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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1943
Page
7
A blurred, poetic description evokes a summer scene with grain fields and a bright sky. The narrator mentions Robert Wistrand and shifts through fading memories of daybreak and light, blending between past and present in a dreamlike reflection.
Lieut Charlee W Harris of Camp Rucker will be guest soloist at the morning service. He will sing The Holy City and The Lord's Prayer by Maulatte. Harris replaces Sergeant Mary Fries, transferred from Camp Rucker, and brings broad radio and concert experience. Before joining the Army he was soloist at The Church of Maul and Andrew in New York.
Amlet Bridge Club met at 516 West Main Street hosted by Mrs. George Vance. Guests included Mrs. Richard Ramecy, Mrs. Love Harvard, Mrs. Charla Cooper, Mrs. C. R. Church, Mrs. J. I. Harris, Mrs. Jaman Dees, and Mrs. T. B. Schule. Mrs Church won high score. dessert and coffee followed.
Donald Palmer Bailey the son of Mr and Mrs J B Bailey was honored at a large party on his seventh birthday. Ice punch greeted guests and the cake with seven lights was served with ice. Mrs Bailey assisted by Mrs W S Palmer Mrs H D Stepsineer and Jim Battome helped while sixty friends enjoyed games at the park and playground.
Calendar notes specify Lafayatte Street Methodist circles meeting at listed homes 3:00 p.m. while Episcopal and Presbyterian auxiliaries convene at parish house and church for sessions and programs. Junior Girls and Baptist groups gather at various homes for activities and intermedial events with named hosts.
Soldiers Club lists weekly hostesses at the Dethae Recreation Center. Monday Boros Club features Mea Corster Parham Mia Arthur Mark. Tuesday Victory Halls dance attendees include Mrs Stallings Mig Vo Meritt Mrs Do tree Davis and Mrs BW Peasner. Wednesday Night Circle lists Mary Carroll Aurelia Davis Vera McGhee and Mia Florence Carroll.Thursday Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary presides with Mrs Marnnl Row Whit Harris Josh Couck and Francea Roberts. hostess Mia for the day LaBruce Hanahan. Friday Duhas Gardes Club hosts with Mrs A G Barnes J W Hamilton J A Logue and Toy Lewis. Mrs W Phillips and Mrs RL Wright as daily hostesses. Sunday Soldiers Hostess Committee lists Mrs J W Roberts and Mrs Norman Meleod.
Dethan Recreation Center opened with a roundup of events. Activities include a doughnut party from 1 to 10 a.m., a 10 hour music program, and a 7 p.m. table games and ping pong session. Monday features an open house and 7:15 p.m. program committee meeting. Tuesday offers an 8:15 p.m. formal dance with Napier Field Band. Wednesday hosts a 3 p.m. bridge contest, Am Rotary Club forum in the auditorium. Thursday at 8 p.m. bingo with prizes. Friday at 8:30 p.m. square dance with Slew-foot Shim and his String Band.
Mrs Edward W Hawkins Jr hosted Thursday afternoon tea in honor of her daughter in law Mrs E W Hawkins who had returned to Dothan after visiting her parents Mr and Mr Paul Johnson at Dollar Hay Michigan. Autumn flowers decorated the rooms and the tea table featured white carnations gladioli and tuberoses. Mrs G M Harrison poured coffee from antique silver service while other attendants assisted. Guests included Martha Farmer Sara Hathcock W A Mauldin Frank Whitesell William Expy Lex Dowling Linton Warren Frank Coleman Henry Michael Jabua Roberts William Hall Blakely Frances Boozer Elizabeth Kap Frances Moody Drewry Foy Jr John Flowers Sr Fred Moseley Albert West Jr Marie McQuagee Dupres Davis Charles Cooper Arthur Mazyck Robert Ramaey Ralph Moseley George Spann W C Loker Frank Pridgen Charles Smart Jefferson Hudson Fred Lillge Fejton Goodwyn Cheater Part yam Dave Harvard H B Burdchsav Dow T Hushey T K L McFatter F Stallings A C Rodenlough
Community members in Dothan and nearby areas report relatives returning from Birmingham and Selma, hospitalizations for injuries and illnesses, and short visits to Montgomery and Meridian. Names include Mrs. Mary J. Lisenby, J. W. Ziglar, Wilton Sturges, Mrs. Earl Thompson, Maude Wells, and several others amid routine social updates.
Auburn Ala Plans completed to form a Women Land Army in Alabama to aid 1941 crops. Alabama Extension Service will mobilize 45000 home demonstration club women led by Elizabeth Forney. Montgomery County started the effort by honoring 15 women this month. Gordon Fowler notes school officials helped recruit city boys to help harvest crops and cites prior labor efforts. Prisoners aided harvests in Southeast Alabama. officials warn farm labor will be a limiting factor in 1944 and call for efficient, cooperative farming to boost production.
Misa Warnet MrcSwean of Selma, treasurer of Pilot International, will guest speak at the Piet Club meeting at 7 30 Monday evening at the Houston Hotel. Miss McSwean will be a weekend guest at Mr and Mrs Fred Little's home, 602 West Adams street. Hartford service to welcome new pastor Rev W O Calhoun and Mrs Calhoun will be held Sunday evening. Cemetery work at Prospect Free Will Baptist set for Thursday November 8.
Pfe and Mrs Virgil Harrison Deatherage announce the birth of a daughter Anna Mae on November 10. Mr and Mrs Lawton DeVane announce a son James Lynwood born November 5. Mrs DeVane was Jewell Smith of Webb. Lshomea McCraney announce a son Cary Harlan born November 6 at a local hospital. C O Guy announce a daughter Henrietta born in November. mother and infant at home 403 South College Street. J T Pitchford announce a son Homer Terrell born November 7. grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs John T Pitchford and Mr and Mrs C D Morris.
Residents are invited to join a church cleanup along the Ashford Highway. All interested persons should bring appropriate tools for work and are asked to bring individual lunches.
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