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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1944
Page
3
Poem recounts the journey of the Magi following a bright beacon the Everlasting Light. The piece appeals to universal peace and guidance from a divine gift. Mrs J D Wilson hosts visitors including Doris Wilson WAVES and Sylvia H Johnson at Gainesville Ga Naval Aviation Training Center. Johnson hails from Stillwater Minnesota.
NEA Service notes draping drops to the knees for a slimmer waist with a fuller softer skirtline. Nicole de Paris showcases a Linden tea green crepe afternoon frock with draped front and diagonal folds, paired with a feathered hat in a two color harmony. A tiered dress trend comes with a height warning for tall wearers and a plum crepe ensemble featuring a plum silver striped shirt and a dubonnet hat with ostrich feather pompons.
A birthday dinner honoring Albert J. Allums Jr was hosted by his parents at 501 Greenwood Avenue on October 30 Attending were Mr and Mrs S S Truesdell and children C S James Jesse Norman and Neal Mr and Mrs Oscar Allums and children Mary Jane Ailda Jean and Oscar Hay Mr and Mrs E B Allums son Curtis Mr and Mrs Ray Lingo and children Bill and Jimmy Mrs Lizzie Srauth Miss Ouida Tinga and Mrs J J Glawson.
The Daughters of the American Revolution state board met in Birmingham at the Prest on Hotel with 33 members attending. Alabama bell for the Valley Forge memorial building was purchased. stones will be dedicated to Revolutionary heroes. Miss Helen Gaines was elected chairman of the Birmingham district seven branches DAR. The state conference is set for February 22 23 at Jefferson Davis Hotel in Montgomery per Mrs MoE Barns. Mrs T H Napier of Montevallo is state regent.
Mrs Massee hosted the U D C Dothan Chapter meeting at her home with Mrs C C Bennett presiding. Highlights included a district meeting review by Mrs W H Yarbrough, education in the South, and Southern literature. Members present and a visiting guest from Meridian, Miss., were welcomed during refreshments.
Mrs. McInnis of Pinedale Civic Club is elected president of the Alabama Council of Home Clubs at the annual Birmingham meeting. She previously led the county council and state organizations, serving as secretary and activities chair, plus scholarship chair since 1935. She lives on Viren Loop Road with her dairying husband and two daughters.
Mr and Mrs H E Allen of Kungetts Tent announce the birth of a daughter Agnes Gere born October or August per notice. The mother was Miss Agnes Harizog of Hertfordshire.
Outdoor barbecue supper held Thursday evening for the Dotran High School football squad and faculty. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan, EF. W. Walker, J. T. Brock Jr., Miss Mary Jo Cook, Miss Flo Fraley, Miss Mary Park Turner, Miss Green, Lettie Stefford, Mrs. Westghaefer, Grace Bonham, Minnie Heard, Coach Jack Howarter and son Kim, plus many attendees such as James Ware Burkett, Tommy Underwood, Robert Lokey, Melvin Baker, Raymond Satles, Ray Campton, Wilbur Johnson, Charles Howell, Sonny Deguin, W. A. Cumbie, Charles Skeen, Franklin Patterson, Jack Marley, Charles Ray Kee, Fred O'Brien, Billy Batter, Alfed Parrish, Clyde Smith, Whitfield King, Wallace Faulk, Harry Wise, and others including Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. S. M. Baker, and Mrs. J. C. Woodhsmard with daughter Patsy.
J W Gregory manager of the Dothan J C Penny store hosted a Thursday Eat O Log chicken supper for Penny employees. Lowell W Allen performed with a vocalist while humorous talks were given by Ma Colon Deese and Mrs Byrd Saunders. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Early Arnold and Miss Foy Lee Godfrey photographed the group. Several local residents and families attended including the Gregorys Allen Arnolds Bests Adkins Scotts and Deeses. Victor Sellers visiting Cairo Ga spent the weekend with his wife and sons at 205 North Lena street. Mrs Arthur Johnson recuperating after a local operation. Major and Mrs D D Brock and Dallas Jr arrived from Washington to visit and Major Brock leaves soon for overseas duty. Mrs Walter Haynes and Barbara arrive to live here during Haynes foreign assignment with relatives on 302 N St Andrews street.
Miss Charani Net Sellers wed First Baptist Church in a brief ceremony officiated by Rev. Sam C. Reeves. The couple left for a North Carolina wedding trip and will reside in Atlanta. The bride, a Dothan High School graduate, previously worked at the U S Naval Reserve Air Base in Atlanta and in Dothan. Seaman Arthur Taylor Strain, son of Mrs. Ina S. Strain of Atlanta, attended Dud Hills High School and Emory University before joining the Navy two and a half years ago.
The Fine Arts Club will present a technicolor film on eighteenth century life in Williams burg Virginia at Houston Memorial Library Thursday at 7 30 PM. The showing, postponed from Wednesday due to Rotary Club events, is sponsored by Mrs J D Astleford and the committee on arrangements. The program is part of a Rockefeller Foundation educational film collection screened by Eastman Kodak and shown at major art venues nationwide.
Sergeant David Freed a cellist stationed at Courtland Alabama will be presented by the Harmony Club and Martin and Davis Theater in a Tuesday evening concert at Foster Street Methodist Church. The former Curtis Quartette member has performed with many musical groups while in Army service. Music lovers in Dothan and nearby towns are invited to hear him play tomorrow evening.
Marion Ats march tradition observed as Judson College hosts annual junior freshman wedding. Attendees include Mrs Frances Diamond maid of honor and Miss Charlotte Hinigens best man. Faculty and student participants fill roles from president to sponsors. ceremony features a prayerbook veil, pink gowns, blue bridesmaids, and Lohengrin Wedding March. Reception follows in senior parlors. coxswain Albert J. Allums Jr. heads home after visits.
The Ruth Senday School Class of the First Baptist Church will hold its monthly business and social meeting Tuesday at 7 30 o clock at the home of Mrs Ley Sruaen 737 Cottonwood. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Green Miss Edna Green and Mrs A M Green spent the weekend in Louisville called because of the illness of Mrs Mellie Butts and Mrs Teashea Hartzog. Miss Mary Hale Pittman is visiting Mrs James S Davis in Tallahassee Florida for the weekend.
In Dover this weekend Bass Agnes Shanks of Wy was a guest of Mr and Mrs Brooks Sellicre. The infant daughter of Mrs Burnester Langford of Ferland has been missing since yesterday, with Langford and Augie moved from their local area to Readland. Language and names are partly garbled in the text.
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