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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
9
fragmentary line from John Gremieaf Whittier echoes a boastful claim about victory and strength in a mysterious context. The text appears as a clipped, misread quotation lacking clear subject or event and offers little verifiable detail.
The hb Church group gave a tea for bride elect Sarah Lee, whose marriage to Rev. Maurice Fletcher is set for June 24. The afternoon event at Mrs. Faley's home featured Mrs. Raley and guests presenting gifts to the honoree, with floral greenery decor and a lace covered tea table. Fifty five guests visited during calling hours.
A Sunday luncheon at Collees Street celebrated Mrs. Floyd Calhoun's birthday with a large gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs Floyd Calhoun, Mr and Mrs Sanford Barfield and many relatives and friends from Columbus and nearby communities. Music was provided by the Alabama Troubadours.
Mr T A McWaters celebrated his thirty eighth birthday at a Sunday family dinner in Ashford hosted by his son B P McWaters. Guests brought gifts and attendees included numerous relatives from Georgia Florida and Alabama.
Miss Jimmie Woods, a Dothan girl, earned a Master of Arts from the School of Fine Arts at Bob Janek University in Greenville. Parents Mr and Mrs J Woods and sister Judy attended the June 16 graduation. she will teach violin at the University after summer at home.
Two couples wed in Marianna in a double ceremony at the home setting. Decorators dressed the scene with white flowers and summer baskets while brides wore white gowns and floral corsages. The newlyweds plan to live locally and run a family business.
The Til Grim Home Sunday School young people’s class held a swimming party at Choctaw Aquathetee Wells. The event honored Miss Jean Collins as she leaves for business school in Birmingham. Attendees included Mark Bette Dowling Mose Wilkie Hubbard Miss Mary Carolyn Griffin Miss Merty Peters Miss Virginia White Betsy Norton Miss Buena Hollow Miss Betty Peters Mrs Janette Cumbie and Miss Popes Dowling.
Southside Baptist Church in W MS hosts a meeting focused on training for world missions. Speakers include Abe Lamb and JW Barkland discussing world missions needs and methods while prayers are offered by several members. The Dothan Chapter set to meet at Mason Temple tomorrow evening. note mentions a member recently hospitalized.
The Methodist Church women's group gathers in circles for mission lessons. Members attend from various auxiliaries and report on past activities. New member Mrs. Garnardy joins, and Mrs. J. M. Cooper hosts a meeting with guests and refreshments.
Local items describe parent discussions and community church events with many names and places. The report lists meetings, devotional sessions, and social gatherings across churches, clubs, and families, highlighting attendance and hosting members and visitors.
A birth announcement reports the Howell family of Covaaummanes welcomed a son named Menent Kagan Howell. The item notes dates and names but the readable text is garbled with several misspellings and unclear details.
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