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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a confusing scene about roses, a white object, and a likely misread timer or event. It mentions an oval form and a person who keeps a distance, with unclear action or outcome and no clear dates or places.
The ceremony at the bride’s home Sunday morning united Miss Addie Ruth Brown and Mr James Lee Reynolds of Clio in a formal Methodist rites. Reverend Talley of the Yatta Street Church presided with M. D. Womack as program director. Guests included family from Albany and Brundidge as the couple prepared for a life in Ozark after a trip to Gull Pitt.
Geneva An 24 Guests gathered at Commerce Street home for a bridge party hosted by Mrs Edd Henderson in honor of Mrs Warren Pledger Jr of Montgomery. Guests included Mesdames S A May A H Skipper Grady Rewell M M Howell JW Folkes JF Dunes PC Hack Dailey Lyley J Lewis and Sue Stephene. Mrs A H Skipper won high score as salad course served by Mrs WM Stephens.
A Geneva tea event honored Mrs Charlie Hick Chapman of Andalusia and Mrs RC Wickersham of Pensacola. Mrs Lanae Chapman hosted at the Chapman home as guests arrived and introductions were made to Mrs WT Benson. The reception featured a punch area, sandwiches, nuts, and cookies, with late summer flowers decorating the colonial home. Numerous attendees from Montgomery and Pensacola joined the gathering, celebrating the visitors and the hosts.
Mrs R E Sellers of Dothan Route Three celebrated her 60th birthday Sunday with many relatives and friends visiting from multiple towns including Cottonwood Headland Pensacola Columbus and Dothan. Grandchildren great grandchildren and numerous relatives attended as well as other local residents. News notes include a birth announcement for Mary Aon Pilcher and updates on local residents visiting or ill.
Memorials note veteran William Wright, longtime farmer and church member from Bluff Springs and nearby areas, who lived in Oakwood and Lake City, passed away after a morning illness. Survived by three brothers and several sisters, services scheduled in Astford with burial at Green Ridge. Also contains notice of sale of Dothan Refunding Bonds, Series AWOA, with bids due Sept 18, 1956, and interest terms outlined by the City of Dothan.
Marian na's public schools announce Sept 7 opening with ET Denmark as supervising principal. Faculty lists name ROH Poston, Rex F Toole, W8 Shehan, Divabeth Curry, and many other teachers across elementary and high school grades.
Local report chronicles the death of Crissie Miller in Voth, with survivors including Moe DS and Tom. The note mentions Mr Malet and a widow, describing the family’s sorrow and the community’s response as authorities investigate the incident.
An ordinance authorizes the issuance of street and sidewalk improvement refunding bonds of Dothan Alabama in the aggregate sum of 520,000, dated October 1, 1930. The bonds refinance a prior 1924 issue to retire by 1996. Principal 52,000 each year with interest at 4 percent, payable semi annually. City officials pledge full faith and credit, tax powers, and redemption terms. bonds may be sold at public auction to fund retirement, with provisions to mark bonds funded and cancel them upon payment.
Washington August 24 AP Debarata that 1 000 000 additional workers be given WPA jobs or that direct relief be revived. The Workers Alliance of America, claiming 600 000 unemployed in 43 states, sought wage boosts, 40 dollars monthly minimum for WPA workers, and collective bargaining recognition, backed by A F of L, with other relief measures.
Washington authorities report cotton production for this season up to August 10 totaling 208 320 running baled. The census bureau notes 452 bales at half count and provides early figures on crop yield and tonnage for the period.
A 1996 Dothan Alabama ordinance passed August 21 and approved by the Board of Commissioners. The document records the ordinance taking effect after approval and notes signatures of the president and clerk with dates in August 1996.
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