with temptation lesson. Rosy Hill Parent Teacher Association meet and DeWitt Kheveridge returned to California.
Marianna residents Mr. and Mrs. Barn Matthawa hosted relatives and friends at their Marianna home on Sunday. Guests included the Hert family, Hart family, Mercer and Cottonwood circle, A.2 Matthews clan, Anderson family, and numerous local neighbors, with conversations and informal gatherings across the afternoon.
First Lieutenant W Sneer Holme Jr of Hartford has won an Oxford University appointment for his accuracy as a navigator while with the RAF and the U S Air Forces. He trained in Canada and served in combat earning the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters. His parents Mr and Mrs W Shelby Helms of Hartford Jaeut, Alabama report his achievement.
Mrs TL Brackin of Ashford hosted a Friday birthday gathering for her father J J Givens of Ashford age seventy four. Guests included D J Givens Minnie Rabon of Wabb route one A E Rice and children Billy Benny Wylene of Ashford route two Nite Givens and Harold Givens of Miami and the Brackin clan Loufie Lanette Hide Ernest and Andy Brackin all of Ashford.
John Anderson hosted a birthday anniversary celebration at his Dothan route home Sunday honoring Mr. Anderson, Mrs Elxie Givens, and daughter Marie Annetta of Panama City. Several relatives and neighbors attended including families from Dothan route three and Cottanwood route 1. Private Celvin A Harrigom has returned to Camp Kearns Utah after a seventeen day visit with relatives in Grimes and Donalsonville.
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held its quarterly gathering at Hartford church on Friday morning at 10 o clock with Moe F L Holmes of Geneva in charge. Devotional was given by Rev J T Nail of Simpson, and Mrs W K Patrick of Andalusia spoke on Come Women Christ Proclaims. After business, Rev Z Hollan Dyken of Hartford preached on Come Women Christ Proclaims in this Association. A noon luncheon followed. the afternoon featured a spiritual message by Mr J P Kerned of Hartford and a talk by Mr J B Murphy of Slocomb on past activities. The closing talk was by Mrs J F E Johnson of Sama. Visitors included members from Fran Tinion church and from Slocomb, Samson, Andalusia, and Geneva.
Old sheet salvage tips from EPSIE KINARD draw on Mending Made Easy. Split worn sheets along center, resew, and reuse as bed or crib sheets. Cut into four pillow cases and sturdy dish towels. Use best portions for curtains or an ironing board cover.
A Hartford banquet presented by the F H A and F F A honored Abe apaual club and Herifuni chapters. Guests included Virginia Wan, O car Dowling, and families from Hartford schools. Program featured a one act play Millie and Tillie in New York, a bugle duet, and speeches by club leaders.
On Saturday afternoon Mires Frans Bradshaw hosted a party at her home celebrating the third birthday of her daughter Mary Frank. Guests included Joy Hardwick, Andrey Hammond, Hida Hughes, Sandra Ann Peeples, Norma Jean Chaney, Joan Chaney, Barbara Jane Gillis, Sonny Chaney, Patricia Borland, Jane Nettles, Dorothy Hashew, Dan Nettle, Wayne Collins, Joe Morgan Thomas, Sue Ellen Adcock, Janice Harrison, Sylvia Jean Overton, Dicky Voss, Miriam Black Beth Hughes, Frankie Myers Rex Cobb, Barbara Wynn, Sandra Wynn, Gail Campbell, Sister Relani Jane Saunders, Al Saunders Jr., Tommy Holman, Janice Ward, and Paul Carron.
University announces a two week music camp at Alabama from June 7 to 21 for high school students. Director Alion O'Steen leads the program with band, orchestra, and chorus instruction by Conductor Carleton Butler Eugene Jordan Stanley Wolson Yale Elia and Ottokar Cadek Margaret Christy. Narration by Arline Hawke and William Steven. Parents and leaders may attend. Local social notes mention Montgomery visits and Auburn fraternity dance trips.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith of Slocomh route two announce the birth of a son Tohirt Ralpa on March M1 Mex 81h the formar Resale Thurmen bb the Ananter of Mr and Mos 28% Thurman of Graceville route thine Oatarnal grandparents wv the baby are Mr and Mrs Waivengyith of Slosom be.
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