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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1943
Page
8
A fragmented poem-like text opens with reverent, dreamlike lines about birds, a jade sheath, and a rose. An angelic figure appears, wings beating in the wind, as a truant prayer murmurs from a distant chapel. The speaker’s lips seek words but fail, amid bells and a sensed divine presence.
Mr and Mrs Isase Bexy of Deton announce the marriage of Ethel J Tillman of Headland to G E Nolte of Atlanta City MS and Camp Rubkeer the ceremony having taken place February at Marianna Florida
Mrs Patrick Poyner entertained at her South Fork Avenue home in honor of Mia ce May Jr of Greenville in a bright morning party. The decor featured amgllias and daffodils with a buffet lunch served at a table centered by floral design. Guests included Mrs May and several friends. Mrs Hailey was summoned to Gladeden Saturday due to her father Judge Herzberg’s serious illness.
Circles of the First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met weekly for business, reports, and study sessions. Circle leaders and members across twelve circles organized devotional talks, reviewed the new mission book They Need Not Go Away, elected officers, and welcomed two new members while roll calls and participation varied by circle.
S S class met for its monthly social and business session hosted by Mrs. H B Hall 38 and Oates street. Seventeen members attended with a visitor Mrs. Marion Battle. Mrs. Ewell Roland directed games after the business period and light refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. R L Brown. Several members listed attendance and family circumstances including Mrs. D W Shealy listed as hospitalized but improving with relatives visiting in Cartersville and Jasper plans noted for the week.
Mr and Mrs Jack Halaten of Newton Alabama announce the birth of a son named Isaac Jackson Hatten on February 3 at a local hospital. Mrs Halsten formerly Miss Mabel Baldwin of Newton, Sergeant and Mrs Jack Bullington of Durham North Carolina announce the birth of a daughter Carol Jaan at a local hospital January 27. Mrs Ewlington is the former Jean Harrison of Slocomb route one.
The Elba Study Club met in February at Mrs Guasle Hutchison’s Smith avenue home. Narcisal and jonquils decorated, with Mrs A C Dunaway presiding. Secretary Mrs W K Fortis read minutes, reports from Welfare Gussie Hutchison Library Jo M Rowe Program K M Bentley, treasurer, and nominating committee proposed for March. The program topic was Propaganda and Mrs J M Garrett presented a paper.
The Ada Marley Circle of the Methodist WS.C.S. met at the church Monday afternoon for a Bible study on Wil Man Rob God. Mrs C P Roberta led the first chapter and read scriptures from First Corinthians four two Acts two seven and Romans fourteen seven eight. Mrs W R Crook offered prayer. President L P Morrow led a business session and R L Cooper reported the treasurer’s figures. Crook was named to the Publications Committee. The meeting closed with the watchword.
The Three In One Study Club met in Mrs. Sam Sawyer's home for a Fen Tuary session with Mia Walter Whitman Jo and Mrs. Mavc Prescott assisting. Mrs. Claude Dorsey led the business period and new member Mrs. James J. English was welcomed. A program on defense and reconstruction followed with guest speaker Mrs. J L Farris of Enterprise. A social hour featured hot coffee and a long list of attendees. One member, Mina fara Autrey, rested after an appendectomy at a local hospital.
Panama City Florida January 22 1940 Helen Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Howard and Edward G Cutcheons Corporal U S Army were married in a simple home ceremony performed by Rev D H McNeal Attendants included Betty Brown The groom is stationed at Fort Belvoir Virginia and the couple will reside in Alabama with relatives attending the nuptials.
Ser jeant James D. Harrison of Dothan and Pendleton Field Oregon married Miss Marjorie Mallon in Groveland Idaho January 27 at the Scott home. Rev W C Barclay conducted the ceremony with Dor othy Pierson and Irvin Scott as witnesses. The couple reside at Pendleton Field where Harrison serves in the 52nd Squadron US Air Corps.
A detailed Elba Alabama wedding recorded the marriage of Mrs. Thsling Crawford ap Prods Crook, formerly of Elba and a U S Navy chief boatswain, to a Crook from Elba. The ceremony featured musical selections, a mantel display, and guests including family from Hartwell and Birmingham. The couple departed for Pensacola then Philadelphia and New York.
Marion Ale-Tre bonus May Dev exerciman at Judson Cob kege wil be supplanted this year by Victory Day. The change aims to aid war bond and stamp sales as Judson students reexamine the traditional May Day program due to wartime needs. President Leroy BR Pricet appointed a faculty committee to organize the event with student input. The vote offered options to retain May Day, modify it, or abandon it, reflecting material and wartime constraints.
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