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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
8
The 22nd Infantry Regiment of the 8th Division plans an informal dance tonight at the Dethan Recreation Center with the Victory Belles invited. A baking tip warns against substituting nonstandard utensils for standard measuring cups and spoons.
Miss Frances McManaway of WAVES arrives from Birgran to interview and advise women interested in joining. M F P Ford announces the visit. McManaway stays in Dothan through July 27 and invites women to call the Navy recruiting office in room 303 of the post office building during regular hours. Staff Sergeant Garner Smith is convalescing at the Jackson Mass station hospital. Mrs. S F Trawick and daughter Loumerle visit Geneva after staying with Smith family in Jackson.
Evelyn Morris Hinson was honored Tuesday at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. L. T. Austin in Madrid. Mixed flower arrangements adorned the rooms. Guests included Mrs. Clement Smith, Mrs. Genis Morris, Mrs. Margaret Windham, Miss Doris Chummy, and many others as games and music followed the served refreshments.
Grandview W M U met at the home of Mrs Fo Liderwood for their regular Bible study led by Mrs Arthur Magnes. After the session, refreshments were served. Members present included Mrs T W Wilson Mrs J Henry Carraway Mrs Cater to Bue Ms Fiwood Davis and others. Morning setup announced for four o clock on Tuesday at the church.
Mrs A S Baley and Mrs William Paul hosted a bridal shower for Mrs Raymond Evans Melba Spivey in Slocomb with Mrs Heywood Butler and Miss June McArthur assisting. The receiving line included the bride and her mother Mrs J M Spivey along with other relatives. Light refreshments were served. A separate note announced revival services at Bethlehem Baptist Church beginning July 23 led by Rev Jeff Stinson, plus a special service honoring local service men.
The Soldier Group plans a recreation outing organized by the center. The event features Iron and Avmond as responders and Mary Lyne Comp ton will demonstrate. The group departs the Recreation Center at 7 30 pm for Porter's with a large turnout expected.
Robert Woodham was honored on his thirty third birthday as Mrs. Woodham hosted a large gathering at Newville. Numerous relatives and friends attended including the Woodham family, Riley and Exum relatives, Spivey and Doster households, plus guests from Akron Ohio and Montgomery. The report notes travelers and local kinfolk visiting from Hawthorne Florida and Thom asville Georgia, with Lt. Colonel ONeal undergoing medical treatment.
The Victory Belles presented the Variety Hour at the Dothan Recreation Center on Sunday with director Miss Marguerite Wilkinson. Edwin Blitz performed songs while Cullen Scarborough played baritone and accordion. Jeanne Newton sang with others, and Miss Bertha White and Miss Matese Joiner staged a skit. Robert Livingston was the accompanist. Red Cross workers listed names and day supervisors. Several local notices note relatives and travelers, including Pie. John Gamble arriving in New Guinea and local visitors planning trips to Boston and Andalusia.
Washington reports canned food pricing shifting from Agriculture standards to a free-lance system. Congress added a clause restricting price standards to those customary in the trade, leaving pricers to set prices per canner marking methods. Canners doubt the five percent of packs tied to standards supports a broad move amid opposition.
Mr and Mrs Wir announce the birth of a daughter, Janice Everys, born July 4 at their home on Latsports Street.
The article discusses safe hair grooming for young girls, detailing simple techniques to style curls with damp hair, pins, and headbands. It emphasizes parental guidance and skilled operation to avoid damage while building self-esteem and pride in appearance. It also notes shrimp as a nutritious iodine rich food, useful in goiter-prone areas.
A fragment mentions Brinton School near Abbeville on the Abbeville highway. It lists teams including the Alabama Flag Boys and the Henry County Four. Tre pure 16 invited to attend.
Friends and relatives of CA gather at his home near to celebrate his birthday luncheon with the honoree. Local attendees share memories and best wishes as the event unfolds in a warm, community setting.
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