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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1944
Page
11
A local scout troop met Thursday afternoon at the Baptist Church for a roll call and collection of dues led by Pat Jones and Lamar Johnsop. Members discussed upcoming activities and enjoyed refreshments after the meeting.
A local church and several clubs announce meetings at Lafayette Street area sites including Foster Street Methodist Church and First Baptist Church. Events include Woman’s Missionary luncheon at the parsonage, regular business at 3 pm, and various auxiliary meetings at listed homes. Sergeant Piper to perform with Mrs Flemister at the Foster Street service. War Bond note and star totals conclude the item.
The Dothan Recreation Center listed the weekly hostess groups. Monday volunteers include Sara Abt Essie Mae Smitherman Eva Hammond Susie Ward and Elizbeth Alexander. Tuesday features Victory Belles and Wednesday the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu El with Lou Cohen Lee Shugerman Joe Kraselsky Kraselsky. Thursday lists New Century Dld J J Flowers Clement Ritter Henry Flowers and A Winter. Friday's Round Table Study Club includes T oC Bates J W Roberts Tom Jonez Shelly Strickland. Saturday Presbyterlan Woman's Auxiliary names Phill McLaughlin G N Shoop Tom Bun tin and J H Flowers Jr. Sunday is Soldiers' Hostess committee with Percy Calhoun and Amos Jonez.
Pfe Arthur Licht of the medical battalion Pan ther Division Camp Rucker will lecture and demonstrate hypnosis and personality adjustment at 4:30 p.m. May 2 in the Soldiers' Center at Enterprise. Licht, a psychologist writer and lecturer, will discuss neurotic behavior and show the power of suggestion in treating mental diseases. The public is invited to attend.
Birth notices list several new arrivals: Moselle Evans announces a child born April 2 at a local hospital. Marcia Estesse to Mrs. and Mrs. Alex Douglas Bapy of Vernon. Sandra Jean to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick, the former Addiesa Nichols, born April 21. Eric Aane to Bill Clearman and wife. Ecdis Glenn to Mr. and Mrs. Ravarta Cherry of Dothan route one, with former last names noted. Grandparents named in several items.
NEA writer predicts Stamp No. 18, expiring April 40, or new stamp good May 1, will promote two tone brown and white shoes with limited leather content. All white or dark styles stay popular with trims in bows buckles and rosettas. Patent leather remains strong for outfits, while navy leather may be unavailable as materials run low.
Recreation era home cooking feature by Gaynor Maddox outlines orange nut bread and honey rolls with detailed ingredients and steps. It includes a menu plan for tomorrow with breakfast, lunch, and dinner items featuring orange nut bread and cottage cheese.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Wyatt Halls announce the engagement of their daughter Ted Wyatt ensign U S Navy stationed at Glenview NL to Sidney Albert Smith lieutenant tei Merchant Marine Corps formerly of Matiena the marriage set for May 4 at Glenview chapel Kell er Hicks announce the marriage of their daughter Afary Louise to Henry Clayton Keller in Columbus Ga April 9 the couple to reside in Columbus Rita Flaherty of Pittsburgh to Fr Jerome Riley Tarter of Fresno the wedding held April 9
A column urges war plant workers, especially welders, to save earnings and invest in government bonds or home purchases. It warns that postwar prosperity will fade, calling for prudence to avoid reliance on continued high wages and luxury purchases. The piece critiques extravagant buying during wartime.
Recreation Center officials outline the May hostess schedule with numerous events and volunteers. Entries include May 4 Newhook yah event, May 6 Preetigion Women, May 7 Suldveta Wogtest, May 8 Victory Bes, May 21 Soldier Hopes, and May 37 Cathet Bamana among others.
At Ashford High School auditorium the Junior and Senior classes, faculty, and guests gathered for the annual banquet. Tables featured large roses and rainbow-colored decor while a candlelight theme set the tone. The program included tableaux titled "The Message of the Candles" and musical selections by students Lurline Dabbs Nanford Pate and Jane Mis. Homer Davis opened with a welcome and Cot hios Nountree offered a senior class response.
ASHFORD Special circle members met Monday at Mrs F L Fellows home with Mr R E Aman in charge and Mrs Jack Johnson chairing. Devotional by Mrs Slogillary. papers by Mrs Aman and Mrs Johnson. a Take cash donation to county canner chime fund. Delicous salad plate served to named attendees.
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