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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1943
Page
2
Frosty dawn, moonlit crystals, and a blue silver dream frame a scene of latticework and whispers of old mysteries. Lois Kingsley Pelton and Cosette Middleton contribute verses, while a notice announces a meeting at the Masonic Temple on Thursday at eight.
Seventy five young musicians from district junior clubs competed at a regional festival held in the Young Junior High auditorium. Awards included 250 in war stamps for top performers, with state finals in Birmingham and a chance for the Spear Loving Cup. Angeline Hutchison of Enterprise named superior pianist and to tour the finals for a scholarship.
Miss Gloria Burks McKeon, daughter of Mrs. Charles McKeon, honored at a Country Club dance hosted by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Burks. Miss Bue Sessions, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Beasions of Enterprise, shared honors. Guests danced in pele green and blue argent gowns amid rose and pink decorations with sweet peas and Radiance roses at a table presided by Mrs. McKeon and Mrs. T E. Buntin. About one hundred younger social members attended.
Highland School holds a two o’clock Thursday program featuring grade one selections such as Early Spring and The Secret, with second grade rhythm numbers Cirbirilin and Roses from the South, and grades three to six performing a variety of pieces ending with patriotic songs and the Star Spangled Banner. ABBEVILLE Mrs Hill Hudgens will present piano pupils in annual recital on May 13 at the Elementary School Auditorium with names listed for participation. Mr and Mrs H M Ramgeur of Huntsville are visiting relatives, while Mrs M L Buckner and grandson Lewis Buckner spend weeks in Nashville. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hinson plan a two week visit to Clarkton, Mississippi.
A bridge party and bazaar to aid the Episcopal Parish Auxiliary will be held at the parish house on May 21 in the afternoon. Plans and committee appointments were outlined at a Monday meeting of Chapter One of the Auxiliary at Mrs St Wilson Jr’s Cottonwood Road home.
An open meeting of the Midlands City Study Club at Mrs C P Evans home featured a program for National Music Week. Sergeant Harold Welz on piano and Corporal Grant Schumann on violin performed several selections. Mrs Mra Brown presided briefly, with reports by Mrs L T Buckner and Mrs C W Wilson. A buffet supper followed in a room decorated with roses and sweetpeas, with a Madeira tablecloth centerpiece. About twenty club members and guests attended.
Adele Mara demonstrates a playful fitness routine using two card rows, squatting and rising with coordinated card transfers, while a brief human-interest note mentions Lieut Commander Jesse Burks visiting and Sue Sessions returning home after a visit with Gloria Burks McKeon.
Roselle Callahan reports National Cotton Week spotlights cotton's budget friendly, stylish appeal. Twelve billion yards of cotton fuel chic summer and year round wardrobes with versatile weaves, plains, and suits echoing fine tailoring, plus city and country wear. Local readers glimpse new dresses, shirts, and accessories in blue and purple striped fabrics and waistline details as trends shift toward practical elegance. Mrs Vinson plans Nashville trip as Lieut Vinson serves at Camp Tyson.
The Harmony Club will present Corporal Meyerhoff violinist of Cano Rucker in concert at the city auditorium Sunday afternoon at four oclock. The entertainment is open to the public.
Parents and students gathered for Fathers Night as the P T A met on Tuesday in Howe MIN. Attendees included local organizers and teachers discussing school activities and upcoming events.
The Senior Class of Rehobeth High School was honored Friday with a reception at the home of Melina Hadden, followed by entertainment at Porters Fairyland. Attendees included Eva Mae Watford, Johnnie Martin, Betty Jo Millstar, Burton Wilite, Janie Dunweey, and many others. Mr and Mrs Hugh Jones returned to Pensacola after visiting Mrs Jones' parents in Montgomery.
Announcement urges members to attend a 1 hour meeting Friday at 11. Was advanced today and attendees are asked to arrive. Wenders and family members are noted, with references to a late departure and a spouse accompanying.
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