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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1943
Page
5
The fragment shows a First Grader named Margaret Fishback expressing wartime anxieties about weathering and insulation. References to gas shortages and daily comforts appear alongside a playful yet earnest tone about home life and impending war. The piece blends personal childhood perspective with broader home front concerns.
The U S Class held an afternoon social at Mrs Arthur Mazyck home. Tea drinks and sandwiches were served to members including Walter Morris, Mrs John Bobbard, Mrs Alice Satford, Mrs Depree Davis, Mrs Chester Parbus, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Edward Tucker, Mrs Julian Smith, Mrs E Griffith, Mrs Perry Calhoun, Mrs Edward Crawford, Mrs Croa by, Mrs Quin Flowers, Mrs Rosemary Brabham, Mrs Norman Spann, Mrs H G Handley, Mrs J F Stallings, and teacher Mrs Leslie Smart.
Mrs Beulah Ward of Graceville entertained Sunday with a luncheon at her home celebrating her fifty sixth birthday. Guests included J B Ward Edna Col ling Bessie Mae Waller M D Ward J B Ward Jr K V Ward Irene Daneby Velma Golding and many more from Graceville Midland City and nearby towns. Rogers of Washington DC reported for US Navy training in Cambridge MA after visiting relatives.
The First Baptist Church of W. MS held its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon with Ci clo Seven presenting the program. Principal speaker Mr Jack White spoke on Mis amilary Education of Young Peo ple. Hoban Lolitas presided and children from Sunday School departments led the devotional with Sammy Stephens Anne Turner Marsha Neil Lofun Barbara Jane Taylor and Marthe Garner participating. secretary noted large attendance.
Civilians refuse to rent to wives with newborns while sailors and coast guards risk life overseas. A Marine and other servicemen describe repeated denials as too inconvenient. Communities are urged to study local housing for families of service members and act.
Special notices report several marriages around Enterprise with details on participants and affiliations. Rolle Hurley Jr. of Camp Rucker wed Bernice Pruett of Akron, and Mary Margaret Pridgen of Enterprise married Cherrie Hathorne of Camp Rucker. Additional unions include Hardly George Pasco and Trens Feters of Advance, Ohio, and Jerome Jabranek of Fayetteville, Texas with Mildred Aylene Tenneson of Seattle.
Floyd Enfinger elected president of Hartford Chapter FFA with officers including David Earl Bryan as vice president Zack Strickland secretary Oscar Dowling treasurer Rex Outlaw reporter J M Reagan adviser. Alabama Division meeting at Auburn June 2. Local residents visiting and traveling over past week noted.
A birthday party was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Battles in Dothan route two. Relatives and friends attended honoring Mr. Battles and Miss Johnnie Ruth McCord with a wide list of Battles and McCord family members present. Nearby travelers from Washington DC and Camden NJ also joined family during the visit.
We The Women notes that many young couples split by the war save steadily for future security. Wives work, husbands save army pay, and funds go to War Bonds and future plans. They prioritize training, family, furniture, or a home, believing a secure tomorrow outweighs present happiness.
Forester Kircher notes South woods supply nearly all war materials with pulpwood essential for containers, rayon, and smoky powders. He cites shortages of 2,500,000 cords unless private woodland production rises. Pines and hardwoods like yellow poplar red gum hickory white oak and dogwood all directed to war needs.
Clyde Smith Jr and Miss Martha McBryde departed for two weeks in Tampa Florida as guests of Miss Nell Nunneley and Richard Nunnel soy. Also traveling were Mrs Clyde Smith and children Linda and Tommie and Mr Harvey McBryde accompanying them to Tallahassee.
Dothan Chapter Number 7% will meet at the Masonic Temple this evening at 8 o clock for the election of new officers. All members are expected to attend. Mr and Mrs Verbin Todd and Kenneth spent Sunday at Eg lin Field Florida visiting Mrs Todd s brother Lieut Jasper J Harrington. Corporal Lummie RL Helms sta-
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