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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1947
Page
15
A fragmented line hints at a sports or event moment featuring Wu and May in a lineup with mention of Ar and Magic. Details are unclear due to OCR gaps. Further readable context would clarify participants, teams, and outcomes.
Miss Johnnie Tew became bride of William W. Zbinden in a double ring ceremony at Headland Avenue Church with Rev. A Weteden officiating. Attendants wore color varied gowns and daisies, and the reception followed at the bride’s sister home with a three tier cake adorned with lilies of the valley and roses.
Dorothy Dix cautions that marriage requires ongoing activity not stagnation. Couples should keep social ties and domestic life lively to avoid boredom and potential upheaval, noting many dissolutions stem from failing to invest in home life and shared interests.
The text criticizes marital conflict and gender expectations with claims that men neglect home life while wives argue, mentioning baby teeth and rising meat prices. It portrays wives as frustrated when husbands respond with grunts, leading to shouting.
The passage urges couples to improve companionship to avoid scandal and divorce, alimony, and regret. It notes that maintaining friendships, following Franklin’s wisdom, provides entertainment when children marry and leave, and that the best outcome is being good friends with each other.
Mr and Mrs Pheasee Edwards announce a daughter Peggie Ola born June 13. Mrs Edwards formerly Bernice Tolar. Mr and Mrs Charles D Roberts announce a daughter Anne Marie born June 21 in a local hospital. Grandmothers are Mrs Charles A Phillips of Camden NJ and Mrs J W Roberts. Mr and Mrs Lesley Jones announce a son Wessex Howard born June 14 in a local hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J O Mercer of Cottonwood and Mrs Mary Jones of Ashford. Special from Marianna Mr and Mrs Barwin Williams announce a son Edward Berwin born June 2 at Jackson hospital. Mrs Williams formerly Sylvia Seay of Marianna. Special from Marianna Mr and Mrs Julian Cox announce birth of Julius Jesse and Burton Heath born June 13 at Jackson hospital. Mr Cox formerly Ruth Heath. Mr and Mrs Robert P Shelley announce daughter Sandra Lee born June 18. Mrs Shelley formerly Mary Eleanor Edwards. A daughter Susan Marie born June 17 to Mr and Mrs A Co Sullivan. Miss Sara Ann Stewart of Mobile arrived for ten days with Miss June Bryson. Miss Bryson and guest Mrs J H Bryson plan a Babama Beach visit.
A wedding week circulates with a lilies of the valley motif as Mr. and Mrs. Zbinden return to Newport News Virginia after a short honeymoon. He studies mechanics at the Newport News Dry Docks apprentice school while bridal events include a miscellany shower hosted by Mrs. Edwin Worthy and a luncheon by Mrs. E H Allen.
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