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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1943
Page
6
A campus ceremony announced for May 29 to May 31 names leaders including Carolyn Blair of Leeds as president of the senior class and Rev. Reese Reeves of First Baptist Church Dothan as the Baccalaureate speaker. Dr F Harman, the college president, will confer degrees on 139 graduating seniors.
A surprise birthday party honored Mrs DeVore as guests gathered in the afternoon at the Levine Draping Room. Mrs Driscoll presided while Mrs Damon and others joined in the celebration with gifts, refreshments, and a pink Easter centerpiece.
A birth notice reports the arrival of a new infant for the family, with expected details on name and parentage provided in concise, local newspaper style. Further particulars are not specified in the readable text.
Mr and Mrs Parnes celebrate birthdays with family attending. Names appear garbled but indicate celebrations in a local social note.
Mrs Horne held a birthday party for her son at 402 North Poster Street. Guests included Virginia Mer rer, Tanda Sue Cimiente, Bonnie Walke, Max Horne, Keevee Cope, and others. The event featured two candles, cake, ice cream, and candy prizes after games and contests.
The marriage of Emios Jest to Pfe Joseph Arriala is announced, with the bride from N doorchas Texas and the groom connected to the U S Army. The ceremony will be held in Enterprise, and the couple will reside on Barker Avenue after the wedding.
Dothan Garden Club records show Miss Jennie Rae Coe hosting a meeting Tuesday with Cayce Collins and Barbara Whitehead present. The notes mention wedding plans for Mrs. Viten Cor and a reception with flowers, cakes, and mints, plus references to family members and Shrines.
A wartime editorial argues women gain rights only when men need help, urging full freedom and equality for women during war. It asserts men fear opposing rights when women aid national needs and calls for rapid, earned equality in society and labor.
Community notes show Elba Study Group completing its annual meetings with officers inducted and guests present. Report mentions local figures such as Miss Hazel and Mrs Woo M Rinase, along with school and civic leaders attending advisory discussions and plans for upcoming community service.
Dorothy Dix tackles romantic dating gender roles and parental neglect in a long readers’ column. A mother questions sacrifice and a father’s coldness toward stepchildren, while readers discuss engagement, army separation, and social expectations in mid century courting.
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