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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1944
Page
7
A fragmented verse mixs prayer and imagery of a young eagle and heavenward journeys. It references a boy or man praised as an eagle child and a faith-filled plea for guidance. Names like Christ and Father Church appear amid the jagged text.
Mr and Mrs Sam Rice of Do tham announce the marriage of their daughter Annette to Paul Winfred Brackin of Troy son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Stackle of Headland The marriage was solemnized December 12 The couple will reside in Troy where Mr Brackin has business connections
Baptist Young Women's Auxiliary met Monday evening at the home of Miss Mary Ella Keel with Miss Dorothy Ward presiding. Miss Sara White directed the program on Y W A Ideals and several members participated. Amelia Kelly joined as a new member. refreshment hour followed with a social gathering for numerous attendees.
Troy State University and friends attended a New Year's Eve dance in Kilby Hall hosted by the Radio School group. Guests included students, family members, and faculty from Hidiou School, with committees handling decorations, program, games, music, and publicity. A separate college convocation featured a dance recital by Profe ssor Brita ine and others, while demonstrations for public school programs were shown to Pike County teachers and students over two days.
Mr and Mrs George A Skipper announce the engagement of their daughter Violet to Staff Sergeant Kinooud Davis of Napier Field formerly Casey, with marriage planned for late January.
Miss Corinne Payne of Ashford and Joseph T. Burton a U.S. Navy petty officer were married December 27 in Tallahassee Florida. The bride, a Ashford High School graduate, has lived in Worthen and worked at a local theater. Burton previously served as an ABC investigator and was assigned to the Alcohol Tax unit at Dothan before joining the Navy. They will reside at 402 S St Andrews Street along his Navy assignment.
City detectives Talon Hicks and John Julior reported that Valley Kride was apprehended and Titer released on her cash bond of sav after arrest of a Negro woman for ill fame. The incident involved police, a house of ill fame, and the Mehl Op vourgvs operation in the city.
The Dothan Rotary Club heard Rev Ritter discuss youth delinquency noting it may stem from parental issues. Montgomery Rusty Club member Henry Fite won a quiz at yesterday’s meeting.
Mr and Mrs Ogiethe Jr announce the birth of their son on December 22. Parents are Michael Brigga Ogiettee and Mra Ogituree, formerly Minne Nae Wohita of Duthean.
The Pilot Club opened the year with a meeting at the Houston Hotel led by Miss Patty Res Buensass. Committees were appointed and year ahead plans outlined, featuring a reading by Miss Myra Winter on How He Broke His Leg, with Miss Sue Collins visiting.
Local personals list residents and visitors including John Reagon Montgomery studying in Auburn Alabama Polytechnic, Elinor Muir resuming studies at Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Clare Sims visiting Grenada Miss, Ralph Dowling heading to Fort Bragg, C Owster visiting Dothan, Mrs Har ty F E Pueson and daughter Jane Anne in Gainesville, Mrs Jones plans Gothan trip, Dr Grant Newbert and family in Miami, Ruth Barnes visiting Woy Kang in Thomson, Major and Mrs H King en route to Tampa before posting in Coastas tan, Pfc Perrin to Camp Elliott Marine Base, Miss Sarah Lee returning to Cleveland, Mrs Thiren Walla visiting from Washington, Lieut Wells transferred to Schenectady.
Two election seasons for officer names voting machines in a special Democratic primary eve at Tuesday for choosing a Congress member Thursday at the county Courthouse Probate Judge Saxon P Povner said today An estimated vital election officers notified of the school will receive compensation in addition to the regular fee for handling the election The first action course starts at 10am the second at 2pm judge said
NEA Service reports Cheries Corte, a front line photographer, awarded the Purple Heart in London for his actions in Sicily and Tunisia. He earned the honor after long frontline service, including braving shell fire, moving with reconnaissance troops, and recording key moments such as the Messina advance and the Naples explosion sequence.
Funeral services were held at Bethel Church for Nathan Jackson Parr forty four of Blue Springs who died after a short illness in a Dothan hospital. The Rev Blackshear and Rev Bush officiated with Holman Funeral Home in charge. Surviving are his wife Vera Wilkinson Parr four sons Gerald Reginald Hobby and Jimmy Ray Parr all of Blue Springs two daughters Jacmilin two brothers Elvin of Kenton and Haasten serving overseas.
Aubrey E. Johnson, formerly a cotton insurance adjuster for the AAA, has assumed duties as County Labor assistant. He reports to C. M. Ling, the County agent, and will be located in the County Agent's office.
In erstwhile Poland after the war, Soviet forces push toward the prewar Polish border near Owosk and along the Bug river, advancing toward Kiev and near Novograd Volysski. They approach the Baltic region and reclaim territories including Lithuania Latvia and Estonia, while Romania loses Bessarabia and the Germans encircle its eastern areas as fighting reshapes borders across the Carpathians and Dniester.
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