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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1943
Page
6
Fragmented verse pieces reference Witte Te Geprerte Be Alney Ellver and actors, with lines about courage and wings. A boy named Zann Boozer and a refrain about the song of wind and rain recur, followed by a Graeco-Celtic quote and a quip about ads men making mistakes.
Mr and Mrs G F Granberry of Columbia Ala announce the engagement of their daughter Flosale of Milltown Ala to Private James Herod Richards of Fort Benning Ga and Abanda Ala. The marriage will take place at an early date.
Hartford special report describes a Friday dinner honoring Miss Kathrine Chaney hosted by Mr and Mrs Ea Holmes. The receiving room featured soft lights crystal and silver, tappered blossoms and candies on the tables, with guests including Miss Ruby Lee Nealey Miss Rachel Jerking Miss Miriam Wilkes Miss Myrtis Davis and Miss Marion Chaney.
Ale-Mr and Mia J Ware of Birmingham send daughter Eileen to the WAAC at Fort McClellan where she becomes WAAC of the Week. Evelyn Ware already in WAAC training in Boston, brother Joseph Jr. serves as a lieutenant in the Ferry Command, and Bill Ware is a senior reservist at the University of Alabama. Mr and Mrs Ware, patrolman and churchgoer, boast of their war service offspring and Eileen cites admiration for Russian women Joining the fight the American way.
The Phebean Class of the First Baptist Sunday School held a social at Mrs Grayey Knowles home with narcissi decor and a buffet supper. Members listed include Mrs Ruth Ford, Mrs J H McMullan, Mrs A E Bass, Mrs Loyd Cherry, and others. after the meal a short business session and devotional were held, followed by games. Wilburn Wagter spent the past weekend in Columbus visiting husband Private Hagler at Fort Benning.
Mrs Leon Redding entertained Circle Five of La Fayette Street Methodist WSCS Monday at her home 308 Cottonwood Road. Nandina and narcissi graced the tables. Devotional led by Mrs James Avery. Officers elected: chairwoman Mrs James Asem co chairwoman Mrs Leon Teedding treasurer Mrs Rus Parrish secretary and publicity chairman Mrs Cowledge Burdslay sea wrapper chairman Mrs Wo Mo Hardwick program chairman. Drinks were served after the salad course.
Miss Davie Fowler daughter of Vi and Mrs K Fowle of Ashfurd and Corporal Eugen Thomley of San Antonio Texas married at a home ceremony on January 19. The bride graduated Cottonwood High School and attended State Teachers College Troy. The groom is the younger son of Mr and Mrs M D L Thomles of Cottonwood and graduated from Renoeth High School before study at Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The couple will reside in San Antonio.
Hartford specials The VWee Neal Home Demonstration club held its January meeting in the home of Mrs BE Wills with Masa Albright as assistant county H Dp AY and a special guest. Officers for the new term were elected Mia Marvin president Mia E 5 Wits vice president Mere Enoat Mew Neal secretary Mrs Charlie Bottoma Trou Mrz Roy Hicks reporter and Mrs A J McNeal parliamentary Mre EH Pelham was ABA member to represent the club in the county council Meetings Milas Anita Albright addressed the club briefly before adjournment Mrs Albert Logue returned from a two day visit in Montgomery with her daughter Miss Ann Logue a student at Huntingdon College.
Mr and Mrs Hawley hosted a buffet supper at their home on Friday evening in Hartford. Guests included colleagues from the Dotban cect ty of ite Lab erly National Life Insurance Co and their wives, with notable attendees such as Ald Bra ef, G Exane, Mrs Evans, and others from local firms. The gathering featured socializing among attendees including Mr and Mrs Jacobmi Mro, Carl Ethridge of Heacand, and Mr and Mrs RoR Bacasrear of Ashford, among others.
Howell School P T A East Burdesbay School will meet at 2 45 pm tomorrow in the school auditorium A important business session will be held and Mrs T J Whalley Jr will lead the program presented by sixth grade pupils. Several local residents are visiting relatives nearby and attending events in Montgomery Birmingham and Chancellor Alabama.
Enfield district Council reports year long thefts from four local British restaurants totaling 1208 cups and mugs 1638 forks 725 knives 3310 plates 1012 saucers 1412 spoons and 1110 tumblers stolen.
A son born January 1 to Mi and Mre Posse Dita of Dotarele. The family announces the newborn Jerty Charles, a new arrival adding joy to the household.
The Grocers Question Meeting, aimed at explaining the wartime pricing and rationing program, was postponed at the request of State OPA. It was to be held for grocers to submit questions. unreadable lines indicate the county and date pending a new schedule. Elizabeth Espy said a new date will be announced once rescheduled.
The report corrects attribution of a comment from a spectator at a Board of Revenue meeting about road paving. Bill Rosenbark of Columbia was misidentified. The speaker said he is not a politician and urged selecting a locally qualified candidate, or else to recruit one if none is qualified in Houston County.
London AP reports five hundred animal centers equipped with beds bowls collars and baskets have been established in London and the provinces to shelter and care for pets amid growing demand.
A sleeping person is hardest to rouse by one hour before and after a given period. Outside this window, sounds or stimuli more easily awaken them.
Mrs F K McFatter Mrs Guy Hardwick and Mrs Wille Bailey spent yesterday in Montgomery visiting local officials and touring city landmarks.
A partial obituary fragment mentions a daughter Che ly of Wasnegton B Ge Ing and a person named Montanes strom Gonzaiee as BEAL ad x Fletd Latul. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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