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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1948
Page
6
Fragmentary verses explore inner loneliness despite abundance. A mix of translated or misread lines references water, purity, wealth, and desire. The passage resembles a quotation from Horace, with cryptic edits and jumbled phrases.
The Southside Baptist W. M. S. met at the church for a July program on The Rural Church and Its Needs. Mrs. J. B. McCullough led devotions, and 23 members answered roll call.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Herndon of Haleburg welcomed relatives at a Sunday family reunion luncheon. Attendees included Meyer Herndon and family from Buckner Arkansas, Harriett Sinque field and Gail from Oak Ridge Tennessee, and many Herndons from Alabama, Texas, and Arkansas.
The Pansey home demonstration club staged a dress revue at Mrs. L. T. Buntin’s home. Winners were Mrs. Evelyn Dozier first, Mrs. E. C. Engram second, and Mrs. Alto Taylor third. Miss Fran Mallette demonstrated sewing machine attachments. Eleven members attended and refreshments were served. Helene Ferret of New Orleans visits Dothan relatives and will visit Ozark with grandmother Mrs. H. F. Edwards.
A large Wright family reunion gathered Sunday at Lake Geneva with numerous attendees from Alabama and Georgia. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Wright of Malvern. J. L. Bynum of Enterprise. Mrs. Meth Smith of Eufaula. and many others from Hartford, Clayton, Geneva, Florala, and surrounding towns.
Betty Granberry and Gerald Granberry Brooks were married in Donalsonville Georgia on July 3. The bride is Betty Granberry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fay Brooks of route three. The groom is Gerald Granberry, son of Mrs. J A Burnham of Cottonwood route one. They are Cottonwood High School graduates of 1948 and will live on Cottonwood route one. The notice also mentions a W M A quarterly meeting at Cowarts Baptist church with Rev W Richardson and wife as guest speakers.
A Dorothy Dix column argues flattery and mutual appreciation cure unhappy marriages. It urges husbands and wives to praise each other, build up their mates, and avoid constant fault finding, claiming soft soap guarantees harmony if tried for 30 days.
J. W. Butler and Mrs. Butler announce the birth of daughter Pamela Ann at Columbia on July 9. Grandmothers are Mrs. B. J. Wicker of Hartford and Mrs. B. A. Wagstaff of Columbia South Carolina.
An NEA Service feature advises subtle eye makeup for older women. Light eye shadow, minimal mascara, and a two shade approach in mascara create a natural liveliness without obvious coloring. The article cautions against heavy application that betrays cosmetic use.
The First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held a July meeting with Circle Seven presenting a program on The Rural Church. Mrs Edward Sanders presided and recalled rural roots. performances included songs by Mrs B L McClenden and Mrs J W Parkman and a devotional by Mrs E J Dorror and Mrs Millard Bf Page. Circle counts showed Circle One leading June averages. meeting closed with prayer by Mrs T J Creel. Principals of Geneva County schools were urged to attend a 5:00 pm meeting Wednesday to plan the September 13 opening.
Three generations of the Espy family gathered at the third annual reunion held Monday at C. E. Price’s country estate in Pittsview Alabama. Guest of honor was Mrs Ride Expy Skipper the only living member of her father’s family. A program of entertainment featured musician W B Price and a long list of attendees from Alabama Georgia and West Virginia including Mr and Mrs L W Seaborn Mrs Helen Cartes Ruth Martha and Claire Sasser Nora Matheny J J Cumbana and many more.
Springa home demonstration club gathered Friday at Mrs. W. M. Doutta home with 15 members and one visitor. Mrs Lilian Cox led a lighting and better eyesight program. A club picnic was planned for August 5 at Kelly Springs. The hostess offered devotional and refreshments. Several members and visitors were noted including Mrs Horace Strickland and Mr Harry Griffin. Sir Marion Hanahan left for Birmingham to join a party touring the West Coast and Canada.
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