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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1943
Page
5
A fragmentary verse piece recalls fairy lore and woodland scenes. The speaker imagines dew, white daisies, and dancing lights atop a green meadow. A quoted line from Shakespeare appears amid dreamlike imagery of wings and vernal breezes.
Mrs. Riley was honored Sunday on her 64th birthday with a luncheon at her home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carlton Glover and children Kenneth Robert Earl Carl Jimmy from Hartford, Mr and Mrs Glover and children Gwen Janice Doria Roger from Prichard, Dowling Brown from Louie, Elvin Edgar from Montgomery, Henri Earl Edgar from Louisville, Charlie Adkinson from Columbus Georgia, and Beverly Peters from Jay, Florida.
A farewell party was hosted at the honoree’s home in honor of John Martin who leaves Wednesday to report for U S Army induction. Attending were Nell Calling J Hardy Ruth Graham Merlin Casey Frances Hardy Wille Graham Madame Herre Lemerr Cobb Mary Lawrence Robert Murphy Eva Watford Charlie Hardy Gladys Clark Leonard Wat Jans Ruby Lee Graham John McNeil Mary Lola Banders Fay Harrison J W Golden Jethro Martin J Butler Morris Hughes Robert Watkins Ralph McCallister Leon McMail Clarence Sanders Shelly McCallister Hubert McNeil Milton Watford Redford Collins Hulan Golden Rudolph Clark Elly Leamon McCallister Carl McNeil Clinton Hardy and others. Misa Kathryn Ward of West Palm Beach is visiting W C Faulkner and wife.
Mr and Mrs Charles Jt Moria of Fillmore California announce the birth of a daughter named Hare Morris in June. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs JoA Tew of Dothan route one.
Canning School meets at Gordon on June 15 with fourteen members present. Mrs Tracey Fallows demonstrated steam pressure canning for hens and hens meat, detailing boned and bone-in methods, broth preparation, and processing times for pints and quarts.
Mrs. Lockard Brannon hosted a Wednesday Newville Bridge Club meeting in Newville Alabama with four progressions in decorated rooms. Drinks and salad followed the games. Guests included Mrs. Bob Maxwell Geneva Mrs Cecil Knowles Dothan Mrs A L Whigham Mrs Lloyd Griffin Mrs James Price Mrs J W Cappa Mrs Scott Lindsey Mrs J Dunn Mrs Grant Whidden Mrs J A Roberts Miss Annie Lee Griffin and Miss Willie Mae Lockard. Mrs J H Crawford and daughters Mary Virginia and Joyce are visiting Battle Creek Michigan for several weeks.
JP Peacock of hinseevan gelistie sioger is slated to be featured at a Fathers Day program Sunday at Lafayette Street Methodist Church announced today by Sy Troy Lewis Superintendent Mr Peace and sila Tender a avlo and Irad an Bioupangin. The 9 40 am program includes a cordian solo by Cullen Scarborough and a talk by OW Hern on The Opinion and Meaning of Fathers May. Public invited.
A luncheon at the home of Mrs J W Henderson honored Miss Eleanor Warren and James Grimes. Guests included Mr and Mrs D L Rolling, Mr and Mrs R E Warren, and other local couples, with bridal decor and a buffet service.
Ashford special reports that many housewives lack guidance on annual canning quantities. Authorities propose per person targets for a wide range of vegetables and fruits and urge families to multiply by members and meet the goal.
A Food Preservation Club organized in Ashford by Mrs Tom T Fellows held its first meeting at the Ashford Home Economics Building on Friday afternoon. A demonstration of American cheese making was shown and cheese sandwiches with home canned peppers were served. A start toward a summer canning budget was urged and Melrone Wofford gave a talk titled Keeping America Fit.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Dothan Gospel Tabernacle met Wednesday at Mrs S E Thomas's home and elected officers Mra Louie Hoffman vice president Mra P C White secretary and treasurer The next meeting is set for 2 00 pm Wednesday June 23 at Mrs E G Johnson's 300 East Savannah Street Attendees included Mrs W H Strickland Mrs Alton Shaw Mrs Sam Riley Mrs Lowe Hoffman Mrs Hubert Cherry Mrs J H Kelley Mrs J A Sellers Miss Martha Ruth Riley Miss Francesa Sims Mrs F E G Johnson Mrs Elsie Osburn Mrs Lavyada Yates and Mra P White Several families and visitors were noted with travel to Graydon Beach and Atlanta for visits. local residents and relatives mentioned include Aubrey Els and sons Aubrey Jo and Larry Mrs G M Lewis Mrs Willie Bailey Mrs Catherine Kenney Mrs Ray Johnson and son Jack Mrs Fewhan Crawford Mrs Tom Murray Mr and Mrs Eustace Bishan Carol of Atlanta and Mr and Mrs Charles Newton with others visiting or returning from various trips.
The piece notes varied Father’s Day cards suited to moods and featuring patriotic red, white, and blue schemes. It highlights a center jolly “Hi Pop” folder card that opens to reveal a pig-tailed girl and a humorous Q&A prompt.
Ashford special report shows Tom Tracey Fellows, Ashford High School teacher, promoting canning clubs across the county. He advises pre cooking butter beans corn peas okra and all vegetables except tomatoes for ten minutes before packing in jars to prevent spoilage and to add a teaspoon of salt per quart. Jars should be boiled ten minutes prior to packing for better results.
The Newspaper Industry Advisory Committee backed a further five percent cut in newsprint consumption by U S newspapers effective July 1 and suggested reducing inventories to 50 days. The move follows a prior program that achieved about a five percent reduction instead of ten percent. The report notes remaining demand remains high and notes exceptions for small papers.
The Army opens a 167-building general hospital in Thomasville Ga with 2000 bed capacity to serve the Fourth Corps Area one of the longest hospital corridors spanning five tenths of a mile Named for Brig Gen J M T Finney the facility will handle long stay cases and highly technical surgeries Col Samuel McPherson Browne commands the hospital and notes ten operating rooms with top equipment for specialized care
The First American built bomber to see action in World War II, the Hudson, is praised by British coastal command for anti submarine patrols. A twin engine all metal monoplane with retractable gear, it carries a crew of five and a 7000 pound load. It can reach 284 mph with a 21680 mile range and serves as dive bomber, strafing craft, fighter, raider, and convoy escort. Its notable feat includes the single plane capture of an enemy U boat and its crew.
The Douglas attack bomber, termed the Boston by RAF, served as a many role aircraft across allied fronts. It functioned as attack bomber and fighter interceptor, torpedo bomber, pursuit plane, reconnaissance craft, and provided strong ground support with a crew of three and retractable gear. It flies at 350 mph, up to 25,000 feet, with fixed and movable 50 caliber guns and a 1% ton bomb load across a 1000 mile range.
In Mobile Alabama the contempt review of Ralph B Chandler publisher of The Mobile Press and Register was postponed from June 28 to August 2. Chandler, fined $10 and sentenced to six hours in jail by Judge Tisdale J. Touart after an editorial criticizing a $2000 peace bond decision, was freed on bond and issued a writ of habeas corpus. He vows continued press criticism in the public interest. Mr and Mrs D G Ausburhe left for Montgomery after visiting nearby.
A local concern in Buffalo notes that war era employment prompts increased divorces among women in war work. Welfare workers warn many wives may rely on earnings too long, risk future stability as jobs fade after the war, and stress the need to preserve family ties amid growing female labor.
The article describes a 240 acre site formerly the Inwood Plantation being developed into a major military hospital complex. It will include a 1,000 bed general hospital with theatre chapel and nurse club, a station hospital network, staff housing for officers nurses and enlisted personnel, dining facilities, and separate fire safety zones. Two rival crews built buildings rapidly, with one team finishing in 7 hours 15 minutes.
Chief Petty Officer J H Hutchins at the Dothan Navy recruiting station announced that 13 more Wiregrass youths aged 17 have been accepted for Navy enlistment. The release of names followed the standard recruitment updates from the station today.
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