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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1944
Page
3
Harriet Prescott Spotford arrives for the Logue Forter wedding with attendees including Misses Mary Eleanor Gollithwaite Alma Brazenet Huntingdon College Miss Batty Wilkes Alabama College Miss Ludig Gilbert Bob Jones College Miss Roth Brady and Miss Rose Beveridge students at Huntingdon College.
Two WAC sergeants at Camp Rucker wed in ceremonies at Chapel No. 8 and the post chapel. Sgt. Virginia Oaman and Sgt. Wil Sotovia of the 761st F A Bn married in uniform. Pvt. Lindall Boyd wed Sgt Edith Fenton at a candlelight service. Lt Ruthle J. Honea became executive officer of the WAC Detachment. Lt Eleanor Wilson promoted to 1st Lt. New winter dresses issued. Pvt Julia Sinclair joins from Washington, D C. Pfc Alexand ria C Leminovitz on furlough.
Mrs B F Westfall department president and Mrs B A Wilkinson district president of the Awabary to the American Legion were guests of honor of the local auxiliary to the Smith Kelly post in Marianna. They spoke on the purposes and services of the auxiliary and the importance of systematic reporting to department and district HQ. About 20 members attended the session and an informal reception followed.
Mrs Grady Hughes hosted Circle No 2 Baptist W M A at her Hartford home with decorations of chrysanthemums and red-berry sprays. Circle members, devotional by Mrs J A Anderson, and program by Mrs Gerald Chancy and others outlined Glorifying the King through our Chief Aims. Also notes prayer service at First Baptist Church and updates on Seabees Seabees Seabees visit. A Hallowe en carnival is planned at Slocomb High School on October 27 to raise funds for new seats.
An old style digest ad promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow for better digestion. It claims natural digestion can fail without pills and promises relief within minutes, urging readers to obtain them from druggists at low prices.
Johnny Davis brings his band to Camp Rucker Field House on Saturday November 4 in a morale boosting show. Host Special Services Office plans a large entertainment event for soldiers and their guests with Davis, a noted trumpeter, backed by a top ensemble. The program features his signature numbers and lively mood, following his Chicago engagements and prior work with Fred Waring.
Miss Mary Jo Cook, principal speaker, outlines post war education plan for soldiers at the New Century Club semi monthly meeting held at Mrs. Bentlay home. Betty Seymour sang Time Waits for No One and Amur with piano accompaniment by Mrs. W S Wilson. New member Mrs Joe Wilson joined. tea planned at Recreation Center Sunday. list of attendees includes Mrs C C Hennett and others.
Mrs G W Noblin and son James were honored at a Sunday luncheon hosted by Miss Emily Noblin at Cottonwood route one. Attending were extended family and friends from Cottonwood route one and nearby towns, including the Noblin and Ray families and several Kirklend names, with guests from Columbus Ga and Columbia route one.
May and Mrs Paul E Dozier announce the birth of a son Paul Edward Dozier Jr in a local hospital October 19. Master Sergeant and Mrs Edward J Sanders of New York announce the birth of a daughter October 24 at a local hospital named Theresa Ans. They reside at 400 East Washington Street during his Napier Field assignment.
The Home Demonstration Club of the High Bluff Community met in Hartford with ten members and seven visitors. Mrs. O J Clark led routine business as president and Mrs. Abner Branes as secretary. Peanuts at Mealtime sparked discussion and dishes, plus studies on National Wartime Food Guide and Getting Members for the Farm Bureau led by Mrs. Carne B Threaton. Renovating garments will be the main lesson at the next meeting at Mrs. Byron McCoy's home.
In Hartford the October gathering of the Hidle Community Club featured county agents Carrie B Threaton Frances Arant and M Nes. Plans were laid for a Wave 2 Christmas program at the December meeting. Threaton spoke on shoe care Avant on foot hygiene and Neal on hog care for better profits. Games and group singing provided entertainment.
The Young Woman's Study Club met at Mrs. Harry Hall's home for a business session and a program featuring Rev G Ralph Madson's review of Green Dolphin Street by Elizabeth Gaudge. Members approved meeting at the surgical dressings workroom bi monthly, elected Mrs Harry Hall as secretary, and enjoyed a tea social after.
Mrs D G McPherson hosted Cottondale W M U at her home Monday afternoon. Members quilted a covering for a Baptist orphanage as President Mrs W B Shores opened with scripture and prayer. Refreshments were served to Mrs W B Shores, Mrs B de Sroth, Mrs W B Bicks, Mr Cooper Mercer, Mrs Mae Cartledge, Mrs Kate Harrell, and Mrs Body Murray. Quitting will be at Mrs B T Smuth’s home.
Constance Hallock's West of the Date Line third lesson will be taught by Dr Norman Mc Leod at a special meeting of Fost ex Street Methodist W S C S tomorrow at 3 pm. All members urged to attend with a donations appeal for beginners department Lafeyene Street Metoordis. parents of children welcome.
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