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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1945
Page
3
Poem fragment in which an innkeeper welcomes strangers and resists evil in a dark night. A voice asks who will pay, a beard peers from shadow, and the keeper recalls aiding God’s Son while turning a foe away. The stanza ends with the refrain Goodman, rejoice and a return to the door.
Mrs. Ray Hayes hosted the Sesame Study Club for its December gathering with Io wa members attending. The program featured a devotional by Mrs. H. H. Wadlons and a Christmas story by Mr. L. N. Hutchinson. Gifts were given from a decorated tree and a salad course followed. Attending members included Mrs. A E Bass, Mrs. C W Well, Mrs. C E Blakey, Mrs. J V Cooke, Mrs. Eldred Grimsley, Mrs. Jesse Harwell, Mrs. Ray Hayes, Mrs. Earl Hendley, Mrs. L N Hutchinson, Mrs. Dupree Martin, Mrs. Max Morris, Mrs. J L Oxyner, Mrs. H V Richey, Mrs. W V Sullivan, Mrs. H H Watkins, and Mrs. A L Miller.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Johnston of Ashford announce the marriage of their daughter Doris Johnston to Sergeant James Chambers of Dothan. The ceremony occurred in November and Chambers has served in the Army in Europe for years before re enrolling for three more years in Germany. Friends of Mrs A F Pace are informed she is undergoing treatment in a local hospital.
Social calendar notes two buffet luncheons hosted by Mrs. Rawlus McKinney and her daughter Mrs. Willam Espy at the McKinney home on West Main Street. Decorations featured red and green, smilax, white camellias, and white gladiolus centerpieces. On Tuesday Mrs. A D Car wuchael and Mrs. Van Ritch presided. on Wednesday Mrs. Arthur Maryck assisted the hostesses.
Birth notices report the arrival of several babies in December. Joseph Dixon Pate born December 8 in Duban hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Jack McLendon Pate of Ashford. Julian Ray Smith born December 22 in a local hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Julian C Smith. Lester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester A Rogers, born December 13 at a local hospital. A son to Mr. and Mrs Max Jeffries born December 13 at a local hospital. Gerald Purvis visited by relatives in Lakeland, Fla. Mrs. Henrice Hughes, Clyde Purvis, and Mr and Mrs Robert Purvis traveled to Lakeland to visit him. Mrs. F Mullin left for Atlanta after a two week visit with her aunt, Mrs. J L Els. U.S public libraries hold more than 100000000 volumes.
Bobby McKnight leaving for Army duty was honored at a Monday night farewell party hosted by his sisters Maunce and Trodel McKnight at their Hartford route three home. Attendees included Monnie Ruth Fox Roy Culver Betty Williams Hugo Phillips Mary Sue Myres Jessie Williams Hazel Shields and many others from the community.
Chipley notes report social activities and a fiftieth anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Cope in Chipley with a Wednesday December 13 wedding. Family and friends, including former Mrs. Mary Giles, attend. children listed. Separate items include Louise Pickle named class room association promoter. Christmas program plans and church events at First Presbyterian and Copley Garden Club. WMS circle meetings. high school concerts and junior play. births announced for a daughter born December 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Hale, and a daughter born December 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Johns. local school officials attend a Jacksonville meeting.
The Euzelian Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church held a Christmas tea at Mrs. Alex Whiddon's home with Winter greenery red Hawthorn berries and pine cone decorations. Mrs. Harry Hall led devotion followed by prayer. Guest speaker Mrs. A W Hawkins shared a Christmas story amid carols and social gifts.
Clarence Hinson honored at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs J W Hinson of Slocomb route one after four years of Army service. Guests list includes Clarence Hinson of Jacksonville Florida and many Hinson relatives from Blakely Graceville and Panama City plus area veterans arriving home from overseas service as reported by the Associated Press.
Webb School fourth to sixth graders present an operetta titled In Quest of Santa Claus on Tuesday December 18 at 7 pm in the school auditorium Principal Charles Brewer announced. A small admission will be charged.
The Malvern Junior 14H Club held a Thursday meeting at the Malvern School showcasing a Christmas gift making demonstration. The president opened, the secretary read the roll, and the session ended with group singing and the club pledge. The notice ends with a prompt to buy Victory Bonds.
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