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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1948
Page
5
The passage frames a speaker garlanded with honor yet inner scruples worn thin. A soul in shining armor is defined by deeds and a bristling wit, while the speaker rejects flashy dress and seeks a plain, truthful stances amid old town stones.
A guide shows a correct approach for a girl heading to college to seek a sorority recommendation. Several relatives travel between Washington Annapolis Baltimore and Florida with visits noted. Mrs Frasier plans weeks in Washington and New York for psychology research and study with relatives.
Ashford Georgia wedding details document the marriage of Evelyn Eugenia Reed and Lee Edward Baughman at Freewill Baptist Church Cedar Springs. The ceremony featured a double ring ritual with a Mendelssohn processional and a reception at the bride’s parents home with family and out‑of‑town guests. The couple plans a trip to Tennessee then Atlanta for residence.
Members of the Scarborough family gathered at Bethel Church near Echo for a reunion picnic. Eleven of George and Fimina Scarborough’s twelve children attended plus numerous relatives including the Holloways, Sewells, Scarboroughs, Watsons, and others. Attendees traveled from nearby routes and towns for the event and related visits.
The Presbyterian Auxiliary circles gathered Monday afternoon with Circle No 1 meeting at Mrs Andrew Bowden’s home. Mrs H C Lewis led the Bible Study and Mrs O N Hamby presented the Survey Article to four members. Circle No 2 met at Mrs James McInnis home with Mrs XII Bird presiding and Mrs J J Faulk as leader. Six members attended. Both groups shared a social hour after the programs.
The Enterprise reports the July 31 wedding of Miss Perry Ann Paschal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Paschal, to Bill Wilson of Montgomery, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Wilson of Mt. Pleasant. The ceremony, at 7 p.m. at the home of Rev. E. A. McGriff, was officiated by the minister in a double ring rite with close relatives present. The bride wore a navy crepe romaine ensemble with navy accessories and pink gloves, a pink hat, and a shoulder corsage of white rosebuds. Miss Jean Bullington was maid of honor and Carla Dennis best man. After the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 527 S. McDonough Street, Montgomery.
Foster Street Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service met Monday afternoon at the church for a program by the Sussie Peach Foster circle under Mrs Jefferson Hudson. Talks on Puerto Rico and church work were given by Mrs Hudson, Mrs Rufus Davis Jr, and Mrs Ed Ford. Prayers, treasurer report by Mrs Paul Gamble, parsonage committee notes by Mrs N S Lisenby. Mrs Alice Newton and Mrs Anna Pierce circles to host September. Forty two members attended.
Mrs Lizzie Coker celebrated her sixty second birthday with a luncheon at the Slocomb home of Mr and Mrs Grady Coker. Attending were numerous Slocomb families and relatives from nearby areas including Noma Dothan Columbus and Detroit. Also listed are Gail Shoop visiting from Detroit and Miss Jane Lewis returning to Atlanta after a brief stay.
Miss Mary Virenia Knight, engaged to Fred M Garner, was honored at a bridge party hosted by Miss Lou Farmer at her parents home on North Oates Street. Three table contest with high score going to Alma Bracewell. Knight received a silver gift. Guests included Martha Garner Miriam Rish and others. refreshments followed.
Circle four met at Mrs. Wilson Lumpkin's home with seven members present. Mrs. Luther Wilson led a program on poetry books in the Bible. The night circle met at the church for a picnic supper. husbands were honored guests. Mr. William Beck gave the invocation and entertainment included group singing. Twenty three members and guests attended.
The Dothan Pilot Club approved last night's budget prepared by the finance committee at the business meeting. President Mrs. Mlondell Garrett presented a letter and other items, and the club gave a silver gift to Miss Marjorie Gay. Members present included Mrs. Garrett, Miss Gay, and several other members.
The term trade winds denotes winds that blow consistently from tropical zones, while the word trade dates to an older sense meaning course or direction.
A Sunday luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Dismukes honored Mr. C. W. Peterman on his seventy sixh birthday. Attendees included numerous Dismukes and Peterman family members and guests. Additional notes mention Annell Guy’s Malvern trip, Birmingham visits, and a note about Rouen Cathedral’s Tour de Bourre of Rouen for butter permission in Lent.
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