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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
3
Fragmentary verse laments war and bondage, urging freedom as a sacrifice to the Lord. A looming council demands obedience while the Flower of the Earth faces death. a call to stay the lustful sword and preserve youth against tyranny. Paxton Stewart is named in a village church context.
Mr and Mrs Homer Hotla of Runford announce the birth of twins, Larry and Wesley Clayton, born May 7 at Camp Hucker Stevon Hospital. Parents Mr and Mrs Lyke McClellam live at 1 Andrews Street North. another birth listed for a son at a focal hospital in May.
The Socialty of Our Lady held a business meeting at St Columba Catholic Church Monday afternoon with Mrs Victor Mavity presiding. Father John Stack led the opening prayer and minutes were read alongside committee reports. Plans for a June Vacation School for children were discussed and two new members joined. Residents Mr and Mrs Turley Warlick and children Jennie and Byrd left for Cartersville Ga after visiting Mr and Mrs W C Faulkner.
Miss Le Merle Penn directs Highlands School pupils in a morning program featuring first grade chorus and solos by Monnie Jones, second and third grade songs, rhythm band performances, and sixth grade selections including Crusaders hymn Finlandia and Ave Maria with soloist Russell Farmer. The event aims to showcase student musical talent.
Mrs C laughten Devane hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter Ramona's fifth birthday. After games, guests were invited to dining room for ice course and display of gifts with attendees including Gene Hall Patricia Hall Ella Ruth Whitehead Glynn Anderson Fay Anderson Shirley Sellers Belly Keena Tommy Hadden Lamar Vann Pat Folkers Ann Folkers Margie Folkers James Lynwood Deane Durwood Knowles Emma Nell Deese Trudie Nell Devane Martha Jo Borland Bobby Borland Mamie Mae Deese among others.
Marianna’s Womens Club honored past presidents at a luncheon and session in the club rooms. A history of the club founded in 1919 was read, prepared by Janie South Rhyne and read by Hayes Lewis Sr. New officers were installed for the fall term. Retiring officers include Bullard, Mack Kinnom, Faulk, Guyton, DuRant, Calhoon, Bowles.
Jackson County 4 H clubs held achievement day activities in April with 213 girls participating. Highlights included garden displays, flower arrangements, sewing, food products, and home care demonstrations under the theme Friendship. Winners earned a camp trip and the Jackson County Championship banner, awarded at the 4 H camp.
Pfc James Kirkland Sergeant Raymond Kirkland and Pfc AJ Cochran were honored at a picnic hosted by local friends at Porter's Fairyland Thursday evening. Attendees included Mattie Barfield Louise Southerland Imogene Raley Blondell Deese and many others among the Kirkland and Parker families. Also noted are Music Week events at Foster Street Methodist Church and PTA activities observances, plus local visits and travel updates.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church honored Mrs Ritter with a tea shower before her June 1 departure for Kentucky. Rev River, pastor at Cheren for fourteen years, recently accepted a call to the Presbyterian Church at Cynthiana. Gifts from Auxiliary members were presented to Mrs Ritter and her family during the evening hosted by Mrs WT Sirret. Elaborate decorations featured red roses and silver tableware as sandwiches and tea were served.
A gathering of relatives and friends held at Mrs. M. A. Sellers' home near Cottonwood on a Sunday to celebrate her seventy six birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bradberry, Mrs. W. D. Pynes, and many others, with luncheon served picnic style. Also noted are visits from Eugene Faulkner of the U S Coast Guard, Harvey Elliott reporting to Ford Ord, and the Fain family visiting from Eufaula.
Johery Mack Brown a popular western film star from Beverly Was California and his wife Cornelia Foster of Tasca Joose will visit Saturday. They will be joined by relatives including Mrs Troy Lewis and Mr and Mrs LW Randall with their son Jammy as guests for the weekend.
Mrs. Frank Smith was honored on her fiftieth birthday with a dinner attended by friends and relatives. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peary and daughters Nordean and Eloise, plus many neighbors from Dothan and Headland. Also noted, Miss Annie Bell Davis visited Pinchard to see Mrs. Howard Patterson staying with her parents Lon and Mrs. Edwards.
Holy communion will be celebrated at 3 o clock and 303 on Tuesday in the church courts. The rector Rev G Helps Madea Mea Metuc and their children Judy and Peter will return tonight after visiting relatives at Cleveland. Walter H Satchwell led recently for Pratt Kensis to visit her husband Master Sergeant Walter H Stichwell at Pret Army Air Field.
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