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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1945
Page
3
A dated fragment recalls autumn as the four seasons’ anxieties unfold. The speaker notes cold ivy, winter blades, birds, and sun angles, then shifts to a practical note about protecting a pail from rust with paraffin, while a bleak, reflective mood lingers over the approaching cold.
Mrs Jewell Thrasher, superintendent of Franier Ellis Hospital, spoke at the Round Table Study Mind meeting in Mrs John W Bishs home. She discussed cancer control and new medical developments, followed by a social hour and an ice course with Valentine themed decorations and camellia arrangements. Members present included Mrs Clyde Coe Mrs J P Culver Mrs Jay Dinkins Mrs Bruce Flurry Mrs Roy Hill Mrs W T Jones Mrs A E Mathis Mrs Wilk Roberts Mrs S W Strickland Mrs S F Wilkes Mrs J M Ward and Mrs E W Walker.
Members of the Business Circle met at 01 1900 on Penuine City Road with Miss Dora Cook and Miss Mavis Ward. Mrs Wiley Deal gave a devotional on stewardship. Mrs Claude Cotton led a lesson on winning others to Christ and new names were read. Next meeting planned as a cottage prayer gathering Sunday at 2 PM in Mrs W R Jordan’s home. Twenty four Circle members answered roll call.
Mr and Mrs Russell Barden announce the birth of son Russell Thorpe Barden Jr on January 2 at a local hospital. Star Sergeant and Mrs Elwood Davis announce the birth of son Gordon Wayne on January 28 at Henry Green Apartments. Sergeant Davis is stationed at Napier Field. Violet Skipper Davis is the former Violet Skipper.
Auburn report details a Sigma Lambda Chapter luncheon at the Thomas Hotel honoring new members. Present were Burney Hay Ann Moreland Dama Wills Alma Gholston Mary Lee Saxon Shoemaker Ellen Eagle Connie Graves Modesta Rider Sara Dilworth Jane Lewter Mac Hightower Bettye Blaylock Betsy Haislett and others. Bracelets were awarded to pledge Mac Hightower and Mary Lee. seniors recognized include Margaret Toomer Bruce Davis Louise Sims Joy Camp Ann Cagle Martha Walker Nan Keller Maxine Tatum Katie Wright Mary Clair Burns Dorothy Jean Nichols Mary Desbold.
Mrs Pete Childs and Mrs Mark Cannon hosted the Dethan Garden Club meeting at Mrs Childs home. O S Lewis presided and C M Long gave a gardening talk. Officers elected: A G Barnes Jr president, Wilhelmina Schad vice president, Mark Cannon treasurer, C E Blakey secretary, C T Cuthbertson plant exchange chair.
War ren Taylor the Grand Master of the Florida Masonic Order will be guest of honor at a February 3 banquet in Grand Ridge High School. About 150 guests are expected with 50 Masons from Marianna attending. hosts are Fourth District members. John Vaughn presides over Grand Ridge group with Clarence Jones as secretary.
Capitol district report on Captain Cathryn R. Ver Murlen of Grand Haven Michigan who as overseas dietitian for the European Theater designs six week advance menus using warehouse inventories and weather considerations. Bronze Star recipient she coordinates meals for American troops French civilians and prisoners of war in Paris and London era.
Mrs. Bert Nelson hosted a buffet luncheon Sunday at 404 E Washington for W. H. Croom of Gordon in observance of his fifty-eighth birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Croon, Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Burkett and children James Ware and Linus Tate, Mrs. WM. Hall and Mrs. Jo. W. Harden. Also mentioned are several soldiers returning to Camp Shelby and family visits in Daleville and Dallas.
The Saint Luke's Episcopal Auxiliary at Marianna names 23 of 60 communicants to serve as officers and on committees for 1945. General officers include Lowery and MacKinnon as president and vice president, with Packard as secretary and Rabb as recording secretary, plus numerous chairs for supply, war service, promotion, publicity, and social service. Major projects include war relief to Russia and the Philippines, packing 50 kits for Russia, and ongoing parish and diocesan activities under the motto Every Church Member a Church Worker.
Mrs. J. L Woodham hosted a Friday evening library party for children celebrating Peggy Woodham’s twelfth birthday. Peggy wore a floral dress while guests arrived and danced. a two tiered cake and sweets topped the table. Assistants served as Marvy Sue Sullivan, Jack Creel, Barry Bedsole, Charles Williams, Betty June Eddins, Ann Turner, Earl Robinson, and others attended.
Azalea blooms daffodils and camellias decorated the table with pink yellow and green accents. A large white birthday cake bore inscriptions. H ans Gissendanner and Bro. J.W. Zellner of Newton were noted.
The notice lists the schedule for OZR to meet Dechan Chapter with plans for a social weekend. It notes several attendees including Mr. and Mrs Charlies and Cordelis, of goscery, plus Mrs. Collier of Atlanta and Mrs. KH. M Erwin visiting Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. Herman depart for a short visit to New Orleans.
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