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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
8
Fragmentary text from a Women’s Page notes wedding announcements and personal reflections. The sparse readable portions mention Grand Canyon imagery and poetic observations, with no clear names, dates, or event details available.
Dorothy Merle Guy and Moira Raines celebrated their sixteenth birthday with a party at D. T. Guy’s home on the 16th. Guests included numerous friends and relatives such as Jane Guy Hobbie Hannera Ralph Gille Wila Dean Myres Verna Sue Norman Verma Skinner and Emmett Sellers among others in a lively social gathering.
Mrs Reginald Stinson hosted the Bible Study Club gathering Tuesday with a devotional from Psalm 135 read by Mrs T B Murphy. Members and two visitors discussed Bible questions and read passages as the group closed with the Lord's Prayer. Miss Turetty Ward left for Birmingham to visit Mr and Mrs J C Newton, then will visit Enterprise before returning home.
Pre nuptial events honor Newton bride George McLaine, wife of Agcock of Newton, with a May 2 miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Pat Benton Jr and others. Attendees included Mrs Ralph Adock, Mrs E E McLain, Miss James McLain of Panama City, and Miss Jewel Adock. Details describe floral decor, lace, and tea arrangements in a home reception setting.
Mrs Wendel Avery presided at the Houston Monona Library session of the Business and Professional Women’s club announcing committee appointments. The list includes chairs for education and vocational work, finance, membership, public affairs, radio, and more with numerous members attending.
The Dothan Garden Club will join the Garden Study Club at 7am Tuesday in the Houston Memorial Library. Hosts include Mrs. Trot Lewis Mee A L Townsend and Mrs. D C Marley. A report on the Alabama Federation of Garden Clubs annual meeting in Huntsville will be presented.
Dorothy Dix counsels a middle aged man torn between loyal wife and a younger lover. The column warns against betraying a faithful partner and urges finding peace within one’s marriage rather than pursuing risky liaisons. The reader questions whether past romances justify ongoing infidelity.
A community notice recalls Mr. Mercer Obsenes celebrating his 54th birthday with a family dinner in Albany. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Wegley Jones, Mr and Mrs Ritward Mercer and son, Mr and Mrs Westes Mercer, Harold Dekle, Charlie Anderson, Christine Hantall, and Mercer Kirby among others.
Miss Harper was honored at a bridal shower with guests registered by Betty Wright. Minahen presided at the table as decorations were arranged from ruined flowers. about forty attendees were present to celebrate the bride-elect.
EngageMent notice announces Margie Cook to wed Wesley Baxley. Margie works at Heo F Barnes in Manianna. Baxley has Paine Cus connections. Marriage planned July 1 at Marina. No further safe details.
Announcement lists the birth of Harold Edward to Mr and Mrs Ted M Manter of Headland and Mrs Joe T Raley of Webb. He was born May 30 at Dothan Hospital. The notice notes sponsors and relatives and mentions a three act comedy Every body's Crazy to be shown at Webb School auditorium June 18, sponsored by Camp Springs WW. M. S. Mr and Mrs Quay Foliner and son Joe left today for a brief visit with Mrs W. A. Cooper.
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