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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1944
Page
11
A series of social events centered on Mrs. Rob Hollis of Montgomery and Mrs. J. L. Spann featured gifts, refreshments, and bridge games at Montezuma Avenue homes. Attendees included numerous local ladies and club members with floral centerpieces and autumn decor.
Ruth Millett notes worry about servicewomen returning to civilian life after the war. Many hope to marry or find new jobs, while some served in WAC, Marine or SPAR roles may face tough transitions. The piece explores pressures of marriage and nonuniform work ahead.
Recreation center officials finalize the hostess roster for October with city groups supplying hostesses on specified dates. Notable listings include Victory Belles, Soldiers Hostess Committee, Dothan Garden Club, Pilot Club, and American Legion Auxiliary across the month.
Mrs Fred C Moseley hosted two small morning gatherings at her home 208 South Orange avenue. At 10 00 a m the event honored Mrs Powahatan James of Tuscaloosa visiting as intermediate department leader of a Curriculum School at First Baptist Church. Guests included Mrs C C Moseley Mrs J H Webb Miss Blossom Thompson and Mrs Joe Jones. An 11 4 0 a m reception honored Mrs Robert H Hollis of Montgomery visiting sister Mrs Frank Covington. Floral decor and a silver bowl centerpiece lit with roses and blue ageratum complemented refreshments. Assisted by Mrs J L Mullins Miss Elza Pridgen and Mrs Dupree Davis.
Miss Jessie Mildred Kirkland known as Pat Kirkland a dental nurse at Veterans Hospital Tuscaloosa enlists in the Waves daughter of Mrs Annie C Kirkland of Panama City Florida she was born in Dothan Alabama a Dothan High graduate and sister of J M Kirkland of Dothan. Also listed are recent Houston County marriage licenses issued during the past week to Merle S Vetter and Marie Amelia Monica Andrew Anglin and Nancy Lashley Richard Gibbs and Nada Zug Joseph Plaga and Dors Linjeunesse John Melurie Jr and Dorothy Suen Louie Gulledge and Cloey Maedones.
Practical tips cover removing old wax with liquid wax, placing small storage spaces to curb toy clutter, using self polishing wax for kitchens, and drying children's shoes indoors at night while applying a light oil or polish to maintain longevity.
Descendants of Andrew Elton Wolmes and relatives attend the Williams reunion in Gulf Lee Church Florida July event details and a birthday party hosted by Barbara Dickerson with Mrs Wiley Pickerson. Guests include many local families and neighbors with games and refreshments provided.
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