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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1948
Page
15
A poetic meditation on April as queen of months with rain and skies. The verse links April to beauty, renewal, and nature shaping human longing, praising its timeless influence through imagery of rain, blossoms, and serene continuity.
Sixteen members of the First Christian Church Youth Fellowship travel to Greenville for a district meeting of Youth Fellowship representatives. The Dothan group includes Patsey Barnett Sally Tipton Theo Carroll and others with adult leaders Louie Brackin Mrs W B Hodges Charles Whiddon and Miss Florine Daly. A separate note reports Alabama College freshmen hosting a formal April Showers dance at Bibb Graves Hall led by Kate Helen Vann with Jackie Colley chairing the checkroom.
The Fine Arts Club will sponsor its annual festival at Young Junior High School auditorium at 3:00 p.m. on Friday April 23. Committee chairs include Mrs Eustace Bishop decorations Mrs Lee Shugerman prizes Mrs Nathan Greenberg exhibits Mrs J P Shealy and Mrs J W Parkman ushers Mrs J W Parkman Jr ribbons Mrs Billy Mullen publicity Mrs C R Church and program Mrs Leonard Claude. Local residents attend events and nearby visits are noted.
Miss Mary Hindapgnter of Pensacola and James A Langford of Niagara Falls were married April 10 at Christ Church in Pensacola. The ceremony was performed by Rev John McAlesney with family members present. Kathleen Hill served as maid of honor and Leon Lawrence as best man. The bride wore a honey beige tropical wool suit with brown accessories and pink carnation corsage. The couple plans to reside in Niagara Falls.
Mrs Norman Cooper of St Louis was guest of Mr and Mrs Milton Williams. The event at Osceola Avenue featured a lawn setting with red lilies English dogwood and natural shrubs. Teed drinks and dainties were served to a group of guests including Mrs Cooper Mrs Williams and other local ladies.
Members met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Patrick Jones home. Mrs. William Blount spoke on pilgrimages and Bellingrath Gardens Natchez New Orleans Charleston Gardens Williamsburg. Mrs. Benty Whiddon discussed Industries Move South and Mrs. C L Newton presided. Guests included Mrs Norman Cooper visiting from Missouri.
Highland P T A sponsors a student art exhibit at Highland School with works from Minnie T Heard Rose Hill and Highland schools, Young Junior High and Senior High. Over two hundred visitors view figurines and ceramic pieces while teachers and volunteers attend.
The Y W A Council of the Columbia Association held its quarterly meeting at First Baptist Church Dothan with about eighty five members. Miss Nell Cauley presided as minutes were read and hostesses served a buffet supper followed by a film Publish Glad Tidings.
A group attends the Geomma wedding with family members listed and attendees including Mrs Wace Moon and Mr Maelo K Peake plus several daughters and relatives. The ceremony at Wester provet Mende church features processional Joy Justi We Adore Thee and anthem King of Life My Shepherd Is with solo parts by Joseph Writ and Jimmy Gamble. Dr Lamar Hart and Dr W M Welden return from Birmingham after Alabama Dental Association meetings.
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