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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1948
Page
9
Do not delay. Sit down and write a brief message to Jim expressing you are thinking of him. Acknowledge the loss, offer support, and share a memory if appropriate. Keep the tone sincere, avoid clichés, and end with a calm invitation to reach out.
Miss Betty Malone of Montevallo was hosted by Mrs. Lamar Hart at her home on Fer Street. Pink roses adorned the rooms and luncheon tables while bridge provided afternoon entertainment. high score prize went to Mrs. Parnell Lewis and a china gift was given to the honoree. Guests included Eleanor Logan Martin Eleanor Goldwaite and several local ladies. Mrs. W L Watkins mourns the death of her daughter in Chattanooga.
The wedding of Miss Patty June Newton and David Hughes took place Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Slocomb with Rev. V C Herndon officiating. The couple will reside in Dothan where both work.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Southside Baptist Church held its regular monthly social meetings in members' homes Monday afternoon at 3 30. Ida Turner circle met at Fay Chalker's home with Mrs. W H Bigbee leading and talks on Negro Missionary Education Neighborhood Ministry Sapuchal Leper Colony. Seven members attended. Macey Givens circle met at Allison Peacock's home with discussion of the book Will A Man Rob God. Six members attended. Ida Dykes circle hosted by A G Spinks with stewardship discussion led by Hugh Ross. seven members. Reece Watkins circle led by J A Armstrong met at Wayne Higgins home with talks on A Closer Walk With God and He That Giveth. Nine members and one visitor. Lena Avery circle met at Roy Day Sr home with devotional and Will A Man Rob God discussion. eight members. A letter from the Alabama Baptist Association read.
The Dixie Debs Club for Jr II and II classes formed yesterday with sixteen members meeting at Miss Elizabeth Malone's home. Officers elected include Eloise Buntin as president and Lee Wilson as vice president. members list Virginia Malone Patsy Astleford Elizabeth Malone Eloise Buntin Sue Ingram Posey Deese Delayne Riley Cornelia Hammond Claire Stephenson Norma Saliba Charlotte Givens Earnestine Coker Patricia Stephenson and Roberta Malone.
Rev. Comer Woodall of Napier Field Methodist spoke on The Secret of Life before the Dothan Kiwanis Club. He was introduced by Rev. Charles Hildreth with Dr. J. A. Bracewell leading the program. Joyce and Yvonne Kell sang, Mrs. D. B. Whittenberg played piano, and a directors meeting followed. Marjorie Ann Hildreth attended as a guest.
Memories of the late war will be revived by members of the 3th General Hospital at their first reunion in Columbus on September 10 11 and 12. Veterans of the French and Belgian battlefields will have opportunities to exchange post war stories. An exhibit of the best photographs will featurezu the reunion.
Dorothy Dix offers blunt guidance on a resentful roommate and a 13 year old runaway risk. A friend says cynical behavior masks envy and stupidity while marriage requires knowledge of a suitor. a teen should stay home and win parental love rather than flee.
Mrs Floyd McCarty left yesterday for Panama City to spend a few days with her sister Mrs L O Stephenson and Mr Stephenson. There are 1 442 000 miles of rural free delivery mail routes in the United States serving an estimated 29 641 000 people.
Mr and Mrs Comer Wanners announce the birth of a son Comer Lamar born August 5. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Marion K Hanners of Midland City and Mr and Mrs Horace N Wilson of Bonifay Florida.
Ogden Nasa recalls Hecate Hopper as a troublesome visitor who disrupted daily life. The speaker jokes about pushing her under a train or boat, then notes she surprisingly floats, ending with a note on regret and the odd misadventure.
The Young Matrons Circle of the First Presbyterian Church gathered Monday afternoon at South St. Andrews street residence of Mrs. Jack Robinson. Mrs. Don R. Wilson led the devotional as eleven members and one visitor attended. Miss Marie Harris of Piuchard departed for Memphis to visit Mrs. William Sell, formerly Marie Culpepper, both former Do than faculty members.
Mrs. Thomas Roney, recent bride, honored at a tea shower hosted by Mrs. Dan Johnson Jr. in Headland. More than 100 guests attended as Miss Marion Creel and others greeted attendees and presented the gifts. The event featured pastel asters and tuberoses, embossed cakes, punch, and mint treats.
The Fidelias class of Mead land Avenue Baptist Church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at Mrs J E Woods home on Lambert road for a monthly business and social meeting Miss Juliette Mount leaves for Augusta Georgia for several days Mr and Mrs Frank Graham of Daytona Beach arrive to visit her parents Mr and Mrs A D Ussery Miss Mable Hodges visiting relatives and friends in Birmingham for several days
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