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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary quotation reflecting on faith and life, noting the value of belief and the touch of God. The text references memory, forgetting, and a poetic line attributed to Fanote Heaslip Lea, amid unclear manuscript notes.
Miss Martha Ellen Long and James Alexander Peters, both of Panama City Florida, were married in a nuptial Mass at St Dominis Catholic church with Rev Andrew J McGovern officiating. The couple reside at 221 Cone Avenue after a reception at the Cave Hotel and a wedding trip to New Orleans.
Grandview Baptist WMS met at the church to study the mission book Japan's New Day. Mrs Nadine McLeod reviewed the book and received a home gift as the new pastor Rev Summer Wemp and family were welcomed.
The Dothan Harmony Club met at the Library with Mrs. Herbert Hovey and Mrs. John Hubbard as hostesses. The program, led by Mrs Graves Knowles, covered Alabama composers Florence Gohison Bateman Corey Whittington Clarence McClure Mia Addie A Wilson songs performed by Betty June South.
A brief notice advertises a pattern collection titled PALL WINTER FASHION BOOK 30 offering more than 350 styles. The price listed is 25 cents per book, inviting readers to place orders for the pattern volume.
Mrs G D Scarbrough entertained Evergreen Presbyterian WOC members at her Airport Road home with co host Mrs Earl Waddell and presiding officer Mrs Mabel Merritt. A visitor Mrs W A Bennett shared a Christmas story and read a poem Radiant Living. Plans for a Christmas tree were made and refreshments served to fourteen members and Mrs Bennett.
Mr and Mrs Kent Hall of Pansimng City Fla announce the birth of a son Charles Randolph born November 28 in a Panama City hospital. Mrs Hall formerly Isabel Sanders of Monks Corner. Mr and Mrs Manuel Enfinger of Newton announce a son David Manuel born November 29. Grandparents: Mr and Mrs Joe Enfinger Ozark and Mr and Mrs Marian Halston Newton. Mr and Mrs Ernest M. Coker announce Ernest Larry born November 21. Mrs Coker is the former Lucille Lawler daughter of Floyd Lawler Hot Springs AR. Grandmother is Mrs J C Coker Ashford. A daughter Deloris Ann Dorriety born November 28 to Mr and Mrs Edgar Dorriety 1204 Newton Street. Grandparents: Mrs Minnie Bedsole Dothan and Mr and Mrs W H Dorriety Columbus. Mr and Mrs Henry D Grantham Enterprise Route vna parents of Bobby Richard born December 1. Grandmothers: Mrs Louanna Grantham and Mrs Illa Mae Davidson Daleville Route One. A son Rickey Pearce Dorriety born recently to Mr and Mrs Rex Dorriety Columbus GA. Mr and Mrs J T Bedsole Route One announce the birth of a daughter Gladys Joyce. Grandparents: Mr Minnie Bedsole and Mr and Mrs W H Dorriety Columbus GA.
In Blakely Cobb Barksdale RA and church groups report a Mothers Club banquet with Christmas decor and a Fathers Day style gala. Attendees include numerous local couples and church members. program featured readings, carols, a children's literature talk, and dancing after a wiener roast and hayride.
Mr and Mrs Tor Moore of Ashford hosted a birthday dinner for Jetty Paul aged 90 and Tara Moore aged 57. Guests included numerous relatives and friends from Ashford Hilton Morgah Plant City Columbus and other nearby areas.
Hilton Home Demonstration Club met at the school with JL members present to discuss sanitation and milk seritation. Miss Swender led the demonstration while plans were made for a Christmas party and gift exchange on December 20 at the Hilton school. Officers will be elected. Mrs. Joan Gilbert and Mya Clarence Martin were hostesses and served a salad course and iced drinks.
Anne Ivey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Ivey, celebrated her third birthday Sunday at home in Colomokee. A party featured games, balloons, candy favors, and ice cream and cakes served by Mrs. Ivey with help from Mrs. Frank Melton and Mrs. Charles Williams of Bluffton. Guests included Miriam Castuth Edson Judy Cain Mrs. Wilma Knighton Mrs. W. C. Sheppard and Charles Williams of Billston Penny Willis Nora Hall Ramona Jones Johnnie Bethany Japhe Hodges Ronnie Balk cor Linds Tedder Jack Tedder and Hugh Ivey.
Mrs C S McDowell of Eufaula leads a study group of twenty five Methodist Women’s Society of Evangelical Standards meeting at the church to study the mission book We the Peoples of the Ecumenical Church. Mrs W S Gulee and Mrs R C Hayes report on the World Congress in Amsterdam. Mrs Don Merietta gives devotional. covered dish luncheon served. Guests Mr and Mrs Lee H Sweeley of Lake Lawn Delavan visit Mr and Mrs J P Walton Pinckard.
Blakely residents Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Felder entertained Thursday night at a Thanksgiving egg-nog party honoring Detreit Felder of Atlanta. Guests included the I. D. Felder and George Nelson families, Hollywood visitors Dr. and Mrs. Robert Harriss, plus Josh Davis and Pete Underwood. Mrs. J. D. Felder hosted a family reunion luncheon with numerous Felder relatives and friends from Sylvester, Atlanta, Pelham, Bluffton, and Blakely attending.
Joy Harvard of Allante formerly of Dothan underwent an operation Tuesday at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington DC. His mother Mrs A J Harvard spent Thanksgiving with him in DC and is visiting relatives in Richmond VA. Mrs Press Thornton Mrs G Malone and Mrs Frank Newton plan to return from Atlanta GA after several days with Mr and Mrs Sally Deal. Mrs W J Ray has returned from New Orleans after a three week visit with relatives.
Mrs Doyle Adams hosted the Wednesday session of the WSCS in Midland City. Program chair R M Brown led a discussion on The Rise of the Bright and Morning Star of Pakistan. A quiz Watchman Tell Ug of the Night was run by R C Balkcom and J B Stevens.
Mr and Mrs Xeland of Ashford entertained with a chicken supper on Monday night. Guests included Ashford football team members, school principal W Franklin, coaches Litz and Noli, and accompanying wives Mrs Clinton Cherry and Mrs C K OMill helped serve.
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