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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1948
Page
8
A Christian Advocate excerpt urges adjusting expectations to align with divine laws. It says life will include sorrow and struggle, and God’s plan offers provision if one seeks to do His will. Do not expect good from evil or happiness from rebellion. consequences follow sowing.
Mrs. Grady Garner of Graceville entertained for Margie Ann Garner on her third birthday with a pink dress, corsage, cake, and party favors. Guests included Linda Baxley and many friends from Graceville, Dothan, Headland, and Crestview. Also noted: Bonnie Lokey visiting Dothan and a cream codfish recipe for Friday supper.
Announcement from Pensacola Florida reveals the engagement of Rosemary Woodham daughter of Mrs Grady Cecil Woodham and the late Mr Woodham formerly of Slocomb to Captain Walker Wilkins Bonifay Corps of Engineers Army of the United States son of Mrs Edward T Harris The wedding is set for February 14 Rosemary Woodham earned a BA in psychology from the University of Alabama in 1947 and is a member of Alpha Chi Omega Captain Bonifay graduated from Officer's Candidate School at Ft Belvoir in 1943 and served twenty two months in the China Burma India theater He is currently Post engineer at Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Alabama
L C Kirkland son of Mr and Mrs T J Kirkland celebrated his fifteenth birthday Friday night at his Cherry Street home. Guests enjoyed drinks wafers candy games music and group singing with attendees including Collene Adams Imogene Adams Robert Williams Lucius Hughes Dorsey Tomlin Thelma Tomlin Juanita Kirkland Sara Kirkland Tommie Lee Kirkland Robbie C Kirkland Carolyn Tomlin Nellie Tomlin Mr and Mrs J L Tomlin Rudine Robbie Dean Jean McDaniels Wells Swann Lonnie Clyde McDaniels Mr and Mrs S E Kornegay Rupert Whitehead Roy and Cecil Kirkland.
Will Kirkland Sonny Kirkland Mrs Lorain McDaniel Grady I Kirkland and Imogene Adams appear at a community gathering, cited for their family ties and presence among attendees.
Hartford Garden Club entertained Friday afternoon with Mrs. J P Kennedy as hostess. Floral decorations featured white hyacinths and blooming plants. Guests included Mrs. Tom Tindell who won a hostess award. Reports from state president emphasized beautification projects. Other events included American Legion Auxiliary and Lions Club meetings with speeches on club by laws. A bridge party and a life insurance meeting function were noted along with out of town visits and upcoming plans.
The Pierian Club met Thursday afternoon in the Hotel Rawls dining room with Mrs. H. H. White presiding who announced a Community Concert program for Wednesday night. Hostesses named include Mrs. Mercer Elis Mrs. G. B. Proctor and others. Readings on The Great Adventure and Russia One Nation Many People were presented. The next meeting is set for February 12 at Mrs. W. C. Peacock’s home. Twenty five members attended a dessert course with coffee.
Geneva Special reports about 125 Geneva school patrons attending the Geneva Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the school on Thursday afternoon. J Clyde Lewis presided. M L Woodham led the opening prayer. Mrs George Miller read the secretary's report and Prof J F Moore spoke on finances noting a $1566 balance for the year to Dec 31. Attendance prize went to Mrs Purvis section of seventh grade.
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