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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
7
The Rose Hill PTA gathered with members voting for officers and honoring Bennett Woods’ second grade class. Miss Bernice Woods led a defense themed program with “Mother Gross Works for Defense” presented by her students. One-room class counts were taken and rewarded, with Mrs Woods’ room receiving the cash prize as seventy five PTA members attended.
Mr and Mrs GM Williemoon of Bonifay Florida announce the engagement of their daughter Pat to Corporal J Elton King of Camp Murphy Florida son of Mr and Mrs J W King of Pinchard The marriage will take place at an early date.
The Dothan Study Club will meet at 3 o clock Friday afternoon at the Houston Memories Library with Mrs. O. Lewis. Dr. and Mrs. Dupree Devis are in Atlanta today to attend the marriage of Miss Margaret Field Barmon and Lieut. James Maxwell Welden. Dr. Davie will serve as best man to the bridegroom.
The Dothan Service Men's Club schedules a weekend of events for soldiers including a bingo party Friday at 8 p.m., dancing and entertainment Saturday, a musical program Sunday afternoon, and a George Washington birthday ball on Monday evening.
Mrs. J. W. Allen and children Inez Susie and Joe will move to Houma Louisiana to reside with Mrs. Allen's parents while Captain Allen serves on Army duty at Camp Shelby Mississippi. He volunteered in September and was a physician in Dothan for six years and former president of the Houston County Medical Society. Friends regret their departure from Dothan and the wide circle of friends they leave behind.
Mrs J Theodore Jackson hosted the New Century Club semi monthly meeting on Panama City Road. Officers elected for 1943 were Mrs Paul Allen president, Mrs Gipsy Hoover vice president, Mrs Ralph Madson secretary, and Mrs BE Passmore treasurer. The program featured poetry talks by members and readings on Sara Teasdale and Eleanor Wylie. Other attendees included Mrs Allen and several members. A separate society note reports Miss Evans weds Corporal Hartzog of Marianna and Hartford with a beige crepe wedding ensemble and yellow roses, noting Hartzog’s local work and railway ties.
Mrs N B Solomon Sr entertained yesterday at a bridge party honoring Mrs Reyody May Jr of Greenville NC and a popular visitor. The rose and pink décor set a festive tone. Bridge was contested at four tables with high score going to Mrs Ben Sima. A charity gift souvenir marked the occasion.
Alabama housewives in study clubs shift focus from literature and travel to consumer education wartime rationing and child care. Mrs Washington Monty director of the University of Alabama club women's service notes growing interest in war problems and Alabama geography and history as campus extension adult education expands offerings to residents.
The D A R chapter met yesterday at Mrs B F Sweet's home with fourteen members present. Officers announced the Mate DAR conference March 1 13 and the Continental Congress in April at Cincinnati. Mrs E N Passmore named first delegate, Mrs Earl Hammond second delegate, and Mrs Marvin Scott alternate. Nominating committee appointed for March meeting. Eunice Folkes gave a talk on historical trees. A social tea followed with many members and a visiting Mrs Leslie Spok.
The state club women run a program linking Birmingham Enterprise Montgomery and Selma groups to the University of Alabama library with a 200,000 volume collection. The service includes book lending clipping bureau and access to stage plays. Last year clubs were recognized for outstanding programs in a state federation contest.
Mre W T Burkete came home after a two week Atlanta visit with her son and daughter in law Corporal and Mrs Wyatt Burgett Jr. Jeck Newman and daughter Shirley from Denver arrived for an extended visit with Mr and Mrs L B Hallmas. L B Hallmas leaves for Dayton Ohio to join the Miami Valley. Heepliss Mia Hellman has been admitted as patient at the Moody Hospital Nursing Home.
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