08 Jan 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1943
Page
1
Mrs W mn of Greenwood Florida and Ted Lote cuist, with B Pender, are named in a brief social item. Golson and Mrs Spann were seen in Dothan yesterday.
Theresa Bell James Agaric of Mrs J J Powell left Lafayette Street for Des Moines to join WAAC training as a telegraph and telephone operator. Previously employed at Dothan Bell she is a native of Michigan City and has two years experience in Delrin.
Mr and Mrs Jack Kornegay announce the birth of a daughter named Jacqueline Ann on January 4 at 208 Kornegay Street. The newborn joins the family in a joyous home setting.
Groups and individuals to serve at the Service Men s Club are announced for the next week. Monday New Century Club Mrs Henry Flasers Mrs E S Ford and Mrs Gipsy Boozer. Tuesday Dothan Study Club Mrs X B McLeod Mrs G Malone Mrs Arthur Morris and Mrs Charles Newton. Wednesday Open for volunteers. Thursday Temple Emanu El Sisterhood Mrs Nathan Greenberg and Mrs Joe Kraselsky. Friday Sesame Study Club until 600 pm Mrs Max Morris. From 6 to 11 pm open for volunteers. Saturday Catholic Women s Club Mrs A Winter and Mrs Press Thornton. Sunday Open for volunteers.
Mrs Henry Flowers Jr hosted a Thursday Bridge Club gathering at Woodland Drive yesterday afternoon with players including Mrs W B Lozue Mrs Quin Flowers Mr Flowers Crawford Mrs Tom Buntin Mrs Julian Hall Mrs Whit Harris and Mrs Horace Hall. High score winner for the afternoon was Mrs Tom Buntin. Morris M Borland left for Montgomery to attend an FSA supervisor meeting to discuss mobilizing the Food for Freedom program.
Winter berries and seasonal plants highlighted a bridge contest at the home of Mrs. B W Pearson. The gathering included Mrs Curtia Adams Mrs Hany Hau Mrs Tom Murray Mrs La Brice Hanahan Mrs J D Ayres Mrs J H Page and Mrs Dupree Davis as players and attendees.
Mrs Bruce Chenoweth returned to Atlanta after visiting here with Mrs aD Whiddon and Mr and Mrs W C Tigbinson. Mr and Mrs Myer Blumberg and Mr and Mrs Lee Schugerman head back to Chicago Sunday. Walter Robinsons son injured in December car crash convalesces in local hospital. Mrs L E Work of Wilmington Delaware visits son Cadet Richard Work at Napier Field. Private Oscar Clark of Camp Buick spending ten days with mother. Rev Heyes Clark and son John from Pitts visit. Captain J W Allen returns from Camp Livingston to visit family for several days. Mr and Mrs Ed Seamon return to Montgomery after weeks with daughter Mrs E N Pollan.
Camilla Webb of Lynette Alabama earns WAAC of the Week honors at Fort McClellan after being accepted as an auxiliary in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. Her rise from factory work to front office shows steadfast Americanism guiding wartime effort. Lieutenant Franklin Wilkes and his wife plan a visit as he attends Officers’ Training at Fort Sill. Dr. F B Whitfield returns to hospital for further treatment, with his father Jessie G Whitfield visiting from Demopolis.
Tuskegee Institute prepared to honor Dr. George Washington Carver, 78, the renowned Negro scientist who spent nearly five decades at the school developing uses for Southern agricultural products. Funeral services were set for 2:30 p.m. in the college chapel with Rev. J. W. Richardson officiating, burial planned in the campus cemetery near Booker T. Washington’s grave.
John R Wood Jr son of Mr and Mrs John R Wood Sr of 305 NW Bell St Dothan has been promoted to sergeant by the public relations office at Deming Air Base Deming New Mexico He was assigned as an instructor in a flying training squadron prior to his Army enlistment previously employed by Alabama Power Co Police report 3400 pounds of meat recovered but 000 pounds missing in Los Angeles AP
In Washington reports said Lord Beaverbrook donor of emerald jewelry valued at 500000 to Mr Harry Hopkins provoking emphatic denials from both. London and Washington spokesmen contested the tale as Congressman Mass said inquiries would be launched into the matter.
The Houston County Selective Service Board No. Two mailed questionnaires to youths registered last month in the Sixth Registration. Registrants numbered 10 876 to 11 044 will receive them soon. failure to return can lead to imprisonment and fines. those seeking deferred classification must file affidavits within five days of the questionnaire date.
Officers reported recovering a stolen truck, lard, and Bologna after a dispute over loot. The hijacker reportedly fled with the remaining beverage. Local police continue investigations into the break in and theft.
Dorothy Dix argues that overindulgent parenting and never saying no harm women by shaping them into fragile dreamers. She recalls mothers who never denied their daughters and describes outcomes of marriages formed without restraint, urging tougher guidance and resilience. The essay links early parental choices to later personal and social failures.
An advertisement claims chronic bronchitis can develop from untreated coughs and urges buying Creomulsion. It touts beech wood creosote with other medicines to soothe bronchial membranes, says no narcotics, and offers a money back guarantee if it does not quickly relieve the cough and allow rest.
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