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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1945
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR text references an American flag and Franklin E Lave. It hints at themes of patriotism, courage, labor, and making the flag. The readable parts are insufficient for a full narrative or dates.
The notice lists several birth announcements including two daughters for Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chambers of Lafayette Street, and Marvin Randall Wigham born August 20 with parents Mrs. James Wigham of Geneva and others. It also notes Robert Wenjl's birth on August 12 in a local hospital and Stephen Paul Green’s advancement to Electrician’s Mate third class aboard the USS Paul after prior work at Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Co. in Mobile. Fin, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fin of Opp, has two brothers in the Navy.
Bill Paterson seaman first class from Graceville serves aboard USS Lind, a warship that helped force Japan’s surrender. MSgt. David Hyatt of Calhoun County returned from overseas after 25 months with the 1st Infantry Division at Miami Army Air Field. An eminent physician notes snake venom loses harm when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Mrs Walter D Mullins announces Carolyn Elizabeth Mullins engagement to Pfe Reynolds White Thrasher of Cottonwood son of Mrs Jewell Thrasher The wedding set for six oclock August 3 at First Baptist Church. Molly Thompson-Jackson engagement to Lieut Jesse Earl Jackson of Napier Field to Mr ROH Bigham of Temple Texas. Dozier Hodges engagement of Nauma Helyn Hodges to Richard Graham Dozier of Rocky Mountain NC with wedding in autumn at Mountain Brook Methodist Church Birmingham.
Miss Ella Verna Rister of Headland married Julius Ralph Givens of Newville at Blackwood Congregational Church on August 16 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev J K Hinson. Mrs J B Torma played, bridesmaids wore pastel gowns, and mourners included Martha Rister and Linda Ann Raster as flower girl. After a reception at the bride’s home, the couple planned a Headland residence. Givens is a former Army serviceman with top decorations. The bride, a Troy State Teachers College graduate, taught at Carrabelle Florida.
The university offers housing for co ed mothers and their infants as part of a program at Clarkes Mans. Mothers and their children receive care while students continue undergraduate or graduate studies. Mrs Minve Ghrer of Coron would be admitted to a local hospital for medical treatment. Fight Officer and Mrs Strickland Trene Holman returned from a visit with Mr and Mrs Strickland in Tampa Florida.
A quiet wedding linked Miss Whiddan and Sgt John G Seitz with a ceremony at a Baptist church. The program featured vocal performances by Miss Betts Sevinour and other attendees, followed by a reception at Fort McPherson where guests toasted the couple and the bride.
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