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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
5
A garbled OCR snippet mentions dates and names in a vague news item. Readable elements reference a tour, a capket with pieces, and a fear or threat theme. The disorder limits clear identification of people or organizations.
A June Sacred Harp sing at County Line Church opened with chair election and an arranging committee led by F M Roney. Sessions led by multiple directors featured songs, prayers, and memorial tributes to Lavina Bowden, with diverse participants and groups guiding the singing throughout the day.
A tea shower and rehearsal party honored the recent bride at Abberdlle with guests, gifts of silver, and a bridge game. Hosts Mrs Hack and Mrs Woodhian led activities and guests included Mrs Don Mech and Mrs James Wenslirg Turcainea among many others in a stylish green and white bridal theme.
Mrs Robert Miller entertained members of her Wednesday bridge club at her St Andrewn street home. Officers were elected for the club and prizes awarded to Walters Andrews and Davis. Revival services begin Sunday at Evergtern Presbyterian Church with daily sessions led by Rev J Ny Dendy. Bible school commencement Friday night will be followed by a brief sermon. Headland activities include a Tree and False fret on Fund Preservation demonstration led by Mrs J A Varnish and Miss Lathan Cox.
The article notes Baker and several relatives from Donalsonville attending a garden club meeting in Whigham and a central meet at the Houston Mortons area. It mentions flower arranging units and reports from the Garden Study Circle of heavy contributions, with members including Lewis and Townsend, plus various attendees and family updates.
Mr and Mrs J D Kirkland of Dothan route four hosted a Sunday luncheon honoring M M Kirkland and his son Hubert. Attendees included numerous Kirkland relatives and friends, with notes of a recent move to a new home on Mumezama Avenue.
Miss Coleen Harper daughter of Mr and Mrs More Harper and Floyd Ellison of Headland were married June 13 at the bride’s home on St Andrews street with Rev Oland Wilson officiating. Guests praised the decor, a pianist and soft music as the couple began their life together.
Readable catalog style listing fabrics and linens with prices per yard and per piece. Includes long cloths Madeira linen birdseye pique white organdy handkerchief linen Irish linen Coates spool cotton and Cannon linens and bedding items with item codes and unit prices.
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