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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1945
Page
3
Mrs W R Jordan hosts Circle at First Baptist WLS giving a peace conference styled program with flags, devotions by Mrs Sum fall, talks on peace and war, and a welcome for Miss Mar Knight. Next meeting set for April 9 at the church.
Mr and Mrs Claud Nichols of Columbus Ga announce the marriage of their daughter Billjie to Clyde Cunningham Jr son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Cunningham of Dothan The marriage was solemnized March 24 at Chipley Fla Private Travis E Dansby recently left for California after a 21 day visit with his wife the former Helen Rolling and daughter 1102 N Lena St Haason Hubert Judah Graceville route two has been promoted to first class seaman aboard a Destroyer Escort of the Atlantic Fleet Mr and Mrs G I Judah Mr and Mrs U Brackin and children Newville are spending several days at Buena Vista Ala with Mrs Brackinas parents Mr and Mrs O B Finklea
Officials of the Gulf Atlantic Ware house Company awarded employees for long service at a Houston Hotel luncheon. A G Barnes Jr and John H Crawford received twenty five year awards. A Roberts F A Robertson and H Jepperson presented them. Other honored employees included Guy W Wade Hubert Pearce A A Pearce and Mike Hardwick with Mae Rayburn attending as a guest. Private Admiral D Napier Jr was named Acting Squad Leader at Camp Fannin Texas Infantry Replacement Training Center. Captain and Mrs Charles Richards will visit Mrs Richards Parents Mr and Mrs E M Wells arriving from Reno Nevada.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Creel of Blakley announce a son David Clark born March 14. Mr Creel formerly Edna Fesson of Headland. Mr and Mrs Paw Burkett of Beaumont announce a daughter Barbara Anne born in March. Burkett formerly Emma Jean Reynolds of Sherman. Technical Sergeant and Mrs James McSpadden announce a daughter Brenda Joyce born March 20. Grandparents listed: BR McSpadden of Cleveland Tennessee and G W Balkeom of Dothan, Alabama, and James B Powell of 103 Carl Street. Kenneth Ray born March 26 at a local hospital.
Circles of the First Baptist WMU met in members homes for mission study and prayer. Circle two led by Mrs. Carl Sellers. Circle three hosted by Mrs. R M Everidge. Circle four at Mrs. George Pilcher with 14 members, devotional by Mrs. C C Bennett. Circle ten led by Mrs. George Cunningham with a Tithing lesson. Circle eleven at Mrs. J M Snell. Circle twelve at Mrs. A Lewis. joint Fosser Street Methodist WSC.S. study on Indian in American Life. nine to thirteen members reported per circle. Also notes on a club dance, promotions of Army soldiers, and local social updates.
Ashford High School Senior Three Class presents Miss Adventure Friday at 6 00 p m in the school auditorium admission 15 and 25 cents. Private Louis Campbell brother of Dan and George Campbell 502 East Lafayette street has returned from service and is being processed through the Army redistribution station at Miami Beach. Campbell entered the Armed Forces in August 1940 served 35 months in the European Theater and received the European campaign ribbon with five battle stars.
Move takes Mr and Mrs Meyrovitz and children to join Hannah Louie and others at Hotel Alamac New York after Mr Meyrovitz’s weeks in Hot Springs Arkansas Parents Jake and Mrs Meyrovitz were longtime Dothan and Eufaula residents with a broad local circle of friends.
The Hartford Hyp School junior class will present Bolts and Nuts Thursday evening under Mr. Philp Hamm. Music by Jett Stackland and the High School Band. A popular tunes arrangement will be performed with Harry Woodside as composer on staff.
Grimes Club met Friday at the home of Mrs H Newton for a lecture and demonstration on enabling canned foods with a focus on appearance and nutrition. Mary Will Brown reported $110 from a February 16 school entertainment and B Childre noted $101 contributed to the Red Cross War Fund. The club placed second in the activities contest with near full attendance and one new member joined.
Judy Carol Godwin was honored at a family birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs Iroy Godwen celebrating her second birthday anniversary. The event featured a large embossed cake with two burning candles and a cake-cutting service. Guests included Quarles Freemas Benet Joiner Al Ward Mary Jim Ben-Bie Joe Lane Sue Meeks Donnie pe Sue White Brenda Pescock.
A local club announces a meeting on Wednesday at an odd hour with Eldred Grim as a listed participant. The note includes detached phrases and a stray amount of 5515, suggesting a schedule or contribution figure to be clarified.
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