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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1943
Page
6
Fragmentary verse excerpts discuss motherhood and aging, blending imagery of wind, sea, and growth. The text interlaces quotations and reflections on children, wisdom, and life’s cycle, invoking emotions of care and continuity through poetic lines. The source includes references to Mutter and Goethe ideas and a line about a child’s growth and genius.
The marriage of Miss Alicia Jean Ivy Crawford Weed was performed Tuesday September 7 at the parsonage with Sam Reeves officiating before relatives and friends. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Robert A of Dothan, wore a poudre blue wool suit and red rosebuds. The groom, native of Donalsonville Ga, is son of Andrew Lynn and the late Major Crawford Weed. The couple left for a wedding trip to New York City and will live in Chattahoochee.
RION Ala Dothan girls will enroll at Judson College for its hundred and sixth term arriving Monday September 3. Freshmen Daisy Dell Brookin Madga Forrester Eleanor Cannon Grace Morgan plus sophomores Mary Essie Stephens junior live with upperclassmen. September 14 or 15 sets freshman week schedule including psychology and vacation work and registration begins September 15. Social features planned.
Red Cross leaders and staff assistants reported busy efforts at the Houston County chapter last week. Volunteers including Mrs A C Rodenbough and Mrs T J Whatley aided office work while 90 women contributed 247 hours in the sewing room and 350 dressings were produced. Regulars urged to report for a special project at the Houston County Health Department.
The Student Government the Baptist Student Union and the Athletic Association planned a formal dinner Saturday night to honor faculty and new students, highlighting campus activities and recognition.
Miss Charlten Simms entertained Thursday at a spend the night gathering at her home 102 South Morgan Street. Guests included Miss Betty Malone bound for Hallina College and Ulisses Maro and Martha Speight departing September 23 for the University of Alabama. The evening featured ping pong bridge and dancing followed by a midnight lunch and breakfast the next morning. Frank Otis Tuttle Jr a seaman first class stationed in Alaska was promoted to first class fireman.
Akron Alabama announces Sara Kathryn Holbrook to Coy Melvin Ling with wedding planned in October. Columbia Alabama reports Frances Deaney Dunwoody to Technical Sergeant Clyde Dexter Vouk with marriage in October. Camp Rucker bound couple Florence Elizabeth Campbell to Sergeant Russell Carter Moore wed Sept 3 at home in Ariton.
Highland School P.T.A. will open a sponsored lunchroom for pupils starting Tuesday. Lunches cost twenty five cents and include a glass of milk. Bruce Flurry announces City schools will seek Federal lunchroom funds. eight hundred thousand dollars has been set aside, but application hinges on open schools and accurate student and lunch data. Mrs. Hobson Edding chairs the lunchroom committee with assistants listed.
Cordelia Cooper hosts a birthday party for her daughter at the Country Club with pink and white decorations. Guests include Betty Jo Mitchell and many others. gifts, ice course, and novelty favors featured. club members of the Victory Belles urged to attend a 6:30 p.m. meeting at the Dothan Recreation Center.
The Yourh Fellowship group at Foster Street Methodist Church held a celebratory outdoor barbecue on the church grounds Friday evening. Members listed include Martins Davie Sapp Betty Malone Christine Blutsios Chaijen Simons Linds Cauley Anne Bliss Urclun Carnady SBaphar Del Edward Szon Harsw Wy gos Elly Gemble Charles Newton Jr J. P. Culver and Grady Titer Jr.
Captain Lauren D Dretsbach Jr commanding officer at Conds Field Twenty Nine Palms California promoted to Major announced here yesterday Major Dretsbach son of Mr and Mrs L D Dreis bach of Columbia SC has many friends here where he has visited his aunt Mrs Horace Hall Misses Lillian and John Elle Whiddon returned from a visit at Anniston with their sister Miss Irms Dale Whiddon
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