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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
7
Fragmentary note appears to be a reflective piece with quoted lines from Difford Gessler and Henry Ward Beecher. It references themes of work worry fear and faith, but no clear names, dates, or event details suitable for a standard wedding or birth notice. No signature or verifiable announcement content is present.
Ray Davis was honored Tuesday afternoon at a party hosted by his mother Mrs. C L Davis for his fifth birthday anniversary. Guests arrived after an hour of games and contests and enjoyed punch wafers and ice cream. Many gifts were given to the honoree and several attendees are listed by name.
Blakely Methodist WSCS met January 17 at the church with president Mrs. Charles Tabb presiding and eight members present. A district WSCS meeting was announced for April 6 in Blakely. Bereavement duties were assigned to Mrs. W J Grist and Mrs. Osear Whitchard. The program explored Pray more Study more Build more and Give more with talks and songs. Participants included Mrs. W J Cris, Mrs. J H Williams, Mrs. R C Singletary Sr, Mrs. Charles Tabb, Mrs. J H Moye, Mrs. A J Singletary, Mrs. S A Datfin. others mentioned.
Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Joiner welcome a daughter Jackie Anne born January 19. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Rae and Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Tyler. Julian Tyler and Wet White find parents of a son born January B. baby’s grandfather is Heathera nd Headland. Levi Tyler of Webb appears in birth note as well. Jerry Wayne Kennedy born January at local hospital. Mrs. Kennedy formerly Helen Parker.
Mr L B Lane learns his father J M Lane of Prineville Oregon is seriously ill. Mrs C E Ritch of Columbus visits daughter and family. Billie Joe Jordan returns from ABAC with guest Bobby Hall from Warner Robins. D M Pearl back from Roanoke Portsmouth and Greensboro with daughter Mrs John I King. Jack Stewart announces birth of daughter Juanita January 6. Tom Underwood of St Petersburg visits Blakely en route to Atlanta. J Melvin Middleton returns from New York City. Byrd Odam of Albany visits sisters C M Baggs and Grady Smith. Mrs G J Correll leaves for Veterans Hospital trip. Mrs Clarence Martin and sons Elwood, John Gilbert and Johnnie return from Detroit for Henry Grady Weaver funeral. Boyd White announces birth of daughter. Mrs Bob Moore of Cincinnati visits parents Earl and Mrs George. Dr Ralph Daniel Jr, son of C R Daniel, enjoys twelve day internship vacation aboard S S Cefalu cruise to Cuba and Central America.
Mr and Mrs J T Mallory of Ozark route three will be honored January 22 at a family party hosted by Mr and Mrs H G Parrish Headland route one, celebrating their 50th year. Attending are G T Mallory Midland City route one N M Judah Phenix City Comer Grantham Ross Moore Ozark route three Robert Mallory Midland City route one Hollis Cain J W Mallory Dothan, plus numerous grandchildren.
A NEA service urges readers to take quiet hours for themselves in the New Year. The piece emphasizes relaxing the mind and body, counting each hour of freedom as a triumph, and suggests small breaks from daily worries to recharge even under financial or domestic strain.
The passage suggests escape from tension through books or movies, long hikes, winter sports, or spa facials. It emphasizes quiet, pampering settings where a beauty specialist eases pressure. A final line notes crisp crumbled bacon enhances spaghetti sauce flavor.
The Pinckard Study Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Martin Price home with joint hostess Mrs. Frank King. Reports noted a $100 town gift to Dale County War Memorial Library. A February 8 business meeting was announced at Mrs. Dowling home. Committees named for flower show and nominating roles. Members discussed Southern Policy and Reconstruction Through 1947 amid New Year resolutions.
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