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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1949
Page
2
Fragmentary lines lament human folly and ingratitude. The speaker condemns vanity and contempt for virtue, contrasting clean attire and meals with moral decay. The obscure text blends religious imagery with social critique, offering a satirical snapshot of moral decline.
Doris Williams daughter of Mrs Jane Williams and C B Williams wed Hinton Elmore son of Mr and Mrs R M Elmore in a quiet Blakely ceremony at Judge Morgan's home on August 4 Attendants were Miss Tittdred West and James Leihes Nichols The reception featured navy outfits and pink carnation boutonnieres The mothers wore black sheer gowns Mrs Williams and Mrs Elmore attended the ceremony The bride, a Donalsonville graduate, has worked as secretary to Wallace D Malone At First National Bank and previously with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad He is a coordinator with the Veterans Vocational Agriculture program in Houston County A WWII Marine veteran The couple plan a North Carolina mountains honeymoon and will reside with Elmore's parents.
Vacation Bible School will begin at Sylvan Grove Methodist Church on August 8 and continue through August 12. The program will include Bible lessons games and songs for all boys and girls over five years old invited by Mr and Mrs Clarence Mer Ang Son Dickey and local leaders. Reports say Mr and Mrs L G Reid hosted visits in Deland and Florida with Barbara Scarbrough accompanying them.
A series of events for Miss Fatty Baughn Ozark bride elect culminates ahead of her August 19 wedding. Hosts include Mrs John Owen Winda at a garden party with pink chambray attire for guests and a china gift for the honoree. Bridges and dinners feature floral decor, pastel tables, and wedding symbols. Attendees list many local names and families.
Ozark WOC met at the Presbyterian Church on Monday afternoon with religious education as the program focus. Mrs W Frank Howell presided as vice president and reports were read from officers and secretaries. Mrs T G Amison presented a talk and led a discussion on church issues, closing with the Mizpah benediction.
Mr and Mrs C T Boltoway of Andalusia announce the birth of a daughter Lenora in Dothan hospital. Grandparents listed include Mr T Holloway of Vicksburg and Mia J He Draw. Mr and Mrs J Rodney of Chester Pa are noted as parents of Soh Janes Neto born August 3 at Taylor Hospital.
Mrs Beaty Whiddon hosted a morning party on Mag nalla avenue for guests of Mrs Heaty Whiddon and Mrs W J Ray from New Deans and Charlotte North Carolina. The thai pink and white decor featured roses coral vine and duberoses with a central coral vine arrangement. Mrs Charles Whiddon and Miss Tans Whiddon assisted, with twenty five young matrons attending the courtesy.
Mrs J Hubert Farmer hosted a buffet reception at her Woodlawn Drive home for visitors Miss Betty Pride of Mobile and Jim Raffit of Birmingham, with 18 younger guests on the porch and a centerpiece of red and yellow blooms. Guests included Miss Pride Mr Kan Miss Gloria McKeon and others. decorations featured yellow roses and gardening bowls. Mr and Mrs ZU Arnold and daughters Marion Anne and Billie Jean have returned to Greenwood Mississippi after weeks in Dobton with Mr and Mrs Hi B Hall.
Mrs Radney will leave Columbia with a small crew for a two week visit to Chester. The trip aims to engage local activities and attend scheduled events during the stay.
Mrs W A Hartzog entertained at a cheerful afternoon party for her granddaughters. Guests included Gail McGregor of Washing ton with her mother Mrs Thomas McGregor visiting Hartzell. Delicious punch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs McGregor and Mrs C B Tot tin. The event featured games, contests, and favors with balloons awarded.
Mr and Mrs Burney Adams announce the marriage of their daughter Christine to Sheltie Owens of Marianna. The ceremony took place July 16 in Donalsonville Georgia. The couple resides at 209 1 2 West Main Street with the groom’s family.
Clio news item lists numerous Montgom ery and Montgomery area residents visiting relatives in Clio and surrounding towns. Families from Birmingham, Abbeville, and Georgia hosted relatives, with several trips to Texas, Mexico, and Fort Jumpsa Ga noted. Revival at the Columbia Baptist church features University of Alabama students and Rev. H W Haygood assisting. Armstrong family reunion planned at Hep.on Baptist church with picnic baskets welcome. One Leon Dean of Birmingham visits Kee Mya, Selden Bailey, and Mrs. Foster in Louisville for several weeks.
A miscellany of advice and notes from a reader column, presenting tips on hair removal including four methods from shaving to wax, and responses to reader questions about romance and relationship conflicts. The piece features sections credited to John Robert Powers and Dorothy Dix with guidance on grooming, self-presentation, and handling pouting in marriage.
Dorothy Dix counsels a 36 year old husband whose wife 34 left him for a wealthier man. She describes poverty, hardship, and temptation, urging acceptance of divorce to spare further misery and suggesting the husband loved her enough to bless her freedom.
Mrs Jack Key entertained the Ozark bridge club Tuesday afternoon at her home with summer flowers and desserts. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Teac hard Delaney and Mrs Tillman Stubbs. Guests included Mrs J H Kelley and several others. visitors from Camilla Gay and Reg, Stceley Freenanilya, and a larger party joined for a weekend Cottage gathering at Compass Lake.
A social gathering in honor of Segrest was held at West Main apartments with Ellen Far Hire and Betty Robins among the attendees. The reception featured mixed drinks and refreshments as guests, including lounge and social figures, circulated for hours.
An advertisement promotes a mail order pattern catalog from the Pattern Department offering dress styles with back details, golf collars, and godet panels. It lists pattern numbers, prices, and requests readers to send name, address, and style number to New York, with emphasis on patterns for children and adults and a sale price.
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