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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1943
Page
8
A wartime prayer poem laments refugees and the suffering caused by war. It calls for pity and unity through faith, contrasting the familiar life of peace with the broader peace found in shared humanity and prayer. The text blends religious invocation with calls to remember widows, orphans, and nameless graves.
Every member of the Staff Resistance Corps is urged to attend an important meeting at 103 am on Monday in the Red Cross room at 131 South Foster Street. Mr. L. B. Wilby, chairman, announced today. The meeting aims to formulate plans for a Red Cross Drive in local theaters.
Mrs. L B Wilby hosted a Friday afternoon gathering at 403 North Aliceamrest, entertaining about forty friends before her planned move from Dothan to Dizle Plantation in Franklin Louisiana. The event featured azalea blooms, gleaming silver, and a framed centerpiece with spring blossoms.
Rebecca Matheny married Sergeant Joseph Edward Day of Camp Rucker in a small March 10 service at Foster Street Methodist Church Sacramento California. Dr Norman McLeod presided in a double ring ceremony attended by family and friends. The bride wore a heavenly blue spring suit and matching accessories. matron of honor Mrs Ralph Matheny wore navy crepe. Best man Corporal William King of Camp Rucker stood beside the groom. A reception at 307 N Appletree Street followed with gladioli decorations and a wedding cake centerpiece. The bride, daughter of Mrs William F Matheny and the late Dr Matheny, has been popular locally and studied at Turner Business College Ranger Texas. The groom is the son of Mrs Ray Hayes Watch California. they reside temporarily at 300 N Appletree Street.
Miss Lillian IL Bridges of Evheleville Alabama and Tech naval Sergeant Paul Corbin son of Mr and Mrs L Corbin were married March 9 at Rev G Baldwin's Midland City home. The bride wore a poudre hive outfit with navy accessories. The couple will reside in Columbia after visiting relatives in South Alabama.
Ashford special party hosted by Mrs Charlen McArthur Jr for her card club honored cousin Mrs WE Blackswell of Madrid. Spring blossoms brightened the rooms as games continued to late afternoon. High score winner was Mrs Dick Barler and Lingy prize went to Mrs C Adams Jr. Honoree received a silver keepsake. The party ended with a dainty plate for the guest of honor.
Miss Josie Phillips of Dotian and Yantley announces the marriage of her daughter Jome to Joseph Thomas Harper of Do has. The ceremony was held March 2 at the Rev Bam Reever officiating. The bride wore a powder blue crepe suit. accessories were navy and her corsage carnations and gardenias. After the service, the couple went on a wedding trip and will be at home at the Mar 1 tig Hotel upon return to Dothan. The bride attended Choctaw County High School and business school in Montgomery, later working for WV Sullivan Construction. Harper owns Dothan Machine Shop. his sister is Mrs Early Walden.
The marriage of Miss Lessie Mas Lea to Sergeant J Edward Marchman was solemnized March 13 at the home of Rev. B. J. Marshall in Midland City. The bride, daughter of Mrs ROC Lee and the late Mr Lee of Newton, attended Daleville schools and Troy State Teachers College, and has taught at Pinehard School for two years. Sergeant Marchman, son of Mr. and Mrs J. S Marchman of Newton, has served at Schofield Barracks Hawaii and was recently transferred to Camp Campbell Kentucky.
Mr and Mrs J Willis Varnum of Dothan route three announce the marriage of their daughter Hazel to Artrelle Frith Jr son of Mr and Mrs Henry A Frith of Dothan route three The wedding occurred in Chipley Florida in March The Friths reside with his parents on route three while he is reemployed as an aviation mechanic at Marianne Air Base
WAAC recruiters led by Lieutenant Elizabeth S MacDonald visited Marianna, distributing information folders and application blanks to interested women. A civilian committee named by Mrs Glen Holly and Mrs Bonnie Carter hosted the event with support from Lt Caldwell, Lt Richardson, Aux Mary Cote, and Aux Eula Gunter. A return visit from Albany, Georgia, headquarters is planned within the next month as part of South Georgia and west Florida recruitment territory.
Ashford chapter of the Children of the Confederacy was hosted by Will Ann Meadows at her grandmother's home. June Johnson led activities while Charlie Nell Jackson gave a paper and Carol Harrison played The Star Spangled Banner. Attendees included Nell Jackson, Jane Lamar Whitaker, Mary Nell Pate Water, Vivian Cook, Jane Johnson, Jimmie Lambert, and others. weekend visitors and local residents joined in the gathering.
Miss Owie Meadows, soon to wed Allen Sadow of Portland, entertained at a bridge tea hosted by her mother Mrs W R Meadowal in Ashford last Friday. Sisters P J Reynolds Dick Barber and Lois Meadows led the event with gladioli decor, a bride book, lace cloths, and a silver punch service. Guests and bridge players included Mrs H C Lambert Mrs H M Dykes Mrs Edred Pate Mrs Jack Pate Mrs Ross Wingo and others.
Mre R E Chrimmas and Mre P J Reynolds Whessores tamed Mra Fines Wingu winner of the high score award. Mre Edred Pate received bingo prize and honoree was presented a silver gift. Guests arriving at tea hour included Mre Mathie North, Mra Deese, Mra T 8 Killingeworth, Headland, Mrs Curtis Mixon, Mra Osmond North, Mra W W Cook, Mrs Wyatt Wella, Mrs F G Granger, Mra Mary Cox French, Alma Lois Knight, Don Sudiow, R D Wright, Lucile Jackson, AL Snell, Tom Tracey Fellows and others.
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