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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
8
Poetic religious pieces express reverence with playful lines about The Lord's power and a pawed dog named Mike. Reminders on memory knots, a child’s musings, and a note of gratitude accompany brief family moves as Flowers Jr returns from Emory and Judy Michael travels to Nashville with relatives.
Howard College dean Percy P Burns urged preservation of liberal arts amid war focus. He warned against turning colleges into vocational schools and highlighted the fifth freedom of cultural background for youths. Awards and honors were given to Anna Hanlin, Mabel Bawer, Frances Copeland, and several graduates receiving cum laude and magna cum laude honors.
Hartford social host Miss Lorene Stith entertained a party for Dothan guests Miles Mary Lou Waites Mary Eleanor and Betty Jean Edwards. Guests enjoyed dancing music and games with refreshments. Also noted Mobile medical transfer and North Africa arrival of Sergeant Skipper and family updates.
Mr and Mrs Britt Sheehan of Birmingham announce the birth of daughter Nita Elaine on May 2 at a local hospital She has an older sister Barbara Ans who is five Mr and Mrs HE Walding of Hartford announce the birth of a son Max Earl on May 2 at a Hartford hospital Mrs Walding is the former Ethel Bailey Grandparents are Mr and Mrs MF Walding and Mr and Mrs G C Baffey Mr and Mrs Virgil Brunner of Ashford Route One announce the birth of a son named Jerry Laumend on May 22
Abbeville May 22 wedding of Miss Vivian Knight daughter of Mr and Mrs George Knight Headland and Sergeant James Gwynn Starling son of Mr and Mrs W B Starling Hale burg occurred quietly at the Baptist church with Rev Mark A Lower Jr officiating Witnesses were Private and Mrs Bob Starling Napier Field The bride a Newville High School graduate worked at Henry County AAA office and the groom a Houston County High School graduate formerly at Glen Martin Baltimore aircraft plant now a Flying Fortress engineer at Sioux City Seaoe
Abbeville holds a revival starting Sunday June 6 with Rev. Mark A Lewer Jr preaching. Fred Bond of Birmingham leads the music. Daily prayer meetings are hosted by the Women’s Missionary Society at various homes Monday through Friday with listed sponsors.
Matrons' Club of Abbeville organized a Girl Scout Troop with Mrs. O L Bland as chairman and Mrs C 3 Keller and Mrs L S Nichols as committee members. Mrs J A Tiller leads the troop with Mrs R Spearman as assistant. Twenty two members listed and weekly meetings set at the Abbeville clubhouse.
The Rev. K. T. McLeod of Brundidge First Baptist spoke at Hartford High School’s commencement at the Methodist church. The service included a procession, congregational songs, scripture, and a sermon by Rev. R. T. McLeod, with others aiding in readings and benediction. Nearby residents and visitors were noted in brief society updates.
AP Features Anderson D C Doctors of ninety years ago faced slow payments much as today. Dr Jesper Browne’s 1850 to 1855 account book shows fees averaging $1 per visit and fierce patient collections. Entries mention soothing remarks and bold notes, 12 cent sermon charges, 10 cent brandy, $4 delivery fees on obstetrical cases, and a largest item of $10 for skull work.
A traveler plans to arrive tomorrow for a two night stay with Mr and Mrs Vester Herve and Mr and Mrs BR Op. The message notes a social visit at The Tere thi eaten.
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