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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1944
Page
3
Church group gathers for monthly W S C S meeting at the church with G Malone presiding. Secretary report read and devotional led by Dr Norman McLeod, 63 members present, several members attended a Panama City seminar, and Mrs Lewis returned from Philadelphia.
Miss Elizabeth Mobley, bride elect, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Doris Gamble and Miss Nell Hartang at 207 West Crawford. Guests included W. H. Hopson, Wilma Watford, Allen Turner, J. S. Davis and others. Also reports Mr. M. F. Ford, in the Navy, transferring from Dothan to Evergreen with his wife and mother accompanying.
In Noolend City Mr and Mrs Russell Adu announce the birth of a daughter September 27. Mary Lavda is named. In Dusalevulle Ga Mr and Mrs B P McWaters announce the birth of a daughter Wunce Hebecca September 26. Mrs McWaters formerly Carre Andrews is daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Andrews. Marvette Willis T is announced for October 1 with the child named Marvette Jr. Mrs Willis resides on a Dothan route with her parents Mr and Mrs Willie Skeen while Pfc Willis serves in France.
Annie Marie Hall, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Henry Hall of Midland City route two, married Private Ray John Yingst of Napier Field, son of Mr and Mrs Harry J Yingst of Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The ceremony at Midland City was conducted by J E Hamric September and witnessed by friends. Yingst has served at Napier Field thirty three months. They reside with her parents on Midland City route two.
Lafayette Street Methodist W. C. S. met at the church yesterday afternoon with a small group. Mrs. Clyde Coe presided. devotional by Mrs. A. W. Carr. nominating committee named. Panama City Seminar report reviewed. service closed with song and benediction. Hostess Service Committee to meet at Dothan Recreation Center Thursday at 10 a.m. Also note Raymond Spann and Xt Crawford to visit New Orleans. Thomas E Buntin Jr. returns to Marion Military Institute to resume studies.
Educational program under the United States Armed Forces Institute offers off duty courses to hospital patients at Camp Rucker. Pvt Florence Lyons leads the effort with two Gray Ladies, Mrs Rawls and Mrs Shendan, guiding patients through 64 courses across 17 fields. Courses in accounting, radio, and electricity draw many from classes II and IV, aiding civilian reentry and knowledge.
Mr and Mrs H L Murphy of Abbeville announce the marriage of their daughter Christine to James Robert Helcher second class seaman U S Navy son of Mr and Mrs Hoyt Helcher of Abbeville The ceremony was held September 4 at the Fort Gammes home of Judge Foote Mrs Belcher continues her education at Abbeville Secondary Agricultural School while Seaman Helcher serves at Bainbridge Maryland
The Hartford Garden Club gathered at the home of Mrs Alva Saunders with Mrs F Davis as co hostesses. Members displayed flower exhibits and awards went to Mrs Tom Tindell. The group discussed a park beautification project in Auburn to honor World War I veterans. Donations were approved for Mrs Edwards and the Brownie Scout troop leaders. One half of this year's pecan sale proceeds from the town square will benefit the club. A program on church decorations bulbs and home garden value followed. Other notices include convalescence of Mrs W J Forrester and visits by Warrant Officer J O Baxley and family, plus a new servicemen wives sewing class opening today.
A survey of parents of nine sets of quads across the United States finds that quadruplets bring heavy costs and emotional strain rather than windfall. Parents report rising expenses, dependence on gifts, and ongoing hard work to provide ordinary childhoods for the fourfold brood.
A misprint in the Eagle notes that the Wednesday luncheon meetings are held only on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month not the first. Captain Blondie McQuargs of Detachment stationed at Ardmore Army Air Base arrived last night for a two week visit with her mother Mrs. F Memes and relatives, accompanied by her nephew Peter Lee, Major and Mrs. W B Lee of Port Su, Oklahoma.
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