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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
4
A fragmented verse speaks of grass, growth, and steadfast faith. The speaker claims ownership of the grass, vows persistent effort, and reaches toward the sky, portraying a rugged, hopeful inner chant amid muffled chaos.
Lieut. Rex Wright recently returned after sixteen months in the Pedibe War zone was honored Friday evening at a home party hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Wright of Slocomb route Two. Friends and relatives attending included Mrs. J. H. Lisenby Mrs. J. W. Chancey Averrett Kelley and son Jeffry of Geneva Mrs. H. D. Smith of Sanford Fla Mrs. Wilbur Smith of Ocala Fla Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Wright of Samson Mrs. E. C. Underwood J. H. Graham of Slocomb route two Mrs. Sophie Underwood of Columbus Ga Miss Winifred Underwood of Dothan and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Graham and Miss Ruth Graham of Dothan route one.
The twenty second annual reunion of the Brackin and Kerkland families will be held May at Concord Baptist Church. Russ Dore Brackin announces a program starting 10 30 am with devotional service by Rev Annie Campbell and a Welton Address by Rev Pitt A Brackin. Lunch at 1 06 and a singing session at 2 30 led by T D Barnes and RC Kirkland.
Mrs. Odra Adkins entertained for her daughter Lyvonne Adkins on her tenth birthday. The event featured an embossed cake crowned with ten burning candles and was served with confections. Helpers included Mrs. V. L. Arnold and Mrs. LG. Adkins, with numerous guests such as Ernabeth Adkins and several Adkins relatives listed.
The public is invited to attend a music program at the Mann e To Hous e on Friday evening at 7 30 Mrs T G Vaughan will present piano pupils in recital The list includes Jerry Hicks Betty Wood Peartyn Catherine Palmer Joe Wilson Leslie Wilson Carolyn Spam Betty June Smith Jey Pirman Elvise Barto Patty Forrester Harriet Grubb Annette Brooks Miriam Whidder Earl Putas Jobs Salomon Merilyn Walding Mary Sur Schivan Charles Williams Connie Hull Mildred Patterson Evelyn Loftin Carolyn Ward Marthe Joe Jerrets Raynell Allen Ann Turner Ray Nell Allen Sara Ann Cueringham Douglas Newton Joe Kingly Jackie Payne John Weeks Cornelia Hammond Mary Beth Wells Renee Adams Merilyn Windsor Judy Windsor Priscilla Weeks Susan Ward Myra Herring Jean Herring Roberta Malone Jane Foy Delis Hal Glenda Lee Carolyn Calhoun Delores Joseph Dorothy Ray Martha Hammond.
James Earl Jenkins and Opal Woodham were honored before leaving for training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station at a fish fry near Ozark. The evening featured a dance with many guests including Jenkins family members and friends. Also noted is a surprise birthday dinner hosted by Mrs. Carlton Allen at Webb, Alabama, with numerous attendees.
Priocina Smart aged three and Russell Smear seventeen months are the attractive children of Lieut and Mrs Grell R Smert. Mrs Smert is formerly Minsie Maude Culbreth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse A Culbreth of Columbia. Their paternal grandmother is Mrs Beitie Sman of Columbus Georgia. Lieut Smart is stationed at Camp Blanding Florida.
D A R members met yesterday at Mrs Hugh Spann home for the monthly gathering. Officers were thanked for service and a history of Houston County is proposed as a future project. Two visitors from Columbia attended, and a social hour followed with refreshments served.
A Mercer family reunion gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mercer. Attendees included W. D. Mercer of Tallahassee Florida Mae Mercer of Dothan Obie Mercer and children Helen and Hazel Tilman Adkins and children Bonnie Betty Bobby Joe Mercer and children Jeanette Morris and Peggy Janelle of Marianna Irby Burgess and children Mance and Max Royce Askew and children Billy Don Janice and Larry Shelton Arrald and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Herring Pte Robert L. Bullard visiting his sister Mrs. G. R. Beasley Bullard served overseas eight months and is now stationed in Florida Lieut Gg Merrill will spend a month with his parents after serving in the Pacific war zone He arrived in Los Angeles and is en route to Cherokee Avenue Mrs. Mary Frances Patronis secretary of the Southeast Alabama Hoy Scout Council left for Pennsylvania to join her husband Private Patronis Mrs. Walter A. Barnes returned to Tampa with her sister Mrs. Joseph W. Newton also visiting Miss Sara Hathcock returned from Larkway Villa Miss Lynnette Lasseter is able to be out after a week of illness at 113 North Hell street Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Morris and Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Turner left for a few days in New Orleans.
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