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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1946
Page
10
A contemplative excerpt blends inspirational lines on faith, perseverance, and enduring love. The text encourages belief in God and self, urging continuous striving toward unattained dreams and the comforting idea that blessings endure. Anon.
Clara and Bernice Kent hosted an 8 o clock Saturday evening gathering at their Slocomb route two home. Guests included Clarence Vinson Woodrow Pitts Ned Gilmer Jack Harrison Bill Pitts Leon Sawyer Betty Jo Martin Rudolph Daughtry Jack Craham Henry Watford Vernon Kirkland Patty Sasser Jethro Martin Clara Kent Ted Knight Jean Harris Buck Farmer Betty Jo Harrison Doris Peters B Sasser Sam Peters Maxine Sorrells J C Smith Lowell Peters and the Kent family plus Charlotte Mrs J D Lisenby and son Larry Also present were Mr and Mrs Jesse Kent and daughter and Mr and Mrs E B Kent who recently returned from Panama City Florida Mrs Dorman Battles and daughter Patricia Ann of Columbus Georgia are visiting relatives on route two.
Miss Mary Lawrence celebrated her eighteenth birthday with a party hosted by her parents in Columbia route two. Attendees included Sgt. Quincy Kirkland and many neighbors and relatives, with several named family members and guests listed.
Miss Deanie Bradley daughter of Mrs K C Bradley Albany Ga wed Delmer John Ramers Jr Fremont Ohio at Seminole Avenue Church of Christ Atlanta Georgia The Rev J M Powell officiated Best man was Morris E Ramers Ushers Kennet G Ramers Ralph Y Ramers Brides brother Dan R Bradley gave her away The couple held a reception at Mrs Tolberts home for out of town guests.
The Curtis Memorial W Lee Sr held a church meeting to divide members into Circle One Circle Two and Circle Three for monthly home gatherings. Roma Walker was named Circle One chairman, W B Griffin Circle Two, and Creel Parrish Circle Three. Light refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs Hardy F Mathews of Bonifay announce the marriage of their niece Miss Billie Dove Ellis to Charley Zack Bell son of Mr and Mrs A L Bell Graceville route three. The ceremony occurred in Dothan on July 30. The couple will reside near Graceville after a brief wedding trip. hoe ist wat Mrs SE Gellerstedt has returned home after six weeks in Minneapolis.
Mr Joe Skipper observed his seventy fourth birthday Sunday at a family luncheon at his Slocomb route one home. Guests included numerous relatives from Clapton Abbeville New Ville Sloeamh Croville Dothan and other nearby areas along with news of a discharged serviceman and illnesses and travels of several attendees.
Mrs D B Byrne of Montgomery, a guest of Mrs Floyd Knight, was honored at multiple events this week with tea, dinners, and bridge games. Gifts, flowers, and high score prizes marked gatherings hosted by Mrs Knight, Mrs Glass, and others, with attendees including Mrs Holmes Christie and Mrs C O Adams Jr. The events featured mixed garden arrangements, china gifts, and a buffet supper with bridge prizes.
A revival meeting at the Assembly of God Church in Grimes will start today led by Rev. Tom Wilkie of Tree? and will be held nightly at 730 pm. The Rev. Notes is pastor.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Moseley announce the birth of Jainanne George Richard and Joni Douglas born in a local hospital on July 2. The parents name their children and note the hospital birth location.
Alabama teachers associations and school superintendents will gather at Camp Mac near Talladega August 25 for a three day Leadership Conference. Mrs Norarin Smith Bristew of the Alabama Education Association announced the event with AFA and other partners. Attendance may exceed 150.
The report notes that the United States hosts around twenty eight thousand banking institutions. It highlights the breadth of the financial system across states and urban and rural areas.
Mrs C J Graves and daughter Fannysa conclude a four city trip visiting Washington DC New York Niagara Falls and Portland Maine on the return journey they stopped to see Rev and Mrs Clement Ritter in Cynthiana Rye. Mrs HC White left yesterday.
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