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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1946
Page
6
A reflective poem celebrating domestic riches found at home. The speaker cherishes simple tasks, neighborly paths, well kept grass, twilight calm, and the glow of a peaceful room with clean sheets. The verse frames home life as the true source of happiness and treasure.
Mrs Nonie Ethridge of Dothan Route 4 and Mount Ratner Md was among 280 young adults representing the Methods Churches of the East Washington District at the Baltimore Conference. The three day assembly met at Westminster Md College June 21 22 and 23 to discuss reconstructing the church led by Dr J Gordon Chamberlain of New York Executive Secretary of the New York Conference Board of Education and Missions.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Kelly of Cottonwood hosted a buffet supper on June 22 for Miss Margaret Brown of Gladstone Michigan a bride elect and their son Lamar B. Kelly. Guests included Miss Alice Metcalf Mobile Alabama Miss Mary Alice Kelly Chicago Illinois Don Lewis and Cecil Edwards U S Navy Eugene Grace Jr Cottonwood Otis Padgett Marianna Florida and many Kelly and Stanley family members from Pensacola Headland New Orleans and other locations.
Dr and Mrs J R Richardson announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia to John D Espy Jr at the bride's home in Abbeville on June 20. The couple will live in Abbeville after a honeymoon trip to New Orleans and Gulf Coast points.
English dwarf Jeffery Hudson, measuring eighteen inches tall, fought a duel and killed a man much taller than him. The historic incident highlights the era's odd combat tales and notable personalities.
Miss Lilian Bryan was feted at a June 28 shower hosted by Misses Wittebinden and Betty Stewart at Mrs. L. P. Miller’s home. Guests received by Mrs. Miller and others included Miss Bryan and Mrs. Bryan, with Miss Hildria Beckham at the bride’s register and Miss Mildred McGilvary overseeing the gift display. Attendants served as Jimmie Woods, Martha Zbinden and Dorothy Ward. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Golson of Baton Rouge and Mr. J. T. Brock, with Martha Garner leaving for Panama City to visit Miss Betty Elson.
Miss Marjorie Smith of Slocomb, bride of James H. Wood Jr., was honored with a miscellaneous shower on June 18 at Mrs. T. M. Weeks home. Co hosts included Mesdames L. W. Secrest H. B. Secrest J. Sorrells H. A. Smith and Miss Mable Dorriety with guests greeted by Mrs. L. W. Segrest and served cakes and punch amid pink gladioli and pink roses.
Mr and Mrs John Drewry Foy Jr of Pensacola announce the birth of a son Edwin Gunn born June 30 in a Pensacola hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J D Foy of Dothan and Mr and Mrs E C Gunn of Pensacola.
Mr and Mrs Herroon Buie of Clayton announce the marriage of their daughter Juanita to Perron Rice, son of Mr and Mrs M Rice of Ashford. The ceremony was June 19 at 5 p m at the bride’s aunt’s home in Webb. About sixty guests attended the event with decorative daisies nasturtiums and snapdragons.
Pvt Mack Sheehan of Camp Poke Louisiana visited relatives this weekend before entering a sixteen week Special Radio School upon return. Miss Rebecca Fletcher of Andalusia stayed with Miss Jean Dykes. Mrs W A Nordan and daughter Martha Jean visited Hobson Eddins family at St Andrews Florida. Frances Fletcher, University of Alabama student, returned to Mobile after visiting Mrs Ralph Dykes.
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