Thanksgiving Gratitude Amid Turbulent Times at Sea and Home
The piece brushes with prayer and praise, noting gratitude despite obscured vision from war’s shadow. Readers are reminded to focus on gifts from God as joy persists through adversity. Grace Nel Crowell and Miss Kay Brown of Parish City plan a weekend in Dolban with companions. Several families visit Panama City for holidays and return trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felmer
Crowell
Kay Brown
Psrims City
Dolban
Kitty Folkes
Mary Eile Adkins
Milas Carolyn Domingus
Robert McCoy
Seabreese
Panama City
First Baptist Church events calendar note
Calendar entry notes programs at First Baptist Church including a guest speaker and band performances. The First Baptist Church hosts a choir event with the Supberm Band and Sunny Gulp Ausiiary, ambassador greet, and Business Women's Circle meeting. A Yo Wo A luncheon is planned at the church mid day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
First Baptist Wbs
Will Queet
A. Wild
Foyat Baptist Church
Birth Announcements From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Samuel Hoaland announce the birth of Betty Carol born August 14 to Mr and Mrs G A Patterson and Mrs J W Rowland. Mr and Mrs James Whigham Geneva announce Marvin Randall born August 18. Grandparents Marian Haistex Newton and Shealy Whigham Grieva. Mr and Mrs Hubert J Arnold announce Hubert Kevin born August 15 at a local hospital. Jimmy Loftin, son of Mr and Mrs D C Lefiin, convalescing after tonsillectomy at 700 Boulevard Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hoaland
Betty Carol
G. A. Patterson
J. W. Rowland
Jamee Whigham
Geneva
Marvin Randall
Bra
Marian Haistex
Newton, Smd
Shealy Whigham
Grieva
Hubert J. Arnold
South Applebee
Annoumce
Hubert Kevin
Jimmy Loftin
D. C Lefiin
Boulevard Street
Alabama Gal Red Cross Worker Reflects Overseas Service
Verna Johnson recalls ten months in North Africa and Italy with the Red Cross. She describes duties aiding wounded soldiers, writing letters, wrapping gifts, planning recreation, and serving hot drinks on hospital trains. Johnson notes the need for cheer amid hardship and recounts her experiences in Naples Rome and Pisa, including a Papal blessing and facing bombings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Johnson
Javia
Red Cross
Ovan
Thaly
Dothan
Houston County
James Muates
Eddie Kelley
Benton Foy
Wallace Mcleod
Hubert McCarty
Charles Chapman
Billy
Frazier
Mrs. Johnson
Alabama
Johnson
Georgia
North Afriew
Ples
Mary
Naples
Moro Jubagen
Rome
Leghorn
Italy
Marina di Pisa
Ialy
Jobesen
Mount Vesuvius
Tiay
Oran
iGirls Sharp Trades Built Sneck Bar Hut At Island Air Base
Air Force unit supports Red Cross girls Debora Ann Smith of Oregon and Virginie Roth of Illinois led rapid club construction in New Guinea Australia and the Philippines. They built seven clubs using salvaged materials while teaching local labor to finish homey venues for Red Cross recreation and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iGirls
Sharp Trades
Island Air Base
China
Philippines
Borh
Red Cross
New Guinea
Opersté
Miss Smith
Miss Rugh
Australia
Gis Hai
Fragment from an interview with a hopeful subject
A quoted speaker describes passing a moment of hope and self restraint after long failure. The speaker acknowledges past failures spanning years and insists on maintaining caution to avoid renewed disappointment. The tone remains reflective and cautious about future outcomes.
New Manager at The Hat Box in Dothan
Mrs Huey Ruth Revells Hill is named manager of The Hat Box at 120 North Foster Street. Owner Larry Waltzer announced the move yesterday. Hill, well known in Dothan’s women’s ready to wear scene, invites friends to view the fall hats and handbags display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey
Ruth Revells) Hill
North Foster Street
Larry Waltzer
Hill
Dothan
Ady
Comforting Couches Aid Troops In Leyte Canteen Years Ago
An edited wartime bulletin recalls soldiers relaxing on comfortable couches in a Wiech lounge, noting canvas backed chairs, burlap coverings, and improvised comforts. The Red Cross staff documented stories of service, including veterans recalling Leyte days and improvised canteen work to steady spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BEA
Feuvine
Geiling xi
Tanvasr
Bosbere
Staan Lae
Leyte
Serare
Wiiken Ike
Clarified travel tale from Kem Giunee by the heart of Gecatauces
The passage describes a group returning home from a trip near Nagrab with muddy conditions and a warning to Debaret and Wirgig. It notes two girls who worry about returning to teaching and mentions lingering wartime sentiment. Guests include Mrs. Thelms Lack and her daughter June of Alani Georgia with Mrs. RL Grice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagrab
Crest
Thelms Lack and
Gaughter
June
Alani, Ga
Sre Guerts
RL. Grice
All-Day Bing Event at Enen Church Near Doth Sundex
Mr and Mrs Cutfordwy and Mr and Mrs Gwy Bergy of Birmingham spent the art week with Mr Burn and others for re assignment. Peter Spending Urty deys with his mother Bry W M Payne of Ashford. Public invited to attend the Enen Church event near Doth Sundex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutfordwy
Gwy. Bergy
Birminghem
Mr. Burn
Thomas Eee Pie
William Feyneige
Tor Fort McPhersy
Uurty Deys
Bry
W. M. Payne
Asnford
Enen
Sundex
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Mery Alice
Janice
Montgomery
C. W. Civerman
B. D
Sellers
Robert C. Wilson
Columbus Ga
Sergeant Wilsma
van Ritch
Over
Maly
Manis
Papas
Wrutergs
Dallas
Europe
Joahnson
Mes. Jollson
Dethan
J. B. Hart
Lamar Wart
Aar
Denial Corps
Army
Navy
Elizabeth van Ormer
Folsom
Doea Jane Hanelin Duperias
Air Force
Myeself
Prank Jones
Logue’s
West Main Street
Colege
S. J. Cox
Choice of
W. Adams
Rogers Beauty Shop
Ruby’s ‘Beauty Shop
Ruby’s Beauty Shop
Headland
Blanlberg As
Rayon
Hollywood
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