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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1943
Page
7
A fragmentary poem excerpt contrasts high and low paths for each man while a second piece depicts birds in sunset, flamingoes fleeing a wasteland and color changes, followed by social notes on Mrs Kathryn Lane and Miss Ma ry Bees Grant visiting Panama City and a notice of Mrs A D Tucher in Grandview.
The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church held Monday meetings in members' homes across circles One and others conducted devotions lessons and Bible quizzes with nine to eighteen members present Circle Five featured speaker Mrs J W Palmer and circle chairman Mrs W T Burkett While circles Nine Eleven Twelve met with nine to ten members and one visitor each, covering stewardship and prayer themes.
Mrs Loyd Bradfield of Newnan Georgia spends the summer with her husband Captain Bradfield stationed at Camp Rucker. They stay at the Houston Hotel. She has visited the city and lectured at the Dothan Country Club and is a leading bridge analyst, a Master Solvers Club member, and a Culbertson Studio graduate.
Miss Winnifred Brock, popular bride elect, was honored Monday evening at a shower hosted by Misa Nel Lane at 302 N Foster St. Guests included Disa Brock and many local residents. Mina Shirley Newman returned to Denver after a four month visit with her sister Mrs. Harry Blumenfeld.
Enterprise Alabama special report details how the Women's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church gathered in circles to study Exploring the Bible The Betty Rawle Circle hosted at Mrs Sam Mixson home with co host Mrs Billy Hardwick leader Mrs Floyd Puckett in charge Visitors included Mrs H H Luther from Andalusia The Mary Linton Circle met with Mrs J H Moates and Mrs Grady Milson led a review Welcomed new member Rol and Stanley who moved to Enterprise The Luty Warren and Emma Stevens Circles met at various hosts with several members joining or visiting The gathering noted local residents visiting relatives and a return to Dothan of Mrs J R Faircloth and Mont Romer guest Mrs J Wiley Macey and Miss Bernice Garner joined or rejoined The report also mentions several families visiting and returning home after visits on Morgan Street 209 5 Morgan Street
Rosellen Callahan profiles home sewers across the nation entering the National Sewing Contest. Winners include Mary E McLauchlan of Seattle with a navy gabardine suit, Beverly Neichert of Princeton designing three original outfits, and 15-year-old Madeline Rogers of Wichita with a waterproof rain cape. The piece highlights creativity, personal stories, and ongoing war effort through homemade garments.
Members of the Carolyn Dowdell Circle of Foster Street Methodist Church met Monday afternoon at Mrs H BR Burtleshaw's home. Mrs I C Bates presided in the chairman's absence. Mrs E W Hawkins spoke on mission work in Brazil, Mexico and Cuba. Mrs Aurie Frazier gave the devotional. Drinks and sandwiches were served in the social hour.
Mr and Mrs Zack T Nowell announce the birth of Arnold Edwin on June 8 at Chelsea Memorial Hospital Chelsea Mass. Mrs Nowell formerly Edwina Colby. Pfc Nowell formerly Headland is stationed in Boston Mass. Mr and Mrs Elly M Reeves announce daughter Billie Ann born Saturday June 12. Mrs Reeves formerly Annie Laurie Collins Vicksburg. Mr Reeves on foreign naval assignment in the Southwest Pacific.
Mrs A F McArthur will return home tonight after a visit at Ocala Florida with her sister Mrs J Lisenby.
Enterprise special report details multiple pre-nuptial events for Ming Eleanor Warren. Host couples include D L Rollins and R E Warren with guests such as Jean Warren, Joe Yarbrough Jr, J E Chancey, and George Little. Events featured embroidered towels as gifts and a bridge gathering with prizes.
Records at the Houston County Health Department show eighty eight births recorded as 1 months while deaths for the same period totaled thirty eight of the births sixty seven were white and twenty one were Negro Twenty six white and twelve Negro deaths were recorded.
The Grandview Baptist WMU met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Bute sons home on Appletree Street. Mrs Aubrey Todd spoke on Time and Tithing during meditation. A social hour followed with light refreshments. Next meeting set for 4:30 pm at the church Tuesday. Present were Mrs Aubrey Todd, Mrs Jesse Trammell, Mrs Harvey Trammell, Mrs Willie Fridges, Mrs Will Percy, Mrs Elma Cumbie, Mrs Burelon Parramore, Mrs Ray Gray, Mrs Arthur Hughes, and Mrs Lena Keith. A Masonic service will be held Sunday June 20 at 3:20 pm at Culvan Grove Church northeast of Midlang City for A. B Metcalf. community Masons urged to attend.
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