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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1944
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR presents a series of lines praising a virtuous woman drawn from Proverbs. The quoted King James Bible style describes her as trustworthy, hardworking, charitable, prudent, and honored by her husband. The text emphasizes strength, dignity, wisdom, and fearing the Lord as core virtues.
Officers of the Episcopal Woman’s Auxiliary were announced for the new year. Mrs La Bruce Hanahan is president, with Mrs Hovey as first vice president, Mrs Merrill as second vice president, Mrs Ashton Cousins as secretary, Mrs Correa Jean Harris as treasurer, Mrs M G L Driver as custodian of the United Thank Offering, and Mrs J J Couch and Mrs A D Roquemore as chapter chairmen.
The Rev. Dr. HL MH. Thompson, Director of Evangelism for the General Assembly, will be the preacher this morning at First Presbyterian Church. Chaplain Karn will speak at the vesper services.
Mira Agnea Ethel Westervelt daughter of Raymond B. Westervelt of Prescott Arizona wed Lieutenant R A Dowling Jr son of FR A Dowling of Pinchard at 5 pm December 12 in the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Dunedin Florida The Rev A Peter Carroll pastor of Church of the Ascension Clearwater officiated the ceremony.
The ceremony featured palms and white gladiolas, with nautical music by Zona Cale Thaden and cadman selections. Bride Willam W. Bull wore a colonial satin gown with lace details and a long court train, attended by Miss Mary Ann Skisner and Miss Bonnie McLean. Reception followed at 604 Scotland Street with Christian colors decor, a white wedding cake, and plans for a honeymoon trip.
The births announced include Patricia Ano Bond January with parents Mr and Mrs Clyds F Bond of Newton route two. George Clay Gillia born December 33 at a local hospital to Mr and Mrs J T Gillia. a son to Mr and Mrs Middlebrooks in Tallahassee with the mother formerly Rachel MacKinnon. Cecelis Carole Wilkes born January 3 to Private and Mrs Creel Wilkes of Phenix City Alabama. Jimmy Nell Williams before marriage was Tru dy Hall of Dothan. Charles Edmund Holmes born December 29 to Mr and Mrs Frank Holmes now of Panama California formerly of Dothan. Paula June Mulkey born January at a local hospital. Pauline Morris of Columbia, Alabama, was the mother prior to marriage.
Local chairwoman Mrs Morris Malone reports a surge in Dothan women volunteering for the surgical dressings room. Friday’s output reached 2100 dressings with many named volunteers including Mrs Wathen Greenberg Mrs Irving Joseph Miss Mary Newton Mrs W T Street and others as the chapter aims to catch up on its three month backlog.
The Dothan Recreation Center unveils the weekly Soldiers Activity Program with a doughnuts and coffee opening at 8:00 am, a musical program at 3:30 pm, and a ten hour dance at 4:20 pm. Evening events include informal singing, a Victory Review dance, private Napier Field party, Chapter Six meeting, and bingo nights. Open house and games also feature through the week with Fort Camp Rue entertainment.
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