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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1945
Page
3
Fragmented lines reference Belthoven and a wartime Ninth Symphony. The text weaves oblique images of conflict, breath, and an arch of human souls amid scarlet fury. Edith Lovejoy Pierce is mentioned, suggesting a literary or biographical note amid the disjointed prose.
First Christian Church plans a visitation banquet Sunday at seven. Retired missionary Dr. Alexander Paul, longtime China worker, will be guest. Attendance expected to be large with out of town guests. Speakers include Perry E. Kobi and Mrs Paul A Stewart of Birmingham.
New Zealand brides of U S servicemen in Washington and elsewhere adapt to American life while awaiting passage. Mrs Bernice Nye leads an Eagle's Club of 259 wives, sharing cooking, clothing, and social habits, noting tea customs and the need to adjust to central heating and American routines while awaiting travel blessings.
Private L. T. Harris formerly of Dothan has arrived at Welch Convalescent Hospital in Daytona Beach Fla the Army reconditioning center. He entered the Army in June 194? and has served eight months in the European theater of operations.
London reports a new process to turn peanut protein into Ardil fiber resembling wool. Ground peanuts yield meal, with nitrogen refined to a viscous Ardil liquid spun into staple fiber. The resulting yarn is cream colored, crimped, warm, washable, and shrink resistant, blending with wool, cotton, silk, and artificial fibers to lower costs.
At the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, 26 ROTC cadets earned Silver Stars for scholastic excellence after the December 14 quarter. Nine posted perfect 3.0 averages, including Paul W. Brock and John R. Clendenning, with 17 more achieving 2.4 or better. Official parade conducted by Commandant L. P. Hodnette.
A Baton Rouge AP report describes German currency remnants found by Echelon staff at Harding’s Field. A fragment of a thin paper noted “20,000 zwanzgtaluenid mark,” indicating wartime money traces recovered by agents.
The First Baptist Church of Dothan hosted a farewell party for Rev Sam C Reeves Mrs Reeves and daughter Betty as they prepare to move to El Dorado Arkansas over 200 guests attended the 2 reception in the church auditorium The Reeves have led civic philanthropic and church activities during their 3 1/2 years in the city Guests were greeted by Mrs Curtis Adams and Mrs Fred Moseley with the Reeves family receiving guests The evening featured a black crepe gown orchid corsage aqua taffeta dress and rosebuds for Betty The event included punch tables flower arrangements silver candelabra and a later formal tea An evening program offered piano selections group singing and a musical reading Speakers lauded the pastor and a farewell gift of an antique silver bowl with matching candlesticks was presented by Robert Ramsey
Dale Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs E K Wilson celebrated her tenth birthday with a Wednesday afternoon party at 207 Woodland Drive. Guests enjoyed refreshments, an embossed cake with ten candles, candy favors, and an evening film at a local theater. Attending were Mary Lou King Jane Foy Betty Wallace Miriam Whidden Pos ey Dees Roberta Malone Charlotte Givins Patty Forrester Joyce Northcutt Virginia Malone Lee Wilson Janice Lowe Barbara Landais Patricia Smith Elizabeth Malone Nancy Walker Glen Griffith Robbie Weston Cornelia Hammond Annette Brooks.
The Business and Professional Women's Club gathered at the Library on Tuesday evening with vice-president Mrs. Annie Leo Strickland in charge. Miss Hazel Gowen introduced principal speaker Mrs. Clyde Smith, who reviewed Howard Spring's Hard Facets. Guests included Miss Thea Johnson Miss Mary Young Miss Florine Ussery Miss Nenrie Cook and Mrs. South, with club members also listed.
Lieutenant Robert J. Ferrell of Dothan, an Air Corps navigator and 1941 graduate of Dothan High School, was awarded the Air Medal posthumously while a prisoner of war in Germany. The presentation will be made to his grandfather I L Schuyler, as Ferrell was previously listed as missing in action over Germany on October 14.
The Echelon editor finally agrees to accept 35000 marks for a subscription to the camp. The PX remained unwilling to accept them as talender.
Mr and Mrs Foy X Lauderrood announce the arrival of a child at Brunvese Home. Lenore Stup rese reports from local hospital January 7. Friends of Lieut Charles Berry will be interested. he has left the service for Army assignment.
The Lions Club chorus directed by Biss te Mere Peon will perform Have Try to Wey. Living in Jesus and Now all the Earth Adore Thee during the morning service at the church. Members include Vic Lokey Paul Gamble Bell Beg Fred Brackie Lowell Aller uy McCarty Aho V. Lee Charlie Senna and Bates Bowers. The public is invited to attend.
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