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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1946
Page
5
A fragmented and unclear notice appears to reference wedding and birth items. The text expresses gratitude and blessing language, mentioning appreciation for blessings, patience, and strength amid hardship, without clear names, dates, or places.
On Monday evening December Mrs Henry Creamman of Sam son entertained members of her mousele class at a Christmas party. The party rooms were decorated for the holidays with red and green and a large Christmas tree held a gift for each member. Each child presented a number on the musical program. Two Christmas colors were carried out in the refreshments. Assisting Mrs Crenshaw in sewing was Ms Maude Sellers Farmers. Thirty four members enjoyed this occasion.
The Dothan Christmas decoration contest, sponsored by the Dothan Garden Club, drew strong local turnout. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Couch won for the most effective interior street-visible scene, while Mr. and Mrs. Rawlins McKinney earned the prize for the most attractive outdoor tree. A five-member out-of-town panel judged the entries last week and winners received plants for the ward. Other decorated homes noted include Dr. and Mrs. Dupree Davis and many local residents listed among participants.
Mrs. J E Brooks announces the marriage of her daughter Sara Brooks Dozie to James Weston Moore Jr of Birmingham. The ceremony was held December 26 at the bride’s sister’s home in Birmingham. Rev S Bennett officiated. A reception followed. The bride wore a brown suit with a white orchid corsage. The couple will reside at 2110 Carlisle Road, Birmingham after a wedding trip to New Orleans.
Grace Methodist Church in Portland Oregon hosted the December 27 wedding of Miss Sara Nell Price and Louis Edward Schumacher. The double ring ceremony featured white chrysanthemums Calla lilies and palms with Rev A H Heerauf performing. The couple planned to reside in Corvallis after a brief wedding trip as Schumacher pursues engineering studies.
A social supper dance was held at the Country Club on a January evening hosted by Miss Elizabeth Espy, Robert Evspy, John Walter Stowers, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chapman Jr. Over 200 guests attended as Jeff Strickland’s orchestra supplied music. Elaborate decorations featured red carnations, gladioli, white camellias, and silver serving pieces.
Miss Frances Imogene Tipton of Malone Florida married Bill LeRoy Kallstrom of Chicago in a Bainbridge Georgia ceremony conducted by Rev. Charles Bishop. The couple, with Tipton family ties, plan to reside in Malone after brief Miami visit by J M Boyd.
The Christian Science Lesson Sermon for December 29, 1946 is outlined with text from Mary Baker Eddy. The New Century Club changes its meeting to 3:00 a.m. Tuesday at Mrs. Gaines’s Denton street home due to Mrs. Bentley’s illness. C. C. Shuman Jr of Monticello, Florida departs after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Earle C. Moody.
A long list of reader notices details residents traveling guests and weekend plans including Mrs G Z Newberry and daughter Jane and Geyle of Panama City Florida visiting Hewberry relatives Mrs Ralph Dowling accompanying them Russell Boyd Bainbridge Md and other locals with relatives in Midland City Opelika Tuscaloosa Birmingham Jacksonville and Montgomery. Several members of families move between Mobile Headland Enterprise Samson and Akron area for holidays with mentions of university students and church activities.
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