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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1943
Page
6
Catholic Woman's Club was entertained by Mre George Vance at its regular business meeting. Reports from secretary treasurer and committee chairmen were read. New members added to the USO Center list and a social hour followed with sandwiches and coffee.
Officials at the UBC center on South Foster announce a Valeplina Dance to take place Wednesday evening with Napier Field Orchestra providing music. Francis J. Croas has arrived from New Orleans to oversee art activities with Bol Zigert and acting director, who have been at the center since it opened. Mrs Press Thornton was named assistant director. The Sixth District Nurse Association will meet at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the auditorium of the public health building.
The Marianna Woman's Club, organized and active since 1713, shows broad civic cultural and charitable work. Highlights include aiding child welfare, Red Cross relief, library support, PTA activities, defense council involvement, art exhibits, music recitals, and support for the Community House construction with extensive club departments and dedicated quarters.
The Alumnae association at the University of Alabama reports more than half of the portrait fund for Dr. Agnes E. Harris, dean of women, has been raised and the campaign continues to finish this spring ahead of the 50th anniversary of coeducation. Luncheon plans for Camp Rucker officers wives and updates on local illness and civic notices follow in this community roundup.
The iMusic Club offered an afternoon musicale Sunday at First Baptist Church under director Mrs Graves Knowles. Performers included Mrs Louie Wren, Miss Daley Dall Brookins, Mrs J E Goldeberry, and Mrs Alton Lach. The program featured violin, organ, and piano pieces by Borowaki Saint-Saëns Raff Sibelius Ponce Chopin and TechaKowsky among others.
Circles of Foster Bueset Metbo began study of the Mission book Christian Truth for Constant Living. Members met at various homes with hosts, devotionals, and study sessions led by different chairs across multiple circles, fourteen to twelve attendees per group.
Birth notices report Mary Astor born January 2 to Mr and Mrs Astor Boyd of Dotan route four. Frankie Horace born February 6 to Private and Mrs Horace Messer of Headland at a local hospital. Thomas Eugene born February 4 to Mr and Mrs W F McCraney of Columbus route two. Twins Hay and May born February 7 to Mr and Mrs R H Guy of Cottonwood route one.
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