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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1945
Page
3
A reflective meditation on endurance and faith. It speaks of men facing agony and despair yet clinging to hope and the belief that a guiding presence will remain with them through darkness and suffering.
Garden Club members gather for a routine session planning the year s projects. Committee reports cover plant displays and garden show plans with new members welcomed and refreshments served. Four new members joined and AS OF 15 attendees noted. OFS Chapter 76 to meet at Mason Temple. local visits noted of Kirkland and Ellards.
Hartford hosts a special meeting of the Devere County Ageeabuna Baptist WML with a daylong program themed Lo, for This is The Day The Rev R M Holmes of Geneva opened with a devotional and prayer by Rev J Holladykes Local address by Dr Jeanette Beall Laichow Fu China on Up, for This is The Day for Wiring of Soul E The afternoon tape Up for The Day of Responsibility was discussed by the Executive Committee A memories service The Day of Remembrance was held The meeting closed with the challenge Having the Everlasting Gospel to Preach The out of town guests included Mrs I KR Bush Mrs K Cox Dr Jeanette Beall Rev and Mrs KH M Holmes Mrs J P And reus Sr of Geneva and many others from Samson Onion and surrounding areas.
Mrs Shelby Chancey entertained the Circle 2 of the Methodist W M S in Hartford Monday afternoon. After music and devotional thoughts, Mrs Frank Bradshaw spoke on the book of Esther. Present were Mesdames House, Hughes, Saunders, Borland, Gillis, Overton, Houston, Bradshaw, Halman, Lee, Gibson, and Daughtry.
Pied Bluff Home Demonstration Club met in Hartford with Mrs Ann Justice hosting January session. Mrs OQ Clark presided as business session and a Nutrition program by Alabama Power Co, shown by Louise Wonlridge and Mr Brown, spurred poultry care talks by Mrs Carrie B Threaten and a plan for baby chicks disease prevention. New officers elected include C J Clark president Maggie Justice vice president Abner Barnes secretary F A Collins reporter. Next meeting to discuss A Convenient Laundry. Ward family note: Al Ward, son of Ell Ward, remains at home 212 West Washington Street.
Private and Mrs Myron A Reuter announce the birth of a son Randy Myron in a Inca hospital January 16. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Reuter of Fannin Texas. Private Reuter is on assignment in Italy. Mr and Mrs G B Mercer of Ashford route one are parents of twins Carolyn Annette and Marilyn Jeanette born January 17. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs WO Mendheim of Ashford route one and Mrs Gennie L Mercer of Ashford route one. Lieut and Mrs H A Taylor 200 Morgan street announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Lee at Camp Rucker Station Hospital January 23.
The Columbia Baptist WMU Association holds its annual business and program meeting at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Charles Brewer of Ariton leads the morning devotional. Florence Thomason, Alabama WM A field worker, is keynote speaker. Mrs. Carl Oakley of Columbia speaks on Having the Everlasting Gospel in the afternoon. Roy Butler, a Jellico Tobacco salesman for eight years, becomes manager of Jellico’s Bristol Virginia store. Mrs Butler departs Monday to join him.
Mre Alva Lewis hosted a Round Table Study Club meeting with talks by Mrs. A E Mathis on Palestine and Mrs John Rish on Arab Unity. Officers elected were A W Hawkins president W Strickland vice president A E Mathis secretary R M Ward treasurer J W Roberts parliamentarian. Bond sales totaled 38971.00. Guests included Wiley Deal.
Community pages recall a party at a Yieri home near Hartford honoring Private Roy Bernice Pippin with a large guest list and notes on attendees. The report mentions a church group First Baptist W M A Circle Nine hosting four new members and a farewell for the Reeves family joining El Dorado, Arkansas.
The Samson Arts Club elected officers including Mrs HM Neal as president, Mrs Clarence Rubodes as secretary, Mrs West as director, and Mrs FE Sunseon as reporter. Mrs R E Parker attended as parbames lara.
Hartford special Geneva County clubs report recent meetings with demonstrations in home decor and care tips. 4H groups share craft presentations, officer elections, and educational talks while area members discuss shrubs fruit trees and shoe care. A soldier’s luncheon honors Pvt Mixon with family attendance and updates on relatives serving overseas.
An advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as the world’s largest seller and promotes a 100 tablet family-size package for 35 cents. It claims unsurpassed purity and value, urging readers to demand St Joseph Aspirin.
A Buffalo druggist 40 years ago created Peterson's Ointment to soothe itching and smarting from piles. The advertisement claims quick cooling and relief, making it a popular choice in thousands of homes. Available as 35¢ a box or 60¢ with tabs and applicator. money back if not delighted.
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