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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
2
Fragmentary verse exhorts that three things return but never truly renew. It warns that opportunities lost cannot be retrieved and urges action while time remains. The text references steadfast purpose and lingering influence beyond immediate striving.
Dursen Durden marked his 40th birthday with a family luncheon at their Arington Avenue home. Guests included his mother Mrs Nellie Durden of Panama City and grandmother Mrs H C Snell of Entergrine, age 90, along with the Durden children Betty Loyd Wo Joseph George Frank and Patrie Ann. Durden is active in civic and church work and has spent the past fifteen years as a life insurance company representative.
Twenty students from Coffee County earned degrees at Troy State Tech College graduation. Notable awards included honors for eight students and dozens of attendees. Recipients hailed from New Brockton Daleville and other nearby towns, with several faculty and local dignitaries present.
Mrs Lloyd Tideth retent bride and Miss Martha Chancey brid e elect were honored at a Saturday tea hosted by Betty Hildreth at Hotel Rawls. Dahlias and summer flowers decorated the dining room while a punch table featured a white cloth and small bouquets. Guests included out of town students and many local residents, with refreshment service by several hostesses.
Enterprise report notes the Zeta Gamma chapter of Kappa Delta Pi honorary education fraternity initiated 51 members, mostly teachers from Coffee County and nearby areas. The list includes Terp Aviett, Dwlevilis, Bernice Garner, Bessie Samples, Oz Tek, Helen Algay, Elva Grace Manning, Kate Hom, Elba, Helen P Young, and many others. Also mentions Mr. nride Mrs. Hl. C. Clouse Jr and Miss Mary Knight Jr among attendees, plus travelers from New Brockton and Brundidge visiting Laguna Beach, Florida.
Members of the Martha Sunday School class of Lafayette Street Methodist Church held a social picnic at Kelley Springs on Tuesday evening. Mrs. P. W. Riley and others hosted a supper after a social hour with games and contests. attendees included many church members and friends.
Mrs Sanders hosts a farewell gathering at the Bryson home for Miss Shirley Doak a young social figure who with her parents will move to Atlanta. Colorful summer flowers and ornate tea service highlighted the event with numerous local guests in attendance.
Large group gathers for a reunion luncheon at Shiloh Baptist Church Kolomoki with Vernon Gal Sabdia and numerous attendees listed. Kensy family reunion held at Kolomoki Park includes a picnic lunch and many relatives from Alabama and Georgia towns.
Special Hartford reports Rev. John Cannon and Rev. Max Mortis from Dothan will lead daily services at Hartford Baptist Church starting Monday August 21. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. and matinee at 1:00 p.m. will continue through August with singer Jerry Helms of Enterprise who recently completed a successful revival at Shiloh Baptist Church.
A reunion picnic Sunday near Kelly Springs brought together friends and relatives of Gus Owens and his kin. Attendees included the Merritt and Wood families, the Marthey and Cattsey households, Roy McIptyre and Jo Vann Owens, Beasley, Gamble, Sturges and several Owens relatives. One member, a Sturges son, recently underwent a tonsillectomy and is convalescing at 496 S Cherokee Ave.
The Dothan Eagle advertises a new Fall-Winter Fashion Book with over 150 pattern designs for all ages. It highlights a bolero jacket and a front-strap style, waistband skirts, and a range of pattern numbers with order details and price.
The annual Buintam reunion picnic near Headland drew many relatives and friends from multiple states. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Whit Granberry and family, Stephenson and Byrd families, and numerous others from Alabama, Georgia, and beyond, with plans described for recent and upcoming visits and studies at the University.
A long list of attendees and greetings marks a bridal shower for Mrs James Roney, hosted at a home with many relatives and friends from Fort Lauderdale and Dothan. The event featured a display of gifts and well wishes, with attendees including Mrs J F Cloth, Mrs Rita Rosey, Mrs Chester Hollis and others.
Mr and Mrs William L Moss of Headland Avenue announce the birth of their daughter Carolyn at a local hospital on August 12. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J A Moss of Dothan and Mr Houston Pope of Midvana.
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