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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1943
Page
5
A fragmented historical page presents garbled text about a will, longing for past joys, courage to face the future, and reflections on fortune and fire. It blends mention of Turner, Chinese Trouvres, and scattered poetic moral lines with unclear chronology. The readable portions evoke memory, resilience, and the quest to retrieve lost loved ones.
Ruth Vivian Folham of Pinckard, bride-elect to Eiley B. Ray of Brunswick GA, was honored with a tea on Wednesday afternoon at the Pinckard home of Mr. Roy Haiston. Mrs A J Ivey and hostesses greeted guests who registered over seventy five names at the bride’s book amid Autumn flower decorations. Lieut. Davis, formerly of Slocomb High, has been promoted to Second Lieutenant after serving in Fort Benning and departing for foreign assignment in Australia. Paul Porter of Jacksonville FL visits in Dothan with his mother Mrs Cora Porter.
After the flu, a lingering cough may develop into bronchitis and irritate bronchial membranes. The text promotes Creomulsion as a remedy to ease and expel germs, soothe inflamed mucous, and aid nature. It mentions relief from rough throat and chest discomfort.
A guide to making a patchwork quilt using four inch fabric patches arranged in a hit or mine pattern. Steps include cutting eight by four inch pieces, stitching patches, padding with cotton batting, and quilting in two inch rows before finishing edges.
Hartford Special reports eighty members of the Hattturd Junior One 4-H clubs met this week to hear tests on time content and gate pin demonstration to counteract excess acid. W. G. Eden emphasized eye production and proposed feeding White Dutch Clover to chickens to cut costs. Club girls viewed a peanut butter making demonstration.
Hartford reports a small exhibit of renovated furniture crafted by Senior One Home Economics students. The display features chairs upholstery and child stroller remodeling, with names including Rebecca Spann Ada Overton Grace Saunders Loring Smith Betty Hogan Dolores Duncan, and Miss Rodney’s group noting a sad personal loss at Webb home.
The Envineas Women's Circle of the First Hiphat WMS met for supper at the church with Mrs Foy Mizell and Mrs Viciue Hatos serving from lesson. After opening business, Mrs Claude Coton led the avasian studies and discussion of the booklet More Than Conquerors. attendees included Mrs C TQ Baines, Mrs Wiley Deal, Miss Essie Mae Southernman, Miss Sara Apt Als, Claude Cotton, Mr J Paris, Mrs Dora Cook, Miss Frances Whigham, Miss Eunice Thornipson and Miss Mary Smith.
Hartford FL chapter reports twenty seven new members initiated this school year under Mrs Jean Reagan home economics teacher. New members include Tow a Helen Smiley Margaret Adams Able Lou Burch Vigne Chik Ranzle Tee Dalmple Mary Lou Daughtry and others. committee members Diongene Roy Cornelma Wilk and Christine Justice assisted. Also notes Corps activities and Scout troop recognitions amid local community updates.
A fragmented birth notices page lists names and partial details for newborns in Florida. Included are references to Mr and Mrs and a child linked to Mid Florida, Martard, and Eugene with unclear dates and venues.
Rabbi Wolf, noted for Jewish history studies, will address the Delta Kappa Gamma chapter at Samson School, eight oclock Saturday evening November 20. Esther M. Steely announces the event. Mrs Hargrove of Mo bute state president will also speak. Wilfred Henson and Mrs Geneva will provide musical entertainment.
Members of the Phebean Sunday School close met for a regular social at the home of Mrs. J W Psraman. Chrysanthemums in autumn colors adorned the upper table with a mauve centerpiece. Mr. Robert Ramsey presided during the meeting which featured a talk on tithing by Mr. Harold Knowles and a list of attendees including Mrs Oscar Capps and Mrs Eldred Gilmarer.
London AP reports the Polish government in exile says Poland will need over 1.6 million tons of food to feed the country for the postwar period. A study led by Jan Kwapinski, a premier and minister of trade and mines in exile, outlines rationing limits like 25 pounds of meat seeds per person over six months, effectively about one pound weekly.
Washington society during wartime operates as a major social engine even as the social season collapses. Elite hostesses and families adjust to a leaner, more flexible calendar with smaller, informal gatherings and military guests, while public figures and wives of leaders influence the capital’s social life amid shortages and shifting norms.
Morrza M. Boland, county FSA supervisor, chairs a committee that reviews all borrowers on the FSA program since its inception. If a borrower has paid on time, they may stay. if payments are missed, foreclosures and removal from the program are possible. Less than 10 percent of the 200 RR borrowers in Houston County face possible dropout this year. Committee members include Preston Watford, Edgar G. Ivey, Clarence Meadows, and alternate E. J. Whidden.
A wartime father writes to his two year old son about housing woes caused by a child’s existence. He reflects on landlord prejudice and the pressure on his family as they search for a place to live while noting his own nonhero status and urging resilience. He urges the boy to endure without making noise or damaging wallpaper and acknowledges the hardship of London bombings beside domestic fear.
An article fragment argues against coeducation through high school and advocates single sex schooling led by male teachers, while noting the need for more women in teaching and the broader social push for equal opportunity. It discusses manpower shortages, pay, and the impact of war on gender roles in education.
Fragmentary notice mentions Mrs Jobs Destirgy LD Hilimas and a brother-in-law Byrd linked to Savannah hospital. References an estate will and a firm, with many garbled terms making exact details unreadable.
Meats and chicken should be turned once when about half done. Whole meals of meat precooked vegetables and fruit may be broiled together to save time fuel and energy. Fruits and pre cooked vegetables should be buttered seasoned and placed around meat usually when meat is turned. Calvea Liver grill onion rings cooked potato slices cooked carrots. London Grill lamb chops cooked breaded parsnips sliced pineapple rings.
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