Tea Party Honoring Miss Anne Funke at 107 North Bell
Mrs. John B. Goldthwaite hosted a seated tea at her home yesterday afternoon in honor of her guest Miss Anne Elizabeth Funke of Aulignit. The rooms featured spring flowers and a tea service with red japon tea, white candles, and silver borders. Guests included Miss Funke, Mrs. Jerome Lee Sullivan, Mrs. Maurice Steensland, Mrs. William Espy, Mrs. Bill Vinson, Mrs. Quay Fortner, Miss Nina Catherine Howell, Miss Jane Whurry, Mrs. J. A. Ward Jr., Mrs. Dana McCarty, Miss Lynette Lasseter, and Mrs. Zolly Dowka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Goldthwaite
North Bell Street
Anne Elizabeth Funke
Aulignit
Lucy Pearson Malone
Bill Vinson
Misa Funke
Jerome Lee’ Sullivan
Maurice Steensland
Miers
William Espy
Quay Fortner
Nina Catherine Howell
Jane Whurry
J. A. Ward, Jr
Dana McC
Mr. Lewis Honored At Birthday Fete
Orcac Lewis of Cottonwood is feted at a birthday celebration dated Sunday. The list of attendees includes Loyd Shiver family, Elton family, Randolph Watson family, Cleve Lewis family, Georgia Markham, J son family, Fred Lewes family, and others, with multiple offspring named. In related notes, Harris returns to Maxwell Field after overseas service earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. The Houston District Scout Committee convened to set monthly meeting dates, with officers and guests present. Lieut. Oral Lee Davis arrives to visit family. Nelson siblings also mentioned. Navy recruit Shirley B Hughes begins boat training at Camp Peary while brother Johnnie F Hughes serves in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orcac Lewis
Cottonwood
Loyd Shiver
Nora
Jerry
Elton
James Elton
Gersild
Shirley Ann
Randolph Watson
Marie
Cleve Lewis
Bobby Jean
Jeanette
Leonard
Clarence Ellis
Georgia Markham
Annie Wima
Fred Lewes
Lilian
Peggy
Aries
Edward
Harric
Maxwell
George W. Harris
G. W. Harris
South Foster Street
Dothan
Maxwell Field
Harris
Chirley ‘B. Hughes
B. F. Hughes
Bombay
Route Three
U. S. Navy
Camp Peary
Pfc
Johnnie F. Hughes
Is Epilepsy Inherited and What Causes It
A short booklet from Educational Qividon invites readers to write to 535 Fifth Ave New York NY for a free copy. It presents opinions on whether epilepsy is inherited and what causes it. The notice emphasizes free distribution to interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
New York
N.Y
Dept
Patriotic views on homes and matrimony in Dorothey Dix column
Dorothy Dix cites soldiers defending American homes amid wartime worries about unfaithful spouses. Readers ask about love, divorce, and marriage roles. Dix condemns infidelity as traitorous to families and nation. The column blends domestic advice with wartime sentiment and social norms.
Catholic Women Meet At Church
The Sodality of Our Lady met yesterday afternoon at the Catholic Church with Mrs Victor Mavity presiding. Minutes and committee reports were read by secretary Mrs W Gregory. Members offered thanks to Mrs J W Hamilton who leaves soon to make her home in Anniston. Father John Stack spoke briefly on church works and the choir program. Attending were Mr A G Berves Sr, Mrs James Dees, Mrs J W Gregory, Mrs J W Hamilton, Mrs Victor Mavity, Mrs Robert O'Brien, Mrs Kenneth Shealy and Mrs A A Winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady
Victor Mavity
Stsmca
W Gregory
J. W. Hamilton
Anniston
John Stack
A G Berves
James Dees
J. W. Gregory
Robert O'Brien
Kenneth Shealy
A. A Winter
Pilot Club Holds Monthly Meeting
A dinner meeting at the Boston Hotel last evening gathered fourteen members of the Pilot Club including two new members Misa Abby Ellard and Mrs Ruby Shanks. President Mrs Asa Lis en by presided over the business session as Miss Ellard joined the publicity committee and letters of thanks from local Christmas service groups were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouston Hotel
Pitot Club
Misa Abby Ellard
Ruby Shanks
Asa Lisenby
J. BR. Kennington
Soldiers’ Hostess
Dothan Recreation Center
Red Cross
Camp Rucker
Ellard
Brother And Sister Feted At Luncheon
H W Knight and his sister Mrs C E Kirkland of Graceville were honored Sunday at a surprise birthday luncheon hosted at Knights home by friends and relatives. Attendees included the Knight and Kirkland families with children and near Graceville residents from Slocomb Panatula City and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Knight
C. E. Kirkland
Graceville
Mr. Knight
John
Luce
Ray
C.E. Kirkland
Quincy
Delena
S. W
J. ¥. Seymour
Loyd Kelly
Slocomb
Q. Orlando Knight
Junior Knight
Pana
Tua City
Perlie Knight
J.L. Tiller
Hilda
Crawford Givens and Son
Upswept Hair Adds Inches To Stature
Alicia Hart discusses fashion tricks to appear taller and more feminine. She cites upswept hair and color schemes as effective, notes Rose Marie Brancaiio and Miss Anna Cobb Hail, while warning against bulky shoes or hats. The piece blends style tips with light social commentary on cooking and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Hartner
Rose Marie Brancaio
Confection colors lead spring coats and capes by Epsee Kinxaed
New York fashion introduces vanilla white and pastel shades in coats suits and capes as spring confections. White wine off white and pure white feature in winter pieces evolving into spring toppers with flamboyant capes and matching white suede sandals. Pastels like pale yellows and pinks brighten ensembles paired with dark skirts and contrasting facings. Vera Maxwell designs a three piece pink taupe wool set with a waist hugging jacket and interior flash creating a bold silhouette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsee Kinxaed
NEA
New York
Jef
Vera Maxwell
Birth Announcements from Local Families
Sergeant and Mrs. Charles Harris announce a daughter Alice DeLaine born February 2. Grandparents Will Harris Camp Taylor Ky and J McMichael Dothan. Harris prisoner of war in Germany since September 1944. Barnes Pynes Ashford route two parents of Olivia June born January 29. Grandparents J P Hall and Fr Pyres Ashford route two. J B Hl Florence Ala formerly Do announces son Phillip Gordon born January. Clayton Jones route h 640 homeed the birth date Tore ger Do luary 1 named Betty Sue. Grandparents Gene Jones Cottonwood and David Pickney Thenix City Ala. Charles H Bubelard Headland route three parents of Charles Madison born February 1 in local hospital. H C Phillips Headland route one announce son Lemuel Jerome born January 31. Lieut Wilton J Pruitt announce daughter Patricia Ann born February 3. Mrs Pruitt wrestlin g here 108 South Pettus St. Lieut Pruitt assigned Pyote Field Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harris
Votre Lee McMichael
Alice DeLaine
Will Harris
Camp Taylor
J. McMichael
Dothan
Sergeant Harris
Germany
Barnes Pynes
Ashford
Route Two
Olivia June
J. P. Hall
Fr. Pyres
Clayton Jones
H .640
Betty Sue
Gene Jones
Cottonwood
David Pickney
Thenix City
Ala
Charles H Bubelard
Headland
Route Three
Charles Madison
H. C. Phillips
Route One
Lemuel Jerome
Wilton J. Pruitt
Patricia Ann
Pruitt
South Pettus Street
Lieut Pruitt
Pyote Field
Texas
Couple Observes First Anniversary in Luncheon
Ms. and Mrs. B. W. Whitaker hosted a Sunday luncheon at 1010 East Washington Street for their first wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goddard, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Carraway and children Theresa and George Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rogers and daughters Irma and Betty, Gail Whitaker, and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Brazer and daughter Mary Anne of Brewton. Buy war bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Whitaker
East Washington Street
O. M. Hughes
Jack Goddard
George H. Carraway
Book Review At Presbyterian Church Group Meeting
A church study group met at Clem ent Ritter’s home to discuss the study book West of the Dak Line with Rev. Hitter leading the review. A social tea followed with a center display of fellow datodils and Sars as Jessie Burks presided and women assisted in serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rismone
Presbyterian Couren
At & Dushad
Clement Ritter
Mir. Hitter
Ible
Jesse Burks
J. C Knight
J. A Ellis
Ritter
W. C. Farmer
Malcolm Davis
HR. McClintock
EN. Pollan
Herry Grubb
Zolly Doak
Tom Bontin
Wilson Lump Iin
A Ellis
W. T. Street
Mira
J. N. Mullins
R.P. Williams
J. C. Knight
Oscar Clark
Joe Wilson
Church Unit Holds Business Meeting at Foster Street
Foster Street Methodist W.S.C.S. met after noon for its regular business meeting with Mrs. Tom Jones as president. Dr E A Childs discussed the religious census planned for February 18 and sought volunteers. Mrs. Jones outlined W.S.C.S. aid for the Crusade for Christ and invited other church groups to join World Day of Prayer observances on February 16. Mrs. N. S. Lisenby urged continued community prayer services and highlighted the need for meditation. Miss Ruby Spencer, church secretary, asked the organization to sponsor a nursery during Sunday morning services and to volunteer as supervisors. She also requested sponsoring one teacher for the Church Training School on April 26. It was announced that Dr. E. A. Childs will review the mission study book Christ After the Chaos at Sunday evening Vesper Service for four consecutive Sundays. Members were invited to attend a lecture by Miss Sarah Palmer on A Crock of Gold at 7:30 Wednesday evening. A devotional period closed the meeting, with Mrs. McAlliley speaking on All is Well in The Street. Fifty-four members attended. Miss Elizabeth Baxter spent the weekend at Wetumpka with Miss Josie Barefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Street Methodist
W.s.cs
Tom Jones
E. A
Childs
N.S. Lisenby
Ruby Spencer
Spencer
W.S.C.S
E. A. Childs
Christ
Sarah Palmer World Traveler
Miss Sara Potingy to Speak At Chong
Miss Sara C Palmer, lecturer and former member of Women Preachers, will present "A Crock of Gold" at the Street Method of Chice. She spoke at Belfast and in Ireland and Scotland. Lieut Wilton J. Pritt and Corporal Jeter Box are noted local service members with recent transfers and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara C. Potingy
Chong
Sara C Palmer
Treveses
Alesha
Eruren
Neave
Belfast
Palmer
Edoteud
Ireland
Scotiana
Ameritus
Assembly of God
Foster Street
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Prayter
Francis of Ascisi
Anne Funke
Epsie Kinard
Addie
Jeff
Florence Gainor
Mr. Lewis
Committitee
eHouston
Edgewood Drive
J. W. Cooke
Sam Stephens
Fred Brooks
Lions
Myer Blumberg
Ralph Madson
A. D. Carmichael
Tom Rogers
Oral Lee Davis
Stockton
California
Sara Turner Baxter
Sara Linda
Davis
Oral Lewis Davis
Patty Davie
West Frankfort
Floyd Baxter
Dorothy Dix
Denar Miss Dix
America
Ais
Judy
Han
Jane
Torothy Dix
Iafe
Tombstone
Wire Swain
Angelina
Bente
Lydia Pink
Updla
The
Bes
Pilot Club
Anna Cobb
Alabama College
Montevallo
T. H. Napier
Joe W. Golden
Slocomb High School
Camp Fannin
J B Hl
Florence
Phillip Gordon
Good Housekeeping
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Ennis Roebuck
Houston County Court House
Dothan, Alabama
Elizabeth Baxter
Wetumpka
Josie Barefield
Wilton J. Pritt
Army Air Forces
Wify
Patricia Divi
Pettus Street
Jeter Box
Srade
DRC. H. Poitevint
Esspttal
Sofskin A
Valentine
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