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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1950
Page
3
Fragmentary verse speaks of steering through unknown seas. The speaker vows to follow a Pilot through uncharted waters, facing calms, storms, wrecks, and possible deaths, while reflecting on fate and larger life beyond the sky. Names like John Oxenham appear as possible authors or figures.
A large afternoon gathering at Mrs Lucy Pearson Malone’s home celebrated the engagement of Mig Jean Parmer to Harvey Oates Stephen. About a hundred matrons and college friends attended with pink and white decor, silver accents, and a bride’s book presented by the hostess.
The 1SS class of Headland Avenue Baptist held a Sunday night covered dish supper at Mrs. A Hooker home with teacher Miss Von Amys as host. Mrs J F Woude led the business session with reports by secretary Mya W Scott and treasurer Mrs J C Atkinson. A prayer was registered and Mrs Hooker spoke on Providence. A long list of attendees from the church and community attended the supper served on a lawn arrangement with many named guests.
An assortment of birth notices lists Charlie Jeanette Palmer born June 18 at a local hospital to Mr. and Mrs. A J Palmer of Madison Avenue with grandparents Mrs J T Palmer of Dothan and Mr and Mrs A P Riley of Donalsonville. Dan Leon Wolf born in Los Angeles June 9 to Ravul and Mrs Alfred Wolt. Noah Nathan Maulden born June 20 to Mr and Mrs Crawford Nathan Maulden. mother Eva Clyde Hughes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Javeius Hughes of Polhan. Copthia Trnrietta Hehnn born June 16 to Mr and Mrs Vet Neto Roth Spearer of Martlard.
Guests gathered for a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Drewes Russ and others from Tuscaloosa Milton and Orari. The event featured decorations a Pine game theme and a buffet with hosts providing music and entertainment.
Ashford youngster Jacky Pate marked his ninth birthday on June 16 with a two hour swimming party at the local pool. Guests then played games on the playground and enjoyed embossed birthday cake ice cream and soft drinks. Names of attendees include Brenda Broadsworth Vattison Joe Pate Barbara Braner Kenneth Shelley Edna Farle Christmas Sharon Jackson Emily Adams Martha Knight and others. Music at Foster Street Methodist Church featured an organ program and hymns during the morning service with selections by Wilson and other soloists.
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