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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1944
Page
6
A community event is planned at the Dowten Recreecon Center tonight with the Sorty Soxth Cremar Band Saders from Spots troops at Camp Rucker invited to perform. A lawn party is scheduled for Friday evening featuring Mire of Forrester children and local attendees.
Mrs. Ed Peacock hosted a birthday dinner for husband Ed Peacock in Hertford Alabama on September 3. Guests included numerous Peacocks and relatives from Enterprise Hartford Vicksburg Malvern Geneva Montgomery Dothan and nearby towns.
Adelaide Kerr reports on Mildred Ward, a New York men's wear stylist at Macy’s, predicting postwar fashion for men favoring comfort and color. Ward envisions shorter sleeves and varied hues emerging, with an industry committee to craft a compromise between formality and ease. She notes her unique position as a female in a traditionally male field and cites her experiences in Shanghai and at fashion conventions.
The birth of a daughter to Sergeant and Mrs Wilson on September 3 at St Andrews Street Napier is announced. The child is named Judy Sharon Wilson and the family records note the new arrival in local society.
A detailed report of the C E S installation ceremony at the Maroc Temple with Mrs Nanty Sasser as installing officer. New Dothan Chapter officers were introduced including Myrtle Head as Worthy Matron and Mose Ramage as Worthy Patron, with numerous officers named and a solo by Annette Brooks.
Mrs J B Stevens of Midland City hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at her home for her daughter Martha Dasnger’s fourteenth birthday. Guests arrived, punch was served, and after games the dining room featured an ice course and embossed birthday cake with fourteen candles. Local friends and relatives from Midland City Chipley Ozark Dothan Pinchard and nearby areas attended.
W S C S held its monthly business session at Foster Street Methodist Church with forty four members present. Mrs George Malone presided and readings and reports were given by officers. Mrs Malone announced the Far Seminar in Panama City on September 27 and urged attendance. Mrs Heard Saxon led meditation on Our Religion and Its Effect on Others. The meeting closed with a song and benediction.
Charlotte McLeod celebrated her third birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. John McLeod at 41 W Adams Street. Outdoor games followed by ice cream cake and punch marked the afternoon. Guests included Sure Adams Anne Adams Paul Allen Jr Linda Dabney and others. Several local residents traveled from Jacksonville St Augustine Fla Gatlinburg Tenn and Dothan for the event. James Flora, ill with Brilliz fever, was moved to a local facility for medical treatment.
The Montgomery Concert Course opens its fall season October 10 with Helen Jepson and James Melton, Metropolitan Opera stars, in a joint recital. The series features Verdi’s La Traviata, Jose Iturbi, and the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, with transportation arranged to Lanier High School. Season tickets are on sale at Jesse French Piano Company.
The Sodalities of Our Lady met at the Catholic Church with Mrs Victory Mavity presiding. Minutes were read and committee reports heard. Mrs A G Barnes Jr spoke on the sodality purpose and aims. Present were Mrs Robert McHugh Mrs A A Winter Mrs G Barnes Jr Mrs Kenneth Shealy Mrs J W Gregory and Mrs Victor Mavity. Officers of Eureban Sunday School Class invite members to a 330 pm Wednesday meeting at Mrs Roy’s home.
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