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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1944

Page

3

Delta Kappa Gamma To Meet Saturday At Birmingham

The Delta Kappa Gamma state meeting will be held at the Birmingham hotel in Sings-4. Miss Herre Thompson of the Lricmt Alabama chapter presides. James Pansh of Ramson and Dr Maurice Sesy of Washington will address the event. A luncheon at the Tutwiler ballroom and a memories service will be led by Ann Shepard. Lieut Lester A Farmer Jr arrived from Camp Wolters, Texas to spend two weeks with his parents before joining Fort Meade assignment.

Delta Kap Miss Herre Thompson Alabama Siste Presider Cau Geneva Aone LL Siaats Sod Siate Slacrnba James Pansh Surte Fount Ramson Maurice Sesy Washington, D.C Tutwiler Ann Shepard Genesa Courty Lester A Farmer, Jr Camp Wolters Texas Shires Lester Farmer Gament Fort Meade

Birth Announcements Mentioned in Fragmented Notice

Fragmentary birth and social notices mention a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Aubrey Smpier, plus names including Gwendolyn, Ladine Love, and affiliations with Ashford and Hunter College. Other lines note Mrs F Gaines and Miss Abce Walford in Manigom and a visit from Mr and Mrs Arthur Sanders of Washington DC to see family, with hospital and parental references.

Mars Lilan Cotbreth Vickerr Ghee Mame Cullcrest Waders N.S Asprews Ladine Love Ashford New York City Hunter College Mr Gaines Abce Walford Manigom Sidney Waller Arthur Sanders Washington, DC Sandera S Bovher M.S Hooks Sanders Perants John Sanders

Niece of Dothanian Wins Nationwide Singing Honors

Misa Sylvia Carbate of Denver Colorado niece of Mrs Tom Gar lord, wins top Julliard Institute scholarship from a nationwide field. The nineteen year old soprano, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dasip Dresser, excelled in the Denver Post opera Countess Mantza and in roles with Denver Grand Opera. Eight finalists qualified. Carlisle takes first place and will perform this winter in Romeo and Juliet Mignon and two other operas.

Misa Sylvia Carbate Denver Colorado Mra Tom Garlord Jutbarc Stbee of New York City Youne Angels Mase Carlisle Dasip Dresser Kethleen Bellns J. A. Collins Dothan Denver Post Countess Mantza Msgr Joseph Bosetti Denver Grand Opera Campetbons Julliard Jullia

Garden Club Holds October Meeting and Exhibits

Hartford Garden Club hosted its October gathering with Mrs J T Holman as hostess. Members discussed cut flowers for the local hospital, War Bond drive, begonias and chrysanthemums, and rose and dahlia awards. Refreshments followed as the group noted postponement of a Camp Rucker choir concert to a later date.

Hartford Hartford Garden Club J. T. Holman C. C. Edmondson Gerald Chaney R. S. Ward Will Daughtry Adolphus Chancey E H Anderson Ward John Reagan Alva Saunders A. L Chaney J. P Thompson G Black W. O Calhoun C.F. Davis J F Collings Quin Borland Frank Bradshaw John Ward M L Black Tom Tindell O B Johnsston Z P Kennedy Charle Peacock

Pen Women Meet at Montgomery Alabama

A statewide Alabama Branch of American Pen Women will meet at the Jefferson Davis Hotel in Montgomery on Saturday. Mrs Belle Allen Hoss will chair with Genevieve Airey assisting. reservations urged. The group will tour the Alabama Memorial Building with State President Leliamay Somth leading a Birmingham delegation. Notables include Anne Kendrick Walker, Bess Stout Lambert, Florence Wood Moss, and Mary Ward among many guests from branches across the state. Cadet Rex Pippin Jr returns to Atlanta after visiting his parents.

Alabama American Pen Women Jefferson Davis Hotel Montgomery Belle Allen Hoss Genevieve Airey Weumpka Ancheon Mane Banhaeasd Owen Pen Alabama Memorial Building Birmingham Leliamay Somth Anne Kendrick Walker Selma - Montgomery Tuskegee

Huntingdon Students To Stage Shakespeare Play November 20

Huntingdon College students present The Winters Tale on Monday November 20 at Boocknek Flower Hall. Frances Cattree directs a large cast led by Moss Carse with many student actors listed, stage crew, lighting, costumes from New York Costume House, and scenery by Blanche Carlton and Sarah Wedekin. Special music will be by Virginia Tale.

Sngden College Booc'nek Mise Frances Cattreem Moss Carse Fulang Cael Kany Leonles Anne Douglas Hernmusbe Nuthin Riddie Marul Meramise Orcutt Lords Mary Penington Jean Horngby Caml Fzry Louie Nelson Antigancu Letty Williams Cleomenes Cyr Ferine Cobb Die Mary Webbe Icer Renee Roussens Ourt Jader Catherne Murph Vy Brown Pauline W.fe Avigenous Alice Hill Holding Pols Xener Dang Bohen Marjone Wiliams Flerwel Miriem Sharp Wacut ‘Wilhems Elessor Allen Perdita Kang Teenies Donzella Wil Ruth Kennedy Eleanor Rice Ill Cerner Betty Ann Page Mary Lowtoward Frances Clifton Wil Virginia Traper Amber Nan Joneith Wingate Ana ‘Armar Anna Barr New York Blanche Carlton Sarah Wedekin Virginia Talesee

Miss Jane Henderson to Wed Anthony at Et Meinode

Miss Jane Henderson daughter of Fred Mengerson will marry Exland Anthony Jr Wednesday evening at Et Meinode Church. Officiant Dr Ss it Sater of Dotran. Matron of honor is Mrs Carroll Lawrence, maid of honor Mrs Virginia Anthony. Best man HE Apthons Sr. ushers Gills Greene Pete Greene Gersid Henderson Serg Lawrence Bard. Bride to be Venus by Frederick For Henderson. Prenuptial events concluded with an after rehearsal dinner hosted by Mrs Frank L Jones and Mrs James F Giddens Jr Tuesday evening.

Troy Als Jane Henderson Fred Mengerson Exland Anthony, Jr Sater Dotran Mra Carroll Lawrence Wiss Virgina Anthony Muse Hewetson Fredrck Henderson Moe James Goddens, Jr Brodespads HE Apthons, Sr Gills Greene Pete Greene Gersid Henderson Serge Lawrence Bard Frances Fier Greene

Girl Scout Troop Plans Houston County Fair Attendance

A Marysville Girl Scout troop met in the afternoon at Mrs Col Piette’s home 78 West Main. Members Mary Brill Jane Olive Chalker Annette Wyn Frances Maddan Ann Montes Berry Ray Sybil sante Thelma Gunnells Victor Mary Frances Strick discussed attending the Houston County Fair on Thursday and today.

Gui Matt Bonde Col Piette West Main Stabel Rusi Ang Port Bankess Houston County Fair Mery Brill Jane Olive Chalker Annette Wyn Frances Maddan Ann Montes Berry Ray Sybil Sante Thelma Gunnells Victor Mary Frances Strick

Durwood Knowles Feted On Birthday

Durwood Knowles was honored on his fifth birthday with a party by his mother Mrs Thelma Knowles in Dothan route four. Hallowe'en themed decorations and a pink rosebud cake with five candles marked the celebration. guests included Emma Neil Devis Billy Woodham James Devane Ramona Deupe Mae Peacock Neil Woodham Martha Woodham Jean Deese Catherine Deese Herbert Hughes Ann Peacock Annee Peacock Joan Givens Ramona Hughes Jerry Hughes Larry Bush Kenneth Maddox Mamie Mae Deese and Jerry Knowles Blondelle Raybon and Christine Hasty helped serve. Mrs H H Will of Yazoo City formerly of Dothan visited. ADAMS IN FRANCE Staff Sgt Benjamin H Bud Adams has been transferred to France after 22 months in Africa. his parents Mr and Mrs RL Adams of Heap Sand route three were notified.

Burwood Knowles Alrs Thelma Knowles Dothan Emma Neil Devis Billy Woodham James Devane Ramona Deupe Mae Peacock Neil Woodham Martha Woodham Jean Deese Catherine Deese Herbert Hughes Ann Peacock Anmee Peacock Joan Givens Ramona Hughes Jerry Hughes Larry Bush Kenneth Maddox Mamie Maa Deese Jerry Knowles Blondelle Raybon Christine Hasty Mrs Knowles Wee

After The War Women Face Empty Homes And Lost Pay

A weary view of postwar life notes mothers rushing children home from school and shouldering chores alone. It warns that bored husbands wander and children suffer, predicting a ruined home even as paychecks vanish and a mink coat remains the only reward.

New Diphtheria Case Reported in Houston County

County health officials announced an eleventh diphtheria case this year, a small child reported in Gordo. Officials urge diphtheria immunization for children six months to six years and note immunizations for diphtheria tetanus and smallpox are given each Monday and Saturday morning at the Houston County health department.

Houston County Gordo Houston County Health Department

Party for Church Group Reported in Dothan

A Saturday gathering was hosted for Baptist young people in the Dothan area. Attendees included Margaret Kelley Elose Capan Erber Walker Floyd Walkes Casne Lee Deese Christine Hast y Lorraine Cook Ethelyn Capan Gerald Winsor Thelma Knowles Amnor Lawrence Imogene Capan Russell Kirkland Nel Deese Harvey Deese Mae Raybon Hubert Walker Martha Winsor Gene Raybon Dorothy Mims Mrs Ella Tew Mrs RJ Raybon and Archie and Mrs Deese.

Harmon Rayboo Dothaneule Four Margaret Kelley Elose Capan Erber Walker Floyd Walkes Casne Lee Deese Christine Hasty Lorraine Cook Ethelyn Capan Gerald Winsor Thelma Knowles Amnor Lawrence Imogene Capan Russell Kirkland Nel Deese Harvey B. Deese Mae Raybon Hubert Walker Martha Winsor Gene Raybon Dorothy Mims Ella Tew RJ. Raybon Archie Deese

Mrs Cannady Hosts Tea For Miss Horace At Home

Mrs N B Cannady gave a tea at 603 West Main Street to honor Miss Catherine Horace newly transferred from Camp Stewart to Napier Field. Red Radiance roses adorned the hostess’s home while a small group of guests met the attractive newcomer. Guests included Miss Horace, Miss Gwendolyn Stephenson, Miss Sara Hathcock, Miss Lou Farmer, Mrs Charles Chapman, Miss Corra Jean Harris, Miss Carolyn Acree, Miss Elizabeth Espy and Mrs Frank Whitesell. Mrs C L Collins was admitted to a local hospital yesterday for observation and medical treatment. A cordial welcome is noted for France Coop in Montgomery as described in the Promenader column of the Advertiser.

Catherine Horace O. VW. Horace Camp Stewart Napier Field N. B. Cannady West Main Street Mrs. Horace Cannady Miss Horace Gwendolyn Stephenson Sara Hathcock Lou Farmer Charles Chapman Corra Jean Harris Carolyn Acree Elizabeth Espy Frank Whitesell

Disjointed Local Tale Hints At Family Move

A fragmented OCR passage describes Frappes and her husband Charies relocating from Dothan to Montgomery. It mentions their daughter Cartes and references Frances’ beauty in a garbled, unclear line about family life and perception.

Frappes Charies Cartes Wang Frances

Unclear transcription of local notice yields fragments

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places but lacks coherent facts or events. No clear person, organization, location, date, or action can be established for a titled card.

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Hart State Func Delta Kappa Gamma Ard Aubrey S W Arungton A Goughtier Gwendolan Sepender Garden Club Camp Rucker Foster Street Methodist Church Wmforinstion Richard Uh Rex Pippin, Jr Naval Officers Trainiing Georgia School of Technology Atlanta Brew Pippin East Newton Street Huntingdon Apier Napier Mr. Anthony Girl Scout Durwood Knowles H H Will Yazoo City Miss Arthur Morris W. T Street Ome Adams France Benjamin H .Bud Africa R L. Adams Heapsand Peru Dr. Coldwell Calawell Caldwell Senna Mrs. Cannady C L Collins Charles Cooper The Advertiser Hon Chauncey Sparks Democratic Party WAGF Pal Cora Ala Technicolor Clancy Lupe Velez Eddie Albert Patsy Kelly Kelsey Reaves Ler Bette Wave Toursésy Gry Beursts Clarenter Piz Loregrash Couge R. L. Williamson & Associats Consulting Engineers — Or Surveyors Sears Dethan, Ala Mal Blumberg Fabric Dept Oxford Famous Piece Goods Dept
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