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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1943
Page
7
A fragmented notice notes a music week event with Abbeville references and a guest appearance by a local organizer. It mentions a piano performance and a person named Hodgens slated for a weekend in Tuscaloosa with Sigma Nu and other local ties, then returning to Dothan for several days.
The Nutrition Clans conducted by Mrs John Reagas met in the home economics unit this Tuesday afternoon. Mrs A. L. Hawley and others prepared a cuisine featuring Penasuta the Composite Protein Feed. A round table quiz followed the talk by Mrs Resgan, and peanut recipes were cooked in casserole and peanut flour biscuits. Chess dishes and peanut snacks were served, with attendees including several named locals. Mr Reardon and son from Water Town attended the wedding next door.
The Dothan Service Men's Club committee released the May hostess lineup, listing organizations assigned each day from May 2 to May 31. Several days remain open for volunteers, with groups including the Spinsters Club, Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary, Catholic Woman's Club, New Century Club, and more.
Marianna prepares for the annual Flower Show organized by Saint Luke's Episcopal women now in its tenth year. The event runs May 8 next to the First Bank on Caledonia Street with a Victory Vegetable display to support the war effort. Mrs. James MacKinnon leads as general chairman and Mrs. R Rabb in presides over the Woman's Auxiliary. doors open 11 AM with food sales and plant exhibits culminating the day before Mothers Day.
The Dothan Service Men's Club will hold open house Monday May 3 for enlisted men of Napier Fred and Camp Rucker. Visitors invited. games and music arranged. Regular musical session Tuesday. amateurs and professionals asked to bring instruments. Open house again Wednesday. music and games Thursday. bingo party and informal dance Friday. evening dance Saturday. Club rooms open 8:00 am to 11:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday extended to midnight.
Ashford High School hosts the annual Junior-Senior banquet with a long table display of red roses blue anchors and streamers. Students present a program featuring walk, a piano medley, duets and numbers as teachers and families attend the festive event.
Members of the Young People's department of the Baptist Sunday Behoo enjoyed an Easter breakfast Sunday morning at the Aweal Shoppe rs. Whitey Windlendt, president.
An exquisitely prepared emollient named Others Friend offers ease and comfort for pregnancy. It softens the skin, relieves numb or tingling sensations, refreshes and tones the skin, and provides a mild anodyne lubrication for back pain, cramp, and general discomfort during pregnancy.
Monday details include circles at First Presbyterian Auxiliary and Royal Ambassadors events at 3 pm and 4 pm plus the Pothen Garden Club at the library. Tuesday fog gathers Harmony Club final area meeting and Junior Girls Auxiliary at 3:30 pm. Wednesday Dothan Chapter ODC gathers, Thursday Harmony Club finals and Junior Girls Auxiliary at 3:30 pm.
Home clubs discuss meat substitutes and club activities. notes list members, visits, and meetings across communities. Mentions meals, fundraisers, and local officials, with occasional travel to Birmingham and Tuskegee for events and conventions.
Mrs Jann Ea Williams entertained at bridge in her home on Wednesday afternoon. Roses and delphinium adorned the reception hall and living room with tables for the game. At the end of the series, Mrs Dick Rather received a two scale award and Mrs Bill Corkle won a bingo prize.
Queen I Lira and one companion pursue a mission at Coloreund while on Army duty. The team includes BoCrostias Sor and Per be tat tiefy setpeany Lov, with duties centered in Aireveport Louisiana.
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