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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1946
Page
3
Poem fragment reflects on sacrifice and memory as Gertrude Robinson imagines the living moment of grief. The speaker channels Longfellow with lines about radiant banners, spared time, and the notion that death is a mere transition between mortal breath and a broader life.
The Catholic Woman's Club met Monday at Mrs. A. G. Barnes Jr. home with Mrs. J. L. Walling as co host. Father Joan Stack gave opening prayer and plans were laid for a Christmas party for local Sunday School children. A Life of Mother Cabrini article was read by Mrs. A A Winner. A social hour with decorations followed. new member Mrs J Taieas welcomed. Initiation service planned for Dothan Counter.
The marriage of Miss Mary Ellen Adkins daughter of Mrs. Henry A Adkins and the late Mr. Adkins to Mr. Miner, son of Mrs. F Miner and the late Meo M York, was solemnized at the church amid friends and relatives. The bride wore champagne wool gabardine with brown accessories and orchid corsage. the groom was escorted by Ralph Freeman Jr. They left for their home in Buffalo News York after the ceremony.
Huntingdon hosts a White Christmas Pageant in the chapel on December 13. The listing names several participants and organizers connected to the event, with attendees including local residents and church groups.
Mrs J A Norris hosted two birthday gatherings for her children Jimmy Norris aged 4 and Jean Norris turning 12 in the recreation hall of the Henry Green Apartments. About seventy five guests attended as music, Christmas decor, mini Santa Clauses, pink candle topped cakes, and group photos marked the afternoon and late afternoon celebrations.
Cottonwood F H A officers met Friday afternoon to plan a Christmas party on December 18 with a brief program and social hour for gift exchanges. Refreshments will be served by tenth grade girls. Arlie Mount, Ram er, formerly of Dothan, is recovering after a serious illness at Hubbard’s Hospital in Montgomery. not related to Alvin Mount of this city.
Emassee Chapter of D A R will host a luncheon at the Recreation Center with several hostesses and guest of honor Mrs. Henry Jacobs state regent of Scottsboro Miss Helen Gaines of Birmingham and Mrs Harry Lee Jackson senior CA R president. Dothan CA R chapter meets at Marion Wrights home at 3 30 p m with speakers Privett and Jackson. Minnie T Heard PTA plans family night at 7 p m with Christmas play by Mrs Claude Cottons pupils. Wiregrass VFW Post 30673 and Woman's Auxiliary hold joint session at eight tonight at the Recreation Center to collect non perishable food clothing and toys for Houston County families. Dora Cook Minnie T Heard principal recuperating after illness. Mrs Carlisle Jordan and children depart Atlanta after brief visit with the Jordans.
Sergeant and Mrs Ivey Coburn of Montgomery formerly of Dotan announce the birth of a son Byron Lee at St. Margarets Hospital on December 8. Mr and Mrs Milton Holloway of 604 Virginia Avenue announce a daughter Alice Virginia born at a local hospital on December 10.
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