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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1945
Page
5
A fragmentary piece blends reflections on motherhood and faith with wartime endurance. Poem lines evoke nature, religious faith, and the idea that life endures beyond loss, ending with a note on community meetings. The Dothan Garden Club plans a meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mrs. JG Mellinger’s home.
Mrs Harry Hall hosted the Friday bridge gathering at her MapPolia Avenue home. Easter lily decorations adorned the reception room as Mrs Fred Moseley won high score. guests included Mrs Myer Blumberg Mrs Curtis Adams Mrs Dupree Davis Mrs LeBruce Hanahan Mrs D Haiston Mrs John Ayres and Mrs Clyde Smith. Graves Knowles and Miss Estelle Hall of Kansas City joined for tea with salad and iced drinks.
Patricia Ann Westberg and Ralph Reginald Toole, formerly of Dothan, wed March T in First Presbyterian Church Everett under Rev. Rave. The ceremony featured white Calla lilies, Venice lace details, and a Juliet cap veil. Reception followed for 200 at Scottsh Rite Temple before the couple departed for Vancouver and Victoria.
Miss Ethel Madison Meadows daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Madison Meadows of Gordon became the bride of James Hilson Bush son of Mr and Mrs John William Bush of Webb in a 6:00 p m ceremony at the bride’s Gordon home. The double ring wedding featured white stock roses and greenery with candlelight. Rev John Robert Peacock officiated. Reception followed. the couple plans to reside at 405 North College Street.
Mrs H B Hall hosted a birthday party for her son at 600 South Oates Street on Wednesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed punch, pink roses, and games from 4 to 6 PM, ending with an ice course and a large white cake. Attendees included many named children and relatives, with notes of family movements and a transfer of Mrs Ward from Napier Kearns, Utah to Memphis and Mrs Truett Hall’s trip to Camp Hood, Texas.
Social gathering notes from a Sunday event with a barbecue supper, devotional, and gifts. Attendees include Mrs. C El Gara pan, Mrs Grady Glarap, Mrs Estelle Hall, Mrs Howson Eddins, Mr Graves Knowles, Mrs Corus Adams, and numerous guests led by Mrs WA Norden.
Mrs. Cannon celebrated her daughter Charlotte Cannon with a month birthday party at the Country Club. Decorations featured bright streamers roses and seasonal flowers. Attendees included Mrs J T Lane Mrs AE Bass and Mrs Ray Rainer who presided over punch and desserts. About ninety young dancers attended in a yellow net party dress with pansy carnation decor.
Mrs Truett Hall of Camp Hood Texas and Miss Estelle Hall of Kansas City were feted in modest afternoon gatherings hosted by Mrs G Knowles and Mrs Sam Ball at Magnolio Avenue home. Flowers and tea were served. guests included numerous local residents and visitors. A second reception at Headland barge followed with many attendees and floral decor.
Local church notes list vocal solos and small ensembles at First Baptist Foster Street and Lafayette Street Methodist Churches. Soloists include Mrs Arch Cannon from New York City and guest Warren Eby of Napier Field. offerings feature Liebeslied and Cast Your Burdens On The Lord among pieces by Mendelssohn Elvey Schubert and Brahms.
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