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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1944
Page
3
A Christmas Eve prayer-like verse by Helen Hixos envisions the Star of Bethlehem shining over a troubled world. It invokes faith against storms, greed, and war, urging hope for a better world through unity and light.
Mrs Richard Ramsey presided over the regular bridge club gathering at her North Herring Street home Tuesday afternoon. Eight players assembled in the reception room with a miniature Christmas scene and white garland. Mrs Murriel Morriell and Mrs Van Rifts joined for the tea service. Later, Dothan Chapter 78, OES, will host a Christmas party at the Masonic Temple at 9:30 PM with program, social hour and a gift exchange around the tree.
University of Alabama librarian Dr W Stanley Hoole named for inclusion in Who's Who in America. He notes his four books and AE BS AM PhD credentials and leadership roles at several colleges. Dothan residents prepare Christmas Eve events at the Recreation Center with carols band concert tree lighting and gift distribution for soldiers and transients.
The Spinster Club hosts a Christmas ball at the Country Club on Friday evening with five hundred invitations sent to girls in Dothan and nearby towns. Napier Field Trainees’ orchestra provides music and a 28 floor show is planned. proceeds benefit the club’s charity projects.
Christian Hill Church schedules a Christmas Eve program at 3 30 o clock with Herbert Long leading worship. An Annunciation scene features Margaret Metcalf and Laura Nell Tyson as the angel, with poems by a large list of readers. The young people perform MOTHERS OF THE WORLD by Maude Taylor Sarvis, and a war relief offering is planned.
Birth announcements report Jane Sgtast and Mrs Gid Park born at Troy Hospital December 1. Another birth names Bobby Gene to Mr and Mrs C L Elmore at a local hospital December 17. Grandparents listed as Mrs L A Deal and RB S Elmore. A Country Club Dance planned for December 22 with hosts V C Lokey Sr and Charles Senna. Various families travel for holidays, with relatives arriving from Atlanta, St Louis and Dallas to visit Newton and Dothan. WW II veteran Jimmy Hubbard to visit family after nineteen months overseas.
Enterprise City School pupils directed by Mrs. H T Grace present a Christmas pageant Thursday morning in the school auditorium at 11 oclock. Barbara McCall reads. a 75 member choir backs two scenes The Shepherds and Angels and The Manger. Accompanists are Misses Nell Hagood and Dorothy Hatcher. soloist Shirley Anne Sykes. Characters include MARY Beverly Ann Brooks JOSEPH Corbett Walker and children at the manger Charlotte Hayes Beverly Carlton Florrie Ann Halford Bill Moates. Angels list Yvonne Hickman Laura Benton Suzanne Sexton Patsy Taylor Mary Ann Donaldson. shepherds Harold Home Sammie Hutchison James Herbert White Miles Rudd. wise men James Ed Grimsley Philip Martin Ed Sherling. Choir selected from Grades 3-6.
Two applications for Scouting’s Eagle rank have been filed by Ike Wallace and James H. Simonton of Abbeville Troop Five. Board of Reviews led by Bryan Whitehead met Monday night. if approved, Wallace and Simonton will receive the Court of Honor in Abbeville on December 31.
Fragmentary text mentions individuals and a Brantivy reference with address style, indicating a local notice or social item. Names include Virginia Waller and possible Mia JF, with an Avenue and Miss designation. Further readable facts are limited.
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