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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1947
Page
8
Dorothy Dix argues mothers deserve a vacation from endless chores and care. A solo trip away offers rest, renewal, and fresh perspectives, returning home with improved mood, recipes, and harmony. Separate trips prevent fatigue and friction, leaving families jazzed with new stories and energy.
A lighthearted column argues that husbands and wives benefit from separate vacations. It contrasts male and female desires, mentions Kenneth from Tuskegee visiting the Goares, and lists local families and births, deaths, and social visits, including attendance at a funeral and out of town guests.
Miss Dore Cook and Misses Bobbie Jean and Dora Sue Cook depart tomorrow for a two week visit to Portsmouth Virginia with Mrs. B E Jewel Jr. Akron Ohio visitors Milner J Doster and Janet return to relatives, Tulsa Oklahoma guests Billy Cook and Jack Floyd travel home after the Tedder Berry wedding in Midland City. Judy Carol and Robert Harris are home after two weeks at Seagrave Florida and Edgewater Gulf Beach Hotel. J J Creel of Waycross Georgia, once of Dothan, recuperates after a minor operation at Highland Baptist Hospital in Birmingham.
K B Smith and John Smith of Marietta Georgia visited Mr and Mrs J A Hardwick. Announcements received of the marriage of James Lewis Harris of Ashford and Susan Smith of Dotoan solemnized June 21. Several locals and visitors from Jacksonville Graceville Cordele Atlanta Panama City Beach and Troy are noted among guests and travels.
Rex Wright of Slocomb married Betty Underwood of Akron Ohio. Wright, a World War II veteran and Slocomb High School graduate, now attends the University of Alabama. WMS of Slocomb Baptist Church met at Ollie Jackson’s home. Vivian Russell family returned to Lawrenceburg Tennessee after visiting Thomas Russell. Rev James A Zellner attends Pastors Leadership School at Huntingdon College. Slocomb Garden Club elected new officers with Clyds Segrest as president and Pat Smith, James Avery, and T Talton in key roles.
Attendees and visitors include Miss Posey Hagood returning from a ten day trip with Miss Carol Orr in Albertville. Dr. Martha Hagood, intern at Jefferson Hillman Hospital, joins her parents in Sundyaside for a week. Jimmy Sealy plans to stay at Cherokee Camp through summer while visiting North Georgia and North Carolina with relatives.
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