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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1947
Page
4
A prose verse about rain in woodlands, pine trees, glow worms, and damp forest scents contrasts with a note that Europeans first visited South America in 1408 when Columbus touched the Orinoco on his third voyage.
Miss Nanette Snellgrove daughter of Ozark Alabama residents wed Henry Patrick Goodwin son of Pensacola Florida in a June 27 home ceremony officiated by Reverend J B Johnson. The living room altar featured smilax ferns and white gladioli with music by local performers. Receptions followed with vow details, bridal party outfits and a two tier cake. They plan to reside in Montgomery Alabama where the groom attends Huntingdon College.
Mr A V Tindell marked his 66th birthday at home in Cottonwood. Guests included numerous relatives and friends such as M I D Thomley, O T Martin and families, Thornley siblings with their children, Bran ton clan, Pelham, Culbreth, Newton, Avery, Milner, Spiva, and many others, each joining in the celebration.
Miss Kate Hallford of Slocumb hosted a gathering at her residence with many attendees listed including Naub Helms Burnett Branton Bud Heling Mars Helen Clark Junior Vinson Keith Watson Jorene Bureh Charles Justices Jack Harrison Betty Burdleshaw Peawl Campbell Eugene Farmer Roy Peacock Lawrance Dean Donald Johnson Robert Merritt C J Ogshurn Forest Watson Raymond Marsh Wie Hall Dome Patch Eugene Hallford Emma Lou Kat Hallford Mr and Mrs Coma V Hallford Tanda of Dothan Panto and Robert Farmer Mary Joe Rarkland Mr and Mrs Gordon Heallford Carl Wes nan and Doyle Wesnan of Middlebury Center Pa Mrs Ruth Pitman Marshall helped with officers of the Eastern Star ceremony in Enterprise Friday evening instead of Mrs Rex Pippin as reported yesterday.
The Dothan Pilot Club met Tuesday night at the Houston Hotel with nine members present. Miss Lucille Willis reported finances while Mrs Blondell Garrett read a Texas City relief fund thank you. President Lela Holland led the session with eight other members in attendance.
Mrs. Ada Joyner and granddaughter Jane Murrell were honored on their birthdays Sunday at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Louie Murrell on Cottonwood route two. Attending were Joyners from Dothan and Auburndale Florida, plus Murrell family members and guests including Minnie Murrell Alma Baxley and Carol Anderson. Afternoon guests included Mairnell Watford Collie Watford Loyd Tomley and daughter Jimmie.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Wehner and children Billy and Kay spend ten days in Savannah Ga Mrs Joseph Hornsby and son Jimmy return from Bainbridge Ga where guests of her sister Mrs Bill Brandon and Mr Brandon Mr and Mrs Ralph Moseley and Mr and Mrs Frank Gwaltney spend today in Panama City Jimmy Brennan Pay Povyner Jr Robert Lokey and Johnny Ayres are in Thomasville Ga today for a golf tournament Mr and Mrs Charles Coe and children Charles Edwin and Bobby left for Memphis Tenn after visiting Mr Coes mother Miss Kathryn Lane and Miss Evelyn Tindell of Graceville left today for Greensboro NC to attend the wedding of Miss Maury Holmes on July 8 in that city On the way they will visit friends at Chapel Hill NC
The Garden Club met at Mrs. O. S. Lewis home with nineteen members. New officers elected for the next year, Mrs. Lewis as president and Mrs. Schad as vice president. The cemetery project continues with bulbs planned for the year. Members praised an editorial in The Dothan Eagle supporting the cemetery work.
Mr and Mrs J Norton Mullins Jr announce the birth of daughter Laura Lee on July 2 at a local hospital. Mrs Mullins formerly Miss Nell Kelly. Mr and Mrs Wallace Jimmerson announce a son William Michael on June 26 at a local hospital. Mrs Jimmerson formerly Mary Clark of Rehobeth. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Howard Jimmerson of Campbellton, Fis. It is estimated that there will be at least 20 million passengers for American Airlines in 1947, about a third more than 1946.
Mr and Mrs H H Rathel hosted a Sunday family reunion at their Ashford route two home. Attendees included Ben Braswell and children from Pansey. Alvie Lane and children from Blakely Georgia. Alvin Smith from Donalsonville. T J White and son Johnnie Mac. Eva White of Gordon. William White of Enterprise. and Ruth Rathel of Ashford.
Mrs M M Smith Jr entertained at her apartment on South St Andrews Street with a luncheon honoring a former neighbor. The gathering included Mrs Smiths guests and reflected social duties of the era.
Classmates Giadioll, wydrangens, and potted plants beautified the reception rooms for guests seated at small tables. Seived in this courtesy were Mrs. Z ety Jr., Greenville IL Moon Donaldsonville GA ree Ralph Coleman Panams City, Mrs. Wilton Holman Head land, Mrs. Curtis West Headland, Mrs. Scott Lindsey Abbeville. Mrs. Nan Coleman, Mrs. Robert Cox Jr., Mrs. A Logan Sneads Fra and Mrs. Katie Webster Chicago NL
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