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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1944
Page
9
Poem in Women’s Page by Grace Nol Crowell reflects on home, love, and simple household treasures. It muses on the meaning of home as a place of affection, shared moments, and enduring warmth rather than a fixed location.
A piconet and swimming party was enjoyed at Kelly Springs Tuesday by members of the Foster Street Methodist Sunday School Class taught by E W Walk- Attending the outdoor party were: Misses Betty Malone, Betty Walker, Linda Cauley, Betty Green, Marthe Davie Sapp, June Bryson, Ann Bliss, Christine Blats as, Charlten Simms, and Edward Saxon, Joe Sanders Jr, Philip Shealy, Ned Walker, Charles Walker, Robert Lakey and Mr and Mrs E W Walker. Lieut Woodie Cauley and Mrs Cauley, of Fort Sari Oklahoma, are spending several days here with Lieut Cauley's parents. Mrs C L Collins is spending several days at Huntsville where she was called because of the death of her aunt Misa Carrie T Matthews at 601 West Franklin street. Miss Matthews recently returned to Huntsville after spending the winter in Dothan with Mr and Mrs Collins.
Judith Gail Deloney, a smiling bright eyed young daughter of Sergear and Mrs H I Deloney, residing at 26 Morgan Street, is identified with Mrs Deloney's former name Bernice Snields of Hartford.
Baptist W M U units hosted sessions at Mrs J F Kennedy home in Hartford with President Mrs M E Black presiding. Program on The Mighty Acts in Mid America featured Mesdames Ho die Chaney Thomp son Bisch and Hatcher. Circle Two met at Mrs E H Anderson with Mrs Tom Tindell in charge and Mrs Welch leading the program. Mil-ton Holloway, son of Mr and Mrs T J Holloway of Vicksburg, has arrived in England for service. V Wives Club to hold bingo at Dothan Recreation Center with Napier Field Fiesta option. newcomers wives of service members invited.
Local society notes list Mr and Mrs J L Williams and Joyce of Paducah Ky visiting Do th an and Mr and Mrs Joe Williams and Don of Marietta Ga and Mrs C L Jones and Ciris of Florence Ala returning home after a week here. Carolyn Caroingus on two week trip to Philadelphia and New York City visited Ella Mae Barns. Lou Farmer and Carolyn Acree joined in New York. Mrs J T Evans of Bonifay Fla convalesces at son C G Evans 300 Denton St. Others include Buford St John Marilyn Harvey Zorn visiting Dothan for a death in the St John family. Joe Hubbard Smith convalescing at 300 W Foster St. Mrs A M Hubbard and Fave return to Bluffton Ga after visit with H G Smith. Ann Logue to spend weekend with Albert Logue. Mary Frances Wynn attends Student Career Conference at Alabama College June 27-30. Rows of relatives visit O'Brien Fla. Maxwell Jones Mrs Frank Pridgen and son Frank Jr at Lathwar Villa. Richmond Flowers of Fort Oglethorpe Ga arrives for three days with John J. Flowers and others in Dothan. Dorcas Rountree and family visit from Atlanta and Columbus. Mrs Didley Barnes travels from Memphis to Taropy via Washington DC. Reynolds May returns from Greenville NC. Austin Parrish and son Paul return to Grimes after winter in Frostproof Fla. New hair net fashion note ends the item.
Mrs Bass hosted a memorial dinner at Ginner City for Gl we Jae with many relatives and friends in attendance. Guests included Mr and Mrs P N Bese of Slocomb and a long list of local residents and travelers from Florida and nearby towns.
Hartford special report covers June meetings of Geneva Home Demonstration clubs across the county. Coffee Springs hosted county agent Carter Threston with canning tips. Bullock held an all day session at Mrs A D Price’s home. St Paul featured a Teen-age Boys and Girls program. Bellwood discussed soybeans with Carter Threaton guest. Surgical Dressings workroom volunteers prepared bandages for Red Cross.
Funeral services for William Crawford, a former Dothan resident, were held in Jacksonville, Florida, after his unexpected death on Monday. A World War I veteran and longtime Atlantic Coast Line Railroad conductor with 21 years of service, Crawford was 46 and had moved to Jacksonville with his young family. He was a brother of Mrs. M. B. Byrd.
A collage of Dorothy Dix letters discusses youth, marriage, jealousy, and loneliness. An unnamed husband risks denying his wife companionship while seeking excitement, involving a child and home stability. The column mocks prudish morality and urges responsibility.
Private Malcolm L. Hodges of Graceville route two has arrived in New Guinea, reported by his mother Mrs Ed Hodges. He previously trained at Camp McCain Mississippi before departure for service.
A brief note encourages canning baked beans to have on hand. It suggests gathering with a neighbor to bash and can beans together, creating a ready supply for future cravings.
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