This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
9
A poem style proverb about valuing both old and new friends. It urges cherishing long-standing friendships while welcoming new ones, noting that old ties may deepen with time and new bonds refresh the heart. The author is unknown.
Mrs. Horace Hall and Miss Jo Ann Hall hosted a Morning party at their Girard Street home to compliment bride elect Ming Jean Farmer. Roses and centerpieces graced the rooms while dainties and drinks were served to guests including many bridesmaids and friends. The square dance at the Country Club was postponed to Thursday, August 10.
Miss Jean Lodo, daughter of Mrs William Royall Seward of Petersburg Virginia, wed Jesse Edward Miller Jr of Birmingham on Saturday at four thirty in Durham North Carolina. Rev N E Myers of Duke University officiated. Attendants included Way John Rawls Marianna and matron of honor Mrs James Orville Morgan Jr Gadsden. The bride wore Swiss organdy with cap and veil. flowers included white violets and Baby’s Breath. A reception followed at the Washington Duke Hotel Green Room before a Blue Ridge honeymoon and home in Birmingham.
In Donalsonville special report Lena Avirett wed J T Tipton Jr son of Mr and Mrs J T Tipton of Malone Fla The ceremony was conducted at the home of Mr and Mrs George Adom with Reverend Ervin of the Baptist Church in Takin officiating The bride wore light blue organdy with white accessories and carnations She is Seminole High School graduate now attending business school in Augusta She won the citizenship award last year The groom a Matone High School graduate works for Atlantic Ter and Coil Company in Donalsonville
ENTERPRISE Special Miss Patricia Donnelly of Tampa Fig guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bynum honored Wednesday evening at their Bay Street home. Entertainment included games and dancing. Dainty sandwiches drinks and confections were served to Miss Donnelly and guests Missey Suzanne Sexton Begy DeJarnette June Armor and James Alex Huex Pierson Redman Max Hardwick and Reese Byrd.
Mr and Mrs Franklin L Meecer announce the arrival of a daughter Julia Ann born July 30 in a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Lun ie B Anderson announce a son Darryl Keith born July 18. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Anderson Headland Route One and Mrs Agnes McIntosh England. A son Horace Ronnie Reardon born July 16 to Mr and Mrs Horace W Reeardon. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Johnnie Johnson and Mr and Mrs V Reardon, of Dothan.
Houston residents Mr. Clay Ashcraft and Mrs. Maggie Ashcraft headlined a Nail and Forrester family reunion at Porter's Fairyland with plane luncheon and invocation by Rev. M. Me Gema. Dozens of relatives from Florida, Georgia, Alabama and beyond attended, including Nall and Forrester families joining in social and service plans for August.
Members of the Friday Bridge Club were entertained at the home of Mrs J L Warren Jr on West Simmons street with baby zinnias and marigolds as decorations. Prize winners included Mrs B B Henderson and Mrs D S Currie, while Mrs H D Sexton received the cut prize. A salad course was served to a long list of guests including Mrs F E Puckett and Mrs Sam West of Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moseley announce the birth of a daughter on August 1 at a local hospital. The baby is named Rita Royce. The notice lists visiting relatives and nearby family gatherings connected to the Donalsonville area.
Mrs Jean King Moss Beth At wood Mrs Ruth Tomberiin and Miss Rennie Cox returned last week from a three week tour of the Central States and Winnipeg Canada. The party visited fifteen sites over a 5500 mile journey through Bear Mountains and other points of interest. Mrs A Y Matone and Mr and Mrs Wallace Malone attended services for Francis Marion Moseley who died Tuesday in St Josephs Hospital Atlanta. Services were held at 4 00 pm in the Union Springs Methodist Church. Mrs 0 Tolleson Jr and children Mickey Roma Sime my have returned home after a week with Mrs Tollesons parents Mr and Mrs I L Jackson of Iron City Ga.
Mr and Mrs J T Self returned to Ste Dethan yesterday after two weeks with Mr and Mrs ZG Sat in Clayton Mrs Wade Grim spent time with relatives in Athens Before Athens visit Mrs Sunday school officers discussed church activities Mr and Mrs J C Parker and children John and Kathy returned to Wilmington DC after two weeks Also noted are Mrs D Wall Linda Mazzanalles Jamie Tenny Judy Dykes and others visiting or traveling including a broken arm incident and several relocations and visits across cities including Mobile Ethel La and Ridgecrest NC with various relatives and church groups
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.