Holiday visitors and returning servicemen gather at local homes
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Flowers and son Pierce of Las Cruces NM arrive to spend holidays with Mr Flowers parents Mr and Mrs Henry Flowers. Private Robert C Dupree arrives in San Francisco after ten months in the Pacific theater and will join his wife Dorothy Bass, daughter Bobbie Anne, and his parents for the holidays at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Flowers and Son
Pierce
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Mr. Flowers
Mrs
Henry Flowers
Robert C. Dupree
San Francisco
Pacific Theater
Dorothy Bass
Bobbie Anne
Mrs. SE. Dupree
Mary Eleanor Goldthwaite
Huntingdon College
Kday
J. R. Goldthwaite
Births Announced for Three Local Families
Mr and Mrs Otho Bruce announce son Robert Otho born December 15 at a local hospital. Grandparents Dr R D McCarty of Dothan and Mrs R C Bruce of Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Reginald M Hatcher of Geneva announce daughter Emily Alice born December 12. Mr and Mrs Cecil McClendon of Newville announce daughter Shelia Annette born November 27. Grandparents Joe S McClendon and P J Cullifer of Newville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otho Bruce
Robert Otho
R. D. McCarty
Dothan
R. C. Bruce
Birmingham
Reginald M. Hatcher
Geneva
Emily Alice
Cecil McClendon
Newville
Shelia Annette
Joe S. McClendon
P. J. Cullifer
Pinckard Methodists Entertain At Church For Pastor And Wife
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Pinckard Methodist Church hosted a Friday evening reception at the church to honor the new pastor the Rev W Lindey and Mrs Lindey. The Sun day School annex was decorated with yuletide accents and a centerpiece of heavenly land and Yaupen berries. A Christmas tree stood beside the table with candles. Mrs Paul Gissendanner welcomed guests and presented the Lindsey couple. Mrs W D Spivey, president of the W S C S, and Mrs B R A Dowling were among hosts and helpers. Mrs Evans Gissendanner directed guests to the party table and volunteers served refreshments. Mrs D L Henderson, Mrs Elma Andrews, Mrs Peyton Curry, Mrs J P Walton and Misses Helen and Evelyn Pilcher assisted. Allen Curry accompanied with Christmas carols during the receptions hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Chilian Service
Punckara
Pointmenia
Crysts
Paul Gissendanner
W. D. Spivey
Lindsey
BR. A Dowling
Jeharman
Board of
Stew‘arts
Marianna Auxiliary Charms with Yule Candle Light Service
The Marianna Woman's Auxiliary staged the Candle Light Service at First Presbyterian Church with the pageant On Earth Peace directed by Mays Lewis Jr M A DuRant and J J McCaskill. The production featured Wise Men angels the Manger Scene a girls choir and adult choir with soloists and piano numbers. Proceeds benefit Ministerial Relief aiding aged and retired Presbyterian clergy. Emil McKenzie and Edward Starpe traveled to New York City after ten days with friends in Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Mays Lewis, Jr
M. A. DuRant
J. J. McCaskill
Thomas Hook
A. E. Budde
Presbyterian Church
Emil McKenzie
Edward Starpe
New York City
Dothan
Officers Attend Cottendale Training Class
Mrs. Eugene W. Bowles presided at a Womans Society of Christian Service training for officers in Cottendale this week with about 50 secretaries present. Devotional directed by Hos B J Lawrence. faculty included Mrs. Marien B Knight and John McCizilan of Blountstown and others from Chipley Panama City Marianna. Representatives from Chipley Blountstown Cottondale Graceville DeFuniak Springs Sant Andrews and Panama City attended alongside Marianna members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Eugene W. Bowles
Caty
Woman's Society of Christian Servce
Methodist Church
Cottendale
Hos
B. J. Lawrence
Chipley Methodist Church
Marien
Mallville
Sant Andrews
Panama City
Marianne
M. N. Dickson
Bowles
Moorehead
J. W. Keily
Philathea S S Class Holds Yale Party With Mrs Wilson
The Philathea Sunday School Class of Foster Street Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. E. K. Wilson. Mrs. Joe Bliss registered guests, and a Christmas story by Mrs. Jf. H. McAkley featured the program. Miss Jessie Holland supervised recreation, then gifts were distributed to members and teachers. Decorations were elaborate with red candles poinsettias and a bright tree. Tea table centerpiece featured red roses and candles. Assistants included: Mrs. Mark Cannon, Mrs. W. R. Lowe, Mrs. Joe Bliss, Mrs. Carl Sacarouse, Mrs. Joe Sanders and Mrs. Morris Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
Foster Street Methodist Church
E. K. Wilson
Joe Bliss
van Dyke
Jf. H. McAkley
Jessie Holland
T. L. Waters
Leslie Smart
Morris Garner
Hf. H. McAiley
J. F. Stallings
Felton Goodwin
Perry Calhoun
Jack Howater
Frank Khan
Elza Pridgen
Frances Bates Carroll
Eustace Bishop
Lettie Stafford
Alice
Teddy Seay Honored On Sixth Birthday
Mrs. D. K. Seay hosted a Saturday birthday party at 208 West Main for Teddy Seay turning six. Guests included Judy Watson, Sandra Ray, Joan Mizelle, Vickey Givan, Gay Garner Bower, Lynn Kanerman, Jerry Triggins, Bill Rhea, Alex Coe, Tommy Goolsby, Bert Collins, Michael Gregory, Ann Shirley, and Perry Jabson. Mrs. Luther Wilson, recently post appendectomy, left 402 Cherokee Avenue for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. Seay
West Main Street
Teddy
Skaring
Judy Watson
Sandra Ray
Joan Mizelle
Vickey Givan
Gay Garner Bower
Lynn Kanerman
Jerry Triggins
Bill Rhea
Alex Coe
Tommy Goolsby
Bert Collins
Michael Gregory
Ann Shirley
Perry Jabson
Dinner And Reception Mark Bowles Fiftieth Anniversary
Dinner and reception in Marianna celebrated the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Anderson Bowles. Guests included family, five wedding party members, and Rev. Don Whitsett. The event featured gold chrysanthemum decorations, a three tier cake, and a reception at the Bowles home on Russ Street. Bowles has long served Jackson County as clerk of the circuit court and sheriff of Jackson County. Also noted was Mark Matheny of Los Angeles, accepted to broadcast with the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Henry Anderson Bowles
Hotel Chipola
Howze Miltons Stone
Marc McKay Dickson
Maggie Phillips
Ed Lewis
Eldis. Abernathy Conley
Louie Brinson Garrison
Beverly Bowles
R. R. Hodges
Alice Dickson
Lucy Gaitier Phillips
Bowles
Thomas Dickson Bowles
West Palm Beach
Henry Anderson, Jr
Chipley
Eugene Wood
Will Stone
Eleanor Clyde Ferrell
Tampa
Marie Dickson Bannerman
Bartow
Frances Cartes Brinson
Jessie Mae Dickson
Thomas B. Dickson
Eugenia Wood Dickson
First Methodist Church
Boyd
Jackson
Jackson County
Mark Matheny
Los Angeles
Fea
Wall
Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra
Matheny
Dothan
A. H. Matheny
Eae
Hartford Church Wedding of Martha Cox and Thomas Thomley
Martha Cox of Mariford and Thomas B Thomley of Dothan wed at Hartford Baptist Church in a six oclock ceremony. Rev J Hollan Dykes officiated as white Christmas decor graced the altar. Bride given by brother Edward Cox of Atlanta. Attendants Miss Mary Jane Collings Florence and J D Thomley USN. Reception at Ed Holmes home. They plan residence in Dothan after a brief trip. Also P T A meeting and D A R Christmas party noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Speca
Martha Cox
Mariford
Thomas B. Thomley
Dothan
Hartford Baptist Church
J. Hollan Dykes
R.S. Ward
Traumeri
Max Childs
Edward Cox
Atlanta
Mary Jane Collings
Florence
Brdd
J. D. Thomley
U.S. N
Jacksonville
Fila
Miss Cox
J. E. Cox
Thomley
R. B. Thomley
Pacific Area
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MY Creed
Wwe
Jeanette Gilder
Rena
Pemetrg Nose Bros
Pinckard Methodists
Marianna Auxiliary
Sue Astleford Fine
Interiors
Hartford Road
W.S.C
Philathea S. S
Yale
Teddy Seay
Luther Wilson
Cherokee Avenue
Elena
Clambergis
Tee Fintech Commettes
Cone Cha Coge, Phile
JLU
Atosele Shoan
Judson College
Carnen Botts
Umun Cary
Tes
Pave Cunungtain
Shreveport
Evelyn Anderson
Greenbury
Jace Lave
Maury Redman
Enterprise
Patricks Parker
Barlow
Filsbur
Swedens
P.T. A
Rose Hill
Parent - Teacher Association
TD. A. R
Emassee
Headland
Marvin Scott
evai-Cola Company
Long Teland City
N.Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Ala
Bhunberg
Blumeberg’s
Doeskin
Lewis
Blumbere
Blumberg's
Blanberg
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