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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1948
Page
3
Fragmentary and cryptic prose presents a garbled verse about defeat and pity, with scattered proper nouns and nonsensical phrases. The text contains odd spellings and references such as Leet and H. Merchant, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
Bernice Smith daughter of J W Smith of route two Lo, and Bertis Smith son of C A Smith of Slocom route one, wed June 12 in Donalsonville Georgia. Miss Cora Blackman and Vivian Kirkland witnessed the ceremony. The bride, a Rehobeth high school graduate, and her husband later took a Florida wedding trip and reside on Blocomb route one.
The Willing Workers class of Pleasant Hill Sunday School hosted a swimming party at Porter's Fairyland on Monday with a picnic luncheon. Attendees included Miss Louise Peacock teacher Grace Ellingsworth Gerald Killingsworth and many others such as Opal Peacock Kate Forf ten James Cot Joseph Wright Roy Peacock Travis Reiley Burford Sasser J C Thurman David Hidle Earnest Glesendanner John Coe Kate Wright Joan Adie Paul Campbell Harold Gene Peacock Eddie Lee Peacock and J T Peacock.
Mr and Mrs Charlie C Walt observed their twenty eighth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home on Cottonwood route one. Attending were Br and Mrs Clarence Harrell and children Charles Billy Ruth and Delores Mr and Mrs Zeno Windsor and daughter Dorothy Jean Mr and Mrs A B Adams of Ashford Miss Nell Hall Hartwell McKinnon Minnie Pearl Bass Chorinis Turner and Miss Charlene Mall.
Emery Wohin born June 28 in local hospital to Mr and Mrs M Lamar announcing. Rodney Grae born at local hospital to Mr and Mrs Homer Anan Jr of Ashford Route One. Nancy Kel alune welcomed by grandparents Bert Thompson Homer Anian and Howard Me, Abbeville.
Mrs Clyde Jewel was elected leader of the auxiliary at a meeting at theocation Center. Ewell Heath was chosen firey vice president and Mrs McM Walding second vice president. Delegates to the State convention in Montgomery were named along with alternates Mrs Robert Shite and others.
Mrs J F Faulk hosted Circle No 2 of the Presbyterian Auxiliary in Enterprise with Mrs George S Cooper absent. Mrs Oscar N Bird led Bible study from Fate Combined Together and discussed a Presbyterian Survey piece. Members planned July flower displays and refreshments for Youth Fellowship Hour, donated to the manse pillow covers fund, and welcomed visitors including Mrs Wanlridge. James Mein to host August meeting. ice cream and cake served. Mizpah benediction closed.
Mrs Wade hosted a party honoring her grandson Wyatt Wade on his second birthday. Guests included Mrs Mattie Parker and Mrs Wyatt Oates among others. a birthday cake and refreshments were served. Several attendees' relatives and friends traveled from New Orleans and nearby towns.
The Enterprise church Woman's Missionary Society held its monthly meeting with Mrs Joe Jermigan presiding. Mrs HM Sessions introduced Mrs A FR Sthadin, a veteran law of Mrs PN Maths, who gave the devotional on The Ten Virgins. Pinkie Terry and Sanbie Bennon reported on a vacation Bible school extended to Negro churches. The group voted to send two youths from Negro churches to Camp Fletcher for a weeklong conference. Mrs McFadden of Groveland visited.
Mrs. G Don of Graceville announces the marriage of Verna Chisholm to John E. Smith in Colquitt Georgia on February 24. The groom is son of Mrs. S B Smith. The couple will reside in Marianna where he is in business. Luther Gauay, discharged from the Navy, to visit before Deland Stetson plan. extended family in Deland and citations of Mrs. R D Cherry and children.
Mrs. Eugene Faulkner entertained at her North Park Avenue home with morning and afternoon gatherings in honor of Miss Collier and Mrs. Hollis Jr. Pink and white arrangements, silver service, and dainty refreshments framed the event. More than one hundred guests attended, with Mrs. Collier and Mrs. Hollis receiving alongside other relatives and friends.
A wartime worker reassures reemployment stability as veterans return to jobs. Albany reports Secretary Thomas C. Desmond notes readiness to fire up industry after the war. A measured jellyfish ten inches long was observed by a harbor committee during a survey of local industries.
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