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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1949
Page
1
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Miss ipn Knight of Albany became the bride of James Franklin Thomas son of Je H Thomas and the late Pattie Anderson Thomas in a 2 PM ceremony at the Robinson residence on College Street. Rev William E Storey officiated in a small gathering. The bride wore a grey wool gabardine suit with lavender accessories and a lavender hat. the groom wore a lavender orchid. After a trip to Florida, the couple will reside at the Thomas home on Jakin Road. A Dairy Herd Improvement Association note follows, describing aims and benefits for dairymen.
Blakely Baptist Society meets Monday afternoon with Mrs. Rufus Lane presiding. Eight circles, two R. A.s, two G. A.s, Sunbeams, and a Y. W. A. are active. They plan visiting shut-ins for February and hear a talk on stewardship. Members vote $20 to support the Kathleen Mallory Building in Birmingham and note G. A. Week. Two circles host Junior G. A.s next Monday for a Valentine party.
Sherry Diane Wilson, two year old daughter of Staff Sergeant and Mrs. Stanley Wilson of Canion Ohio, was announced the winner in a beauty contest at the NCCS Club of Belleville Illinois where Sergeant Wilson is stationed.
Mr and Mrs D G Seaborn marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary January 30 with a family reunion luncheon at 308 E Newton St. Eight children hosted, with nineteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Several relatives from Florida Georgia and North Carolina attended. The home featured yellow roses narcissi purple irises and gladioli. a three tiered white wedding cake topped by a wedding elf served as the centerpiece.
Sherry’s parents wed in 1942 while her father served at Napier Field. Her mother Pauline Livingston is the daughter of Frances Jackson Livingston of Dothan and Gordon. Sergeant Wilson is the son of Violet May Wilson of Canton Ohio.
Blarely special report on a Methodist Adult Class call meeting at Mrs Afrs. H. Adore home for reorganizing. Thirteen members attended. Mrs Moye presided as teacher with officers elected: president Mrs Chester Clardy vice president Mrs Mary Lou Singleton secretary Mrs C L Tabb treasurer Miss Marie Butler. Devotional urged forward momentum and time donation toward church building fund. A social hour followed with hot tea and sandwiches.
Mrs Bert Puckett entertained the bridge club Tuesday afternoon at her River Street home. Decorations were in place for the event. Mrs Warren Hunt won the high score prize and Mrs F B Martindale took the low score. Players included Mrs George Warrick Mrs C P Gay Jr Mrs John Gleston Mrs F Martindale Jr Mrs R B Dureham Mrs J B Hall Mrs R A Trousten Mrs Warren Huns Mrs Hal Clinkscales Mrs Bornard Herring Mrs John Holman and Mrs Melvin Middleton.
The Blakely News lists visitors in Atlanta Deeran and Montgomery family events births Rita Jewel at Bax ley clinic Jo Ann at Wall Hospital Henry Money and daughter Jo Ann births and familia updates include communities from Vidalia Pensacola and Philadelphia with residents like Mr. and Mrs. Costello, Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Lena Seaborn family.
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