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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1943
Page
2
A fragmented report from Egypt mentions Corporal and an arrival in the region. The text references Mr. Foy at 1065 West, with scattered details of soldiers and work in a base area.
Sergeant Samuel G. Garrett of the U S Army, stationed in the Panama Canal Zone for five years, visited relatives in Dothan route one and attended a luncheon at his parents home Mr and Mrs J H Garrett. Relatives and friends from Panama City Slocomb Columbus Ga and Harlem Ga joined the reunion and social gathering.
Sir and Mrs H L Smith of Valdosta announce the marriage of their daughter Harriett Elizabeth to Cadet Arthur Fred Gwaltney, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gwaltney of Valdosta. The ceremony was Jan 24 in Valdosta. The bride wore a black velvet ensemble with white camellia corsage. Cadet Gwaltney, grandson of Mrs J L Gwaltney of Dothan, is stationed at Spence Field Moultrie.
Dothan Study Club members gathered at 404 South Park Avenue to hear Mrs HL Edmund Taggart, a Scottish native, discuss customs and climate policy in her homeland and recount her American journey with four children. Tea and social hour followed.
Piano recital will be held Thursday at 7 pm in the Young Junior High School auditorium. The program includes selections such as The Swan, Dancing Fawns, Big Chief, Spirit of 76, and Minuer, with numerous student performers from Mary Hodges to Eunice Williams and Peggy Gordon contributing. A guest artist from Camp Rucker will also perform. Local social and hospital news follow.
Mr and Mrs Troy T Hall announce the birth of a son John Thomas on January 22. Mr and Mrs L H Bonham of Brownsville Texas announce the birth of a daughter Kay on January 20 at Brownsville hospital.
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Members of the B Hop E Sewing Club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs H Li O Neals home. Mrs O Neal led devotions and a prayer session followed by sewing games and amusements. Prize winners included Mrs Will Harris and Mrs O Neal. Refreshments were served by Mary Jean, the hostess's daughter. Attendees listed include Mrs Will Harris, Mrs J H Seay, Mrs A D Dixon, Mrs James Seay, and Mrs Early Johne.
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