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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1949
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Mrs. R. M. Davis returning to Ozark after opening something here with her daughter Berna Mus Johnson. The rest is garbled. Entities include Ozark and Davis. No clear date or event details.
The Dothan Eagle advertises the Summer Fashion Book offering over 130 pattern designs for all ages and occasions. It promotes easy sowing, a price of 28 cents, and orders via the Rationn Department at 121 W 18th St New York VW NX.
Mrs. D Y Dowling celebrated her birthday at a large family reunion dinner hosted at her home. Countless relatives from Dothan Grangville Bonifay Columbia Mobile and other places attended with many Dowling families listed and noted as present and family friends.
Ozark Special report: A religious education program was presented at the Presbyterian Church in Ozark Wornta. Mrs. L. F. Coughlin led the study of Bible chapters, with focus on Pharisaic opposition to Jesus. Mrs. C. H. Atkinson emphasized education for Christian homes as the session closed with Mizpah benediction. Tom Hopkins and others visited delegates in West Palm Beach, Florida for several days.
Dathan chapter of the Order of East ern Star held its installation of officers at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening led by Mrs Lila Jones grand conductress and Mrs Patty Clark installing conductress. Officers for 1949 50 include Bertie Leddan worthy matron Mose Ram worthy patron Kate Adkins associate matron Terry Seymour associate patron Gladys Baker secretary Cleo Barber treasurer Elizabeth Headley conductress Gladys Mills associate conductress Ruby Young chaplain Allie Brooks organist Myrtle Head marshall Willie Moe Stanton Adah Flora Kirk Ruth Ruth Pillown Esther Stella Ray Martha Dat Bushy Zlecta Duffie Algier war cer Roy Young sentinel. A program followed with gifts presented by Sandra Clark and refreshments served. Representatives from Panama City Enterprise Fin Webb and others attended.
OZARK Special Mrs HF Edwards and Mea Te entertained Hood Holman Circle of Methodist W.S.C. at Edwards home Monday after allot. The meeting opened with prayer led by Mrs D P Slaughter. Mrs I Edwards presided. Mr W Drew was secretary. T C Godwin appointed flowers chairman. Mrs R S Sheppard, program chairman. Next meeting set for September at Mrs Kirke Adams home. No August meeting. Circle to serve at Youth Caravan on August 2 with Mrs W V Drew as chair. Mrs Carter gave a talk on home front life. Me Henry Anderson spoke on Spir ls flat Life in the Maine. thirteen members present and one visitor, Mrs Henry Anderson of Columbus Ga.
Fidelis Sandas Selon Class of the Baptist Church was entertained Saturday night at the Johnson home on Ewell Fishway with Mrs. V. Cole as hostess. Mrs. O. W. Rudd presided and Mrs. W. J. Hunt gave the devotional. A brief business meeting followed worship. Hostesses served ice cream as members socialized. C. B. Lucas of Richmond planned a visit with family in Calera and Birmingham, while Harvey Chavera and Luanes Jones of Collonwood visited friends in Dallas, Texas.
A Cleveland resident credits New Pett Soap with solving washing woes after noting neighborly results. The ad touts Perk as saving time and money by lifting stains and producing bright whites with a unique washing ingredient, urging readers to try it today.
The wedding of Miss Nancy Ellen Parker and John Jasper Cummings Jr. took place at 8 p.m. at the Parker home on Marianna Road in Donalsonville. The ceremony featured a double ring service, music by Mrs. Stapleton and Mrs. Drake, and an improvised altar with white lilies and carnations. The bride wore a satin gown and a veil, with a bouquet of white orchids, while the groom was supported by his brother-in-law Paul Stowe as best man. A reception followed with a three-tier cake, guests served punch, and the couple's families and wedding party were in attendance.
Wet Mary Busan, nora bily and Mary's genedparents are Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Starling of Hateburg, and Mr. and Mrs. George Knight of Headland, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Smith. A son, Dowell Lee, arrived July 4. Grandparents listed include My, and More. eulben Smith of Columbus route and L. Tanton of Blake, Ga.
Theozark area reports the birth of Michel Wright, the first baby to occupy the Isalette incubator at Wrightsville Sound Babies Hospital North Carolina. The infant weighed eight pounds and lies with mother Thema Sarees Wright and father Michael Wright. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Malle Wright and Mrs Theban Powers. great grandfather is Tom Lisenby, former Ozark mayor. The family plans Ozark visit soon as Joy Ramsey departs for Taishi Camp in Montgomery.
Mrs Ernest Brock entertained Community Bible Study members Tuesday afternoon. Attendees included M A Gilbert J Stinson T V White Dr Heginald Stinson and Mrs H Riley. The group studied Numbers and St Mark with opening prayer by Mrs Gilbert and singing led by Mrs Brock. Announcement was made of the next meeting with Mrs Jack Tey tor.
Mrs O G Myers entertained twenty four children at a garden party for Dianne Tappan whose sixth birthday was celebrated Monday. After games and outdoor fun, ice cream cakes and punch were served.
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