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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1945
Page
3
A wartime poem honors a nurse for aiding wounded soldiers in France on May 25, praising her courage and silent heroism. The piece notes she saved lives without medals, while a list follows of Fort McClellan visitors to Dothan and June host activities by Soldiers' Center including various clubs and gatherings in the area.
Mrs Prvete and Mr Henry E Pier son of Blakey Ga announce the birth of two daughters in a local hospital on December 33. The family, Patrick and Asa, welcomes the new arrivals and shares the joyful news.
Staff Sergeant and Mrs Mun ray Dease announce the birth of a son named Joseph Michael on May 2. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs BH Dease of route five and Mr and Mrs PO Woodham of Mudlard Cry route two.
Circles of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society met yesterday with varied turnout. Circle Two collected five members. Circle Three had eleven under Mrs Lawrence Seaborn. Circle Four hosted at church with nine present. Circle Nine, at Mrs W W Jackson’s home, had eleven and three visiting ladies. Circle Ten, hosted by Mrs Meta Jones, had nine and one visitor. Circle Eleven with Mrs Kelley had nine. Circle Twelve, led by Mrs H V Richey at Mrs C T Rogers, had twelve present. other circles reported no meetings.
Dorothy Dix answers two letters on marriage choices and social pressures. She says women are self supporting now and being an old maid is not a reproach, but stresses loving the husband matters more than age difference. She also advises on a soldier and divorce issue, noting legal steps and possible bigamy concerns. A separate note mentions revival services and local moves of church members and naval personnel.
Circle Five of Lafayette Street Methodist W S C five sponsors prayer meetings on Wednesday Thursday and Friday at 4 00 p m in preparation for the revival services. Wednesday’s gathering is at Mrs Leon Redding’s home. Thursday’s at Mrs Earl Butler’s. Friday’s at Mrs Russell Parish’s.
The Sesame club hosted its annual picnic at Porter's Fairylood on Friday with a club stay. Members attended a gift presentation for Mrs. L. G. Nichols, who leaves for Selma, and Mrs. L. F. Manning, who moves to Enterprise. A golf shower honored Nichols, a bridge contest entertained members and children enjoyed outdoor activities. Attendees included Mrs. James Oxyoer, Mrs. A. E. Bass, Mr. C. W. Bell, Mrs. H J. Cannon, Mrs. T. J. Creel, Mrs. Jesse Herwell, Mrs. Ray Hayes, Max Morris, and others.
Mrs Jack Deal of St Andrew Fiz entertained for Shirley Annes fourth birthday with games and contests for children. Prize winners were Wendell Sangster and Alice Flowers. Group pictures were taken and refreshments served by a long list of young guests and assisting ladies.
Miss Louise Horne valedictorian of Rehobeth High School Senior II, member of Bera Club and active in school activities. Jim Bond named salutatorian, son of Mr and Mrs Wyatt Bond and basketball team leader. A military family buffet for AML servicemen and wives set for Wednesday at 8 30 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Miss Gwendolyn Stephenson spending a week at Wakulla Springs Florida guest of Mrs D B Murphy.
W Parkman and infant daughter Diane moved from a local hospital to their home on Orange Avenue near the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
Mr Eves and Mel spent two weeks in Louisiana visiting local sites and meeting residents. The trip included tours of regional landmarks and discussions on community events.
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