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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1950
Page
5
A fragmented verse lamenting a sacred jewel’s mystery and moral law. The speaker, mythic and blurred, laments love pity and virtue guiding Earth, soul, and the heavens. The poem reflects on science, art, and cosmic order through metaphor.
A son named Marvin Stough McKee was born on July 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McKee of Port St. Joe Florida. He is the grandson of Mrs. M. S. Stough and the late Mr. Stough of Dothan and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. McKee of El Campo Texas.
The Buckhalt family reunion was held Sunday at Kelley Springs with a luncheon. Attendees included T. A. Buckhalt and relatives from Miami Florida, Montgomery, Columbus Georgia, Dothan, Ashford, Hadland, Wetompha, Jacksonville Florida, and Milani City, listing numerous Buckhalt and Southerland family members and spouses.
Kinsey 4-H Club honored at an ice cream supper hosted by rural youth leader Mrs Earl Clemmons. Attendees included numerous Kinsey families and relatives, with gifts and refreshments shared during the community event. A later note mentions members heading to New York City for a Jehovah’s Witness convention.
Mrs. Floyd hosted a crystal bridal shower for Miss Myra Richardson at her home. Guests included Ouida Wiley, Betty Wiley, Grace Jones, Dorothy King, Jerry Robinson, Anne Henderson, Gloria Spann, and Nesbit Jenkins Sr. The upcoming marriage to Nesbit Jenkins Jr. is set for August 18 at First Presbyterian Church.
Martha Jordan Circle of the Ozark Baptist WMA held a program meeting in the church annex on Monday evening. Talks on Baptist mission work in Africa were given by Jo Gumbie, Salome Harris, Tilman Stubbs, and J. H. Kelley. The devotional was by Mrs. W. HK Hunt and music by Mrs. Lotting and Mrs. DeJaney. Hostesses served ice cream and cake. guests included Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Cumbie.
Local society items note Jeanie Givens recovering from a tonsillectomy at 105 West Spring Street and Joseph Johnston in training at Great Lakes. James Ralph Murphy leaves for Nashville to join TVA as electrical engineer August 1. Other notices include convalescences, travels to Michigan and Illinois, annual anniversaries, and family visits. Lt Colonel Coleman promoted and assigned to the Pentagon in Washington.
Fragmentary notice promotes a versatile market dress suitable for many occasions. Mentions sizes 10 12 14 and 38 40 with options in sheer wool later. Includes incomplete address and order details, urging interested buyers to contact with name and bureau number for purchase.
Mrs Johnnie Odom announces the marriage of Martha Rich to Rudolph Hill at the Baptist parsonage in Bonalsonville. The Rev Whitt Aiken officiated Tuesday afternoon with both families present. Attendant Miss Johnie Dale Gibson wore high lime linen and white accessories. carnations adorned the bride. The couple, both graduates of Seminole High School, plan to live with Mr and Mrs Jesse Hill near Jakin.
Miss Judy Bates entertained at her home on Friday afternoon honoring Mrs Hob Watson former Marjorie Moore of New Brockton, now residing in Enterprise. Summer flowers adorned the living room as guests were seated.
Ozark Mrs Louis Johnson hosts Fidelis Class at her home with a watermelon cutting on Thursday evening. Guests enjoyed games, contests, and refreshments after a brief business session led by Mrs Willie Black. Family visitors included Mrs Helen Carroll and family and Mr D L Carroll’s octogenarian birthday celebration guests.
Laura Sue Evans was honored Tuesday at a morning party hosted by Mrs. John L. Drake Jr. at her Donalsonville home. Guests included Miss Laura Sue Swans, Mrs. O. R. J. Evans, Mrs. Monroe Priest of Blakely, and several others, with blue linen table decor and light refreshments.
Assisted Mrs R L Bates serving a salad course to the Falcon King guests including Miss Ji Jeter Miss Bobbie Brunson Mrs Hildarc Forehard Miss Sarah Chaney Miss Joanne Hildreth Miss Alte Lee Mrs Shelly Strickland Mrs Charles Feagin Miss Marion Huey Miss Mary Mac Chancery Miss Betty Hildreth Miss Mary Alice Faulk and the honoree Mrs Watson
Graceville group members and visitors attended last Wednesday's Youth Rally in Brountstown including Reverend R W Waterman and Mrs C O Burch. A revival starts Sunday at First Baptist Graceville through August 6 with Reverend B W Burns of Marianna as speaker. Bob Smith leads music and education programs.
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