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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1945
Page
4
An editorialish passage reflects on privilege and duty, noting faith in service and courage. It includes military veterans Robert Vernon Boone and Petty Officer Jack Boone, with brief notes on their discharge and return from military service. The text also mentions automotive fuel efficiency in a tangential line.
A birthday dinner honoring Mr F Williams of Headland was hosted by his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Hassen Williams of Clopton. A large group of relatives attended including numerous Brown, Lee, Horne, Ward, and Williams families from Headland Buffalos Webb and surrounding areas. Also noted is promotion of C Smith Jr to chief Pharmacists mate at Morehead City and a relocation of Mrs May to join her husband in California. The Book Review Club meets Wednesday at 3 PM at the home of Mrs Passmore with Mrs Bennett reviewing January Thaw by Bellamy Partridge.
Chronic bronchitis may develop if a cough or bronchitis is not treated. Creomulsion claims to reach the seat of trouble, expel germ phlegm, and soothe bronchial membranes. It blends beechwood creosote with other medicines and contains no narcotics. If unsatisfied, you may get your money back.
Mrs Frank Kingard and Mrs Enns Gibbon hosted a tea at the Dowling home in Pinchard honoring Delbert Edward Scheil of Los Angeles. Guests enjoyed blue net, black velvet, pink net, and gold crepe gowns, with elaborate centerpieces and silver tea service. Seventy five guests registered at the bride’s book as reception plans stirred among church members. Captain E R Stuckey departs for Mineral Springs after visiting Midland City
Lieut. and Mrs. Oakley entertained Sunday at their 408 N Park Ave home with a large guest list. Oakley on a 30 day leave after a year in the Pacific aboard USS Wisconsin will report to the Navy Base in New Orleans for a new assignment in the legal division on Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. W. F. Oakley of Columbia attended as hostess.
Mrs. Dora Bush announces the marriage of her daughter Enid Bush to James Curtis Vaughan son of Mr and Mrs W H Vaughn of Ragland Alabama The double ring ceremony was performed by Judge P C Black in the presence of a small group of friends and relatives Enid Bush is a Holmes County High School Bonifay and Moody Hospital School of Nursing graduate The bridegroom recently discharged from the Army after service in the European Theater for thirty eight months.
Mrs A J Williams hosted a luncheon at 705 West Meade Street honoring her nephew Gene Williams and Harry Peterman who have returned from overseas. Guests included Howard Williams and family, N B Shirley clan, Gene Williams family, Jim Peterman and others. Private Ruben V Dixon has returned to Fort Leavenworth after spending fifteen days with his wife Emma Crawford Dixon of Webb Route One.
Announce the birth of Joseph Jerome to Mr and Mrs Joseph T Masters. Joseph Jerome born in November. Also announce the birth of William Lee to Mr and Mrs Lloyd T Starling of Toule Two. William Lee born November 16 in a local hospital.
Miss Jean Adams and Miss Gladys Adams celebrated their birthdays with a Friday afternoon party. Guests included Robert Earl Miller Sara Ellen Cook Wille Miller and many Adams family members. Other notes mention John Henry Mills visiting from Baxley after Navy discharge and relatives visiting from Miami and Columbia for football games and gatherings.
Huntingdon College announces the freshmen girls named to the honor roll during premabon week. Recipients include Besne Costarides and Frances Louie Pearson from Montgomery and Autingsville respectively, plus several students from Macon, Gadsden, and other Alabama cities.
Master Sergeant Jesse Gear Brough at Brockley Field in Mobule Air Technical Service Command spends forty days with relatives and friends in Bern. Pag Duraod visits route with Mr and Mrs J A Hodges before returning home to Minneapolis after discharge. He is remembered as Durand, brother of Corporal Hene Durand.
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