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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
7
A reflective verse urges letting go of regrets and ill advised hopes as the old year sinks and the new year rises. It counsels shedding unwise attachments and embracing a cheerful outlook for better wealth of soul and future.
Misses Betty and Bobbie Cotten hosted a Friday night party at their home in Hartford with Christmas decorations. Guests included George Ward, Bobby Dowling, Virginia Anderson, Bobby Borland, Lois Outlaw, Bill Hughes, Ronette Jones, John Thomas, Virginia Peacock, Charles Burch, and others. Jotdy Beil of Atlanta attended among local friends.
Miss Mary Malone entertained sixteen guests at a Wednesday bridge party at her home on South Park Avenue. Christmas designs and holiday greenery decorated the rooms and a dessert course was served. Guests included Martha McBryde Helen Mallon Marthe Watford Janell Lane Joyce Howard Lucy Burns Mary Sue Calhoun Jane Span Joan Bliss Peggy McAuley Ci ne Hill Sarah Segrest Gayle Armstrong and Betty Bohannon.
A birthday sing at Liberty Hill honored Clyde Pelham age 3 Clarence Pelham 44 and Mrs B F Pelham 66. B F Pelham chaired arrangements with many song leaders listed. The Sunshine Club met recently in Newton with Mrs Furn Wynn and Mrs Callie Knowles as co hosts. seventeen members attended and refreshments were served.
Frank Smith celebrated his 58th birthday with a family luncheon at his Cottonwood route two home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Louie Smith and children, Homer Smith of Bonifay, Jack Battle family from Dothan, Ellen Garner, B. B. Watford, Lizzie Hayes of Dothan, and Enfieger along with Gary and Paul from Bonifay.
In Donalsonville special reports Children of the Nursery and Beginners and Primary departments of the Methodist church school gave parents pictures of their classes as Christmas gifts. Mrs Earle Moseley supervised with Mrs Frank Shingler Jr assisting. The group included John Gordon Reynolds Linda Reynolds Michael Whittle Cynthia Davis Lewis Carter Brownie Moseley and many others.
In Montgomery on December 21 Miss Sara Elizabeth Crook and George Edward Norris wed at the groom’s Cloverdale Road home. The Rev T A Russell of Cloverdale Baptist Church officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Jean Crook, best man Charles Gilbreath. After a reception, couple to reside at 033 Cloverdale Road.
Hartford special report. Mrs Shelly Helms and Mrs J E Marley hosted the monthly UDC gathering at Helms home. Program leader Mrs L J Corbitk presented Mrs B H Windham on Alabama Day. Betty Collins sang There's a Song in the Air with Virginia Glen Peacock. Guest speaker Mrs J T Holman read The Masters Christmas Call. Mrs Katie Radford presided over a brief business session. Home decorated in Christmas colors. Nineteen members attended.
Maryland visitors from Tuscaloosa and Birmingham joined Hartford families for holidays. Dozens of relatives from Georgia Alabama and Louisiana visited, including McCormicks Longs and Metcalfs. Howard College students Kathryn Orr and Sonny Hughes also spent time with family here.
Mr and Mrs Elmer N Pollan Jr announce the birth of Eugene Neil on December 25 in a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Willie Frank Carter announce the birth of Billy Frank, with grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs W M Carter of Pansey Route 1 and Mr and Mrs Howard Watkins of Columbia. A daughter Barbara Sue Livingston was born December 23 to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Livingston, with grandparents Mr and Mrs M C Peake and Mr and Mrs J E Livingston.
In Norfolk a cab driver Oscar Osmund helps Vice-President Alben Barkley and Mrs Barkley check oil on a Sporty convertible en route to Washington. After completing the task Osmund receives a five dollar bill. The Barkleys then proceed to a Norfolk ferry dock, with a mistaken direction near Little Creek Amphibious Base noted.
A columnist argues husbands should try running the household for a week to understand the true scope of housework. The piece cites labor-saving devices, the limits of ironing, and the need to experience daily deadlines to grasp the effort of the housewife. Local names and holiday trip references appear in passing.
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