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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1943
Page
7
A veteran wife rewrites fear into courage in Patricia Townend's defense of home and hearth. The piece portrays a fighter plane raid's aftermath, with a woman facing loneliness and danger as she tends the garden and recalls the heroics that brought her husband safely home.
Miss Joana June Goodwin of Roby Texas and Corporal Herman L Petty of Camp Rucker married October 38 at First Baptist Church with Rev Sam Reeves officiating. The couple reside at 111 North Herzing Street.
Miss Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Spurgeon Tee Jones of Newton wed Private James Lindley Flinn Jr of Auburn son of Mr and Mrs James L Finn of Centerville Tenn in Newton Baptist Church October 23. Rev Jack E Matthews officiated as a large local crowd witnessed a formal service with tall white chrysanthemum standards and burning tapers. A reception followed at the bride's home with a three tiered white wedding cake and guests listed from Dothan Panama City Auburn and other nearby towns. The couple will reside in Newton after a wedding trip aboard an traveling ensemble of brown and gold.
The initial meeting of the Junior High Pin-lp Girl club was held Friday evening at the home of Mims Bettie Jean Williams Gilebis. Present for the organization were members of the Junior YII and Junior TH classes at Young Junior High. During the business session members voted to meet on Tuesday evenings at the homes of various members. Members present at the first meeting were Betty Jean Edwards Anne Wise Bally Anne Sraborn Frtty Lassa Underwood Jacqueline Degreat Nadia Jesp Pelham Carolyn Seay Edna Hayes and O Nile Hamm. Guests in attendance included Alfred Perry Lester Ramsey Glenn Harris Jack Gerver Tom Roland Clement Hitter Whyfiel King Charles Pare Joe Patterson Charles Peak Rayford Mennis James Burkett and Max Morris.
The Halloween themed Victory Belles dance Friday night drew many soldiers and Army wives to Dethan Recreation Center. Gnomes witches and black cats lined the hall with fall festival decor as prizes went to Susie Lee Ward Mike Florello Elizabeth Alexander and Andy La Monica. Favors were handed out during the grand march showcasing costumes.
Mrs Walter Cowdery Farmer hosted a Friday buffet in honor of Miss Martha Farmer bride-to-be. Guests included many local women. the event featured chrysanthemums, winter berries, a floral centerpiece, and a china gift for the honoree.
An October bride, M. Ling, was feted at informal parties hosted by Mrs. Frask Gwaltae on Osceola Street. Decorations featured autumn tones and chrysanthemums. Guests included Mrs. Ling, Mrs. George Spann, Mrs. Rutert Ramees, Mrs. Ralph Moseley, Mrs. Lawrence Coe, Mrs. W. F. Martin Jr, Mrs. Jim Wilson, Miss Dere Cook, Miss Gertrude Dickves, Miss Frances Whigham, and others. Lawrence Caswes won a high score trophy. Mrs. Jim Wilese received a consolation gift. A second party Saturday morning honored the bride at Miss Dera Cook and Miss Gertrude Dickens.
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