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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
5
Company A of the Hin Chermic Battalion performs a foreign dance at the Dothan Recreation Center. The 2od Field Artiste Orchestra will provide the music for the event.
Whitman and Howard rites were solemnized as family and friends gathered. Mr Arthur Maron and Mrs Jehtsars parents hosted in Charleston with Mr and Mrs Johnson and daughter Carole Anne visiting from Chasea qr SC. Mr McArinir attended end and wife to escort their daughter to Donen and Mrs Janes F Stumate of Nash Vide Te 1 others are expected to arrive this week to visit.
Mrs Rash a local hostess hosted a birthday fete with many attendees from Slocomb Molton and nearby towns. Guests included Mr and Mrs ER Lore, Mr and Mrs J E Resh, Miss Dolly Peel, and families such as the Rashs, Youngbloods, and Hand clan, celebrating with gifts and shared merriment.
The wedding of Ooya Cleyie to Joan Brerrele is announced in Newton. The ceremony was held August 4 at Camp Rutaer.
Jean Johnson entertained a group of children on Tuesday for her eighth birthday at her Hartford area home. After games, refreshments were served to Justin Chandler Jamie Johnson Frank Jack Jessie Lawrence Jerry Hughes Rudolph Barnett Ger Barnett Betty Jean Skinner Francis Skinner Onda Altha Mia Skinner Harmon Janse Ena Jean Skinner Willie Earl Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs J D Fletcher from Dothan route four.
Mr and Mrs Elvan Manday announce the birth of a daughter, Smirhy Anne, born August 4. Mr and Mrs James Crees Blondel Kilgore announce the arrival of daughter Dorothy Carolyn, August. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J A Kilgore of Weob and Mr and Mrs J R Cros of Camilla Georgia.
Mrs Fred Johnson hosted a Wednesday morning gathering in honor of Mrs Harvey Forrester soon to be Mrs Callie Campbell of Quenees Fle The event took place at the home of Mrs Robert Weston and Mrs W M Hardwick with asters and greenery as décor The centerpiece featured a crystal bowl of asters Guests included the honoree Mrs Forrester Mrs Norman Spann Mrs E Griffith Birs Linton Warren Mrs RK L Ramirez Mrs Lex Dowling Moss Gwendolin Stephenson Mrs Weston and Mrs Hardwick
Hollywood AP reports Lois Andrews, who wed George Jessel at 16 and later divorced, plans to marry Jack Topping in New York in November. Andrews visits with her three year old daughter Jenny. Topping is son of wealthy John Reed Topping and brother of sportsman Dan Topping, husband of actress Sonja Henie.
Mrs. W. S. Wilson, war service chairman of the Southern District of the American Federation of Music Clubs, appeals for musical instruments to aid soldiers stationed at Camp Rucker. Army officials request that unused instruments be donated to Mrs. Wilson for distribution to wounded and recovering servicemen as part of a national effort to provide recreation and morale boosters. Proceeds also support related church and community activities in Dothan area.
Alicia Hart urges renewing the mind as one would wardrobe and home, recommending daily reading and tying current events to history and foreign policy. The article stresses expanding knowledge, avoiding slang, and using newspapers to guide book topics, with examples of social notes and visits among locals.
The Hartford Methodist church held its third quarterly conference in the church dining room. Hosts Martha Wood and Hubert Strickland guided members and the Board of Stewards through the bunting session. Presiding officers included Dr. Sam Baker of Dothan and Rey W. Calhoun, local pastor, with directors Frank Bragghat and officials Wade Hatcher and Bentley Woodham among attendees.
Hartford report outlines Geneva County Nutrition Council plan to boost fall gardens, milk supply, wartime food preservation, school lunch rooms, and cookery courses. Attending agencies include home economics, agriculture, public welfare, health, and local organizations with chairs named for planning and committees.
A suggested wartime inspired idea proposes mothers in large families assign home duties to each member during a short break. The plan mirrors hotel practices where managers swap roles to cover staff vacations, teaching empathy and potentially improving tasks. It notes benefits of understanding workers complaints and easing burdens, while acknowledging coverage challenges.
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