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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1944
Page
8
The readable fragments describe a family lineage from mother to child and a ceremonial benediction. Unclear place names and dates hinder full reconstruction, but évoque quiet personal moments and a sense of heritage amid scattered phrases.
Between them and Mr and Mrs Amos Jones there was a call to Edison Georgia today due to the death of Mr Jones brother David Jones.
Grimes Home Demonstration Club met at Mre P. E. Hoffman home with Mrs George Hoffman as cohostess. A program titled Biream jing Howskerpung was presented by Miss Daugh ny, home agent, followed by a film titled Mrs Good Man ager. Mrs Rufus Har ns was welcomed as a new member. Two visitors, Mrs William Earl Con Ptr and Miss Betty Cooper, attended along with fifteen members. A salad course and tea were served by the hostesses aided by Mits Ethel Bass.
The SubDeb Club held its regular weekly meeting Saturday morning at Kay Ward's home. Members present included Charlten Slums Anne Bliss Betty Greene Christine Blaisios Gloria Thornton Tiny Hutchings Marjorie Sheehan and Yvonne James. University of Alabama students Maro and Martha Speight were home for the weekend and attended. A business session occurred followed by a social hour with a salal course served by the hostess.
The monthly bridge luncheon of the Club de Vingt was held yesterday at the Houston Hotel with Mrs. R. M. Nowan and Mrs. Quin Flowers serving 23 hostesses. Iris blooms and sfireair artistic clusters formed decorations in the card room where twelve players competed for the high score prize won by Mrs. Frank Pridgen. Other players included Mrs. H. B. Burdes, Mrs. Frank Covington, Mrs. Edward Grawford, Mrs. Henry Flower, Mrs. Adam Grant, Mrs. Horace Hall, Mrs. Whit Harris, Mrs. Raymond Spann, Mrs. W. H. Turner, Mrs. Rowan, and Mrs. Quin Flowers. Luncheon was served at the card tables after the game. Also noted: Mrs. Joe Sanders is visiting Washington, D. C., and New York City, accompanied by her brother Dan Steagall and by her nurse, Mrs. B. C. Perking, of Jacksonville, Fla.
Mrs Allen presented the Book Review Club program at Mrs Clyde Smith's home yesterday. She discussed Leslie Turner White's Look Away Look Away noting its brisk, crisis driven plot set in 1866 Southern history about carpetbaggers and an unreconstructed Confederate group seeking a new life in a South American colony. After the review a social hour and refreshments followed with attendees including Mrs W T Burkett Mrs John Flowers Mrs Ralph Madson Mrs CC Bennett Mr J L Mubing Mrs Alva Lewis and Mrs Allen. Mr and Mrs John Ayres plan to return to Dothan today after a visit in Chicago.
Mr and Mrs of Iba announce the birth of Merie Mes nt. The notice records a newborn girl with the given names misspelled in the fragment, awaiting full details and verification.
Graceville High School held a banquet at the Houston Hotel with a patriotic program presented by class officers. Speakers included Ewl Baysey and Douglas Cans Bell, with principal John L. Stamleton addressing the group on A Thorough Fare for Freedom Beat Across the Wilderness. Decorations featured red white and blue with roses and white flowers. A theater party followed the banquet for juniors, seniors, faculty, and trustees.
Miss Carolyn Boatner of Troy appeared in Stephens College Pan-Hellenic Follies held after the Junior-Senior Banquet. The comedy, written and performed by students, imitates a student legislature and faculty, with Boatner a Stephens College senior taking part in the satire.
Mrs. George T. Dean, Montgomery educational leader and president of the Montgomery AAUW chapter, travels to visit Alpha Omicron Pi chapters at Bowlhir Newenmh College New Orleans University of Texas Austin Houston area chapters and University of Louisiana Baton Rouge. Dean is Northwestern Phi Beta Kappa graduate. The Dothan Study Club meets tomorrow at 3:00 pm hosted by Mrs. Arthur Morris with a current events program by Mrs. Frank Newton and Mrs. Patrick Jones. Mrs. B. W. Pearson plans Birmingham visit while Mrs. Carl A. Burkett remains at 211 Blackshear Street.
Hartford P T A held its March meeting in the auditorium with Mrs W O Dauchtry presiding in Mrs T Holman’s absence. Fourth grade pupils presented a Victory pageant before business. scripture, song, and speeches featured Liberty Uncle Sam and other aides.
A New York principal, addressing students and faculty, condemns anti democratic demonstrations and urges the education of democratic principles to curb racial and religious prejudice. He warns graduates that hostility toward others undermines citizenship, and calls on parents to examine prejudice at home.
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions a medical center and officials, with uncertain details about a transfer or appointment. The readable bits reference a center and supervising personnel, but the scattered text prevents clear identification of event, place, or outcome.
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