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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1943

Page

6

Honored on Visit Home Honored on Visit Home

Special report lists many Ashford and neighboring residents. Families from Ashford Del Wr and Chipley attend events. Mrs Max pear hosted a gathering with prizes and farewell gifts for Mra Cheries McArthur and Mra Bruner departs for California. Berry Momnenfeld to report for Navy duty in Birmingham.

C. Bell A. B. Nery Ashford C. J. Ball Del Tom Bee Dothan Cbildres Tiapree Bell Nerest Messer Fis Baby Chipley Chipley, Mre Jock Bell Cit Ashford Tomat Went Petes Heary Ball Dowar Acrie Givens A Ashford Tom Ead Doris Ash D. Hamrick Wallees J Ammons Leonard Am Jeng Homer Taylor Co Woes Ad Max Pear Cheries McArthur Pga Don Jadew Mra Feilow California Bruner W. W. Bruner Jon Ea Willams Ralph Jeena Clarence Herrington Charles McArthur Dick Barter Tom Tracey Fellows den Iellen Berry Momnenfeld Birmingham U. S. Navy

Garden Club Meets With Mrs. Sellers

ASHFORD Special Mrs a i Bellare hosted the Garden Club on Wednesday afternoon with lavender and yellow decor. Mrs Tom Tracey Fellows led an instructive talk on home projects and household helpers. A dainty luncheon followed, served by Mrs Sellers and her daughter, Mrs Levie Edwards, for guests including Mrs Tom Tracey Fellows and several others.

Ashford I Bellare Garden Club Tom Tracey Fellows Salers A. L. Gael J. Ho Feuiner Webb Wells W. H Harringta J. FP. Miller Lae Gey F. G. Granger J. T. Radney V. C. Bruner

Mrs A L Snell Hosts Ella Sebiert Circle Meeting

Mrs A L Snell entertained the Ella Sebiert Circle on Monday afternoon at her Ashford home. Led by Mrs EB Johnson, the gathering featured singing, prayer, a talk titled I Come Because the Light Is Here, and Now is the Time To Start It. After a brief business session, salad plates and iced tea were served to members and two visitors.

Mra. Johnson Sesson Mra. Snell John Ed Williams EB. Johneee L. C. Brannen Sanford Pate R. M. Mathison RB. E Aman C. O. Adams F. G. Granger Lucille Jackson J. T. Dykes Irvine Sime

I bore my child for greed and war and love

A poem by Helen Frith Stickney voices a mother’s conflict between a child’s needs and the demands of industry and rulers. She claims the child as hers yet acknowledges the blows of hunger, blood, and sacrifice. The speaker vows to shield the child from pain while conceding to battles and authority.

Helen Frith Stickney

Birthday party honors Mickey Bridges at home

Mrs. Willie Bridges hosted a Saturday birthday party for her son Mickey at 911 Fifth Avenue. Guests enjoyed outdoor games and cake with ice cream, with pink and cream decorations. Attendees included Annett Newton Patricia Sheehan James Robert Sheehan Elaine Goodson Sidney Shelby and others.

Willie Bridges Fifth Avenue Mickey Annett Newton Patricia Sheehen James Robert Sheehan Elaine Goodson Sidney Shelby James Arthur Hughes Wykie Williams

Farm Groups Give Party For Parents

The annual party for parents of Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America members was held in Ashferg High School auditorium. FFA students opened with a creed by Norman Teace. Joe Weiss Banton delivered a poem. performances by Faye Wofford Melrose Whiddon Homer Davis. musical reading by Melrose Whiddon Granger Miler Gems McArthur Hill Payne Ago McArthur Glyce Alley. minuet dances concluded the program. a chicken supper on the campus drew over one hundred guests.

Future Farmers of America Future Homemakers of America Ashferg High School Norman Teace F. F Granger Miler Gems McArthur Hill Payne Ago Mcarthur Glyce Alley Workers of America Grandms Kadris Whatley Mra Sanferé Pate

Ashford U D C Entertains Members At Year End

Mrs Y C Bruner hosted Ashford Chapter U D C gathering at her home to close the club year. President Mrs H C Lambert presided as officers for the new year were installed including president Mrs Carson Glass and vice president Mrs Webb Welle. Floral decor and a salad course with iced drinks followed the meeting.

Mra Bruner Stuart McArthur

Church Group Sponsors Party in Ashford

The Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church held a Tuesday tea in the Sunday School annex with mixed flower bowls as decorations. Proceeds will fund two delegates to next week's assembly at Huntingdon College in Montgomery. Miss Jane Flurry of Alabama College will visit with her parents for summer. Mrs. Vassie Hutchinson returned from a brief Panama City visit with Mr. Dan Hutchinson and Philip Hutchinson.

Ashford The Methodist Church Huntingdon College Montgomery Jane Flurry Alabama College Mrs Bruce Flurry Vassie Hutchinson Panama City Mr. and Mre Dan Hutchinson Philip Hutchinson

Marianna Club Awards Nursing Scholarship

The Marianna Woman's Club announces a nursing scholarship to be administered through the Sanitarium and Hospital at Orlando for Florida. Preference will be given to Jackson County residents. applications should be filed with Dr J Larsen, Medical Officer at the hospital in Wilando. The gift is one of the club's long standing activities since 1918 as Mrs Davidson passes presidency to Mrs Fouter Bul lord.

Marianna Mae Maths Woman's Club Teteugh Iu Nureog Mre Miiard Iasitaon Clin Sis Divide Sanitarium Hesprta Orlando Florida Sid Ot Wostered Jackson Sen Fur Beneft Thip Bul Lord

University Seniors To Graduate Sunday

More than 350 students will be graduated from the University of Alabama Sunday afternoon as Governor Chauncey Sparks delivers the 112th commencement address in Forte Auditorium. About 200 senior ROTC cadets will be honored on their last campus appearance before joining army service schools for commissions. Sixty six cadets from the Airat year advanced classes head to the pending military schools for their final wartime appearance. The program includes a president's reception at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Foss Paty and a band concert by air corps trainees. Senator Lister Hill will speak.

University of Alabama Chauncey Sparks Forte Auditorium Army Service Airat t=e permy Raymond Foss Paty Air Corps Lister Hill

Local Notables Attend Meeting at Van Thede House

A gathering of trustees and local figures including Mr and Mrs W A Pittman and tally Pittman, Miss Mary Elizabeth Hanson, and Miss Hare Sal met at the Van Thede house in Ford. Guests Tom Dodd and Joe Main Stull were mentioned, with attendees planned to travel to Motule tomorrow.

Feroor Dean Lew Jo Norton van Thede Agford Hebert Whitenaret Pittman Tally Pittman Tom Dodd

145 Women To Get University Degrees

The University awards degrees to 145 women, including Agnes Booey Abert Dean of Wear, with 84 entering as freshmen and 61 transferring. Represented states include Alabama, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, and others. Sixty-two percent are from southern colleges and other regions.

Vniversity Agnes Booey Abert Thawe Poavuatny Sen Reuters Sia

Party Honors Warner Hens

A local event honors Warner Hens in a community gathering. Speakers reflect on his contributions to the area, with attendees noting his support for the arts and youth programs. The ceremony includes remarks from family members and a brief tribute at the community hall.

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