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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
5
The page quotes Mary Howitt and George Blot praising endurance, kindness, and moral improvement through daily acts. It urges women to enlarge hearts, extend enterprise, and brighten life with love, compassion, and charity toward children and the weak.
The notice outlines Mr and Mrs Earl Fuller and others spending weeks with relatives in West Palm Beach Fin. It mentions children and happiness as a duty, noting no other good can replace that effort. It reflects family ties and care during a lengthy stay.
Mr and Mrs D A Trammell hosted a reunion Sunday at Napier Field pool with many friends present. Attendees included Alfyd Reynolds and children Peggy Sie and Dolie, Harry Trammell and family, WG Andrews and children, Rhonde, Bobbie Price EF A Trammed of Columbus, GA, and numerous Trammell relatives from Bonifay Lumpkin Springvale Shellman Dawgon and other Georgia and California towns.
A Sunday evening gathering hosted by Mrs Spinks for the monthly business and social meeting is described. Mrs Earle Barnes and daughter Angelina return from a two week Miami visit, with Angelina staying with relatives in the area. The report notes travel to the Smoky Mountains and other locations, plus social activities and member attendance. a separate Chicago item covers a gym accident with a near electrocution during an elevated train incident.
The entry lists visitors and relocations including Mr and Mrs Foy Watson of Chattanooga Tennessee and Mr and Mrs Johnny Watson of Tifton Georgia visiting Watson and Childs families. It notes Mrs Marie Barcroft moved from a local hospice to her daughter Charis McLeod Jr’s home and Elva Pridgen’s return from a four month trip to Mexico and Central America. Drury Flowers recently discharged to home, and Sidney Wastes family from Covington Georgia also mentioned. The Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter plans a meeting at 8:00 PM at the Lethbridge House on Montgomery Highway.
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Mrs Witham Arnald entertained Friday in honor of Mrs Ned DrRoma at the dining room. Luftet service, simmer flowers for decor. Guests included Mrs Der Rost, Mrs Hilton Hightower, Mrs Melvin Middleton, Mrs Rate Roueton, Mrs HT Michael, Mrs Hal Clinkscales, Mrs EP White head, Mrs C P Gay, Mrs Robinson McLendon, Mrs Wilton Rodney, Mrs Dunbar, Mrs A Joyner, Mrs Qecar Powell, Mrs Felix Barham Jr, Mrs Grady Holman, Mrs Joan Holman, Mrs H Wickiams Jr, Mrs John Amrich, Mrs Singletary Je, and Mrs Ralph Howles.
The Summer Fashion Book presents warm weather styles in easy wear patterns sized 12 to 44. Includes occasion dresses, capes, and patterns for all ages and activities with ready to wear options and varied color choices.
Blakely and Amelia residents share visits with kin in Birmingham and Miami. Camp Fulton attendees from Blakely. Dinners and sales meetings gather Bentall’s staff. Notables include Dr Standifer, Shrine plans, and funeral attendance for Miss Phenba Moore. Family travels span Macon, Augusta, and Opp Alabama, with weddings and hospital updates in Brunswick, Albany, and Jacksonville.
Herndon home hosts Sunday July 2 family reunion with many relatives attending from Dorian, Columbus, Ozark, and Newville. Attendees include Odell Herndon and daughter Myrlene, Cecil Drkes family, Horace Herndon and Donnie, Eugene Kennedy and children, Jack Herndon and children Glen and Jean, Tilman Hodges family, Mary Beas, Vernelle Benefield, Loyd Lingo and daughter Dorothy, and numerous others. The note lists extended kin across Alabama towns and mentions church group plans at Keily Springs and transportation concerns.
Miss Lota Strickland is feted at a Martindale home gathering hosted by Mrs Martindale. Guests included Miss Kay Hodges, Miss Carolyn Brinson, and Tallahassee visitors. Prizes went to Mrs James Coler for high score and Miss Carolyn Dunning for low score.
Mrs Sellers entertained the Business Women Circle of the Headland Avenue Baptist Missionary Society on Monday night. The program featured devotional and prayer readings led by Mary Masters Berta Lou Worrell and Johnnie Blissett, with reports from the secretary and treasurer. A social hour followed with an ice course served to attendees including Mrs Adkinson Mrs Cutts Mrs Johnson and others.
Hartford Baptist Y W A met at the church on a Wednesday evening with Margaret Mims presiding. Faye Cotton announced hosting the next gathering, and a devotional led into prayer with Deloing Guilford, Dales van Bisir, and counselor guiding the program. Nine members attended as Maxine Stevens served refreshments.
Blakely civic club met at Mrs Willard DuBow home. A committee led by Mrs W R Alexander was named for the Better Home Town Contest. Reports on the story hour and Vacation Reading Club were heard. Members present included Mrs W R Alexander, Mrs Ralph Hutchins, Mrs Robinson McLendon, and others. A salad course and beverages were served.
Reunion at Pittsview Alabama gathered many relatives for a noon barbecue. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A M Skipper, Mr and Mrs L W Seaborn Jr, Nora Jean Seaborn, Mrs L W Saco, Bidie Skipner, Mrs Mire W W Paterson of Columbia, Mrs J R Shurmen and child Nell, Mrs Tom Hall Rever, Dent Price and Ford Price of Phenix City, Mr and Mrs L J Cumbea of Columbus, Mrs Shera Garrick and Beth of Montgomery, Nora Matheny, Paul Davis and sons, Joy Harwick of Hiattford, Coleman Price and Emma Ray Price of Pittsview.
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