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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1944
Page
9
Piano pupils of Robert Livingston will be presented on recital Tuesday May 33 at Young Junior High School at 7 30. Thirty four students will take part. Students from Mrs T G Vaughan’s class will also perform Tuesday evening at Minnie T Heard School starting at 9 35.
Ashford special report on a Monday meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church. Mrs Sanford Pate led the program on Nursery Schools, with Mrs S Sellers sharing facts about schools nationwide. Fate reported on the zone meeting in Auckland City. The session closed with the Lord's Prayer.
Staff Sergeant and Mrs James E Godwin announce a son James Rey born May 11 at a local hospital Mrs Godwin is the former Frances Halston of Pitchard Corporal and Mrs Cerrion Ballard announce a daughter Sandra Lee born May 12 in an Orlando Florida hospital Ballard son of Mr and Mrs Randy Ballard of Deton is serving with Army Air Forces overseas Ballard is the former Jackye Kenne of Winter Park Fla Sergeant and Mrs Edward J Riley announce a daughter Ruth Ann born May 18 at Napier Field Meg 18 is the name chosen for Ruth Ann Riley is stationed at Napier Field
Nineteen persons have enrolled in leadership training classes here led by vice instructor Andy Janson of the national Boy Scout headquarters. Enrollees come from Chipley, Cottondale and Marianna. Classes meet each Monday night for four more weeks to train Scout masters and combat juvenile delinquency in the area, per D. W. Wells, master of local Troop 36. Eagle scout badges 3.
Corporal Cecil P. Griffen of Newville serves as a skeet metal worker with a Flying Fortress Group at an Eighth Air Force bomber base in England, as announced Saturday. He is part of the ground crew at the airbase.
ANS WIEVEE NEA Basil Correep- Washington reports government clothing program plans emphasize sturdier fabrics for durable wear. cloth types include denim chambray covert and broadcloth, aiming to reduce finishing costs and extend life for workers, housewives and farmers. Also notes war food administration freezing equipment limits and a list of marriage licenses issued by Houston County Probate Office.
A 248.14 revenue check arrived yesterday by Probate Judge Saxon P. Paoyner, earmarked for public health, old age and public welfare. Also reports Corporal Elbert O. Rabon, husband of Mrs. Willie Mae Reban, of Cattonwood route one, arrived safely in New Gainea, reported by his wife Saturday.
Ashford community notes two showers for a spring bride with Mrs Wyatt De Cais and Mrs Boddy Cherry hosting. Guests and honoree, along with a reception, register, and dining table details are recorded, plus brothers reunited after seven years and local student events.
The Thy Young Business Women’s Association convenes Monday at noon at First Baptist Church. Other meetings include Spiritual Life Group at Foster Street Methodist at 3 pm and Circles of the First Baptist WM. 2 through 12, with various members listed for specific circles. A Junior AKAs gathering is planned at 4 pm at the First Baptist Church. Tromes Williams departs tonight for Fort McPherson to report as a preaviation cadet.
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