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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
11
Fragmentary notes from the Women’s Page mention Hurts and Gworr Mays, with lines about mothers, stars, and nightly rest. The text references Buck Bellows, Mr and Mrs D Wetty, Officer Harry, and Cox French in Dothan and Macon visits. Mentions of family, travel, and local names appear amid garbled OCR lines.
Miss Saunders daughter of Mr and Mrs Saunders of Abbess and Jake Lewsey Bovette of New Brockton united in marriage at the home of the brides sister in Abbeville. Rev Mark Lower Jr read the vows as the couple exchanged rings before an altar adorned with gladioli and ferns. The bride wore duchess satin with heirloom lace and a seed pearl necklace, and her niece Miss Mary Frances Wallace served as maid of honor. A small reception followed with tiered cake and flowers, after which the couple left for a wedding trip to New Orleans and planned to reside in Enterprise.
Mrs John Ru hosted the WSCS circle at her Woodland Drive home with Whigham presiding. Members pledged to donate clothing for Cajuns near Mobile and send cards to soldiers’ relatives overseas. Mrs Hubbard gave a devotional, followed by prayer. A study of God and the Problem of Suffering led by Mrs William Gamble concluded with a social hour and refreshments for ten members.
The Beta Delta Club met at Mrs H B Burdeshaw's home for a semimonthly game contest. Members present included Mrs 7 P Culver Mrs F Z Dash Mrs W C Farmer Mrs E W Hawkins Mrs F A Flowers Mrs Frank Ussery Mrs B R G Farmer Jr and Mrs Hubyt Farmer. Deland Fla guest Mrs A J Burns attended. Teed drinks were served during games. Mr and Mrs Waite Farmer and Mrs Grace Smith visited Donalsonville, Ga with Mrs O'he Mae Holley.
Mr and Mrs Candler Martin announce the birth of a daughter, Sandra Annette, in a Dothan Hospital on March 1. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs WW of Skeffied and WD Thweatt of Slocomb.
In Napier a wedding took place with officiant Red Cheaper presiding. Bride wore a white two piece dress with accessories while the groom was not clearly identified. Guests included Hele Fowler and Hartree dressed in formal attire with carnations and a corsage noted.
University musicians including Dr Alton O'Steen guest with the University of Alabama at a Dothan High School Band program set for 8 15 p m Friday March 17. Sponsored by the Dothan Harmony Club tickets remain available at the door with tickets already sold through fall. Howell Hampton director notes strong interest and urges music lovers to attend.
Hartford special notes Mrs Fred Borland and two other members hosted Circle Two of the Methodist Wos C at Mrs Borland's home. Mrs Hugh Overton opened with a spiritual message and Mrs Glenn Gibson led a program on women in church work. Speakers included Mrs Seth Ward on The Women in the Church and Mrs Bush Cox on Women in the Factories. Mrs W O Daughtry spoke on The Domestic Worker. Refreshments followed for guests including Mrs W O Calhoun Mrs Seth Ward Marvin Wood Frank Bradshaw Besse Mulling Louie Johnston Pete Lee Leslie Brannon Glenn Gibson Bush Cox Will Daughtry Hugh Overton.
Fragmentary text lists persons including wardens and secretaries in a Varied local organization. Names such as Mrs Hoatmes and Mrs S A laffin appear among mixed garbled phrases. No clear events or dates are readable.
Hartford special reports the F H A chapter held an induction and initiation service during the March meeting welcoming new members including Mary Rodle Burch Berne Caraway Suale Ne's Dowhaz Onyx Hartford Robbie Lane Marylin Pate Ruthsmith Lillie Peat Shepherd Hazel Somerset Vivian Strickland Toy Steely Lau Jean Ward Ernestine Willz Jesse Lee Anderson Mildred Beasley Martha Collins Mary Jo Hodge Vereiy Lou Hughes Barbara Johnston Betty Juatics Sara Loftin Martha Elien Long Jose Phine Moore Nedda Shields Delia Silvan Metha Findell and Margaret Woodham Lillian Merritt served as chapter reporter.
Marianna prepares for a March 18 demonstration and lecture on Preparation of Peanuts for Human Consumption led by Bliss Modane Marchbanks, a National Peanut Council home economist. Sponsored by the American Home Committee of the Marianna Woman's Club, with Alyne C Hewh as chair, the event will be in the Marianna High School home economics room.
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