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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1946
Page
3
A compact collection of quotes on serenity courage and wisdom from Reinhold Niebuhr Carlyle and Schopenhauer. It reflects on accepting what cannot be changed choosing to change what can be and recognizing character in everyday trifles.
A small group gathered Thursday for a picnic and swimming party at Cowarts Creek. Attendees included the Moores, Loves, Taylors, Hollis, and other local families along with visitors Gordon Matthews of Jacksonville, Florida and the Speigner family. Panama City guests and local visitors were noted in the coastal outing.
SAMSON Special The marriage of Miss Sybil Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Smith of Graceville Route Two to Robert J Moore of Greenfield Massachusetts was solemnized June 24 at the home of the bride s parents with Rev C C Daniel officiating Decorations of ferns and gladioli and branched candelabra formed a background The bride wore a pink costume with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations After a short wedding trip to Florida they reside in Greenfield Moore recently discharged from the Army The article also notes several other local marriages including Miss Mildred McCollough and J W Quiller Mary Frances Johnson and Newton Spann Ruby Nell Crutchfield and Otis Harrison Ruth Justice and James L Bowdoin Ethel Bowers and Rev Archie Adams.
An advertisement touts a 350 box of Peterson's Ointment for itchy pimples and irritated skin. It promises prompt itching relief and a soothing balm that also helps with cracking between toes and foot itching, claiming the skin will look and feel better.
Col J B Stapleton, native of Dothan and son of Mr and Mrs S A Stapleton, will serve two years in Manila as Chief Surgeon of the AC WesPac Command after transferring from Okinawa. His wife Muriel and children Suzy and Jimmy will sail from San Francisco to join him. The family previously lived in Atlanta, where Stapleton served at Fort McPherson and Lawson General Hospital.
The Malay annual Sing was held July 4 at Travel Rest Church with H. T. Aplin presiding. Morning duties featured the opening prayer by M. M. Peters and a welcome address by S. T. Helms. Luncheon followed with afternoon leaders listed among local directors and organizers.
Lavoptik offers 39 years of relief for inflamed itching burning eyes with a soothing solution and eye cup. Praised by thousands, it stops eye troubles before they get big and is available at reli druggists.
Mr and Mrs A W Hickman hosted a large family reunion on Route One with 86 year old Lidia Wells as guest of honor. Attendees included Garland Rhodes family from Kinston, Rev Os Hickman from Millport, Lem Grimes of Opp, Crawford family from Columbus GA, Sanders from Malvern, and many Hickman relatives across Do Than.
Mrs. J. J. Kelly hosted a Sunday luncheon in the yard to celebrate her husband Mr. Kelly turning 80. Attendees included numerous Kellys and relatives from Slocomb, Andalusia, Columbus, Wartford, Tallahassee, and other nearby towns, with many children and spouses present.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Alley of Ashford entertained Glynn Alley Chester Boswell Ray Fortson and Joe Boswell recently discharged from the Armed forces. Guests included many Alsays family and friends. Also noted is a meeting announcement for Dothan Chapter 76 C F S to convene Thursday at 8 PM at the Masonic Temple.
Mr and Mrs Frank Carr of Headland hosted the annual Killingsworth family reunion luncheon on Sunday. Attending relatives and friends included B M Killingsworth and daughter Frances Ewell Killingsworth and son Grant Masden Killingsworth C F Watson and children Jerry Bobby Janice Edwin Watson Jimmy John Lee Draughon Julia Anne Private James Hicks Ted Bullard Terry Bullard C C Killingsworth and children Willie Ray Lester Terry Foy Davis and children Robert Clifton Ruby Jewell Vancille L B Killingsworth W Killingsworth and children Guy Dexter T C Killingsworth and son Cecil El Wanda Grant and Sherry Ruby Belle Columbus Ga P B Killingsworth and son Lowell W D Caswell and daughter Jo Anne Lula Culrepner Dorothy R C Jones and daughter Louise Panama City.
Gloria Ann Cherry daughter of Mr and Mrs S A Cherry celebrated her third birthday with a party at their home 1328 S St Andrews Street. Guests enjoyed iced drinks wafers chips a birthday cake with three candles and games. many friends and relatives attended and helped served and entertain.
Mr and Mrs Wilton Johns announce the birth of Graves Stanley on July 5 in Columbus Georgia. Grandparents are Dock Johns and O R Kirkland. Mrs R E B Foy returned from Jacksonville Texas where her father Walter Newton was ill. daughter Jane Foy will return after a two week Camp Grandview stay. Lieut Robert Rush is due to arrive next week to visit parents Charles and Mrs Rush after twenty two months in the European Theater. Rush sailed from Bremerhaven July 4. Marion Hanahan NT first class seaman attached to USS Fulton at Honolulu arrived in San Francisco and heads to New Orleans for discharge. parents M L Hanahan Jr and wife and sister Anne will join him in New Orleans to bring him home.
The Chukar partridge was released into Wyoming a few years ago and propagated at the state bird farm in Sheridan.
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