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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
8
Vernon Wisconsin announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Davis Jenvins of Maulune Ga. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Wil Webb of Webb farm is also noted. Other fragments mention a Mrs Davis Jenins and a farmer Vandyne Pibb with uncertain details.
The readable text appears garbled with missing letters and stray symbols. It mentions a person likely named Mre T. Mo Pathereon and references travel or movement yesterday. Details are incomplete and no clear event or date is established.
Night Bridge Club convened for its monthly gathering with Mr and Mrs OM Staines leading the evening. Prize winners were Mr Harahan and Mr Speen Adester Cole. notes mention Jame Ro Farend accepting a position in Tallassee, Alabama with the Southeast Insurance Agency.
Report from the Surgies dressings workroom shows only eighteen volunteers yesterday, six from Gordon, with more workers needed to meet signed quotas. Government demand for surgical bandages has risen, and Red Cross quotas have increased. names listed for the Dothan and Garden workrooms include Mrs. Arthus Morris and Mrs. H. B. Register among others.
Mre Bert Cannady of Panama City visits with Mes NOB Cannady and Mr Cannady as 288 Marine Private First Class Jack Draughon Draughon graduates from 16 weeks at the Marine Aviation Detachment San Diego California He ranked second in class with 685 average The graduate, a Hartford Aleh School alumnus, enlisted August 12 1943 and trained at San Diego before posting to Camp Miramar aviation duty
Private Radet Temuel Bailey reported to Keesler Field Biloxi Mississippi for medical and psychological processing to determine his qualifications as a pre aviation cadet.
The Double Six Club gathered for a contest with members including Mrs Jood Molvae Mie JakRroce Ramanan Mir Joe Fandem and Mrs Henry Flowers Jr. Winners received the defense stamp. Tea, drinks, and snacks were served in the afternoon.
An Enterprise Zone meeting of the Women's Society of Christian Service in Ozark will start at ten o clock Thursday at Melada Church. Speakers include Miss Dorothy Fisgrell, a field worker, and Mr. W. C. Cowert, with other officials from the Alabama Conference. Also noted are military and local community movements and visits.
Thirteen service women receive promotions in the Camp Rucker WAC Detachment. Names include Corporals Ruby Livingston Frances Stone Katharine Cart and others advancing through private first class and corporal ranks. The unit hosted a post radio program featuring Judith Gregory and others, with training schedules and upcoming activities noted.
New Century Club held the final meeting of the year at Mrs. Benson Quick's home with new president Mrs. A A Winter presiding. The program featured talks by Mrs. Gipsy Boozer on Scenes at Old Williamsburg and Mrs. J D Foy on Yosemite Park. Refreshments followed for members, including Mrs. Paul Allen and many others.
Martha Jean and Grady Gerald Byrd twins of Grady Breed and the late Mra Byrd of Panama City were honored at a Friday party hosted by their grandmother Mrs Matte Whiddon of Dothan route two. The celebration marked their third birthday with Miss Mary Eleanor Adams assisting in serving and entertainment. Attendees included Jimmie Hyatt Lyvha Hyatt Hugh Liddon Byrd Billy Brinks Eunice Hall Junior Hall and several Whiddons and Brinks. The Dothan Contin Club plans a dance for members and out-of-town guests Saturday evening April 29 with orchestra music starting at 3 30 p.m.
The garden club event titled the rose show will be held tomorrow at the American Legion clubhouse in Thomasville with public viewing from 1:70 to 10:90 pm. Club president Frdi Stott serves as general chair. Visitors from Montgomery, Webb, Movntrie, Spartanburg, and Jamerrone will join local hosts for a several‑day stay. Corporal Billy Mullins plans a ten‑day visit with his family.
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