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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1944
Page
4
The annual pre-school clinic at Minnie T Heard School for children entering school will not be held this week. Officials announced that children may be examined individually on Thursday or Saturday morning at the health department, with emphasis on examination and proper immunization.
Six members of the WAC Detachment at Nai ager Field were guests at Wiggins Church services. Corporal Ruth Metcalf sang Fairest Lord Jesus. Other WACs included Sergeant Marjorie Ball Private Sue Taylor Smith Corporal Eleanor Sandridge Private Elizabeth Villa and Private Geraldine Goddas. They attended a luncheon hosted by church members and related family news from Lieut. Thomas A. Shealy Jr visiting from Virginia.
Hair stylist John Hall of New York advocates coordinating hairdos with fall hats. He notes the risk of unbalanced looks from mismatched styles and urges bringing the hat to the salon before washing to tailor the coiffure. Also mentions Betty Wiles leaving for Alabama College and J W Letson reporting for naval training. St. Sergeant Frasier Bryan cited for fine work with his B24 squadron in Italy and surrounding theaters.
Pfe Collie E Kirkland, stationed at Camp Bowie Texas, was announced as awarded the Good Conduct Medal by Mrs P I Kirkland of Donalsonville Georgia in a local notice today.
Mrs Ledam and Mr Edgar Bleddon announce the birth of a daughter Terers Ala at gp local Sespial Augs 16. Mrs Ledam is the forred Geraldine Herrison of De than. Private Led'gon on serving overseas.
Washington reports wartime conditions cut luxury meat production while higher grades rise in demand. Fourth grade beef may be ration-free by August 13 and commercial grade by September. Pepper shortages loom as 12 million pounds sit in storage and attempts to requisition are blocked. Retailers warned to use thrift in Christmas wrapping paper.
Service in hotels has been cut to a minimum by orders from the WMC. Guests will get bed linen changed infrequently and only one bath towel daily. Maid service per guest limited to once every 24 hours, while households face no similar relief. Women face no cut at home as duties multiply for Mom.
The article presents Arthur Jack Parsons and Hazel Whittaker, grandchildren of Mrs. B Parsons of Dothan and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Whittaker of Oklahoma. Arthur is the son of Captain Jack Parsons serving in the Army and Mrs. Parsons residing with her son and mother, Mrs. Davie Kelley, at 745 Cottonwood Road. Jack turns five on December 3 and Hazel turns four on November 12.
Maude Hutchins wife of University of Chicago president Robert Hutchins profiles as sculptor painter and poet. Her life size bronze The Boy draws strong reviews while her prior Young Mother sparked similar acclaim. She balances art with family duties and remains active in multiple media.
Advice from a Smith College graduate Jane Hutchinson urges restraint in social aims. She warns against trying too hard to win friends or rush into society, recommending a long view and modest dress to foster genuine progress. Also notes campus and local items including a WAC picnic at Kei ley Springs and moves of several residents.
The readable fragment suggests discussions on cutting services to avoid burdening families, possibly including a commission or plan. It mentions keeping rentals or member costs low and avoiding involving certain workers. The passage is unclear about specifics.
Troop movement reports show women of the WACs arriving at a Normandy base with Lt. Col. Joete Kate commanding. They are assigned clerical duties, cooking, and support roles under patrol by military police, greeted by cheerful locals and fellow service members as they adjust to life in Europe.
Reunion in Ponville Florida brings together Donford and Dendere families for birthday tributes and gatherings. Attendees include Mrs Woodrew, Mrs Minnsie Caliensy, Mrs Rebecca Lambert, Kathryn Vance, Bobby and Danford Calloway, Toomer Kelly family, Johnnie Clyde Lambert, Arthur Smith and James Walter.
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