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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1948
Page
5
Analysis of a reflective verse on purpose and perseverance. A meditative quatrain-like reflection questions what earth requires from its least, and how life gains strength through striving. The tone is didactic and earnest, appealing to universal resilience and purity of intention.
A guidance note advises parents to correct a child who answers adults with yeah and nope. It recommends modeling polite forms such as yes sir and no, ma am to instill respectful address habits. The aim is to foster courteous communication with grownups in daily interactions.
Mrs. Effie Kirkland hosted a picnic luncheon at Jack Pool celebrating birth day anniversaries of her daughter Mrs. H. B. Ham, her niece Mrs. Shelton Smith and granddaughter Annette Hubert. Guests included Headland and Columbus residents plus James W. Trawick of Ashford and many friends and relatives attending the 4 party.
Dorothy Dix notes the yearly clash between country workers and visiting city relatives. She counsels protecting gardens from harvest-time freeloaders and urges mothers to act age-appropriately, warning that youthful dress and behavior alienate peers and threaten family harmony.
Mrs James M Jones hosted a crystal shower for bride to be Mrs C L McMoy formerly Evelyn Loftin at her Mor gan street home entertaining about thirty guests. Pink and green decorations featured season flowers and a punch table. Favors included miniature bride hats and bags.
Miss Vernelle Gamble, soon to wed Morgan Howard Rogers of Marianna, Fla., honored at a tea shower hosted by Mrs. BR Holman, Mrs. F O Deese, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. Parker and Mrs. M Esslinger at the Czerk Clubhouse. About 150 guests attended.
Wilson Union of Southade B. T. U. held an evening social at Mrs. Abe Lamb s home with joint hostesses Mrs. Roy Day Jr and Mrs. Quinton Capagne. Fred Lamb presided at a brief meeting followed by games directed by Bill Crosby and Mrs Capagne.
Mrs. W H Bennett president of Dothan U D C calls a committee chairmen meeting at 16 60 a m Wednesday at Mrs Hugh Spann home to plan the Division convention set for October 12 13 and 14 in Dothan. Also notes visits by Mr and Mrs George Reaves of Maryville Tenn and groups returning from trips to Detroit Greenville Village Canada Shreveport and Shreveport area with family members.
Mr and Mrs W F Bailey welcome a son Michael during a visit in Gadsden. Dr and Mrs Dupree Davis announce their son Johnny traveling with them for a vacation to Atlanta and Radiun Springs Georgia.
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