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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1945
Page
3
A collage of quotes on grief, cheer, and value contrasts with a brief notice: Private Wille T Williford of Madrid has been transferred from a Camp in North Carolina to Fort Devens, Mass. The passage weaves thoughts on happiness and resilience, ending with a military transfer snippet.
Foster Street Methodist Church members honored at a chicken supper hosted by George Y Malone and others. The meeting featured debt funding for repairs, a 1945 church budget of 22 780 for ten months, and committees for 1946 including Membership and Finance with numerous named stewards. The rural work program announced a new district worker, and the session adjourned with prayer led by Dr Baker.
Members of the New Century Club gathered yesterday afternoon at 209 North Oates Street hosted by Mrs J J Bowers. President Mrs R E Foy led the business session as treasurer Mrs W S Wilson presented the annual budget.
The WSC will meet at Foster Street Methodist Church at 3 PM Thursday to begin studying a new mission book These Moving Times. Leaders include Mrs Heard Saxon Mrs HW Hutchings Mrs Edward Crawford and Mrs James Spann. Janet Sweet elected editor of Edgewood Junior College paper and yearbook.
Local Baptist circles held home meetings for study and meditation. Members participated in devotional messages, led discussions, and shared refreshments in multiple hosts across Foster Street area, with attendance ranging from five to twelve per circle.
The Dothan Community Concert Series launches its membership drive with a 7:00 p m dinner at the Ffouston Hotel. About 100 active fundraisers and three committee members—Mrs. W. T. Burkett, Mrs. Troy Lewis, and Miss Elza Pridgen—are involved. Tickets cost five dollars for adults and three dollars for children, including tax, granting buyers a say in selecting artists. ticket sales start after the dinner as officials urge wide participation in Dothan.
A group from the Catholic Woman's Club of St. Columba Church attended the Montgomery district meeting of the National Council of Catholic Women yesterday. The event at the Whitley Hotel included lunch and a program. Attendees named include Mrs. A. G. Barnes, Mrs. J W. Gregory, Miss Mildred Daniel, Mrs. Franklin Sweet, Mrs. B. F. Sweet, Mrs. R. J. McHugh, Mrs. A. A. Warner, and Father John Stack. Pre Bill Payne returned to Camp Runner after visiting his mother Mrs. WM. Payne and friends at Asheford and Durham.
An advertisement touts prompt relief for inflamed eyes and eyelid irritation with Tasuie. It claims quick improvement of burning, itching, and soreness, and mentions a money back guarantee. A Lavuptik eye cup is included and the product is said to be sold at all druggists.
Mr and Mrs Otho Keel announce a daughter Bettie Jean born October 7. Mr and Mrs Jack Hall announce a daughter Jubony Mack born October 7. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hosena Hall and Mr and Mrs J L Shutes of Hartford Route One. Mr and Mrs Ivey Crawford Weed announce a daughter Mary Jean born October 2 at a local hospital. Rev and Mrs Faye Askew announce a son Johns William born October 1 in Panama City Florida.
Circles of the First Baptist Woman's Missionary Union reported meetings Monday. Circle Two hosted by Mrs Harry Cannon with Mrs A L Pate leading had eight members. Circle Three at Mrs Ossie Shackleford's had fifteen present with presider Mrs W W I Nowell and prayer by Shackleford. Mrs A E Garner spoke on Spiritual Preparation for Peace and Mrs J R Haynes on Will There Be a Christmas. Circle Four at Mrs W C Cumbie's house with leader Mrs C C Bennett presiding had eleven members. Circle Six hosted by Mrs Harry Mall at Mrs Willie Bailey's home taught Pray Ye third chapter with ten present. Circle Seven at Mrs R L Gaines's had eight, devotional by Mrs Amos Jones and discussion on past presidents of the W M A. Circle Eight led by Mrs J T Vaughan and reader Mrs J T Brewton had twelve present. Circle Nine at Mrs B L M Cherry's had devotional by Mrs Houstoni Barksdale.
Eight peered roll call and devotion led by Mrs M L Kelley and Mrs EP Guison marked the meeting with ten members answering roll call. One hundred visitors attended. Miss Myra Kagan of Fort Gaines visits Dothan. Mrs Ola Carraway and Mrs J T Perritt were guests in recent weeks.
An advertising piece touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural regulator for regular elimination. It claims bulk aids digestion, reduces need for laxatives, and notes iron calcium phosphorus vitamins and protein. The copy emphasizes whole grain nutrition and availability at grocers, produced by Kellogg Company.
Mr A G Bates Jr and Moxigomery prepare precal dayh while Mira Kate Conners visits with Wiseing her mother. They plan a three week trip visiting Dallas Texas Los Angeles Chicago and Chicago and will stay with Blumberg family. Mrs Chester Zett and Kathryn Nell Hinson of Alabama College are also noted in attendance.
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