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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1943
Page
7
Elisabeth Bohm and Mrs Evelyn Botts travel from Atlanta to stay with Mrs J. F. Botts for a fortnight. The prose meditates on cleaning, light, scent, and time, blending memory with home care as rooms brighten with wax, bees, and lamps.
Mr and Mrs Coley Williams of Newton announce a son Daniel Clyde born June 22 to Mrs Williams formerly Mary Lasy Curk. Sgt and Mrs Mitchell Ross Wilesa of Dothan announce a son Roy Earl born June 11 as Corporal Turner and Mrs Turner announce a son Roy Earl new-born while Corporal Turner serves at Camp Pickett Virginia.
Reuben Smith hosted a 4 o clock Sunday luncheon at his home to celebrate his first birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs G W Smith, Mr and Mrs Samon Smith and children, Graceville visitors Enoch Tools and son Al, and many Dothan and Cottonwood families with numerous children.
Mrs William Miller Lewis announces the marriage of Lilian Wallace to Sergeant Milton B Holloway of Camp Gordon Johnston Tallahassee. The ceremony was in Tallahassee on June 26. The couple will reside in Tallahassee during his Camp Gordon Johnston assignment.
A large group gathered at Providence Church for the Mullins family reunion. Della Mullins of Grimes was the oldest attendee. Numerous relatives and friends from Enterprise, River Junction, Newton, Montgomery, Headland, Eufaula, Bainbridge, and beyond attended, with many listed among the kin and friends.
Miss Marie Huxel of Long Island New York married Staff Sergeant Gerald Novak of Camp Rucker in a post chapel ceremony Saturday July 16 Father Kearney officiated Lieut Francis Tully served as best man and Mrs Francie Hecht sister of the bride was matron of honor A small reception followed in the Day Room with attendants The couple will reside in Dothan during his Camp Rucker assignment
Belle Bennett Circle of Foster Street Methodist held a Monday meeting with 11 regular members and one new member Mrs. KR C Williams joining. D D Shealy led the devotional as Jeffer son Hudson led the mission study and Mrs C T Goolsby announced a later gathering at Mrs Harold Coe's home 804 South Apple tree street.
NEA reporter Rosellen Callahan spends a week with the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps at the Third Training Center in Fort Oglethorpe Georgia. She portrays WAACs as disciplined, healthy, purpose-driven and dedicated, countering rumors of misconduct with firsthand observations of daily training, inspections, and camaraderie among about 2800 recruits.
Washington reports the slogan Service With A Smile to be dropped due to manpower shortages across hotels. The Office of Civilian Requirements urged industry to suspend services such as in room dining, reduced linen, limited bell staff, and dining room cutbacks to conserve resources during the period.
A column argues young people need tough, hopeful guidance rather than pity as they face wartime adulthood. It cites Edward J. Meeman urging graduates to embrace heroism, tackle enormous tasks, and refuse a culture of self pity while remaining ready to shape a better world.
War era notices detail conservation drives to stretch glass and refrigerant supplies in small towns. Industry surveys show near zero availability of washers and air conditioning parts while meat fats and substitutions are urged. Mrs Stuckey returns from Chicago as her husband completes Army Air Forces technician training at Maxwell Field.
Go To Church attendees yesterday for Montgomery ty with Mrs J MN Mamas announcing new group 3 newday Dstt No 2 serving as their unit. Life Youth Girl Scout Troop Two to perform at 4 o clock Wednesday at Ming Theres ds home 307 East Burdeshaw Street. Revival services conducted by Rev C T Rogers of Cowarts Baptist Church with assistance from Rev Strasier of Daleville.
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