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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
6
Poem fragment praising Celia and idealizing purity and distant devotion. The speaker laments societal mingling and celebrates celestial, angelic love as a guiding light beyond human reach. The verse expresses reverence and elevated praise in a Romantic tone.
Miss Barbara Ann Harris hosted the Dehette Club's weekly meeting with a business and social hour. Members present included Betty Spann Celeste Carmichael Carolyn Cannady Sara McGee Miriam Pich Miriam Wierins Margaret Whatley Betty McClendon Evelyn Mell Rilke Jewel Fletcher and Annette Tray for. William Hermon Kirkland, stationed at San Diego, arrived last night for a few days to visit his mother Mrs Bessie Mae Kirkland 105 W. Adamgy tiree.
Camp Rucker WAC notes glee club planning a regular practice schedule with a meeting next Monday at the Red Cross Recreation Hall Staves Hospital. The report covers plays, carpentry work, and planned events including a youth program for older patients and a basketball game between the Lady G and Bible Manufacturing Company with a 25 to 16 WAC victory.
Officials of the Bur Kita Dressinge Copt announced the temporary closing of the room after completing the February quota for surgical dressings. Volunteers and workers were praised for prompt effort, with hopes that March’s quota will be met quickly.
The first nurses aide class was organized February 9 in Marianna under the Jackson County chapter of the American Red Cross. The initial grant includes several named members. a second class is planned. The first meeting was February 23 at Mrs. C. A. Pigford s home with Mrs. Don Keltriak directing.
In a cluster of birth notices, families name parents and birth dates. Members include Mr James King an Bousre announcing a son. Pat Williamson of Henita and Pi ero have a child James Paddy born February 20. Roddy family note a daughter for James Roddy. Roy Culbreth and wife report a son Le Roy Jr born February 16 with Private Culbreth serving in Hawaii. Foy Lazley and Lilla Pearl Caldwell announce a son James Beanstt born February.
About 103 students from Alabama Polytechnic Institute plan spring commencement on Sunday March 5 at Amour Gym. Col Herwell G Davis of Howard College will deliver the baccalaureate address and Dr I N Duncan of API will confer degrees. Alumni include Roy Oates Hill Jr from Dothan and William Wayne Nordan of Abbeville among graduates in engineering and home economics.
Marion Assisse vemtine Brunson a Judson College senior gave a gradation piano recital Saturday evening in the Alumnae Auditor urn. She performed works by Scarlatti Mendelssohn Chopin Debussy Dohranyi and Raquel among others. Fellow faculty and students attended informal tea prior to or after the recital with several Marion and region guests assisting and entertaining.
Miss Sybil Roberts married Lieut J A Ward in a home ceremony at 1000 West Main Street. Dr Norman McLeod read the vows as a small group attended. The bridal party wore blue and white, with the groom in uniform. After a reception, the couple left for a trip to Atlanta and North Carolina and will reside at Fort Meade Maryland during his Army service.
James Boyd 3%, author of historical novels, died in Princeton hospital after strokes suffered last night. His works include Drums Marching On Long Hunt Roll River and Bitter Cross. A Princeton University and Trinity College Cambridge graduate, he is survived by his widow Mrs Katharine LaMont Boyd and three children.
Jacksonville AP report notes many southern tourists stranded in Florida resort areas as gasoline is rationed. Miami officials report 1508 extra gas applications denied and hundreds more refused daily while chambers seek railroad transport help for stranded motorists. State OPA director Budler blames Florida boards for the gasoline crisis and urges similar checks used in North Carolina last summer.
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