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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1944
Page
3
A lyrical meditation on rain and morning light. The poem weaves imagery of gray skies, water, and glowing memories as the speaker contemplates a day of work and quiet wonder. The speaker reflects on beauty found in rain soaked grass and the elusive thread of mystery through hours of labor.
Grandview Baptist WMU held its regular meeting in Mrs Hoke Moody’s rooms with Mrs Jon House as co hostess. Rev Steven Cloud of Fairfax Ala spoke on Warr en Have a Place. Refreshments followed with a lengthy social hour. Attendees included Willie Bridges T W Willan Carlin Rule Carlton Thornell Bob Rifistack Len Keith Luke McClellan Arthur Hughes Fay Underwood Elwood Davin Jock Goddard John Causey Woodrow Whitaker Will Ferry G H Carraway Jessie Trammell and Bob Williams. E O Youngblood returned from Alamo Ga after illness and bereavement. Parva Mist Eugenia Smith of Andalusia visiting Miss Evelyn Chalker Davis. Also mentioned was a trip to Montgomery for a weekend visit by Mr and Mrs W T Jones Miss Nell Jones Mrs Ralph Dowling Mrs J T Lane and Janelle Lane. The Columbia Baptist WMU Association quarterly meeting at Pleasant Lains Church was attended by numerous Grandview WMU members. Names listed include Wesley Thorn Tom Hou Charles McLeod Elwood Day Jack Goddard Woodrow Waits er T W Wilson Jesse Tramm Luke McClellan and Arthur Hughes. A note concludes about a pair of rats producing 1200 progeny in a year.
The Marianna Woman's Club held its initial fall meet at the club rooms on October 13 with president Mrs Linda Seay presiding. Guest speaker was Mrs J W Hightower, former club president and sponsor of the junior group, followed by an informal reception. The roster shows about 45 members and officers include vice president Mrs Courtland D Whitaker and secretary-treasurer Mrs C A Adams Jr. Other chairmen cover program, finance, publicity, courtesy, decorations, membership, and child welfare. Meetings continue on the second Friday each month.
Members of the Y W A Council of the Columbia Baptist Association met for a Halloween themed banquet at Ashford Baptist Church. Officers were elected: Jimmie Woods president Linda Pate vice president Fannie Lou Nai secretary Perry counsellor Fayne Worthy chorister Ann McArthur Blams.
Emassee Chapter D A R marks its seventh anniversary with a luncheon at Mrs J Solomon home. Mrs B F Passmore presides with Mrs E N Passmore in charge of program. vocal pieces performed by Mrs Agnes Scott Owens with accompanist Mrs W S Wilson. Attendees include numerous chapter members and guests from Miami and Abbeville. Less than two pounds of radium remain available worldwide.
Mr and Mrs L Lerkham of Wicksburg announce the birth of a daughter named Carol King at the local hospital. The notice provides a brief insertion of the newborn without additional details.
A delegation of Opp Alabama business and civic leaders toured Camp Rucker Alabama visiting the Public Relations Office, Officers Club, Post Bakery, Laundry, and firing ranges. They were escorted by Maj. David W. Eddy and hosted by Col. Martin C. Shallenberger with lunch at Headquarters Detachment.
Miss Mable Dorrely daughter of Mr and Mrs Dorrely of Slocomb is a senior at Judson College. She serves as president of the Baptist Student Union secretary of the senior class and member of the B WU council the defense council the social committee Apprentice Players and Alpha Psi Omega.
Miss Virgie Lee Franklin of Ashford hosted a Saturday evening party at her home honoring her brother Ralph Taylor. Guests included Evelyn Walters Morris Gene Clower Geraldine Shirley Earline Shurley Alam Moss Edward Fountain Dorothy Miller Robert Hall Ela Frances Whitehurst Billye Ready Annie Wilma Watson Albert Watford Kathryn Mercer and many others. Also noted were visits from Montgomery guests and local clergy attended the Synod delegation in Nashville.
Graceville social notes honor Eugene Taylor of the U S Navy with a Saturday evening gathering hosted by Mrs L B Ward. Guests included Miss Nell Jacobs Miss Edna Taylor Miss Ethel Pippin Miss Myrtle Pippin, Mrs Stella Wheelus, Effie Pippin, Weed Powell of Columbus Ga, Margaret Bruner of Panama City, Austin Smith of Homerville Ga, Doyle Hines Ray Bragan Woodrow Cratchfield Herschel Harris Lupton Peacock PoC Baxley Lester Jacobs L B Ward and Una Taylor.
Mrs C T Rogers hosted a birthday party for her grandson Billie Joe Stuart in Dothan amid his winter visit from Washington DC. The second grade Rose Hall School pupil celebrated his seventh birthday with 21 guests, decorations, games, cake, and greetings from his mother and Uncle Jesse Rogers, a US Navy petty officer in London.
The Spinsters' Club met at Miss Caroline Domingo's West Adams Street home for a discussion of new books Broadway shows and plans for a Christmas dance. Members present included Moses Frances Farmer Sara Atbeork Jay Hutchings Lou Farmer Elisabeth Espy Mary Ellen Adiacs Lynette Lasseter and Gwendolyn Stephenson. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus A Davis will visit Atlanta to attend the Navy Georgia Tech football game. E R Evans. St Andrews' Street is in hospital after a fractured limb.
A 1500 B C Egyptian woman lacking knowledge of calories minerals or vitamins used trial and error to craft meals that properly nourished her family. She found vegetables were most effective when served with varied foods.
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