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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1943
Page
3
A hazy scene shifts between hunter and hunted as snow and storm rise. A mother cherishes her child by the fire while distant ships and forests hint at cycles of pursuit and homecoming. Nancy Cardozo.
The regular Tuesday dance night at the Do han Recreation Center, sponsored by the Victory Belles, will feature music by the Napier Field Airliners. Friday offers a square dance and New Year’s Eve party, with a New Year’s dance Saturday by the 290th Infantry Orchestra of Camp Rucker.
Miss Gause and Sergeant Gwaltney wed in a formal home ceremony attended by family. The bride wore white and carried flowers, with green and white motifs echoed in the reception. Luther Gause and Henry Etter led the vows. the groom, Alt Wyant Coy, is a former Wothan High School student who served in the Army Air Forces and worked at Dothan Bank and Trust.
Mrs M J Granberry of Columbia Route One announces the marriage of Elaine to Sergeant Henry Ford Stuart son of Mr and Mrs W J Stuart of Washington D C December 7. Lieut Frank M Jenkins Jr a bombardier with the Army Air Forces joined the family here for ten days after graduation. Mr and Mrs Norman and children Nanetta and Leslie Jr left for Charles after holidays with Mrs Normans parents. Duke Tatum family and guests celebrated Christmas day at the Tatum home. Mr and Mrs C Johnson and Lieut Thomas Witan visited in Eufaula. Miss Frances Whigham returned to Dothan. Technical Sergeant and Mrs William A Myers and son Bill left for Fort Moultrie SC after thirteen days with Mr and Mrs Myers.
A wedding ceremony for Ward McAhren and Miss Jordan was held December eight at the home of the bride’s cousin. The couple, with attendants Mr Jordan Hens and Mrs Brad Jordan, received guests at a stall reception with a two tier cake and candle decor. The bride wore cloud blue and navy accessories, and the couple will reside at Camp Fucker Station Hospital.
Mr on and Mix Bill Weehw and daughera Patric Sur of Wavycross Oa spe Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bard Tatum Dr Rich Cannon voice teacher of New York ity is viating Dothan with his son Miles Cannon who 18 spending heamie months here with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J B Haynes on Headland Road Friends of Misha Tatum will be interested to lesen she as con valescing afer a week ness at her home 207 States street Miss Carlyn Spann daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerome Spann entertained at a house party this weekend guests included Miga Frankie Robert Conor Jennings Bobby Jeaninge and Shorter Suange all of Fe faults Mrs Lowell I Beck and auns Jimmy and Jeere of Montgomery are spending this week with Mrs Black's parents Mr and Mrs J H Haynes Mrs Ethel Toonkersley of Luyetne sister of Mrs Haynes spent Sunday in Dothan.
Miss Grace Hickman celebrated her nineteenth birthday at a Saturday night party hosted by Mrs. Whickman on Enterprise Road. Red and silver decor and a refreshments service followed games and music with guests including Kate Reynolds, Virginia Reynolds, Evie Duskell, Helen Hartcog, Gary Hickman, and Jimmie Lou Mercer among many others.
Dothan Rotary Club heard the WAC detachment at Camp Hacker with Private Alva Montiero and Sergeant Grace Lewis performing. Private Grey led group singing as water issues and other wartime duties were noted in the meeting report.
A New York article lists practical dressmaking tips from Virginia Carter of Macy's Dressmaking Center. It urges neat neck finishes, restrained hems, bound buttonholes, diverse bindings, and creative embellishments to elevate home sewed garments to a haute couture look.
A clipped ad fragment promotes an antique jewelry piece with buttons and coins repurposed as decorative elements. It suggests pairing a bold pendant with a simple black dress and hints at vintage accessories like knotted chains and old keys as focal points.
The text argues that a husband should have the right to decide who enters his home, including inlaws, praising male restraint and criticizing women's tendency to invite relatives for long visits or permanent occupancy, implying a preference for less domestic outsider interference.
A fragmentary account describes a couple's home life and social tensions involving a husband and outsider. The text mentions trouble, plans, and implied disputes over living arrangements and control within the household, but specifics are unreadable.
Mr and Mrs Joe Hawking with children Mervius and Mickey left Panama City Florida after a six day visit to their relatives Mrs Rela Newton at 36 EL Newton.
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