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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1944
Page
6
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Bale, Rasem wa, and Bert Henderson with references to blood and death. Details are fragmented and uncertain, but tone suggests a distant incident or scene with night imagery and altered names.
In Camp Butner North Carolina on March 17 Liaut R J Geoffrian Toledo Ohio married Mra Raymond J Geoffrian formerly Maureen Hughes youngest daughter of Mrs Charles Hughes and the late Mr Hughes of Dothan. The ceremony was officiated by Chaplain A C Hayes and attended by Lieut Robert Walker and Mrs E Ffart. The bride wore a pale lac crepe ensemble with orchid corsage. The couple will reside at Durham North Carolina during Lt Geoffrian Army assignment at Camp Butner.
Mrs. E F Moody and Mrs A Malone hosted a library tea Friday afternoon in a Troy area, with guests from the New Century Club and local friends. Dallas visitor Mrs Norm Cremer spoke on English customs and read aloud, then tea was served with de luxe silver service and floral decor.
Dothan A P I Cadet Cadet McLeod Jr son of Dr and Mrs Norman McLeod of Dothan has been appointed Cadet Ia Colonel Commander of the First Field Artillery Battalion in ROTC at Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Cadet McLeod also earns honors at Auburn Sabers and ranks third on the college tennis team while spending the weekend in Dothan with his parents.
Miss Malta Flowers daughter of Dr and Mrs J H Flowers of Vicksburg married First Sergeant Lawrence Conners of Malone New York in a quiet March 3 ceremony at St Columba Carbone Church. Attendants were Mrs Berton Nelson and Staff Sergeant Leonard McLaughlin as best man. The couple resides at Dobbin during his Army assignment at Camp Rucker. The bride taught at Vicksburg High School and is descended from the Baker Orr and Flowers Weston families of Barbour County. Mrs Nelson wore a black garb and gardenias. reception followed at the Nelson home with Camelias and gladioli in the decor. The bride attended State Teachers College at Troy and Athens College in Alabama.
A series of wartime wedding announcements from Malvern Phenix City and Dothan detail marriages of Martha Doria Griffin to Corporal A Hammond of Fort Benning Georgia, Lily Dean to Staff Sergeant Ralph Peacock, and Edna Yon to Corporal Anthony J Roy. The couples reside in Columbus Georgia Ashford Alabama and Napier Field with service and education histories noted.
Corporal MC Enfinger of Camp Wheeler has been promoted to Sergeant as announced by his parents Mr and Mrs S B Enfinger of Hartford route. Miss Carolyn Trawick of Gainesville Ga is a pending special days guest with her parents Mr and Mrs T Trawick. Several friends and relatives from Slacomb, Dothan, and surrounding areas are visiting, including Jackie Sturgeon Virginia Lambeth Donoth Lawson Tean Ferrell and Miss Trawick. Cadet Tommy Ma1S Army Air Forces has retired to Cara cans, Tewar after a short visit in Dothan. Lt and Mrs Wilhans have returned to Dothan after weeks in Atlanta and Pine Mountain. Mrs Vernon Meritt returned to Dothan after six weeks away. Fort Sul Oklahoma soldier Brunke Slard is expected to visit his wife in the area. Others traveling include Fred Tarver of Elba and Tom Lane, who left for Birmingham due to his father’s illness.
Birth announcements report the birth of a daughter named Marthe Catalyn Riley in Dothan to Corporal and Mrs Albert B K Riley. It notes Riley’s service with the 505th Parachute Infantry at Camp Marshall Kansas. The text also mentions Riley’s former name Juanita Thelmy.
Mr and Mrs Cooper hosted a supper party Friday evening at the Country Club Tee Club. The hall was decorated in pink and lavender with large flower arrangements creating a colorful backdrop. Mrs Cooper attended guests and several women helped serve. About forty guests attended the event.
Mrs Ernest Hall and former Kathryn Duke were feted at a crystal shower hosted by Mitsz Louis McLeod at 715 W Boulevard. Guests included Opal Robinson Lucia Guicenwedl Leicy Middleton Vivian Johnson Barbara May Sylvia Johnson and more. Recipes were donated for the bride’s cook book.
Entertaining Friday afternoon at 103 Gerard Street Mrs F Stallings won neat ers at the semi monthly bridge club meeting. Players included Mrs Ches ter Parham Ir a A C Rodenhough Mrs Frank Progen Mrs Oln Johnson Mrs Perry Calhoun Mrs Jefferson Hudson and Mrs Mason Rowe Jerra Calhoun received the high score trophy and a gift was presented to Mrs Rowe after the pace series with red drinks and sandwiches served.
Hostess groups to serve at the Dothan Recreation Center next week were announced. Monday volunteers include Mra Perry Cahoun Miss Eva Hammond and Miss Olivia Grantham. Tuesday features the Victory Belles dance. Wednesday lists Emassee Crapter D A R Mra Rowline McKin ney and others. Thursday shows First Baptist WMT Mre W oT Burketh Mra G WH Barber and more. Friday includes Lafayette Street Methodist W 8 C Sf with Mrs George Forehand and others. Saturday features Presbyterian Woman's Authority Wra Wo oT Street and Mrs JT OH Crawford. Sunday Soldiers Hostess Committee includes Mra J W Roberts Mes Amor Jonea and Mrs Vewe Cole Man.
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