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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1943
Page
7
Fragmentary verse about women as idols of households and hearts. Mentions Jesus and the kingdom of God being shown to a child. Includes garbled lines, unclear author, era, and publication context.
Mr and Mrs Joe Gardner announce the birth of a daughter Linda Jo on September 21. Mr and Mrs C B Lane of Redford route two announce a daughter named Linda Joyce on September 24. Mr and Mrs Herman Shelley of Headland route two announce a daughter Linda Jean on September 30.
Ensign Wyatt Harris en route to Radellfa College for naval training and her sister Miss Corra Jean Harris hosted a Friday evening party from six to seven at 500 West Woodland Drive. Fifty friends attended as flowers and autumn fruits decorated the reception area. Mrs Edward Crawford presided at the coffee table. Guests included Mr and Mrs W C Appling of Orlando Florida among others. Aviation student Stanley Howell returned to the University of Tennessee after visiting Midland City. Corporal Kenneth E Myers to depart for Alamogordo New Mexico after visiting Winter home. Road conditions across 36 states raised the mileage death rate by about 24 percent compared to last summer.
Judson College invites students and faculty to an afternoon open house hosted by Dean and Mrs Bowling. Guests include Mary MacMillan and Marjorie Meador, with reception by Bessie Welch and faculty members. The program features student musicians and chapel services led by Dr James A Kirtle and Dr John Ingle Riddle.
A historical notice lists MONDAY calendar events: First Baptist W M S circles 1 2 3 4 5 6 with Circle 6 not meeting and Circle 9 10 11 12. 400 pm Royal Ambassadors and Junior Girls Auxiliary meet at the church. TUESDAY includes Round Table Study Club at Mrs Walter Watford 204 N Oates, 1000 am. 300 pm New Century Club fall luncheon at Houston Memorial Library. THURSDAY 230 pm Highland School Paint-Teacher Association meets in the school auditorium. Private Willard F Thomason visited his mother Mrs Earl Thompson at 208 South Morgan Street. Private James Lee Kingly returned to Camp in Pennsylvania after visiting relatives in Dothan and Columbus, Ga.
Red Cross officials announced a dramatic week over week rise in dressings produced at the Surgical Dressings room totaling 4,810 with Friday alone at 1,645. The drive aims to reach Dothan’s quotas of 90,600 sponges and 22,500 cotton pads by January 1, inviting newcomers to join.
The Prate Club gathered at Miss Catherine Adama's home for a business session to elect officers for the coming year. Kathryn Sanders was named president, Raynell Allen vice president, Anne Withington secretary, Catherine Adams treasurer, and Martha Jane Bell reporter. Members discussed the Christmas dance and plans to attend the Dathan Lanle football game.
Pte Joan Drew of Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland recently spent five weeks there and plans a Pensacola Florida weekend visit. Mrs Foy and Mr Johns were visiting in Dothan Monday. Mrs James Whaley, Houston County Welfare employee, is hospitalized for medical care. Mrs J H Baes and Joe Pane of Cloeply Florida are visiting.
A brief social notice records Mrs Ruben H Hansary and guests from Enthan Friday visiting Mr and Mrs John Sessions and brother Brooks for a weekend gathering.
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