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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1943
Page
7
A fragmented verse from a Woman's Page notes a homemade drugstore in the garden. It lists herbs and remedies such as Black penny stake root Chamomile Rue Lobelia and Sage. The poem evokes pioneer medicine with playful tone and mentions eye and head ailments and linen care.
Mrs J T Trawick hosted a bridge luncheon at her home in Graceville with guests from Graceville and Dothan. Decorations featured red and white carnations. Bridge and bingo games began at 10:00 am with prizes awarded to Mrs John Flowers Jr and Mrs Amon Jones. Perfume gifts were given to out of town guests. Lunch was served at small tables to nine guests including Mrs Fred Moseley and Mrs Amos Jones.
Local club members share births and family news from Handolph Field and nearby towns. Notices include births in Midland City and Dothan areas, a Camp Thomas officer visiting relatives, and community updates from Graceville and Houston County.
Wedding and engagement notices from Alabama glaciers include Kathleen Brunson and J. Warren wed in Birmingham with Rev Cecil Wad officiating. Lillie Gordon Wood to Lieut William Brady Crews married at Atmore with details on families and education. Mary Lee Nichols weds Lieut E Marlow Shrigley in Birmingham with Boston home to follow. Decorations and home decor tips for Christmas from Irene Hayes, Manhattan florist, on creating greenery displays at home.
Harmony Club members and city music lovers heard Mrs. D. G. Gonzeie and Mrs. James Verta perform vocal and piano numbers at the Dothan Recreation Center. The program featured Alabama Day remarks by Mrs. Gaines and piano pieces by Mrs. Gonzales, with a short club meeting led by Mrs. W. S. Wilson.
Miss Martha Farmer, engaged to Eneign Charles Chapman, was honored at a dinner party hosted by Miss Frances Farmer at the Houston Hotel. Christmas decor, bridge prizes, and a memory token for the honoree marked the evening attended by numerous relatives and friends.
The Sixth District Nurses Association met at Frame Ellis Nurges Homa and elected officers Mrs H B Belmar as president Mrs Frances Thamar as first representative and Miss Vea HO Armstrong as second vice president. Board of Directors includes Miss Annie Mare Murdock and Mrs A J Moeller. Others attending included Mrs H B Belmar Mrs Julia T Dainwood Mrs Charles Etchison and several others.
Girl Scout Troop reorganized under Mrs Sam Coggins and elected Betty Ray Love as president Ruth McCra teaturer Annette Wyn scribe Georgia Baker and Mme Minshew as par leaders Members present include Betty Ray Love Marie Parl Coggins Genevieve Wynn Wynn Mauldin Marjorie Jean Moire Ruth McCoy Jeanette Ziglar Lyvie Little Georgia Baker Ann McLain Toanne Lammons Helen Kiuthland Mary Bell Ann Moates Frances Martin Betty Smith Eva Henderson
The Phebean Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church Wil entercain invites all Hone Department and Service Honor Roll members to a tea Tuesday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:36 at the home of Mrs. Robert Romney, 112 N Harring etreet.
A coarse OCR fragment mentions an affect with Sudens of over preen and bare walls, suggesting Christmas decor or dreary details. The text is incomplete and lacks clear subjects or actions for a fuller summary.
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