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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1946
Page
8
The article notes insects cost the nation millions yearly, with figures suggesting billions in crop losses. It references months of 1816 in northern states as historical context for pest impact, highlighting the economic burden and need for protection measures.
Miss Marie Garrison, soon to wed David Cecil Hammer, was honored with a tea and gift shower at the Houston Memorial Library hosted by Mrs. Henry C Williams. Guests included Judy wo Miss-Nettlea-Caro lyn Lamb, with decors of white gladioli and fern, piano and violin music by Martha Collier and Jimmie Woods, and a rose chiffon gown for the honoree.
Miss Elizabeth Dark resigns after a year as secretary and rector of religious education at First Methodist Church Marianna. She will enter Emory University in September to pursue a master's degree in religious education.
Hartford society items report Mrs. J. R. Garrett and Margarit Hatcher visiting in Hartford from Winfield. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Matcher, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Watson of Birmingham. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson and others from Spring Hill attended. The wedding of Mary Kathrine Jacobs and Ernest Leonzo Jordan Jr. in Montgomery August 18 is noted, with Hartford attendees listed.
The Marianna Aero Club, newly chartered with about eight members, will entertain guests at Hotel Chipola Club on August 25. Representatives from southern clubs will arrive by air and be escorted to a breakfast, followed by a tour of Florida Caverns and State Park. Charter Night is set for September 2 as the group links with nearby clubs across Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.
Fragmentary OCR lists several women with surnames Wooley Holmes Bush Cox Rankin Tippin and others. Mentions Adena Marion Olives Betsy Berkbickler Tippins and Odie Lawie returning from two weeks with the Rov. Also notes Mrs Alvie Long in Mie land City.
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