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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1945
Page
3
Fragmentary lines from a poem praise brave women as unseen combatants in long wars from childhood to death. It honors maternal endurance and silent strength, portraying a spotless, silent scornful return to God, lifting the image of women who bear burdens without fanfare.
Birth notices report Lana Bue Seaborn born February 8 in a local hospital to Mr and Mrs Seaborn with husband serving in U S Maritime Service in the European theater. Lois Wilson Mer ter names James Woodrow Mercer Jr and Sarah Mercer born January 27 at General Hospital Pontiac. Also Herman Berry announces son Billy Earl born February at Hartford hospital. Private Charles Gerald Burte shew receiving basic training at Camp Joseph T Robinson Arkansas while residing with parents.
Mrs C E Loftin and Mrs Charles Parker entertained members of the Matrons Study Club of Ozark Wednesday afternoon at the Loftin home on Newton street. Valentine decorations featured red roses and white narisa. R R Holman presided in Mrs F Deese's absence. Roll by W P Taylor. William Barefield led program on Music. J Mixon listed American composers and Mrs Barefield spoke on American compositions. Guests included Mrs Dan Parker Mrs R B Brown and Mrs Ray Moore of Montgomery. Mr and Mrs F A Flowers and son Byrd returned to Dothan after three weeks in Springfield Mass visiting Lieut F A Flowers Sr navigator at Westover Field. Mrs R M Carswell left for Birmingham to spend several days with relatives.
Sesame Study Club members met Wednesday at Mrs. G. W. Blaby s home for the regular program meeting. Mrs Dupree Martin presided. New member Earl Henley welcomed. A salad social followed with ten members listed.
Sergeant Leroy Fuller Private Sidney Fuller and Private James E. Fuller, three brothers, reunite with their mother Mrs. Nila A. Fuller and father W. C. Fuller at their home. James serves in the U.S. Marine Corps stationed at Quantico Virginia after twenty eight months in Europe. Leroy is stationed at Camp Blanding Florida and Sidney is assigned at Camp Shelby Alabama.
The Sixth District Nurses Association met at Frasier-Elis Nurses Home with a brief on the Alabama Nurses Association Board meeting. Mrs Boykin Davis reported from Montgomery and discussed pending nursing practice legislation and plans to organize practical nurses statewide. Mrs Belmar presided with several members listed and a change to evening meeting hours to aid day workers. The next meeting is scheduled for March 14 at the Frasier-Ellie Nurses Home.
Mr and Mrs R W Brown entertained at a picnic luncheon Saturday at their Dothan route two home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Talmadge McCallister and daughter Sarah Ellen, Private and Mrs George Johnson and daughter Addie Pearl, and many others from Dothan Webb Ashford Graceville Enterprise and nearby towns. Robert Livingston returned today from Eutaw Alabama where he was called due to his mother’s illness. Dr Dupree Davis returned yesterday from Chicago after completing a short course in dental surgery at Northwestern University.
Dorothy Dix argues against keeping company with one partner, urging teens to keep many friendships. She contends going steady limits dating, leads to resentment, and narrows future choices, causing unhappy marriages. Also notes local society items: Jane Johnson, 12, had an appendectomy. Eva Mooreman Brown visits en route to Orlando.
A du tacsy style birthday dinner in Ashford honored Mrs R and Burnham. Relatives present included Mr and Mrs C D Burnham and children, plus Mrs E D McEstyre and others. Private Rey W McEntyre, furloughed after nine months in New Ganes, attended.
Advertised 5S nights relief product claims to ease bladder issues blamed on exosome achisty. Thousands report improved comfort after using the remedy, described as brewed relief and associated with famees decter's recovery.
About 20 people met at George Houston Memorial Library to form a drama group electing Dr. H B Belmar president Mrs Marilyn Harrison vice president and Miss Elizabeth Espy secretary treasurer They plan another meeting next Thursday to recruit members and organize further efforts to start a theatre movement with emphasis on broad participation and organizational details Additional notes mention local residents visiting and military family movements in the area including Private Aaron Lee Creel and First Lieutenant Adolph Tucker from Ashford and Ashford area families with weekend guest plans.
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