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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Hoke Smith and children Fay and Ronnie, and Mrs Hosa Beard spent the week in Long Beach Florida details indicate a family vacation with members listed and location noted.
A pair of letters to Miss Dorothy Diz discuss a girl facing marriage pressure from a boyfriend and peers, and a second asking how to avoid hurting friends. The adviser commends the first for resisting an imprudent union, notes social norms favoring public marriages and parental approval, and offers tips on tactful speech to avoid offending friends.
Miss Sara Newton hosted the Sub Deb Club at her home on Park Avenue. Members planned to assist the Red Cross and the Rationing Board. Several guests attended and Miss Kathryn Lane, daughter of Mrs. Fred Lane, was elected Assembly chair for next year.
Birth notices record the arrival of a son to Carl Etheridge Unterweed Jr. at a local hospital on June 2. Also noted is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Boueli Watford with relation to June 2, mentioning Mrs Mizelle before marriage.
Mrs M M Colles of Malvern reports a Home Demonstration club meeting with eight members at Mr W E B Saunders home. Visitors included Mrs Carrie Threaton and Mr EE Wills. New members Mrs Lester Miler Mrs J W Borland and Mrs Fla Miler joined Slocomb Rt 2. Program covered Making American Cheese and soybean uses. Tate HD club met at Leola Tew home with Frances Bell presiding. Refreshments served.
Hartford special report: the Hartford Nutrition Cooking school met at the home economies building on Thursday afternoon to study bread and rolls. Mrs. John Reagan shared recipes and spoke on Foundational Dough for Sweet Rolls, with cinnamon and butter icing rolls baked and served to several local women. The piece also notes various visits by wives and relatives of military personnel, and arrivals of guests at local homes.
A Sunday afternoon sing at the Houston County Courthouse drew a large crowd. Leaders listed include W. A Helms, C. F Howell, T. H Peel, J. J Givins, Mrs. Nora Lee Smith, W. Lisenby, C. L York, D. E Woodham, and Inez Beam among others. An all-day Sacred Harp Sing is announced for July 2 at the courthouse with invitations for all singers to attend and bring lunch.
Principal T. G. Vaughn reports Dothan High School Summer session enrollment of fifty in accelerated courses. English and history offerings include three levels, sociology and multiple math and Latin courses. Some students may finish at mid January or end of next year.
A seventeen year old asks about futures and suitable jobs. The reply suggests joining the WACS to gain independence and experience, noting that service can provide opportunities for girls to prove themselves and earn a living while exploring work options.
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