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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1947
Page
10
A reflective verse emphasizes kindness and mindful thoughts in celebration of weddings and births. The piece urges cultivating loving, garden like seed thoughts while removing selfish weeds to nurture joy.
A Miller family reunion was hosted Sunday at the Iron City Georgia home of Mr and Mrs Joe Lb Miller. Attendees included W J Brown T W Miller J L Miller and families from Iron City Columbus Colquitt Ashford and Colquitt route five. The gathering listed numerous relatives and kin.
Mr and Mrs J M Jones will spend Tuesday in Tuscaloosa to attend graduation at the University. Their son Jimmy Jones Jr will graduate from the School of Medicine and begin an internship at St Louis City Hospital in Missouri. Mrs T E Buntin left today for a short visit with relatives in Montgomery.
An advertisement touts 8SS Tonic as a cure for stomach distress caused by gas and bloating. It claims to increase gastric juice flow, improve digestion, and aid in anemia, sleep, and strength. The copy urges readers to buy 888 Tonic from drugstores for faster relief.
Mr. and Mrs. J O McAllister of Cottonwood route two hosted a luncheon Sunday for the seventy sixth birthday of J H McAllister. Attendees included Nell and Robert McAllister and numerous relatives from nearby towns and counties.
Mr and Mrs C M Mixson of Campbellon Florida announce the engagement of their daughter Miriam to Samuel Dureile Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Sam Johnson of Graceville Florida. The marriage will take place June 22. Miss Iris McQuayre is visiting St Andrew Florida this week as guest of Mise Lou Farmer.
Birth notices report Beverly Ann born May 2 to Mr. and Mrs Grover Armen Trout of Keezle Stown Virginia. Linda Sue born June 6 to Mr. and Mrs Ray Hinson, the latter Hazel Ness, daughter of Howard and Mrs Ness of Carpinteria California. Grandparents are Brown and Webb Hinson. Fadie Gulledge and Mildred Eagerton announce son Clarence Bruce born June 5.
A 20 year old in love with a 17 year old seeks guidance on jealousy and waiting. Dorothy Dix advises respecting her maturity and keeping the current pleasant relationship while she follows her plan to avoid monogamy for now. Also includes a reader question about why boys ask girls out and a note on women in telegraph work.
The TDoathan Chapter WDC held its final club meeting of the season. Mrs WoOW Bennett presided with officers installed including president Mrs Woo Bennett and secretary Mrs Wuch Swann. A salad course and beverage followed the program with notes on Jefferson Dacre. Mrs Ann Colfer attends Girls State as a Legion Auxiliary representative.
Fellowship groups from Curtis Memorial Church and Taylor Methodist Church held a joint picnic at Porter's Fairyland on Friday evening. After supper, attendees enjoyed swimming games and socializing under chaperones Mrs. J W Hughes and Rev Arthur Carlton and wife.
Miss Jean Sallas wed Willard King in a quiet May 30 ceremony at 406 N Appletree street. Rev J W Yeeman officiated with white gladioli mistletoe and fern decor. Thirty guests attended a reception. couple to Florida and then reside at 113 Pettus street.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pickett of Newton celebrated their birthday with a large picnic luncheon at home. Attendees included numerous Pickett relatives and friends from Newton and nearby towns such as Ozark, Atlanta, Nashville, Dothan, Opp, and Fort Walton, plus guests from Nebraska and Florida.
An Amvets Auxiliary meeting was held at the Recreation Center on Friday evening. The National Auxiliary bylaws were read and temporary officers named including president Mex TLON, secretary and treasurer Mr Bitly Hand, chaplain Mrs wt. BD Oleon, and public relations officer Mrs Carl FE. Waller. Refreshments were served to several attendees.
Nineteen members attended a Saturday evening gathering in honor of Mire Morgen Couture who leaves for Moaie to represent the Dethan church branch at the Gov and Green ball. Betty Wilbourn, voruliat and Afton Smithson provided entertainment and games with refreshments.
A group of boys and girls depart for Camp Grandview Route One to attend the Presbyterian Pioneer Camp. Leaders include Mrs J C Knight and Rev J O Dendy. Members named cover multiple families and church groups with several accompanying adults.
Mrs John Dendy and Miss Emma Dendy departed Saturday to Walhalla North Carolina after visiting Rev and Mrs J N Dendy. Miss Margaret Etheridge of Selma North Carolina arrived for the weekend to spend the summer with the Rev and Mrs Dendy.
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