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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1947
Page
3
The excerpt praises a busy bee gathering honey from flowers and building a cell. It contrasts idleness with diligent labor and urges purposeful work in early years to yield a useful life. The speaker desires to spend the first years well, giving a good account of daily effort.
Mr and Mrs Leamon Bedsole celebrated their thirty ninth birthday with a luncheon at their Slocomb route one home. Guests included families Bedsole Bass Skinner Thurman Hamm and others from Slocomb Columbus Ga Graceville Fla and Memphis Tenn. Hamilton A Smith to graduate from Alabama Polytechnic Institute in aeronautical engineering. mother Hoch Smith and Mrs I D Foy to attend. Divers return to Atlanta after visit. Anna Green Morris to Athens and DeLand.
Mrs. Sam Crosby hosted a morning party honoring Miss Mary Elizabeth Trotman of Troy and Miss Harriet Smith of Dothan, with brides on September 6 and September 3 respectively. Forty young Ozark socialites attended as refreshment tables featured pink chrysanthemums, dwarf marigolds, and silver centerpieces.
A group of friends and relatives gathered at the Davis home on Headland Route Two for a birthday luncheon honoring Mr and Mrs Luther Davis. Attendees included numerous named couples and individuals from the local community.
Mrs. V P Taylor hosted a well attended tea at her Eufaula Street home honoring Mrs. W D Garrett of Jackson Alabama. Guests included Mrs A W D Kirkland Mrs C T Bell Mrs H T Riley and many others. Ice course served. Also noted was the Burdeshaw Masters wedding in Headland and Lt Colonel Christy’s upcoming visit and reassignment details.
A list of local birth announcements includes the birth of a daughter named Jane to Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Jarvis of Headland route one born August 14 in a local hospital. Also noted are visits and travels of local families including Mrs. S. T. Smith’s Birmingham weekend trip and various residents visiting relatives or guests in Opelika Enterprise and St. Petersburg.
A large group gathered at Mr and Mrs John Kennedy s Midland City route two home for a Sunday family reunion luncheon. Attendees included many Kennedys, J A Her ring family Bud Pope and relatives, plus guests from Donalsonville Columbus Phenix City Gadsden and Fort Lauderdale. Also noted were moves and engagements including Mary Lee Segler s betrothal to James W Gandman and Edwin Blitz returning from New York City.
The Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary met at Mrs. E. Dr Bittner's home for a program on Christian Social Service. Plans covered youth work, Cub Scouts, and race harmony in the community. Speakers included Mrs. Atkinson on useful community service and Mrs. Amason on world trouble spots, with a closing devotional. Ice cream and cake were served to members.
A series of gatherings honors Mrs. Carlos Andrews as she prepares to move to Roscoe California with a luncheon hosted by Mrs. J H Kelley. Guests enjoy bridge and bingo with prizes. a Baptist W M L A tea at Ozark Club House honors Mrs. H H Hobbs. Attendees include Mrs. N G Andrews and Mrs. Tillman Stubbs among others. decorations feature asters dahlias and pladioli.
Hardee region notes list noon pianists and church groups with a 3:30 PM Monday meeting. Names include J. H. Kelley and various families visiting Ozark Tampa Colt Ga and Roscoe California, with several relocations and social calls mentioned. Violets appear in Middle Ages fare. Truman applies for a musical artist guild role in New York.
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