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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1946
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR presents a philosophical meditation on death. It quotes Socrates on facing the summons to the afterlife, contrasting grave fears with a calm acceptance and the idea that a good man remains cared for in life or after death.
Mrs ar mncamce and Mrs James T announce the birth of a son Porter Thrower January 20 in a hospital. Also Mr and Mrs Ruel Meadows announce a son Larry born January 9 in a local hospital. Grandparents listed: Jr and Mrs S B Meadows and Mr and Mrs C T Adams, Newton, and Mrs Neal Procter of Alabama. Lou Neal named daughter born around January 20. Katrine Single Cowarts reports Seaman First Class career details for Seaman T. Served overseas and assigned to USS Omaha then Yorktown naval duty.
Methodist Women's Society convened in multiple home circles on Lafayette and Circles streets for socials and mission study. Sessions included devotions, business, musical numbers, and new officers were elected for Circles Four Five and Six. One visitor attended, with several members hosting and leading prayers and plans for the year.
Foster Street W.S.C.S. held its regular literary meeting at the church with Mrs. W. S. Brooks presiding. The Alice Newton Circle directed the program led by Mrs. J. Z. Solomon who spoke on the Stewardship of Peace and introduced readings, songs, and a missionary life talk by Mrs. Joseph Thacker. Seventy-one members attended.
Members of the Dothan Country Club and out of town guests are invited to a dance Saturday evening with orchestra music. Mrs. Robert Beck, secretary, announced today. Also notes Mrs. Joe Bliss is convalescing in a local hospital after surgery ten days ago. Francois Finlay credited with first discovery of gold in Montana.
Miss Laura Jean Draughon married Pat Howard Rogers in a December 19 double ring ceremony at a Newton home. Officiated by Rev. Medema, the event featured music by Nellie Windham and a song by Mrs. Friedrich. Attendees included family members and 55 guests.
Mrs B C Word hosted a small birthday dinner at 602 Dusy Street for her daughter Susan marking her eleventh birthday. Guests included Mary V O'Brien Hetty Sue Infram Peggy Jo Bottoms Norma do Saliba Sara Anne Cunningham Sylvia Warrick and Patty Newton. Funeral plans surfaced as Mr J H Seay left for Brundidge after the death of his sister Mrs C A Whittington.
A fragmented oblique wedding notice mentions Miss Ethelyn Capon and W S Wood Jr with garbled text surrounding their nuptials. The readable portion centers on a union between two individuals and references ceremony details obscured by OCR errors.
Mrs Schwalb conducts a program for pilots at the Pa Club meeting. Attendees include Mrs Haffner and Mrs Smith Parker. The event features talks by former Wheal and others, with emphasis on safety and training.
Jame Trem and a long list of women led by Mrs Huby Kennington and Mrs Spese Lisen along with Miss Lucile Wis Mildred Daniel Anna Mae Lowelle O Neal Annie Lou Brooks Bernice Rung and Abby Ellard appear in a grouped acknowledgment or social note from the period.
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