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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1944
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Hughes host a family picnic with friends and neighbors gathered at a country setting. The event features garden scenes, a simple meal, prayers, and reflection on cherished moments while noting attendees from nearby towns and a spring visit by Mrs F L Cattret of Washington DC staying with her parents.
The Rowell and Bush families announce the home ceremony in Headland marking the marriage of the couple. Notables attended the event and a reception followed with guests from Montgomery, Ozark, and nearby towns. Best wishes were offered by Staff Sergeant Frank M. Kleir of Richmond Hill and others. The bride wore a brown and white wedding dress with gardenia corsage. music included "We’ll Gather in the Morning" and "To A Wonderful Husband" as part of the ceremony.
Dothan families and others plan a beach vacation week at Larkway Villa from July 9 to 15. The group includes Bruce Hanahan Jerom Spann Jesse Forrester Clyde Tevern A B D Carochael Frank Covington and many locals from Dothan and nearby towns. Activities at the Recreation Center feature coffee and doughnuts, a variety show by the 209th FA group, watermelon cutting, singing, dances, bridge games, and a scheduled open dance with bands from 264th Infantry and 761st FA. Special arrivals include Berney Jones Clyde Pearson Carl Strang and Ray mond Trammell with several others from Moor Boomery Eufaula Comer and Hartford.
Officers at Camp Rucker hosted a farewell buffet for Col and Mrs. Galene Spooner honoring their upcoming move to San Francisco California. Colonel Spooner, who assumed command September 1 1943, will retire July 12 after more than 33 years in military service with service in Europe during World War I and various duties in the county.
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Sanders married Lieut Franklin P. Pearce of Napier Field in a June 17 ceremony at her parents home. Rev. Water Phillips officiated before relatives and close friends as white gladioli and dahlias adorned the room. Miss Janet Clark and Miss Jimmie Lou Kirkland were bridesmaids in pink and white, with Miss Mary Clack as maid of honor. The couple now reside at 207 Momana Street.
MARION Ala Cadets named on the Dean's List must maintain an average of 83 percent with no grade below 80. Wiley R Deal of Dothan is listed on the Dean's List for July. Attending Camp Hartford Special Attending Girl Scout Camps from Hartford are Marian Holmes Mary Ann Houston Sara Marcare Hughes Marc Ami Gillis Harriet Borland Glyn Gibson and Grace Evelyn Saunders. Mrs Charlies Ro Newsome and CanvAter Mary Alice spent last month in Dothan and returned to Nase ville Tenn. Mrs Vinson Sava Rare Mactini arrived from Marveville Calif and visits with her parents A S Martin 21 West Adams while Captain Vinson is on foreign assignment. Martins sister Mrs F I Johnson and sons Rehby and Parl of Atlanta arrived for a few days.
Red Cross officials release a weekly report detailing surgical work and volunteer contributions. The list of names includes many volunteers and supervisors, reflecting ongoing efforts and staffing for the week.
Mrs L P Vann hosted a birthday luncheon on Graceville in honor of her husband’s 37th birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Vann and children Louise Jack Betty James Robert Lee Shirley plus extended family and friends from Graceville and nearby areas.
Mrs. Clyde Tindell hosted a Saturday party for Nancy Tindell celebrating her second birthday at 110 West Newtonetree. Guests included David Harvard Jr and Amos Tindell Jr among others. games, an ice course, and a pink and green birthday cake with two burning taps marked the affair. A note mentions a visitor arriving to spend twelve days with Mrs. Annie Low Stine's land ahead of a July 19 report to Camp Reynolds in Pennsylvania.
Recreation Center hostesses scheduled for the coming week include Mundex Vatumeen and Victory Belies with events on Thursday and Tuesday evenings. Names listed span Terese Merrit Mrs RL E For Mrs WOU Bennet and multiple others across clubs such as the Fine Arts Club and Garden Club with various ladies noted for each day.
Community event organized by Woodmen fans the group plans a program with Farces by Dallas W. Mann of Hartford and others. Attendees urged to join as members and guests. Mrs Wittang presides as details note Mrs Raymond D. Coe in New Mexico and a Madrid visit for Awitlard Coe.
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