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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1944
Page
3
A reader recalls a dreaming scene of a field with golden grains and violets, a grove of sands, a brook with perch, a pond of bullfrogs, a tired cottonwood, and a hill where sunsets die. The verse closes on life’s value through use and a reflective sentiment.
Mr and Mrs Jack Howell of Dothan route two announce a daughter Melinda born November 2. Mrs Howell nee Rudeen Battles is daughter of Mr and Mrs Bud Battles with paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Herbert Howell of Dothan route two. Mr and Mrs E L Fletcher Jr with Margaret Sasser announce a son Mickey La Don born November 23. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J A Sasser of Newton route one and Mr and Mrs E L Fletcher of Baton Rouge La. Mr and Mrs Wayatt Jones of Cottonwood announce a son Robert Hixie born November 22. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R B Jones of Pansey and Mr and Mrs Henry King of Greenwood Fla.
Mr and Mrs Henry Whitehurst of Ashford announce the marriage of their daughter to Dorman Battles of Route Two The ceremony was held at 6 60 p m on 22 at the home of Davis Mr and Mrs Battles reside on Dothas Route Two
War Board predicts a cigarette lighting crisis as match supplies shrink while demand climbs. Production falls, imports drop, exports rise, and kitchen lucifers may become essential. Victory Belles visit Camp Rucker Hospital to entertain disabled soldiers, with Mrs. Herman Blumberg traveling to Tampa after the visit.
A neighborhood Thanksgiving party was held at Lettie Vee Condrey’s home near Cottonwood. Attendees included Christine Condrey, Donzell Jenkins, Oper Sellers, Mary Hall, Clyde Pitcher, Sidney Adams, Ted Jones, Buc Mercer, Joyce McDonald, Dewey Sellers, Joe Pitcher, John Jenkins, Lonel Hall, Otis Adams, J B Wineheed, Nash Guy, Wilner Parrish, John Lew Woo, Aaron Capps, J L Condrey, Juanita Varnum, Albert Kirkigad, Leasie Bee Hell Jum-Tue Johnson, Theo Hall, Jowor Tindel, Ray Womack, Manuel Byrd, Carl Sellers, Glenn Jones Talmadge Hall, James Sellers, Robert Kinsey, Irene Pitcher, Marie Adams, Lamar Chambers, Eumite Hall, Leslie Jones, Elaine Noblin, Rex, Dorothy Stean, James Noblin, George Derry Granger, Curby Jones, Rollix Granger, Lavonne Jones, A McDonald, Harmon Fears, and Alvie Condrey.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Sizemore of Troy route three hosted a large family gathering Thursday for a turkey dinner. Attendees included multiple Sizemore relatives, extended family from Troy route two, Brundidge route one, Grady route two, St Petersburg Florida, and Griffin Georgia, plus friends Beatrice Eagerton and Carlton Jinwright family members.
James Etheridge and Buck McArdle head to Great Lakes for naval training after a cane mill party hosted by H. E. McArdle. A large group of friends gathered with many names listed. other enlistment and military-related visits shared among Dothan area residents. A separate note mentions a club meeting set for Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Wallace Malone's home.
NEA writer reports spring millinery trends for holiday wear. Hoch fashion shows favor coquettish qualified hats with spangles veiling embroidery and feathers. Turbans roses and lilied floral motifs appear, with festive toques and party toppers in satin and tulle.
Auburn Alabama reports that rayon fabrics vary by type viscose cuprammonium and acetate and require different pressing methods acetate heat causes shine or melting thus must be pressed warm on the wrong side with tissue paper tests like nail polish remover reveal acetate use careful handling when altering rayon garments and avoid heat damage Mr and Mrs Mount and Miss Lucile Davis visiting local residents in Auburn and Macon connections noted.
Mr and Mrs Beaty Whidden received guests over the holidays including Mrs Rose Emmett from Fort Payne Mrs Leonard Thom and son Dick Emmett from Montgomery Mrs W J Ray from Greenville and Pic Jack Ray a Tulane medical student Mr and Mrs J W Gilbert returned home last night after the visit.
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