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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1947
Page
9
A quiet country church offers peace as Sunday prayers welcome refugees from a world of confusion and fear. The bells ring loudly despite Crosses on the hill while the faithful seek humility and steadfast belief, as Helene Mulins reflects.
Mf ficers have been elected for the Young Woman s Association of the First Baptist church and Trinity Baptist church here. These include for the First church Jane Averett president Jean Oxendine vice president and Wsnell Justis secretary treasurer. Elected to the same offices in Trinity are Mrs Pearl Paulk president Miss Frances Waan vice president and Miss Hazel Griner secretary treasurer. Mrs E R Wykoff Mrs A B Green and Mrs Arvel Miller are directors and counsellors to these groups.
Ruby Joyce Nowell of 9 Ashford won the junior high school oratorical contest sponsored by the Birmingham News-Act Herald held Wednesday at Houston County High School in Columba. She advances to compete with other county winners in a district contest later this year.
The notice lists several birth announcements: Algie Jordan of Hasvlow Ga and Dethan parents of Larry Algie born February 16 in a local hospital. David Flournoy born February 18. Reparord Franklin Gallaher Jr born February 25. William Trueheart Bodiford son of Mr. and Mrs William Bodiford of Tallahassee born February 23. Alice Clifford, daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Clifford of Marinora. Grandparents named for several families.
In Opelika on January 31 amid friends, Miss Louise Snellgrove daughter of Mr and Mrs Shelley Snellgrove of Ozark married WilE Sirmon of Opelika at St Paul Methodist Church with Dr J B Vicker officiating.
Mrs. Santa Pate of Ashford wed a groom from Dozier with ties to State Teachers College and Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Guests hosted a bridal tea and evening events at Dozier and Ashford homes, with club meetings, bridge games, and church circle gatherings featuring names such as Mrs. L. C. Sirmon and Mrs. J. A. Singletary. The week included receptions, prayers, and social rounds in Ashford and nearby Opelika.
Recreation director Craw vtles announces a week of city events at the To fecessation Center with a 3:30 p.m. start for several programs. Includes square dance sessions, a community meeting, and a 7:30 p.m. dinner event with an open house.
Geneva Post reports the American Legion outlines support for local band organization and a 1947 education program. An unrelated line mentions jet engines and a new plastic material 20 to 30 percent stronger than aluminum and lighter by about 4 percent.
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