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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1946
Page
9
A garbled quote reflects on gratitude memory and true character. It mentions a man’s real sane nature and the fear of being found out, then references forgiveness, peace, and Horace. The text is incomplete and mixes scattered phrases.
Friends and relatives gathered in Madrid for a birthday celebration. Family members listed include Mrs. one and children Jean Mr. and Mrs. Doe New s and Mrs. Otho Hender ye, Mrs. Howard Shirah Billy Elizabeth, Mrs. Harmon Watford Paul and others. They traveled to Donalea Ga after a brief visit with relatives then headed home.
Miss Dolores Farrington daughter of Mr and Mrs Felix L Farrington Marrero became the bride of Howell Dean Coe Sr son of Mr and Mrs H D Coe Dothan in a double ring ceremony at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Marrero Louisiana Monsignor Koenig officiated. Attendants included Mrs Martin Klein maid of honor and Miss Shirley Tregre as witness with a bridal party in silk net and matching gowns. After the service the couple hosted a reception at Marrero High School and planned a Biloxi wedding trip before settling in Marrero.
Webb Methodist W S C S held their August gathering at Mrs Shelby Thomas home. Devotional by Mrs E G Ivey and a mission talk by Miss Juanita Lee opened the session. tributes were paid to Miss Eloise Newton and Miss Sarah Lee who will enter college next month. A salad course and iced drinks followed.
The Ruth Sunday School class met at Mrs. Bewey McGill’s home for a social and business gathering with a devotional by Mrs. Henry A. Parker. O. E. S. Chapter 78 planned a meeting at the Masonic Temple with officer installations. American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Recreation center at 7 30 p.m. Thursday. Local residents, Wayne Christeson and family arrived from New York City for a several week stay. Mr. and Mrs. G Willard Wilkes returned from a Panana City vacation visiting L LePage Lewis family.
Dr George R Stuart president of Birmingham Southern College will deliver the Summer School commencement address at the University of Alabama August 23 at 8 p m With 199 graduating seniors receiving degrees in Morgan Hall the class and faculty will attend without caps or gowns Howard Carpenter violinist and Priscilla Keeler pianist will perform three pieces for the ceremony They will play Grande Marche from Aida and Coronation March from the Prophet Carpenter will also perform Alban in a violin solo Dr Raymond R Paty and Mrs Paty will entertain at the Alumni Village in the University’s Lincoln Building preceding the exercises Degrees to be conferred include Master of Arts Master of Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Laws Also notes include visits by Mark Stewart and Jimmy Bush to the area.
A wild textile article details a fashion collection inspired by chess themes with velvet bound wool dresses ebony and gold pawn clips and chessboard patterns. It notes gowns with cape sleeves and embroidered squares and mentions a controversial song tied incident and government employee accusations in a Lisens village.
Mrs Stella Smith of Slocomb route two and Mrs F C Ween of Ozark hosted a dinner Sunday for their father R L Jenkins as he celebrated his eighty first birthday. Family members from Slocomb Graceville Ovaci and surrounding areas attended including Grover Smith Walter Smath Willie Jenkins and Joyce Week.
Mr. and Mrs. Joan Green Lewis announce the birth of a son named Kenneth Eugene on August 12 at a local hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Lewis of Dothan Route 2 and Mrs. Cora McLendon of Daleville.
Jane West and Linda West celebrated a birthday with a party hosted by Mrs Granger at Cuingterburgy. Attendees enjoyed a pine table with cake, candy favors, and floral arrangements. The gathering included several local names and ended with guests returning home to Pinekird after visiting nearby towns.
An advertisement touts 858 Tonie as a cure for bloating sour taste and nervous distress after meals. It claims to improve gastric function, increase appetite, sleep, energy, and nutrition, with millions of bottles sold and urges readers to buy at their drug store.
The Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Women’s State Board of Directors met in Montevallo to outline three statewide projects. They will present these to local clubs, continuing the Service-women's Project including the Yememorial to the inventor of the typewriter and club activity in the HAT program. The gathering, held in Thitwitt Hall, featured welcome by Dr. A F P diagno and a presentation by Montevallo EW Club members.
Circle Six of Lafayette Street Methodist W.S.C.S. met at the Story sisters home on Wat Main Street with 18 members present. Mrs. B. Hardwick gave the spiritual message and Mrs. John McGee, a visitor, reviewed the booklet Laborers of Peace. Mrs. C Yo Croubda presided over the business session.
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