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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1943
Page
7
A fragmentary verse by Aine Kilmer reflects fear and comfort as the speaker voices no room for fear. The lines hint at personal loss and the looming presence of war or hardship, with poignant imagery of windows, winds, and brave resolve.
Baptist Society conducts a circle based devotional and mission program with Circle One led by SMa A E Bass and Mrs G H Malae, Circle Three led by Mrs C W Beil, and Circle Four led by Mrs S M Bentley. New members welcomed include Mrs A T Shanks and Mrs Cecil Lasseter. Circles Five to Eleven report varying attendance and readings from the mission booklet, with Circle Nine and Circle Ten noting leadership and examinations.
Members of the Y W A and Juainess Women's Circle of Head and Avenue Baptist Church held a joint meeting Monday evening in the church. Mrs. Johnnie Blissett presided, with a devotional led by Ray A. D. Zhinden-Wire. J F E Woods taught a lesson from the mission book They need we go away. A buffet supper followed, served to a list of members, and the gathering closed with prayer by Mrs. J. M Campbell.
Newville club meets at Mrs. Whiddon’s home with Grant Whiddon hosting a Wednesday luncheon for the weekly bridge contest. Decorations feature red white blue cobora and patriotic symbols with miniature American flags as favors. four progressions determine the winner, Mrs. Lockard Brannon. Attendees include Mrs. J A Roberts, Mrs. Ro le Whigham, Mrs. J W Capps, Mrs. Loyd Griffid, Mrs. James Price, Mrs. C T Jones, Mrs Jack Hovarter, Mrs. Carlton Kirkland, Mrs. Scott Lindsay, Miss Lourie Lindsey and Miss Ann Lee Griffin.
The regular luncheon meeting of Camp Rucker officers wives will be held Thursday at the Library with a bridge contest starting at 9 p.m. followed by luncheon at 1 a.m. Reservations and cancellations should be made to Mrs RE Quakenbush at 732 G before noon Wednesday. Mrs KK Knight to entertain the Sesame Study Club at 3 15 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs A T Shanks's home.
The S S class held an evening social with miniature banners flowers and festive decor. Mrs Tommy Creel led a devotional then games and activities followed. Teachers and members listed include Mrs To Jo Creel Mr Jack McWraer Mrs Rov Mugg a Mrs P Nw and many others.
Mrs Floyd Hall and Mrs Ale Weaver attend a Service Men's Club officials conference in Montgomery. Lee L W Browder Jr of Piscataqua, Ming visits with relatives. Paul Burkett of Yale California improves after serious illness at his mother’s home. Families from Brundidge, Panama City, Dothan, and Atlanta enjoy weekend or furloughs with relatives in the area. Military moves include Hogan T Pittman’s return to Camp Bell Haven and James Robert Grimeley’s Army Reserve training at the University of Alabama.
Officials of Houston County warned all youths turning eighteen this month to register with their local selective service board. Most youths had registered, though a few were late. Registrants were reminded to carry both their registration certificate and classification card at all times, with penalties including fines and imprisonment for noncompliance. A meeting of the Houston County Professional Workers' Council scheduled for tomorrow at the library was postponed, county welfare officer Mrs. CL Colling announced.
Mrs G W Lively died in Georgia Saturday afternoon after a long illness. Surviving are her husband G W Lively of Graymont Route One three daughters Mrs Carne Boulineau Mrs Vera Bodine and Mrs Noonk of Ivins three sons Emil Lively of the U S Navy Sergeant BG Lively of the U S Army and Albert Lively of Savannah along with eight grandchildren.
Civil Service representative at Cap Rucker urged trained stenographers to file applications for employment at the camp. Adequate transportation is available from Dolhas Enterprise Hartford and Abbeville. Short examinations will follow interviews. Also needed are sheetmetal men furnacemen and janitors with perpetual inventories experience. Applications not desired from workers directly engaged in the wet effort unless a high skill change is involved.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced that applications for examinations to fill the Cottonwood postmaster vacancy are due by March 12. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have at least one year residency in the delivery area, and meet age limits. Written exams will be used and War Veteran preference requires documentary proof. Further details are available from the Civil Service Commission in Washington. Evelin Branford of Dothan is ordered to report to Fort Ogelthorpe Ga for basic training with the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and will be assigned to duty after training.
A wartime style agricultural note discusses seed quality and cleaning standards for lespedeza seed. It cites extension agents, purity tests, and tagging to meet state weed laws, emphasizing germination and noxious weed content while flagging improper seed for trade channels.
Grandma notes income tax concerns while praising First National Bank of Do Than for friendly financial advice. A local shopper urges regular deposits to ease tax worries. Clothes care spotlight favors Garrison’s Dry Cleaners on South Lena Street with modern equipment for expert service.
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