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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1947
Page
6
A reflective meditation on life's pilgrimage toward meaning and renewal. The speaker envisions travelers rekindling hope, redeeming lonely lives, guiding others through fog toward a clearer vision, and enriching spirits with understanding. Anony.
Miss Joan Cox hosted a soft drink party honoring Kathleen Gillis and Anne Barrett with many Columbia guests attending. Visitors included Mrs. Sam McGriff and family from Panama Canal Zone, and James McGriff from the University of Alabama during a period of travel and hosting by local families. Other locals returned from Sor Springs and Atlanta visits, with multiple residents extending hospitality to relatives from Gulfport, Decatur, and Abbeville.
A crowded social page lists visitors from Dallas Greenville Miami Gainsville and St. Petersburg seen with local families in Columbia and surrounding areas. Camp Rotary happenings include John Oakley returning home and Pahan Wakefield Jr joining as counselor. Hasten Johnson heads to Tuscaloosa for summer session at University.
Miss Rachel Jerkins daughter of George W Jerkin and the late Mrs Jerkin of Germera wed Joe Maxwell Childs of Montgomery at a home ceremony in Hartford on June 8. The service was performed by Dr EL AL Childs Pactor of Foster Street Methodist Church Dothan with an improvised altar and greenery. The bride wore navy blue with white accessories, carried a Bible with orchids, and was met at the altar by the groom and his brother Carl E Childs Best man. A reception followed with family and friends in attendance.
The notice column reports Elsie Mabel Lanier and Francis Marion Meeker planning a July 2 home ceremony with a later residence at 907 West Main Street. Also listed are Mable Dorriety to Hollis W. Duke, Inez McCrary to George Thomas, and Mary Collins visiting relatives as well as plans for Mildred Scarbrough’s daughter’s June wedding in East Mill port. The Hibbs family and Hall family travel notes are included.
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