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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1944

Page

6

Weddle and Owen to Greensboro trip with family

Mr and Mrs Joe Weddle and Owen plan a Sunday departure for Greensboro North Carolina for a three week period. Mrs rank Graybeal will accompany them while their son will stay with his sister during the visit. Bobby Clemons a four and a half month old infant is described as beloved and healthy in Do than route four with grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Mack Clemons.

Mra Joe Weddle Owen Wits Greensboro N.C Umpter 3. C Rank Graybeal Gerald Buford Jones Armusing

Mrs J Y Windham Is Feted On Birthday in Hilton

Mrs Ma Jo Windham was honored Sunday on her birthday anniversary when friends assembled at her home in Hilton route one for a surprise party. Guests included Mr and Mrs T Windham, Milas Gladyse Windham, Mr and Mrs Ivey Windham, Mr and Mrs L P Vann and family of Graceville, Mr and Mrs J M Windham, Mrs Low Basford, Althe Fle, Mr and Mrs Charles Chandler and children of Hilton route one, Mr and Mrs J C Hodges and daughters of Cedar Springs, Mr and Mrs J H Mears of Marianna, Honra Kirkland of Graceville, Mr Hayes of Graceville, Miss Mary Louis Sanders of Dothan route two, Less Ridley of Ashford, and Avatin Parker of Columbus.

Ma Jo Windham Hilton T. Windham Milas Gladyse Windham Ivey Windham L P Vann Graceville J. M Windham Low Basford Althe Fle Charles Chandler J. C. Hodges Cedar Springs H. Mears Mananna Honra Kirkland Mr. Hayes Mary Louis Sanders Dothan Ridley Ashford Avatin Parker Columbus

Birthday Luncheon Honors Mrs. Brown

Mrs J C Brown of Ashford was honored at a birthday luncheon hosted by her children and families at her home. Guests included numerous relatives from Ashford and Dothan, with a large turnout celebrating the occasion. Additionally, the Red Cross reported 1050 bandages rolled at the surgical dressings room by a long list of workers.

George €. Cook E. L Rackley D. B. Hammond L. M. Jess H. F Kraybill Jobo Fletcher D. G. Jones Margie Hack H. Bryson H. B. Burdeshew Arthur Smith

Program Of Music At Sesame Study Club

The Sesame Study Club held its final program of the year at Mrs. A. B. Lynch’s home on West Burdeshaw Street during National Music Week. Guest artists included Mrs. R. C. Premister, Mrs. D. G. Gonzales, and Miss Essig Mae Smitherman, with Mrs. R. S. Hanson as accompanist. Club plans for a May picnic at Porter’s Farm were announced, and a yellow and white decor theme featured snapdragons and nasturtiums as twenty eight members attended.

Sesame Study Club A. B. Lynch West Burdeshaw Street Ray Hayes J. C Woodham Mra R. C. Premister Via Viniat D. G. Gonzales Essig Mae Smitherman Mra R. S Hanson L G. Nichols Porter Fermand

Allocation details emerge for farm feed oats and oats input

Culbreth says portions of feed ingredients may reach Hoiston County on an equitable basis tied to need. Farmers are urged to obtain oats and processed feed from local dealers soon, with allocations to be determined by each county’s requirements.

Culbreth Hoiston

Churches Prepare Musical Programs For Sunday Worship

National Music Week observances in Dothan institutions will close Sunday with musical features across churches. First Baptist Church hosts 11 AM service with High School Glee Club. Miss Essia Mae Smitherman to sing at 7:30 PM. Foster Street Methodist features A Capella Choir from Camp Rucker. Brahms and Dvorak pieces to be performed. Additional items include a baritone solo at Napier Field and piano organ duo.

Dothan First Baptist Church Dagnes Kouitz Mina Goodwin Essia Mae Smitherman Vocahat Will Aing Mendelsghon Louise Wynn Otis Tuttle Alton Lynch Cempi Rucker Richard Ubl Foster Street Methodist Church Dvorak Brahms Jame Wilson Paul Joyce Camp Rucker Rollins Lrent. Uhl A Capella Princeton University Lanny Ross Frank E. Tours Clinton Clark Napir Field Herthoven D G Gonzales W S$ Wilson

Miss Horne Speaks To Business Women

Miss Horne addressed the Business and Professional Women's Club at the Houston Memorial Library on health protection in wartime. She urged rest, diet, and a positive mental attitude to strengthen America with healthier youth. New officers were elected and the next social was announced at Miss Susie Young’s home.

Gladys Hourne Business and Professional Women's Club Houston Metorial Horne America Jewell Thiagher Annie Low Strickland Myrtle Pilchee Maude Baughman Eva Pose Thenia Johnson the Meats

Mrs H C White Hosts U D C Dothan Chapter

Mrs H C White entertains U D C Dothan chapter at her daughter's home with red and white decor and a detailed Alabama Division WODC convention report presented by Mig W H Bennett and M W Browning. Songs performed by chapter members and refreshments followed the spring hour.

H. C. White U. D. C. Dothan Woc Jo Couch WODC Bhintsville Mig W. H. Bennett Mio H W Browning W S Walton Proermm Dames W. W Rennett N bin Josne Rourke F PR Calvar Flowers Witman Groisg Pilcher Huth Swann WS Wilson HW Yarbrough Lf Darmy A.eb Mathis

Geneva Methodist Society Convenes at Monthly Program

Geneva Alabama meeting led by Mrs C D Chapman featured litany hymns and prayers. Talks covered community houses in East St Louis Cleveland Memphis and Cincinnati. Members urged diligent coupon collection for Methodist Children's Home Selma and a $50 000 endowment fund via coupons. A social meal followed with fruit bricks served.

Geneva Ala W. T. Beo Bown WSCB C. D. Chapman A. Lohaerun Meader M Memoral Cincinnali Len Selma

Y. W. A Luncheon Meeting At First Baptist Church

The Young Womans Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church held its regular luncheon at the church Monday noon. Miss Margaret Ann Pops presided as membership drive plans were discussed. Mrs. Clyde Smith served the luncheon and prayer was offered by Mrs. Ralph Collins. AML girls ages 17 to 24 are invited to join at the regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays each month.

First Bapties Church Margaret Ann Pops Lancheon Wa Clyde Smith Ralph Collins AML

Grimes Club Meets With Mrs Childree

Grimes Home Club held its regular Friday meeting hosted by Mrs Barney Childree. Members shared home improvement notes and a devotional, Miss Daughtry demonstrated canning equipment use, and Mrs Houston Newton spoke on Keep the Home Fires Bright. Observances of National Better Homes Week were noted with displays of vegetables, canned foods, handwork, and renovated clothing. Light refreshments followed. twenty members attended.

Barney Childree Grimes Home Club Daughtry Houston Newton

Mixon Family Reunion Draws Four Generations

A Mixon family reunion was held Sunday at Amos Mixon’s home on Headland route two with four generations represented. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Rosa Amson of Ashford route two and Lucille Mixon of Fort Hancock, along with many relatives from Headland, Dothan, and Fort Benning.

Mixon Amos Mixon Headland Jtves Rosa Amson Ashford OW. Mixon Lucille Fort Hancock Tullis Mixon Fort Benning Wassie Hodge Dothan Susie Hawkins J. F.minon Fort Jackson JSC Marvin Hughes George Hughes T. E Ward Rosie Helms Ruby Vann Hardy

Sartwell Black Wedding Announced

Geneva Ass Judge and Mrs Black announce the marriage of their daughter Burnice to Chief Warrant Officer Alexander Freeman Sartwell of Focus Point NY. The ceremony was held Tuesday at the First Baptist Church. The bride, a Geneva High School graduate and Huntingdon College alumna, left for Bowser Pool NY for a visit with the groom’s mother, then to Cambridge MA where the groom will start two months of Harvard University training.

Geneva C. Black Burnice Alexander Freeman Sartwell Focusey Point N.Y First Baptist Chi Cambridge Mass Harvard University

Moone's Emerald Foot Comfort Product Claim

A historical advertisement promises relief for painful, aching feet with Moone's Emerald. It claims to eliminate corns and odors, offering a money back guarantee if it fails to ease discomfort, and asserts the preparation penetrates deeply for quick relief.

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Miss Espy Hosts Spinsters Club Meeting

Miss Elizabeth Espy entertained the Spinsters Club at her North Oates street home with music and games after the business session. Refreshments included sandwiches nuts cakes and drinks. Guests listed include Rebecca Boozer Mary Ellen Adkine Carolyn Domingus Caroline Acree Lou Farmer Lynette Laseter Annette Stephenson Joy Hutchings Mary Eleanor Goldthwaite Sare Hathcock. Mrs F B Whitfield has returned from a week at Enterprise where her brother B Hildreth is improving after illness. Lieut Robert Ferrell, a graduate of the Air Forces Advanced Navigation School at Griffin Field Texas, has reported for spe-

Spinsters Club Elizabeth Espy North Oates Street Homie Ebecca Boorer Mary Ellen Adkine Carolyn Domingus Caroline Acree Lou Farmer Lynette Laseter Annette Stephenson Joy Hutchings Mary Eleanor Goldthwaite Sare Hathcock F. B. Whitfield Enterprise B. Hildreth Robert Ferrell Air Forces Advanced Navigation School Firington Field Texas Spe

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