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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1944
Page
2
A fragmentary excerpt from a sentimental page memorializes a mother and Virginia Poe. The text appears as a garbled reminiscence invoking affection, loss, and enduring ties, with references to Virginia and familial sorrow. The damaged lines convey yearning and tribute in a late 19th or early 20th century voice.
Mia Benton born in Columbia and a Houston County High School alumna has been named Atlanta's Business Woman of the Year. She leads long distance operators for Southern Bell in Atlanta, supervising training for 962 staff and directing 16 50,000 calls during 1943 war months. Residence with husband James Benton in Mar ting Delve. praised as both executive and homemaker.
A local Girl Scout troop meets at Young Junior High School Monday afternoon with members Ruth McCoy Marie Earl Coggins Jeannette Ziglar ue Minshew Mervorie Murre Betty Rae Love Sibyl Littie Anastte Wenn Frances Martin Mary Gell Georgia Baker in attendance Corporal Herman Joner on furlough visits family First Lieutenant Joseph F Hornsby visits Seymour Indiana Private FC Jomer Jr arrives in Italy for assignment Maude Pavn admitted to hospital PTA to meet at 2 pm program on juvenile delinquency by Rev Sam Reeves and piano solo Transon a Spoke by Mrs Fred O'Brien All members urged to attend.
Corpral and Mrs Aubrey ey Mc announces the arrival of a son Ronnie Malcolm at a local hospital January 10. Mr and Mrs Ken Roberson announce the birth of a daughter Ruta here December 17. Mr and Mrs Jarey Skipper of Abbeville announce a son Don William born December 23. Grandparents are Mrs Maggie Doswell and Mr Dan Skipper of Abbeville. Master Sergeant and Mrs Eddie Gulledge announce a son Eddie Taylor Jr born December 30 at the station hospital Namur Field. Mrs Gulledge formerly Mildred Eagerton. Phillipa will report to the University of Pittsburgh for aviation training after exams at the Nashville Air Classification Center prior to Army Air Forces service. He had anti aircraft training at Fort Eustis and with the Signal Corps at Camp Crowder.
Hartford Spec reports Mr and Mrs Howell entertained at their home on Friday evening. Guests included Li Mullard Dixie Howell and family from Ho Wood, Dixie Joe, Mrs Morris of Norfolk Virginia, Miss Jacqueline Howell and Ben Howell of Samson, Clarence Peacock and wife of Norfolk, Clayton Danielston, Mr and Mrs E Howell, Bill and Janice Howell, and Wall of Enterprise.
Hartford Methodist Women’s Christian Auxiliary installation ceremony took place Monday in the church ladies room. Mrs W O Daughtry opened with music. Rev W O Calhoun led the program and introduced officers, pledges made for the year, and a benediction by the pastor.
W S C 5S officers for 1944 announced at a church business meeting led by pastor McLeod. Installed were Mrs George V Malone president and other officials including vice president Tollaws and treasurer Mrs Jefferson Thurton. Circle chairmen and secretaries named, with plans for a January 16 singing convention at Enon Church three miles northeast of Apleford.
A Tuesday report lists fifty eight workers in the surgical department with attendance rising. The tally notes 1778 dressings performed, more youths required, and a higher daily rate at the Dothan unit. Names from local and Columbia ranks are provided.
The Woman's Missionary Union of the Judson Baptist Association announced its annual session for January 19 at Newville Baptist Church. Mrs D W Hollis, superintendent, led the program including devotional Be Doers by Rev Mark A Lower and a missionary message by Mrs RS Marshall.
Mrs Carlton Buie hosts Grand View Wom FB meeting with Mre T W Wilson in charge. Clyde Peterson leads foreign mission study. social hour and refreshments follow. Attendees include Mre Watson, Mre Peterson, Mre Bridges, and many others. guests recently visiting from Charlotte, NC and Panama City are noted. upcoming formal dance planned at Camp Rucker.
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Unclear OCR fragment notes people expected to attend a local event. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the item indicates gathering plans and potential turnout concerns. No definite details can be confirmed from the readable text.
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