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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1943
Page
8
A torn, misread poem fragment speaks of unseen power and steadfast courage. The lines contemplate vision beyond a sloping hill, fate, and strength against fading, with a dreamlike invocation of stars and resolve.
Dorhan's Sub Deb Club hosted a Sock Hop at the Country Club with shoe checks, simple decorations, iced drinks, and over 100 young dancers. The club also held a Porter's Fairyland party, a breakfast at Miss Martin's, luncheons, a theater party, buffet suppers, and a film at the theater, all arranged by members and hostesses.
Local clubs and individuals are listed as hostesses for the week at the Dothan Recreation Center. Entries include Young Women’s Club, Victory Belles, Foster Street Methodist, Fine Arts Club, Business and Professional Women’s Club, American Legion Auxiliary, and Soldiers’ Hostess Committee with respective chairwomen and members. Two lines note Mrs Oulde Davis and Evelyn Chalker Davis visiting Auburn and Montgomery relatives, returning Monday with Mrs J W Newton.
The wedding of Miss Bettie Camilla Archibald to Clifton De Witt Jordan of Mobile took place at First Baptist Church on June 4 at 5 PM. The ceremony featured a double ring service led by Rev Sam Reeves, with a small gathering of relatives and friends.
U D C ladies hosted a Flag Day program with Mrs J L Els as hostess and Mrs SC Cuthbertson leading. Speakers included Mrs W T Burkett on the United States flag and Mrs W He Yarbrough on the Confederate flag. A Jefferson Davis sketch followed with songs, and officers including Mrs W Ho Bennett and Mrs J C Haynes were installed.
The Business and Professional Women's Club elected new officers at a Tuesday meeting at Miss Eva Hammond's home. Officers include Mrs Jewell Thrasher president Mrs Angie Lou Strickland vice president Miss Maude Baughman corresponding secretary Mrs Myrue Pilcher recording secretary Miss Mary Carroll treasurer and Mrs Lene Coleman auditor. A social hour followed with a refreshment course. members present were Miss Jessie Streyer Mrs Leve Coleman Miss Lilla Story Miss Lucile Willis Miss Gladya Horne Mrs Annie Lou Strickland Miss Maude Baughman Mrs Myrtle Pilcher Miss Ethel Walden Mrs Jewell Thrasher and Mrs Anna Mae Barnes.
Mrs O E Jordan of Brewton attended the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and is employed by the State Department of Internal Revenue with headquarters in Mobile. Out-of-town guests included W H Niel, R J Hudson of Montgomery, W G Howell of Evergreen, Florend Brown of Tampa, E Jordan and Betty Jean Jordan of Brewton, Odelle Jordan of Montgomery, W O Green of Nashville, and Capt Harry Culberson of Marianna.
The wedding of Mildred E. Rister of Headland to Rev James Kell Hinson of Lancaster 5 C was held May 30 at the bride’s parents home in Headland. Officiant Rev L Stanley led a brief ceremony followed by a small reception and wedding trip departure.
Members of the Sixth District Nurses Association met Wednesday at the Nurses Home of Gibson Hospital in Enterprise with Miss Bessie McGee as hostess. Mrs Jewell Thrasher presided during the business and program sessions. Mrs Stokes Haire, principal speaker, gave a paper on the origin and evolution of the Nurses cap. Light refreshments were served during the social hour by the hostess, assisted by Mr Don Detthman and others. Guests included Mrs Charles Etchison and several others. Iseut Minerva Musselman attended as a guest.
Henry L. Brooks organist from Camp Rucker and New York City and Miss Louise Newton of Dothanan will be featured at Foster Street Methodist Church morning service today. Brooks will perform Fantasie and Fugue in G minor and Toccata and Fifth Symphony by Vidor. Newton will sing Gloria by Burzi Pec.
Mins Newtom, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Newton, studied at Agnes Beatt College and pursued winter studies in New York. Guest organist Henry L Brooks, former director of music at Saint Luke's Church, led the program after training with Dr Clarence Dickinson Buck and at Union Theological Seminary. Church event in Hartford features a guest organist and community leaders.
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