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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1947

Page

3

Wedding and Women’s Page Verse Visit Highlights

Poem about self improvement and avoiding envy used in the wedding and women’s page. John Shytle of Forest City and “Butch” Greene of Illinoisboro arrived for a weekend visit with their uncle William J. Davine and Mrs. J. M. Jones. 502 N Apple Tree Street, returned home from St Vincent’s Hospital Jacksonville Fla after major operation.

John Shytle Forest City Wnw. C Butch” Greene Illenboro N. C William J. Davine E J. M. Jones N. Appletree Street Jacksonville Fla St. Vincent’s Hospital

Hall Family Hosts Visitors At Picnic Luncheon

Staff Sergeant J B Calloway and Mrs Calloway of New Egypt New Jersey were honored Tuesday at a picnic luncheon hosted by Br. and Mrs. Jessie Hall Starfanna route two. Attendees included Mrs J E Calloway Mrs J B Strickland and many relatives from Ashford Marianna Dothan and Dothan area communities.

J. B. Calloway Calloway New Egypt N. J Jessie Hall Starfanna Roue J. E. Calloway J. B. Strickland Roy Ferguson Ann Ashford J. C. Tindell Marianna C. L. Jackson Dothan Sandra Durran Johnson Shirley Jean Jucy Dewey Jackson David Prevatt Edna Hall Nell Hall Billy Hall Bessie Tindell Alice Johnson Route Two

Miss Evelyn Helms Weds Harold Roney at Samson Parsonage

Miss Evelyn Helms and Harold Roney married at 7:00 p m June 2 in the Methodist parsonage at Samson with Rev Earl Dubois officiating. The bride and groom will reside in Decatur where Roney works for the State Highway Department. Revival services follow at Christian Homes Church starting June 29 led by Rev Joe White.

Evelyn Helms Harold Roney Samson Charlie C. Stephenson C. H. Roney Mars Ala Earl Dubois Decatur Roney The State Highway Department Christian Homes Church Slocomb Joe White

Amvets Auxiliary To Meet Tonight

Amvets Auxiliary meets at 7 30 tonight at the Recreation Center inviting all eligible members. Membership is limited to mothers wives sisters and daughters of Amvets members or deceased veterans who would have qualified. Eighteen is the minimum age for sisters and daughters.

Amvets Auxilary Recretion Center Amvets

Miss Henri Bruner Hosts Bridal Shower in Ashford

Miss Henri Bruner hosted a Saturday morning party honoring her sister in law Mrs Wilson Bruner on June 12. Guests included Mrs Allen Rowell of Birmingham and Mrs Bob Gamble of Lake Hamilton Fla. Dainty refreshments and iced drinks accompanied gifts to the honorees.

Henri Bruner Wilson Bruner Bruner Allen Rowell Birmingham Bob Gamble Lake Hamilton Fla Pruner Rowell Gamble Billy Joe Leverett Bette and Bruce Montgomery B. A. Leverett Rose Leverett Atlanta Emory School of Nursing B. J. Leverett Roce Leverett Edred Pate Gon Panama City Virginia Baughman J Cedar Springs R. J. Wright R. D. Jr George Teetene Sarasota Pasco Leverett Miami Sally McArthur Sharon Jackson Carole Harnson Eleanor Shiver Martha Shiver Glenda Agee Ashford T. JD. Woodham Quark Floyd Knight Knight H. C. Lambert Jimmy Mobile Chatom Evergreen Harold Johnson Collis Wiggins Walter R. Robinette Hazel Slosberg H. M. Dykes H. M. Dykes, Jr Fellows Cottage Sammy Pate John Burdeshaw Dothan

Samson Bride Elect Honored At Shower By Mrs Parish

Miss Jean Killgore bride elect was honored at a tea and gift shower by Mrs E S Parish in Samson. About sixty guests visited between 4 30 and 6 30 pm at Mrs Parish’s South Johnson street home. The honoree wore a pink taffeta gown with pink rose corsage. A musical program featured Mrs Brown Howell and Mrs Irene J Duke. Decor included green and white bridal motif with a Swiss cut work tablecloth centerpiece of gladioli hydrangea tuberoses and lilies. Gift viewing followed reception line with several helpers to serve and assist guests.

Samson Jean Killgore E. S. Parish South Johnson Street P. J. Faulk, Jr Parish Killgore Fphonson Killgore James F. Carr Tallahassee Sammie Killgore Brown Howell Irene J. Duke Mary Davis Evelyn Smith Clara Jean Ruth Wise Betty Caldwell Jackie French Annie Clyde Smith Marjorie Young

Births and Travel News From Local Area

Birth announcements note the birth of Joe Ray Granger to Mr. and Mrs. Phil Granger on June 20 at a local hospital. Other items include visits by relatives, a Birmingham sojourn, a Georgia homecoming, and a fishing group trip to West Bay and Panama City. Names include Mary Ray, Theo Ray, Kyle H Granger, Ad Grant, Annie Lou McGuire, Ora Hughes, Frances Roberts, Harvey Collins, FE Strickland, Maxine Sullivan, Earl Carmichael, Joe and David Carmichael, Fay Carmichael, Susan Dale, Patti, Marcellus Spann, and Bahama Beach trip planned for Susan and Dale.

Phil Granger Joe Ray Granger Mary Ray Theo Ray Cottonwood Patenal Kyle H. Granger Gordon West Bay Panama City FE. J. Strickland Maxine Sullivan Earl Carmichael Joe and David Carmichael Dothan Fay Carmichael Bobby Joan Patricia Washington, D. C. Ga

Special Red Cross Courses At University of Alabama

Two short Red Cross courses open at the University of Alabama on Monday through July 19. A first aid and safety course will be taught by Gordon M. Easterline, with a junior Red Cross activity course led by Jennie Ramsey. Courses arranged by Dr. John R. McLure and Dr. Frank C. Jenkins. Also local social notes about visits from Catherine and Mary Anne Sanders to Jacksonville, Washington, and New York, and Edward J. Lewis and wife visiting Mrs. King in Alabama.

Red Cross John R. McLure College of Education Frank C. Jenkins Catherine Mary Anne Sanders Jacksonville Fla B. C Perkins Washington, D. C New York City

Fragmentary Social Travel Mention From Alabama and Georgia

The article notes visits and hosting across Opelika and Atlanta. Barbara Sanders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sanders Jr., spends a weekend in Elba with her grandmother Mrs. Lee. Mrs. Joe Pilcher returns home in Montgomery after days away with her son and daughter-in-law. Mrs. Geneilcher and Mrs. Ora Hughes plan extended visits with relatives.

Barbara Sanders John Sanders , Jr Elba C. 5. Lee Joe M. Pilcher Mta Vik Geneilcher Ora Hughes Burgh Chey Jeg Hughes

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Oates Speigner Concrete Block CO Mrs. Hall Bernard Mortis Myrtle Knight L. D. Granger Chicago, Til John J. Belcher Paula Penny James Lee Kingery Robert G Nethery Gene Harvey Chavers Loyd Jones Dallas Texas Nethers Elnora Jones Chavers Ann Jones Mrs. P. J. Hopkins West Palm Beach, Fla Jerome Spann Carolyn and Esther Spann Betty Wood Pearson Sydney Lewis Edgar Owen Daffin Bahama Beach A. J. Carmichael Nancy Arcie Carmichael Florida Beach Frank Covington Billy Larkway Villa Art Lund Nels Susie Vernon Hubbard Kansas City, Mo New Brockton Lie Steward Curt Ll. A. Mercer, Jr C. T. Mercer Betty Tuscaloosa G. P. Helms Carson Glass Thursday Bridge Club Cbcior SOX Leader Star Brand Shoes Dethan Graceville, Fla Mrs. Parish Dry Cleaners Wilmer Wells First Clase USN Enterprise Adairene Gall Pearl Harbor General Anderson Wells Naval Air Facilities Nopaero John Rogers Airport T. H U. S. Navy Joe Grant, Jr Ad Grant Annie Lou McGuire Albany, Ga Mrs Frances Roberts Harvey Collins Marcellus Spann Susan and Dale Edward J. Lewis Thomson, Ga WC. King Mary Lou Opelika H. ¥. Wilson A. A. Morton Southern Diaper Service W. Main St First National Bank OF Dotha W. D. Malone J. L. Mullins Geo.y. Malone C. H. Adams T. A. West, Jr M. B. Malone E. E. Doeroe WDIG Farm News Martin Agronsky Baukhage Nancy Craig ABC Network Kierman Sportshilites Elmer Davis
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