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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1947
Page
3
A reflective poem on happiness as a crystal broken into many pieces. It speaks of life’s fragments, the value of each shard, and the wisdom of fitting pieces together with gratitude. The author Priscilla Leonard signs the piece.
Mrs. Other CG Pierson of Tuscaloosa announces the marriage of her daughter Manette Kirkland Trant of Dothan to James Cawthon Norris of Dothan. The ceremony occurred December 26 in Donalsonville, Georgia.
A cheerful ad invites readers to visit Wayside Flower Shop for a pleasant browsing experience. It highlights painted table mats by a top artist and promises friendly greetings as customers explore the shop.
Miss Sara Margaret Ward and Samuel Eugene Loftin wed in an afternoon ceremony at Hartford Baptist Church with Rev. J Hollan officiating. The event featured smilax and ferns, organ music, and formal procession. The couple, Hartford High School graduates, plan to reside in Eufaula after a New Orleans wedding trip, with many out of town guests attending and a pre nuptial shower held at Mrs Ward's home.
Miss Jean Armstrong celebrated her seventeenth birthday Friday at her home hosted by Camp Spring Church Young People. A class gift, games, and light refreshments followed. Attendees included Eloise Douglas, Charles Carter, Polly Dukes, Morria Gamble, and many others. visitors also joined. Several locals resumed studies at Mary Baldwin College and Alabama College. other students prepared for Tuscaloosa and Harvard. A 1945 US life insurance stat contrasts with 1920 and 1927 levels.
The Chester R. Vickery Unit 14 American Legion Auxiliary met in regular session at Mrs. J. B. Adams home. President Mrs. J. M. Campbell led the opening, with reports on Christmas baskets totaling $315 for needy families and a rummage gate. New members welcomed. mid winter conference set for Montgomery January 27-28. magazine subscriptions to Veterans' Hospital. 100 percent membership announced for the Auxiliary. Members planned next meeting at Mrs. J. A. Campbell’s home. later social hour noted.
Mr and Mrs Malcolm B Powell Jr of Akron Ohio announce the birth of son Malcolm B Powell IV born in an Akron hospital December 10 The baby's paternal grandmother is Mrs G F Richards of Empire Ala Route One Mr and Mrs Drury Flowers announce the birth of a daughter in a local hospital January 6
Miss Theresa Casey and Graves A Riley Jr united in a double ring wedding at 6 30 pm December 27 in Ozark Church. Dr D P Slaughter officiated with laurel pine and fern decor. Attendants in sky blue gowns, orchids, and irises. reception in Ozark ballroom featured magnolia decor and a three tier cake. The couple will reside in Oak Park Montgomery.
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