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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1943
Page
8
An OCR sample presents a rough rendition of Invictus by William Ernest Henley with several garbled words. The piece retains the central lines about being the captain of one’s soul and facing fate with resilience despite hardship. The text reads as a partial, errors-laden quotation.
Members of the Martha Eilis Girls Academy met Monday afternoon at the Wood home with Miss Ase Turner presiding. Fourteen members participated in a program, refreshments followed, and a list of attending members included Bobby Ann Smith Betty Love Cannon Carolyn Ward Catherine Ward Mera Cannon Mary Cannon Eugenie Willems Linda Smith Mary Ella Tranam June Clark Mary Frances Strickland Mary Sue Sullivan Mina Sue Hayes Ron Turner Jean Saunders Mrs Attis Williams led the meeting. From Bloomingdale's New York a three bag set for travel was advertised as a gift for service members, lightweight canvas and five color options.
Sergeant and Mrs Jack Fowler announce the birth of Larry Jack in a Dothan hospital on August 2. Mr and Mrs Raymond Ray announce the birth of a daughter named Willa Dean in August at a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams announce the birth of a baby girl at a Dothan hospital on August 30. Sergeant and Mrs W Helmbold announce the birth of a daughter Neois Jean at Napier Field post hospital in August. Lieutenant Commander Jeune Burka and Mrs Burks announce the birth of a daughter Lins McIntyre on August 19 in Fall Church Virginia.
Enterprise notes Mrs E C Sherling hosted the Friday Bridge Club at her Daleville street residence. Three tables of play, summer flowers, high prize to Mrs B B Henderson, cut prize to Mrs Herbert White, salad course served late. Also reports weekend travels of local residents to Montgomery New Orleans Nutley and Brundidge.
The Surgical Dressings unit adopts a Fall and Winter schedule with hours extended to 9:00 am to 10:00 pm four days a week Tuesday to Friday, under chairwoman Morris Malone. Summer hours were shorter. Mondays closed earlier. Dressings take place in the Coca-Cola plant assembly room at 308 North St Andrews Street as supervisors seek volunteers.
A Cotton Ball event at Enterprise High drew service personnel, with Mrs. Mercer Ellis and Mrs. W. T. Pillman greeting guests. Decorations featured cotton boll motifs by a team including Mrs. Elis and Miss Louise Stanley. Punch and cookies were served by several hosts, and Pvt Bill Wexley of Camp Rucker received a gift.
Miss Wiyian Carsezell daughter of RK M Carswell Sr was hospitalized in Montgomery. Moses Juanita and Sarah Lee returned from Auburn where they attended graduation exercises at Alabama Polytechnic Institute Juanita Lee received her B S degree in secondary education. Mrs D K Seay and son Teddy returned to 205 West Main after visiting relatives at Dripley. Miss Mary Frances Medden of Fayette Ala will visit her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs J R Faircloth Laurel Avenue 1005. Mrs Lacy Pearson Malone and daughter Mary and Mrs A Malone returned from Bustol Va. Mrs Hermin Blumberg and children Leslie and Reveil spent week with relatives in Tampa Fla. Mr and Mrs E Baughman Bos Walter Deal and Miss Maude Baughman spent day at Valdosta Ga for Moody Field aviation cadet graduation exercises. Leon Edward Baughman son of L H Baughman Cedar Springs Ga was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Army Air Forces after Moody Field graduation.
London AP reports antiseptic gloves with powders and protective design aid U S fliers. Developed by William Stannard, they slip on easily, avoid tissue irritation, and come with a medical kit in a blast-proof envelope. $60 million in Civil Defense stock distributed since 1942.
Enterprise Funeral services for Mrs J J Brabham of Enterprise were held Friday afternoon at 400 oclock with pastors B R Justice and H W Beasley officiating. Burial was in Enterprise City Cemetery with Searcy Fumer at Home in charge. She is survived by her son Robert Brabham and three daughters Mrs Dudley Heath Mrs Mattie Van Hegler and Mrs Norman McIntosh. Pallbearers were B J Harrell G G Harrell Conner Sims Ed Chaucer Hugh Hazell and Clift Brabham.
The Houston County 4-H winners were announced by Miss Fran Majette and Miss Mary Low Thompson. In canning, Lucie Roney won first place and Mar volle Heckaby took second. The dreap revue contest named Mary Frank Martin first with Eleanor Merritt second. Winifrey Parker was Houston County’s Healthiest 4-H Club girl, advancing to the district contest in Montgomery.
The article explains filing options for married couples and indicates who may file jointly or separately. It lists groups like nonwage earners ministers and farm laborers with special deadlines and exemptions. It notes service members may defer to March 15 and outlines how income changes affect estimated taxes and withholding for 1943.
Those filing declarations must estimate their income tax and Victory Tax, total federal and Victory tax deductions from wages, the March and June payments, and subtract these from the estimated 1945 tax. Any balance is due in installments Sept 18 and Dec 13 with penalties for underestimating. A new declaration can be filed by Dec 15 to avoid penalties if income changes substantially.
The article discusses the transition from "WAC" to "Women’s Army Corps" names at Camp Rucker and notes a formal change effective September 1. It mentions Captain Jane Lewis expected to visit home in Atlanta and a family reference on Cherokee Avenue.
The text sketches choosing work sheets and returns with mentions of March, finance, and declaration. It hints at avoiding two full returns and hints at simplifying the process. Read as a distant memo about completing forms and selecting worksheets.
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