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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1946
Page
6
New York Sun poet Clarissa Brooks writes of fading sorrows and hopeful visions as David Bass of Miami visits Mrs. Myer Blumberg in Chicago and New York. Flowers undergo an operation, and the community shares news of local trips, visits, and military family updates in Dothan.
Patterson and Walker engagement announced with Graceville Florida ties. Margaret Patterson to wed Stanton Walker in Graceville in January. Also notes arrivals and visits including Pie Hughey EL Kirkend and Markland, plus social week in Mobile and Houston County. Auxiliary to meet at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday with officer elections.
The marriage of Miss Louise Horne to J. W. Steele was solemnized December 26 at Midland City with Rev. Jeter Baldwin officiating. The bride is an Alabama College student and Fehobeth High School graduate. the groom is a Midland City High School alumnus and former U S Maritime Service member on leave.
Mrs Peggy Skipper aged eighty seven died at her Dothan route two home after a long illness. Funeral service at 10 a m Tuesday at Pine Grove Church with Rev C C Balcom officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Johnson Wilkerson in charge. Lifelong Houston County resident and Baptist Church member. Survived by daughter Mrs J D Nolin granddaughter Mrs Eldora Danford Columbus Ga three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers named.
Lt. Yuri, former commandant of the Omuta prisoner of war camp, was sentenced to hang for ordering the bayonet execution of an American soldier and for permitting a Marine to starve in solitary confinement. An eight man U S military commission in Japan condemned him in the second war crimes trial there, the first death penaltyoked. The verdict awaits review by Gen. MacArthur and Lt. Gen. Hall, who will set an execution date if approved.
New York fashion writers describe winter hoods and collars inspired by medieval armor. Emphasis falls on dramatic head coverings paired with skirts, muff bags, gloves, and woven embroidery or chainmail stitches. The article notes varied ensembles and decorative headpieces, including beaded and embroidered options for evening wear.
Miss Irene Ostafichuk daughter of Duluth resident Paul Ostafichuk and Captain John Carliste Miller U S Army were married in a double ring ceremony at the First Methodist Church Duluth with Rev Frank Ceart officiating. The bride wore her sister’s wedding dress, a white gown with short sleeves and a veil held by orange blossoms, carrying a white Bible with orchids. Attendants included Mrs. Harold Stapleton in a rust chiffon gown with a yellow rose bouquet. Best man was Rev W Calhoun with ushers Charles LaFrosh Lawrence Gerber and Harold J Stapleton. A reception for fifty followed at the Hotel Duluth. The couple planned a trip to Alabama and Florida and will reside in Clanton Alabama. The bride, Duluth High School alumna, former Duluth Symphony Orchestra member, studied at the University of Minnesota. Captain Miller is a Duke graduate and Birmingham Southern College alumnus awaiting discharge after twenty seven months overseas.
AP reports a record storm toll reaching 32 deaths across Texas and Arkansas as Red Cross and local agencies aid hundreds of homeless and injured. Three killed in Lake Village Ark during a tornado as damage spans Sweet Tese counties with at least 10 structures destroyed and property losses around 2.6 million dollars. More deaths push toll to 29 from Friday night with over 260 injured nationwide amid unseasonably warm, rainy conditions.
A January demonstration on Farm Home Beef Supply was announced by Miss Fran Maletic. The talk covers beef quality, nutrition, and storage, with sessions planned across numerous towns and clubs from January 9 to January 25 led by local hosts and volunteers.
Mr and Mrs Alpheus Ree Daughtry of Newton route one announce birth of son Jerry Camer in a local hospital on December 24. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs A W Harper of Dothan and Elizabeth Harper of Pas bey with great grandmother Mrs Frank Spears of Gratev Ue route two. Also announced is the birth of son Daniel Walman born December 3h to Mr and Mrs L W Spears of Grace wile route 36 and Mrs J L Hodges of Headland route 6.
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