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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1950
Page
3
A mother bids farewell to her son with a courageous vow to trust his service. She speaks of heartbreak and pride, hoping for a brighter day when faith and hope prevail, and prays he will stand the test wherever fate may lead.
Mrs Emmia L Walker of Enterprise celebrated her first birthday anniversary with a Lake Geneva family reunion on July 16. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C J Brown Winter Garden Fla Mr and Mrs Wilmer Curry and baby Fort Pierce Fla and many others from Geneva Niceville Dee Foolak Springs Opelika Panama City and Enterprise among families and kinfolk. Mrs Walker mother of ten children forty one grandchildren eighty seven great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
Miss Laura Sue Evans was honored at a luncheon at Hanna's Goober Lodge by Mrs. J. Hi. Hanna and Mrs. Eunice Hudson. Guests included Laura Evans's mother and sister, local residents, and several out of town visitors. The event celebrated her upcoming July 20 marriage to Gerald Hooks with bridge and games, desserts, and toasts.
Blakely special report on the Blakely Civic Club meeting at Romp of Mrs Fletcher Thomp son featured visiting pianist Miss Rene Wodges of Monticello Florida. Mrs Oscar Powell to represent the club at Blakely Concert Association. Better Home Town committee to report on Scrap Book at next meeting. Eleven members and a visitor Mrs Cottingham of Valdosta attended.
Mrs Kermit Greer entertained at her home in Slocomb with a party honoring her two daughters Myra Jean eight and Joyce seven. Guests included Greer children and friends from Campbelston and nearby area. activities featured an ice course and casual refreshments.
Mrs Etta Kitrell celebrated her 75th birthday with a family reunion at her daughter’s home, marking the first time in 19 years all her children were together. Attendees included three Kitrell sons from Graceville, Cottondale, and Chipley, seven daughters and their families, and numerous relatives. Also noted were other local visits and social happenings, including Myra Hawking’s birthday party and assorted travel plans and guest appearances.
Mrs. Dewey Wise and Mrs. Bill Allgood led a house party at Long Beach with guests including Peggy Wise Jo Anne Wise Alice Faulk June Faulk Bulle Jean Allgood Gloria Early Dianne Gunter Mary Annette Mathis Lou Ann Bowdoin Jackie Jones Barbara Brunson Lindsey Lou Redman Mary Sue Buxton Annie Clyde Smith Virginia Caldwell Helen Marsh and Nita Myers Numerous relatives and friends from Samson Andalusia Slocomb Willington and surrounding areas joined weekend visits and a Gulf Coast outing. The piece lists many short trips visits and familiar local names across several towns and highlights.
A son, Mark Steven Maddox, was born July 10 to John E. Maddox, a fireman in the USN, and Mrs. Maddox of Norfolk, Va. The father serves at the U S Naval Mine and Welfare School in Yorktown, Va.
Advice on building personal charm through tact and empathy. Emphasizes long term tact as a mindset, avoiding flattery and stressing understanding others. Includes a note on managing grooming and punctuality to prevent last minute frenzy. The piece cites J B Powers and references Seventh Hour Frenzy by Powers Girls.
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