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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
9
Fragmentary verse reflects on William Cowper and Mary Unwin kindness during illness. The speaker laments limited life and voices admiration for Cowper’s poetry, calling it musical and immortal while noting heavenly inspiration and divine regard for the poet.
Cottonwood women joined Dutkan volunteers at the surgical dressings workroom. The group completed 3 400 dressings. Names of participating workers include Mrs H Hood, Mrs Watt Lewis, Mrs Ray Sell, Miss Mary Newton, Mrs J H McMullan, Mrs Thea Croaby, Mrs Gey Prescott, Mrs N B Cannady, Mrs T A Shealy, Mrs E H Wilton, Mrs Max Morris, and others.
A fragmentary chronicle showcases stray lines about devotion and praise. The text references Mary and the speaker’s praise, with jagged phrasing suggesting a liturgical or poetic fragment.
The Malone Junior Class announces a Friday contest at 735 oclock with admission prize of ten cans. Public invited. Officers note travel of Mrs Lane Coleman to Dothan while Lieut Adams, husband of Mrs Coleman, is under medical care at Napier Field Station Hospital. Several local residents listed among supporters.
Columbia Baptist Training Unions met at Kirst Baptist Church for Mobilization Night. The four year Southwide U H program was outlined by Lt J Thomas Jr with guidance from W D Casnom. Speakers included Rev Robert Parry and Miss Faye Murcia. 145 delegates from twelve churches attended a social after.
Camp Rucker WAC activities reveal rapid changes as the Recreation Hall is painted light green and floors refinished. New drapes and furnishings make the hall inviting for detachment women and guests. A talkaphone links the hall with the 1st barracks to improve communication for those needing telephone access. Mrs H B Hunt of Mulberry Florida visits in town with her mother Mrs W B Lee. Mrs W L Andress departs for New Orleans hospital for extended observation and treatment.
Horaton County War Price and Rationing Board members received certificates of merit for outstanding service. The awards, signed by President Roosevelt and officials, honored A. D. Wilkerson and others. Ceremony followed with brief talks by Wilkerson, Wallace Malone, Clyde Coe, and J. T. Wendham at the board’s Houston County offices.
A wartime column advises families on furlough etiquette for soldiers returning home. It urges wives and parents to support the visiting service members, avoid pressuring them with social obligations, and focus on the soldier’s needs during furlough rather than personal show. It stresses patience, restraint, and considerate behavior to ease the veteran’s transition.
The funeral of RE Ray elgiet formerly of Kéwin was held yesterday at home 31 with a ceremony at the community cemetery. He is survived by his brother J. GO. Roberts sisters Mrs Mack Bel Mrs Loulests and Mrs A Jordan among others.
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