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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1944
Page
7
A pre-school clinic for children entering school this year will be held at the Rosell Shop Thursday at 9 o'clock. Mothers are urged to bring children for examination vaccination and treatment. Mrs HL Moeller of the Houston County Health Department staff will conduct the clinic.
A wartime food feature stresses variety to defeat monotony amid shortages. It presents several sauce recipes including Jeffy Mustard Chili Sauce, Eweret-Sour Sauce, and Vinaigrette Sauce, with guidance on preparation and serving ideas for fish cakes vegetables cold meats and sauces for Hollandaise variants.
A warped tale from wartime letters about young lovers and a judge blocking an early marriage. The piece notes a 17 year old suitor in New York and a 16 to 17 year old New Guinea based couple, plus Mrs Mamye Rouse hosting at 401 North Park Avenue. The story centers on lawful obstacles and youthful devotion amid global conflict.
The marriage of Miss Tris Colvin, daughter of Mrs Willem Pattern Gelvie and the late Dr Col in of Carmel California, to Allen Hurt Merril of Dothan and Washington DC took place Saturday afternoon April 33 at the home of the bride's brother in New York City Gracie Square. The ceremony was attended by a small circle of friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Allen Merril of Dothan and Byrd Merrill, a student in Philadelphia. The bride wore a blue gabardine suit with white orchid accessories. Mrs Merril is a graduate of Lindenwood College. the groom attended local schools, Darrington Prep, UNC, and Yale Law School. He is noted as a leader and Phi Beta Kappa member.
Hartford High announces graduation dates with services at Geneva County High School on Sunday May 14 at 11 00 am with Rev W O Calhoun delivering the baccalaureate in Hartford Baptist Church. Mra R S Ward directs the musical program. Eight pm May 18 marks Hartford elementary graduation in the high school auditorium for fifty five sixth graders advancing to Junior High. Senior High graduation follows at 8 00 pm on Friday May 29 led by Prof C P Nelson.
Regular Grandview W M U program held at Mrs J D Buse home on E Main Street with Mrs Arthur Hughes presiding. Royal Service program featured. light refreshments served. Attendees listed include Mea daméa Charles McLeod Carlton Bune Wil Perry Bob Withame George Henry Carraway Elis Hars ard Arthur Hugnes Tom Abrelds. Next meeting announced for Mrs Carllan Bue on S Appletree street. Also notes from Do than Chapter 76.0 ES birthday program for W H Whate of Bessemer.
Birth announcements list Carolyn Annette born April 22 to Mr. and Mrs. YT Whiddon with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Benton and Mrs Mattie Whiddon. Also Mrs Joann Walker with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Froschner announce Martha Jana born April , residing with the Walkers. Mr. and Mrs. S M Wells Jr report Barbara Anne born April 23 at a local hospital.
Napier Field officers wives join Red Cross Surgical Dressing Room in concert with Dothan Red Cross every Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Last Friday 43 Napier reps plus Dothan Study Club women produced 3550 surgical dressings and logged 198 hours. Mrs James L Daniel Jr organized the effort with Mrs Morris Malone, urging broader turnout from officers and cadet wives.
A passenger suggests organizing a purse to avoid delays on public transport. Pin a coin purse and sort makeup items into a separate case to prevent rummaging. Readers urged to prepare contents and reduce bag inside‑out searches before travel.
A short note describes relief for a rash using an astringent medicated powder and mentions Mezssna as a recommended product. The guidance emphasizes prevention and relief methods in plain language.
Miss Marnta Moody Walden Gaughies of Coffeewood Road is elected to membership in the International Relations Club at Huntingdon College. The club recognizes scholarship ability and interest in international relations. Huntingdon hosts the Southeast Peace Conference next year with clubs across Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia.
Representatives of various United Methodist churches in the Dothan district will hold a zone meeting at Midland City Church on Friday April 28 starting at 2 30 p m Mrs W O Phillips zone chairman will preside Miss Dorothy Rusarl field worker for the Pittsburpen Conference will be the principal speaker and Mrs W Boles of Maranna will report on the annual conference of Methodist Societies held recently at Demopolis Also noted are visitors Mrs Hew Johnson and Mrs Ruth Barnnes of Thomson Ga Mrs LeMerle Penn was called to Roanoke Ala for the funeral of her uncle P A Hurst Cadet Sam Williams US Army Air Forces has completed primary training at Hemet Calif and will go to Lancaster Calif for basic training Mrs J H Galloway will return to Abbeville today
Yesterday’s Red Cross workroom proceedings list attendees including Covington Mrs Rawlins McKinory and Mrs WT Etreet among many others. A church sing event is announced at Bethlehem Church, and Corporal Bertram Pack visits schools in Maxey Texas with local hosts.
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