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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1944
Page
11
Marianna report describes a draft board employee joining the Women’s Army Corps. The account recalls training, Army life, and social events, noting reactions to women in service and memories from basic training and post training activities.
Dozens of residents and relatives from Dothan and nearby towns are listed as visiting, traveling, or returning home. Names include Mrs Jacks, Mrs Roquemore, Mr Lure, Cadet Kings, Mrs Jeter, Miss Sell Helly, Boots Veal, and Captain Lavisier Oakley Tarut Branklin Wilkes, with travels to Montgomery, Troy, Marianna, Atlanta, and Philadelphia and assignments at Maxwell Field Camp Atterbury and Fort Sam Houston.
Judson College sophomores enjoyed a formal weekend with senior privileges at a noon Saturday kickoff. The event featured a themed dining room, decorated tables, toasts to President Slucie and Miss Thornstrom, multiple dances, and a grand banquet with Miss Dee Prcken as general chair. Activities included a Mexican folk dance, a wedding-themed Friday picnic, and a late-night snack prep as students returned from Marion Military Institute.
Hostesses appointed for the coming week at the Dothan Recreation Center were announced Saturday. Names include Emaesee Chapter DAR officers and several club members. events list dances, study clubs, and volunteer groups throughout the week with varied attendees.
A series of calendar items lists weekly meetings in Fort Bragg and Fayette neighborhoods including Episcopal Auxiliary tea at Parish House 34 pm Foster Street Methodist Church Spinal Lite Group led by Leslie Smart at Fort Bragg assignment, plus New Century Club at Mrs Benton Quick home and Timor Guts Auxiliary gathering at Mrs Jean Rhodes home. The Soros Club meets in surgical dressings room with Parham as hostess 30 pm.
A club meeting at the home of Mrs A B Blount featured Emaree Chep'tr D AR war entertainment and Mrs Marchman discussing masculine dress in colonial times. Mrs Spars spoke on early settlers and life in America as part of the program amid reports of guest representation by Mrs Jamey Camady of Plansfield and Mrs Wilson leading the session.
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