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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1949
Page
1
An excerpted poem by John G. Magee Jr. portrays aerial ascent and cosmic vision. The fragment evokes climbing above clouds, sunlit arcs, and a sense of transcendent reach, with vivid lines that mix motion and spiritual awe.
Grimes Home Club held its annual picnic with twenty five guests and a governor in attendance. The event featured a demonstration by Bitty Mareen and swimming activities though some attendees urged caution after a stew incident.
A fragmentary note cites a new helper Perk Sup and a product Perk Charms plone said to lighten washing in the neighborhood. Mentions Mercer, Mia, Bowne, and Taina Armeced in unclear context with mixed phrases about whitening clothes and a miracle ingredient.
Members of the Friendship s of the First Baptist Sunday School hosted an ice cream party last night at Mrs Hilda Olive s home on Rast Lafayette street. Joye rail led the group with devotions by Alyrin Deverson and a devotional message. Hostesses assisted with serving, and two visitors attended.
Betty Ray Love led the First Baptist Society session held at the church. Mrs George Cunningham gave the devotional while Miss Anna Carol Clendenin played piano and Miss Toye spoke on Friends of Tos in Alabama, reporting on Bust and Royale Ambassadors work.
Mrs. 3. E. Gray hosted twenty two children for Jan Evelyn Gray’s fifth birthday on July 14. Delightful plans included party games and an ice course. Guests included Jan Evelyn Gray and numerous friends. several adults assisted in serving.
Miss Sue Montgomery of Tuscaloosa and Samson married Robert Neal Bedsole of Samson in a June 27 ceremony at Hyde Park Baptist Church Chicago attended by a few friends. Rev Scholerb officiated. the bride wore white linen with orchids. The couple will reside in Chicago. Doris Knight will speak at Union Hat Baptist association meeting.
Montgomery visitors arrive to see relatives in Dothan and Troy as numerous families and friends travel for weekend gatherings. Residents visit Miami and Atlanta while others head to Gulf Beach apartments near Panama City for a seaside stay. Fidelis class from Yeadland Avenue Baptist plans a social at Mrs Palmer's home, and Medford celebrates a double milestone with a wedding anniversary and bachelor degrees from Tufts College.
The regular ram meeting at soutside WAS yeas held Monday afternoon with Macey Glvens in charge. Mrs. Ray Merritt presided as leader and announced the topic Christ, the Answer to Oriental Religions. Members of the Girls' Auxiliary presented an seps on China and devaimal ane. prayer Wated by Mrs. 3 son Peacock. Talks were Which Way, Asia by Mrs. Merritt Christian Schools Help by Mrs. J. A. Armstrong What the Way Yeats Did by Mrs. Otis McNeese and WMU Wo Jin Japan by Mrs. Joni Adkins.
Mrs M. Robinson visited granddaughter Isabel Neaves in Mobile last weekend. Lita Trawick of Andalusia vacationing with her parents and Major C M Lee’s family, plus Mrs Gillespie of St Paul Minn, spent Sunday in Persacola Florida. Emmett Scarbrough and family from Portland Oregon are visiting relatives. Charles Snell returned from RELA school in Tuscaloosa. Cap Basterling and daughter Mary Elizabeth home from Banks Maine. Walter Hoynsworth and kin visit Taladiega relatives. Wil Knight of Brunswick Georgia stayed with G W Hunt family. The New Jimmy and Rosa Bush family host guests. Mrs Dennis Butler hosts in Fulton. John Hence Jones of Mobile visits G W Hunt family. Alvin Haight of Georgia visiting. Zelna Herring at Sawyer reunion in Bockton.
Birth notices from Hartford route one report two sons born in July. B. J. Meredith Jr. arrived July 19 to Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Meredith with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Gilley. Bobby Jor Monday born July 11 to Mr. and Mrs. E Elton Monday. Geraldine Watson is a former surname of Mrs. Monday and her parents are Mr. and Mrs. J. Watson.
Family at Norris Tennessee have returned home after visiting their parents for several days. Mrs Almarine Ivey and spending the weekend in Gads ton with relatives. Mrs Glenn Baxter visited her aunt Mre Amanda Smith in Hartford last week. Mr and Mrs Jack Simmons of S are visiting his mother Mrs Bessie Simmons. Mr and Mrs Jack Chandler and sons Jim and Bobbie are visiting Telafives in North Alabama.
Mrs Parramore hosted a birthday gathering in Ozark with guests including Mrs Hall Mr and Mrs Hallard W C Hendes Body Paramere sat Lane Sue Bobby and Bill Parsamore and family members in attendance during a Sunday celebration.
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