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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1946
Page
6
A fragmentary poem blends intimate verse on love and longing with a closing historical note claiming the Solomon Islands belonged to Germany from 1900 to 1914. The text juxtaposes tender emotion with a distant geopolitical fact. Audrey Wurderanne is referenced within a damaged manuscript context.
Charles Pruett Hatcher celebrated his fourth birthday anniversary Saturday afternoon at a party hosted by his mother Mrs W F Hatcher. Games entertained the guests and the gathering closed with ice cream and candy. Attending were Patsy and Virginia Kirkland Carolyn and Hershel Whatley Billy and Jimmy Love Bobby Hasty Frank Cosby Jack Beckie Sue Mary Frances Jerry Wayne and Margaret Ann Whatley Billy Joe Vance Ann Sue Ray and Faye Wade Terry Wanda and Jimmy Hatcher Johnny Jelly John Arthur Fred Wesley and Betty Whatley.
Frances A. Jowers of Stonebridge NW wife of Sir Homer E Jowers Slocomb route one is set to arrive in New York on April 1 aboard the Ericsson The Associated Press says about 1085 wives and children of American servicemen will sail on the Ericsson
A Sunday singing convention convened at Big Creek Church presided by Harvey Etheridge. The arranging committee included W. L. Webo M D L Thom ley and C. A. Allen. A large slate of leaders and readers directed the program with performances by the Henry County Four and Gospel Ayers. A picnic lunch followed and guests included Kathryn Lane visiting from UNC Chapel Hill for spring holidays.
Dothan College to present a student recital Tuesday evening at 8 35 featuring organ, piano, vocal and violin numbers. Performers include Maury Eam Glencoe on organ , Addie Filis Jasper on piano, Mary 440 Chancy Enterprise on piano, Frances Engle Oxford on vocal, Alla Mae Springer Union Springs and K Murphy Andalusia listed among vocalists. The program opens with Fantasia by Bubeck and includes Beethoven Bach Mendelssohn Schubert MacDowell and Cafissin pieces.
Mrs Henry Williams entertained for her daughter Gloria's sixth birthday. Organizers Ann Williams and Betty Sue Woodham supervised activities as green and white decor brightened the room. Guests included Billy Charles, Netlie Ruth Windham, Linda Windham, Betty Hartzog, Patsy Curry, Dianne Daniels, Virginia and Martha Ballrcom, Sonny and Libby Williams, Teddy and Libby Williams, Teddy and Lee Roy Marshall, Shirley Rose, B. W. Don and Douglas Parker Davis Daughtry, and Shirley Williams.
Roberta Aman was honored Friday evening at a surprise party at her Ashford route one home. The gathering included Ralph Capps Dorothy Miller Ray Womack Vivian Layton Donell Windsor Maggie Fowler Willard Glass Ellen Bonner Royce Jones Jean Adams M C Miller Clara Chambers Jor Adams Jr Ernestina Carr Lewis Newton Louise Garret Billy Bonner Christine Adams Eugen Johnson Marilyn Brookins Tony Whatley Roland Herrington Buster Garrett Roy Hobbs James Traylor Harold Jonason Lamar Watson Coy Parramore Charlie Turner Neal Garrett Betty Ruth Aman and Mr and Mrs Homer Aman.
Geneva special reports plans progress on a community memorial center to serve recreation and organizational meetings. Sponsored by the American Legion which has raised over 83000 toward the project, the site will be near the courthouse on land deeded by the county commissioners. Legion Commander S Scott says more funds are sought and a contractor will be arranged to secure labor and materials soon. Mrs Elin Silsby of Portland Michigan, formerly Dothan, arrived Friday for a visit with Mrs Virginia Moeller. Captain and Mrs Robert G McCoy are expected to return to Dothen tomorrow after a three week stay at Lerkway Villa.
Dinner will be served Thursday at the Country Club starting at eight. Members and guests are invited with reservations to Mrs Beck by noon that day. Steak dinner is 1.50 and chicken plate 1.25. Also noted is a class meeting at 7:30 Tuesday at Mrs Allison Peacock's home. The note on veterans lists several names arriving in the US aboard ships in New York.
Insurance companies sustained a loss of 2250009000 in the San Francisco fine of 1508. The report notes a substantial financial impact on major insurers and cites the city’s regulatory action as the source of the payment.
Mrs D Henderson returns from Pinckland after attending the recent state conference of the Woman's Missionary Society of Christian Service held in Montgomery last week. Mrs Leslie muta rt and guests Bryant Ives of Mouigamers and Mass Mary Wie Mauk of Troy were guests of Mr and Mrs D L Henderson yesterday.
Mrs Whit Harris travels with Kim and Mrs S G Latdlais for a brief outing in Atlanta city and surrounding area.
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