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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1945
Page
3
A fragmented verse by Aneta Tasken surveys memory and longing with imagery of sea gulls, blooming buds, and birds. It contemplates rights and gains, greeting a new dare, and hints at supportive acts and increased fortune as the page nears its close.
The Gre eg University Magic Camp, now at Progress at the University of Alabama, reports over 200 campers from Alabama high schools. Students join band orchestra and chorus, with private lessons and a Swing Band under Peter DiRita. Final concert Friday evening June 25 features all groups. Names from the area include Catherine Sanders Margaret Woodham Florence Carroll Jean Clouse Betty Hardest Grace Mixon and others.
Hartford matrons hosted a tea for brides-to-be with Mrs Ed Holmes presiding. Guests included out of town attendees and local families. decorations featured dahlias, lilies, and fern garlands. Music by Ida Martin Windham and readings complemented the afternoon event in the temple parlor and dining room.
UNIVERSITY Ala Twenty eight students on the College of Education at the University of Alabama made the Dean's List during the spring quarter. Among those with all A grades are Martha Bagwell Tur, Mae Brazelton Chickasaw, K Flower Ten Opelika, Jean Foerster Birmingham, Mary Sue Johnson Tuscaloosa, Virginia Pollard Mobile. Martha E Garner of Dohan also made the list with an average of 25 or above.
Mrs Street hosts a cordial afternoon gathering at Pocomuke Maryland honoring visitor Mrs WoT Street and Mrs 3 oH Bryson with guests including Maron Peters Jane Wriddon Marine Jane Bell Carolyn Cannady Celene Carmichael Beny Wood Pearsos Jean Farmer and others. An evening event for Miss Peters featured a small party and entertainment with tours and theater.
A large crowd attended the Cottonwood birthday dinner hosted by Wesley and Linda Mercer on Sunday. Attendees included Ed and Mrs. Mercer of Pansey, Sam and Mrs. Matthews, the Jackson family, Esther Crawford Adams, families of Ham, Baxter, Pynes, Anderson, Adams, and Mercer kin from Marianna, Dothan, Blountstown, Albany, and Pansey, plus several others from Cottonwood and surrounding areas.
Mrs J O Weddle hosted a Friday bridge gathering for twenty guests. Prizes went to Mrs J W Wilson Mrs W V Sullivan and Mrs W O Floyd. Guests listed include Mrs James Oxmner Mrs C W Bell Mrs N Hutchinson and others with a salad course and iced drinks served after the games. A visitor, Mrs Ruty Haves from High Point NC, attended.
The Pinchard 4-H Wisebriades and members met Thursday with Mrs. Nell Gary presiding. New officers named: Jack Beasley president Janet Beasley vice president Nell Ivey secretary Evelyn Pilcher Jack Snell Barbara Snell Buddy King program committee John Hudgen Nethe Rae Beasley Joseph Andrews Grace Ivey recreational leaders Reba Rountree and Carolyn York treasurer. Picnic planned for Kelsey Springs June 15 Rural Life Sunday observed June 17 at Pinchard Methodist Church. Miss Jane Whidden and Miss Sally Carrol left for Marion Alabama for Young Conference of the Christian Church. Misses Mary Anne Sanders and Edith and Edna Wilkerson weekend at Compass Lake with Miss Carolyn Ward. Mrs Shamel Price visited Banbridge Georgia with Miss Eleanor Clyatt.
A Houston County dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Alley honored Glynn Allen and Chester Boswell, new Merchant Marine Corps recruits. Attendees included Boswell and family members, Miss Ethelene Womack, Miss Marjorie Simmons, John Adams, Bud Pynes, Mrs. R A Ross in Washington, and J O Weddle family.
The Soldiers Club outlines a week of events at Camp Rucker including sewing, a mum bez program, a tea hour, bingo with a free telephone call prize, informal dancing, and hosted dances by the Victory Belles. Weekly hostesses are named for UDC and D.A.R. events with specific days.
Aubrey Ellie and Mrs Lomse Wren lead a Friday business social with guests including Mini Bots Thuredsy Sesame Cy and HL Y Ricory. Other attendees include Mrs RE Box Carrie Lee Pantisggaie Dorothy Emfinger and Mrs Elizabeth Carrol. The gathering features women from Wren ae Strickland Hinger Mauss and Vera Mee land Moss plus Lila Biory.
Marianna Air Base weddings announce ceremonies at the Post Chapel with chaplains officiating. Staff Sergeant Richard Rs and Minnie McKinney reportedly wed on a Monday afternoon, with a matron of honor and a listed squadron member among attendees.
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