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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1943
Page
8
Fragmented verse asks about hope and life with dreamlike imagery of rainbow and sea. The piece references a grave, a baby, and human vanity, concluding with somber reflection attributed to Thomas Cariyie.
A harvest themed smoker hosted by J Theodore Jackson at his 1605 Params City Road home featured Private Edward Gray Jackson of Pittsburg as guest of honor. About thirty friends attended as decorations and light refreshments complemented the evening.
E B Lytle named director of the Harmony Club Chorus with Emmons B Lytle and W A Wilson announcing winter rehearsals at Camp Rucker. Lytle brings concert and radio experience and Pittsburgh Conservatory training. The group plans a Christmas concert featuring church choirs, the WAC choir, Napier Field musicians, and Camp Rucker players. Rehearsals start next month and Sunday concerts will continue with details to follow.
Private and Mrs Jones of Grimes announce the birth of Hilly Jemes on September 10 at Napier Field station. Also listed are births for Morganea, Wade, Coleman, Granger, and other families with limited readable details and dates in September.
The Sprinters Club will host a dance at Dothan Country Club on Thursday September 23. Admission is 1.00 per couple with proceeds benefiting Camp Rucker hospital. The 35th Division Orchestra from Camp Ruecker will provide music while Spokane Corporal Byron J Lane visits his family.
Circles of Lafayette Street Methodist and the First Baptist Church announce meetings at various homes and churches through the week. Events include sewing surgical dressings at 408 North St Andreas, loyalty meetings, and social activities hosted by Mrs J Massee Mrs H A Jordan and others.
Ensign Taylor of Paign Cordelia Taylor and Tacut William Napier wed at noon in the post chapel at Nipar krod with Chaplain Pan officiating. A brief program featured organ music, white flowers and bridesmaids. The bride wore white satin with a silver heart neckline and long sleeves. she carried white blossoms. The groom wore a white uniform. guests included family from Pushers Pennsylvanis and nearby towns. The couple planned a reception at the Houston Hotel and a honeymoon with relatives in Dothan and Atlanta.
Red Cross leaders in Houston County announce first trading close at 200 npm Monday September 2 at the station hospital. Camp Rucker AM members to contact Saxon for transport. program under Red Cross officials and physicians at Camp Rucker includes reading to soldiers writing letters and hospital library duties.
Mrs F P Pringle of Portsmouth Va announces the marriage of Lillian Elizabeth Frisa Pringle to Lieutenant Edward Elward Frianson. Ceremony held at Cochran Field chapel Macon Ga with Chaplain Hess officiating. Attendants Mrs Joan Barnes Heffner and Lieut Henry Van Kesteren. Bride wore blue crepe with black sequin trim and orchid corsage. Couple to reside at 190 Hatvex? Radio Drive Macon Ga. Groom is Coast Guard officer formerly at JackSome Fin 47 now in Candidates School New London Conn. Parents listed, relatives visiting in Dothan and Macon.
The S. S. class met Thursday evening with members arranged in the seating area. President Moe C. T. Goolsby conducted the meeting and Mrs Fred O Brien delivered the lesson. Officers for the year were elected: president Mrs CT Gotshy, first vice president Mrs Hyudo Cue, second vice president Mrs Loire Purdeshaw, secretary Mrs Larter Snell, treasurer and teacher Reve VW Prins. A salad course was served during social hour to members including Mrs Lovce Burdeshaw, Mrs Marold Coe, Mrs CT Geeashy, Mrs W. Johns, Mrs Fred O Brien, Mrs D K Stay, and others.
Food preservation Specialist Migs Lavada Curis of AUbim, assisted by County home demonstration agent Carrie B Threston, showcased recipes and demonstrations on cheese and dessert items at Hartford home economics department building on Friday morning.
A period piece lists multiple marriages and social notices. Jacquelyn Gerrard wed Leet George Grubb at Metb dt Church on September ? The Grubbs and Vollweiler families are noted with travel after a Gill crash. Joe Vollweiler and Joe Dothan ties. Mildred Gailman and William Gallmas wed September 9 in Phenix City. Opal Virginia Jorden and Homer Jorden wed September 4 near Columbus Ga. University of North Carolina student Sergeant Vollweiler mentioned. Social club visits and church class notices included along with a First Baptist Church prep meeting and a Young Woman's Stray Club call.
Recreation Center hostesses announced for a week at Dothan Recreation Center. September activities include Bel Club on the 9th, Victory Bel weekly dance on the 21st, Dorian Sty Club on the 23rd, Woodumes group on the 24th, Round Table g Club on the 25th, and Spiders Hog Committee on the 26th with listed hostesses and collaborators.
J W Horn will lecture today at the Lafal le Street Methodist Church during the regular Adult Class Number 28. He substitutes for E T Riley and will discuss "The Proper Attitude of Christians Toward Sin Sinners."
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