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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1944
Page
5
A fragmented poem about a worn baby’s shoe reflecting memory and longing. The speaker recalls a treasured keepsake, faded seams, and a wish to run again to sunlit childhood places, preserving the shoe as a symbol of past dreams and faith.
Ann Ray Ritter hosted a lawn picnic supper for her third grade classmates with Mrs Frank Fridges assisting. Attendees included Dele Wilson Miriam Whiddon Lee Trawick Joyce Northcutt Charlotte Ray Autrey Cherlotte Givers Patty Forrester Carolyn Knowles Betty Lou Watkins and visiting Misses Babbie Sally Mauldin Lena May Meyer and others.
Mr and Mrs Rex Doyle Smith announce the marriage of their daughter Emojene to Private Robert Jasper Barnes. The ceremony was May 3 at the Post Chapel at Gowen Field Boise Idaho. Pvt Barnes in the Army Air Forces later stationed Seattle WA. He is the son of Jasper Barnes of this city. Friends of Mrs A W Murray learn she was seriously injured recently in a Gadsden war plant and is in Forest Generals Hospital in Gadsden.
Twenty three pupils at Taylor received 6th grade certificates Friday. Hosie Taylor presented certificates to James Hillytos Cobb, Trevis Chetsire, John Hodges Jr, Benjamin Crew, Edward Coleb, John Givema Jr, Hugh Baltes, Hubert Sanders Jr, Lowrence Kornegay, Jeanetta Adstos, Elouies Langford, Francis Newton, James Sanders, Bobby McKay, Mary Jim Boott, Sallie May Collins, Joan Hayes, Lavada Peterman, Matthew Lisenby, Nina Jo Smith, Betty Clark, Mykiles Clark, and Guide Battles.
Mrs. Morris Malone, chairman of the Red Cross Surgical Dressings for Houston County, says the room will reopen soon after a weeks long delay in bondage material. Volunteers are urged to test schedules and join to meet summer quotas. Hours are 9:00 am to 1:40 pm Tuesday through Friday.
Hartford special report covers the Hartford Garden Club's last meeting before September held at Mrs. RS Ward's home. Outgoing president Alva Saunders led the business session. new president Roy Ward was seated. Members and guests enjoyed readings, a garden-themed program, lectures on gladioli culture, and a flower exhibit with awards.
Ensign Eloise Engleh of Washington DC endorses the new gray and white seersucker WAVES summer uniform set. It includes jacket and one piece dress with belt, gloves, shoes, and optional gloves. officers and enlisted wear identical outfits aside from hats and rank insignia. Costs are covered by Navy clothing allowance at $200 for enlisted and $250 for officers. Women may apply at Navy Recruiting Stations or Offices of Naval Officer Procurement.
Grandparents Mr and Mrs H Beall welcome Cornelia Anne and James Marlory Tew of Brewton as guests in Laping Alabama following the death of Mrs P Rutts mother. Earl and Bill McClintock have returned to Birmingham after visiting Dothan with grandparents H R McClintock and family. Herbert McClintock serves in the Postal Division of the Armed Services in New Guinea. Mrs McClintock resides in Birmingham.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Jane Porter age eighty three who died Sunday morning at her home on Dothan route four following a short illness were held today at 10 am at Bethlehem Church with Rev Jeff Stinson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. She is survived by a daughter Hasdland Mortuary directing. Mrs Annie Man Snellgrove and Blu Porter both of Dothan route four. a brother O K Parker of Headland. and five sisters Mrs Lora Hickman of Cottonwood Mrs Copnia Lock of Ashford Mrs Frances Robinson of Ashford Mrs Ally Gentry of Cottonwood and Mrs Callie Gentry of Graceville.
Washington AP reports postwar flood control planning costing about three billion dollars headed for Senate Commerce hearings. Civil Works Division mapped a potential construction program exceeding 2.6 billion with higher estimates possible. Hearings continue through June, examining Atlantic Coastal and Great Lakes projects along with Lower Mississippi and Ohio basins and other areas.
Reno report highlights divorcees adapting to labor gaps as many deploy to work and earn while studying for a Washington County diploma. At Harold's Club in Reno, a former dealer earned 350 weekly, with others moving through quick divorces for income. The club relies on 60 divorcees, and pay scales rise after training, with women learning new trades while managing home duties.
By Ruth Millett a Cleveland group of mothers enjoys a weekly night out not tied to a yearly holiday. They get a break from cooking and cleaning as part of the weekly scheme to show appreciation for mothers in the city.
Mra oar aa St Johns David has returned with bows of her parents Me ang 7. L Cooley, co OCethen twa, after four visits in Herne.
Air Service Command workers at a Miami warehouse pose with a range of Army Air Forces tires. Georgia Stroud sits atop a 54 inch Flying Fortress tire as she and Jean Lineberger inspect 8 inch and 30 inch tires mounted on PT-17 landing gear, highlighting tire sizes used on wartime aircraft.
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