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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1948
Page
3
A fragmentary note mentions a tiny shiny pebble kept in an apron pocket with a rose leaf bag and a broken locket. It describes the item as sassafras candy and diamond cold, an angel’s teardrop with magical, inconsistent qualities.
A guide notes that you can reduce office calls by asking friends to call you at home. It also presents a fact about the United States using aluminum fairly, estimating each family would receive about 125 pounds.
In Enterprise, Miss Mattie Holland daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Holland wed Ralph Travis Yearwood of Atlanta in a home ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Oliver N. Hamby officiated. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. R. R. Shaw and best man Mr. R. R. Shaw. The bride wore off-white crepe with gold sequins and carried a white leather Bible adorned with tuberoses. A reception followed in the Rhodes home. After a short wedding trip, the couple will reside in Atlanta. Out-of-town guests included Miss Mary Holland of Dothan and Miss Jean Selger of Panama City. A tea shower honoring the bride preceded the ceremony.
Mrs J A Searcy was honored on her 72nd birthday with a surprise party at her Slocomb route two home. Relatives including grandchildren Eldred and Jacquel ine Searcy shared in the celebration with a noon picnic dinner. Attendees listed extended across families from Pensacola, Slocomb route two, Jay Florida, Mobile, Newton route, Webb, Dothan route, Enterprise, Vicksburg, and other local areas. The event highlighted family ties and local community warmth.
Mrs Veran Blackburn of Atlanta spends days in Dothan with sister Miss Nettie Strickland. Frasier McQuagge of Panama City visits Dothan with sisters Marie and Iris. Allen Merrill and family from New York City guests of A. K. Merrill spent weekend at Larkway Villa. Mae Christian of Atlanta visits in-law Mrs Marvey Harrison. Harrison hosts Seabreeze Hotel weekend trip to Sunnyside Beach. Marian Wright and Jane Whiddon depart for Anniston with Miss Frances Mallory as guests of Miss Mallory. Elizabeth Blue of Union Springs joins in Montgomery to ride to Anniston. E H Allen and son John leave for Ridgecrest NC. Mrs R L Tatom accompanies. Route stops in Abbeville SC to visit Mrs Tatom’s daughter Mrs Fred West. Mrs Roland de Roco of Walnut Creek Calif., daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Smith, sails Aug 19 aboard Randall for Guam. en route several days in Hawaii. Vivian Layton of Ashford leaves for Orlando to visit sister Myrtice Layton. accompanied by Mrs Mac Hall of Ashford. Mrs R M Jacobs heads to Columbus and Atlanta for two weeks visiting J W Oliver, Mrs T L Roundtree. Miss Janice Weathers returns to Augusta after ten days in Dothan with Mr and Mrs J W Wilson. Verbin Tobb returns home after treatment at Lawson General Hospital Atlanta. Ramshack house party group includes Cassie Ramsey, Frances Whigham, Alice Elliott, Henri Bruner, Dora Cook, Elizabeth Ann Reeves of Tampa visiting Patsy Martin. Little Misses Jeannie and Martha Ann Fain return to Eufaula from grandparents Mr and Mrs C W Johnson. parents Arthur Fain accompany home after weekend with the Johnsons.
Dorothy Dix argues middle aged women must rebuild self through clubs, friendships, and renewed interests to stay valued. She warns against clinging only to family roles and urges cultivating social ties, intelligence, and a seasonable line of attractions to remain engaging as time passes.
The Beacon Bible Class of the First Baptist Church gathered at 7 30 last night at Mrs Mary Ellen Thornell 206 South Lena Street. Mrs Murl Peterson led devotional reading the poem Take Time To Be Good and a business meeting preceded a social hour with participants Mrs Vivian West Mrs Cassie Mae Williams Mrs Mary Lou Peacock Mrs Sybil Roberts Mrs Mur Peterson Mrs Trulia Clemons and Mrs Thornell.
Mr and Mrs Dan Morris announce the birth of a son Webster Daniel Jr on August 5 at a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Joe M Gardner of Panama City welcome daughter Nancy born August 8 at a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Buford Cook of Elba announce daughter Sharon Latane born July 26 in an Elba hospital.
Charles Beck, Red Cross life saving instructor, will lead learn to swim and life saving courses starting Monday. Morning sessions at Ashford pool at 9 30 a m and afternoon sessions at Porter's pool in Dothan at 2 30 p m. Part of Houston County Red Cross summer program. enroll at Ashford or Dothan pools. Shango the Moscow Zoo elephant disrupts filming by picking up stones with his trunk and tossing them at the camera crew.
The Burdeshaw family reunion gathered at Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Stephenson’s home in Columbus Georgia with numerous members listed by name and residence. The next gathering is planned at Whit Granberry’s home. Thomas Torquemada noted as Inquisition figure is cited for mass burnings and effigy condemnations.
Mrs Bert Thompson entertained at her home on Arhford route one for her daughter Ruby Clyde who celebrated her tenth birthday. The afternoon featured games and later the guests toasted marshmallows.
The report notes that highway construction costs in 1966 surpassed those in 1941 by about three percent. The data point highlights inflationary pressure and material pricing affecting public works spending during that period.
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