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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1948

Page

9

Miss Mary Lou Daughtry And Mr Loftin Marry In Hartford

Miss Mary Lou Daughtry daughter of Mrs W C Daughtry and Robert Earl Loftin son of Mr and Mrs A C Loftin of Hartford were married in the Methodist church on Saturday February 28 with Rev G C Cantrell of Atmore presiding. The ceremony featured smilax decor, gladioli and carnations, organ plus vocal selections. The bride wore white satin with a train, finger tip veil, orange blossom coronet and a bouquet of white carnations tuberoses and fern. Bridesmaids wore blue and pink taffeta with matching bouquets. The groom was joined by best man James Commander and ushers from Hartford Montgomery Chipley and surrounding towns. The couple left for Auburn to attend Alabama Polytechnic Institute and will reside there briefly. Out of town guests included Rev and Mrs Cantrell and many locals from Florala Dothan Geneva Ozark and Orlando.

Hartford Mary Lou Daughtry W. C. Daughtry Robert Earl Loftin A. C. Loftin G. C. Cantrell Atmore Ala A. D. Adair Geneva Peggy Blue Elba MacDowell Claire de Lune Miss Blue Cadman Bond William F. Daughtry Montez Cooley Ydothan Virginia Clark Sallie Susan Yeaman J. E. Yeaman Florala Jimmy Yeaman James Commander Charlie Jerkins Montgomery Joe Reagan Gene Holman Paul Wesson Chipley Fila W. O. Daughtry Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute G. P. Cantrell Susan Marvin Reeves Clarence Peacock Samson Melvin Chapman Leonard Miller Birmingham Nina English English Sammie Blue Flba V. P. Taylor Malarem Dean H. Byrd Annie Martha Byrd Fletcher Hudson Ozark G. XN. Cooley Jackie Cooley Dothan Jake Purvis J. A. Noblin George Calliteau Janice Calliteau Perryman Tow J. F. Thompson Orlando Fla Clinton McCarty Mary Charles White Jim White Napier

Fragmentary Meditation on Time and Faith

Fragmentary prose evokes heavy past and present, pondering time and eternity. References to love, health, conscience, and a nod to Izaak Walton frame a contemplative reverie. The voice addresses Gad Helen Mitchell with spiritual concern and hope.

Helen Mitchell Izaak Walton

First Baptist Church Auxiliary meets for mission program

The Intermediate Girls Auxiliary held a Monday gathering at Mrs. Hugh S. Wallace Sr. home with a program on His Message Our Mission by Charlotte Givens Patty Bush and Betty Jean Jernigan. Special music by Sara Ann Cunningham and refreshments followed with ten members present. The flower show lecture by Mrs Anna Hong Rutt was cancelled due to speaker scheduling conflicts.

First Baptist Church Hugh S. Wallace Charlotte Givens Patty Bush Betty Jean Jernigan Sara Ann Cunningham Caroline Thrower Miriam Whiddon Anne Johnson Susan Ward Rosa Gissendanner B. M. Cherry Anna Hong Rutt Rothan Garden Club Dothan

Y W A Unit Meets With Miss Holland

The Barbara Wilson Y W A of Southside Baptist Church met Monday evening at Miss Betty Jane Holland's home with nine members and three visitors. The program on Annie Armstrong was presented by Wau thene Mullins Nell Cauley Edita Wilkinson and Mrs Fred Dyke. A special offering was collected. The Prichard 4-H Club met Friday at the school for a program Watch That Hump and a film on posture habits clothes and headdress Grace Parrish presided and Roba Ball led the program. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Recreation Center. Members urged to attend.

Barbara Wilson Prichard 4-H Grace Parrish Roba Ball American Legion Auxiliary

Mr. Weed Honored At Birthday Fete

A surprise birthday luncheon for W. T. Weed of Midland City route two was hosted by friends and relatives. The gathering featured a central embossed cake and a long list of attendees from Midland City route two, Ashford, Napier Field, DeKan, and surrounding areas.

W. T. Weed Midland City Clyde York Piichard R. Weed John Paramore Joe Ben Pilcher M. C. Wilkinson Ashford Walter Paramore Bob Paramore T. E. Hammack Frances H. H. Blakey Napier Field L. R. Dasinver Mike Weed Eli Hicks Shafter Hicks Rirs Virgl Ward DeKan Wallace Paramore Wade Dasinger Henry Mer Glenn Willis Pothan J. G. Haromack S. L. Ward Zay Ward

Mrs Riley Hosts Ninth Birthday Party for Carolyn

Mrs Sam Riley entertained Monday evening for Carolyns ninth birthday with games and prizes to Annie Ruth Ussery Nan Richards and Jerry Allen Blakey. Guests included Bobby Jane Jernigan Addis Lee Walker Imogene Money Glyndis Faye Money Mary Tome Peterman Maryilyn Dickerson Barbara Dickerson Nan Richards Sperry Baker Rebecca Riley Linda Carolyn Seymour Judy Parker Mary Ann Chalker Annie Ruth Ussery Donald Ussery Jerry Allen Blakey Bobby Riley W A Woodham and Felton Woodham. The local American Legion post meeting scheduled for tomorrow night was cancelled by Commander Fred Garner and will be held at the next regular time. Mrs Nat C Faulk was called to Blakely Ga yesterday for patient care of her mother Mrs G J George of Darnaceur Ga who is at a hospital in Blakely Ga. Mr and Mrs Herbert Crunk of Franklin Tenn arrived yesterday for a few days visit with Mr and Mrs P Crunk. Mrs C N Walton Jemison Miss Bennie Walton and Mrs Grady Nall Montgomery returned home after a brief visit with Miss Emilee Walton. Mr and Mrs Chester Parham Jr and sons Chester and Bob left today for a brief visit in Atlanta with Mrs Charde Peeples and Mr and Mrs Chester Parham.

Sam Riley Carolyn Annie Ruth Ussery Nan Richards Jerry Allen Blakey Herschel Baker W. T. Kirkland Riley Bobby Jane Jernigan Addis Lee Walker Imogene Money Glyndis Faye Money Mary Tome Peterman Maryilyn Dickerson Barbara Tipht Fred Garner

Birth of 3 Gauthier, Bernardine in British West Indies

Captain and Mrs. John K. Carney announce the birth of 3 Gauthier Bernardine born February 25 at Walter Field Trinidad British West Indies. Adelle Wegnt, daughter of Mr ard mA JOR Wight of Dothan Can Carney ase the Army Air Pores serving as atat Supply Oliees at Willers Field Mer Carney and daushir Mary Carstar joined Capea Carnes in Trinidad in April 1947.

John K. Carney Gauthier Bernardine Wailer Field Tritided British West Indies Carney Adelle Wegnt Ard Wight Dothan Army Air Pores Willers Field

Mrs C C Bennett Elected President of Literary Club

Mrs C C Bennett was chosen president of the New Century Club at a meeting at Mrs Terese Merrill's home. Officers also named were J J Flowers as vice president EF N Passmore as secretary and J Theodore Jackson as treasurer. The gathering featured a civic remarks and a humorous program with readings and book discussion.

New Century Club Terese Merrill C. C. Bennett J .J. Flowers EF. N. Passmore J. Theodore Jackson J. J. Plowers Dec. Bennett PB. 1 Hopkins Helen Dourlis Mankin Camile Kelley Paul Allen Nancy Hoss A. A. Winter Gipsy Boozer Wwot. Burkett Henry Powers John Flowers Aure Frazier IH. A. Pather KF. N. Passmore M. Rawe Cob. Sehwalb Woo S. Wilson J. Hf. Lumins Joe Beall Woo Calhoun J. A. Campbell Hephaus Sweet Foy

Miss Maxine Gaylord Hosts Ashford Party Show

Miss Maxine Gaylord of Ashford entertained Friday afternoon with a musical program by Lawson Gaylord, Coy Dickerson, and Joey Dickerson. Attending were numerous locals including Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Slentary and families, Mrs. Walter Coates, the Dickersons, Gaylord family members, Forehand, Lane, Roney, Nowell, and many others in this community gathering.

Maxine Gaylord Ashford Lawson Gaylord Coy Dickerson Joey Dickerson Enoch Singletary Hilly Kenneth Walter Coates Ivey Dickerson Mary Evelyn Judy Marie L. M. Gaylord Caidren Eva Lane Mildred Nowell Jerry Odom Willard Fang Dates Fennell Wilburn Koney

Miss Marie Bolin Hostess At Party

Miss Marie Bolin entertained a group of friends at her home near Slocomb on Tuesday evening. Guests included Jackie Hath Imogene Hall Doris Jean Childs Jeanette Moss Joan Sidle Johnnie Maude Bolin Doris Hall Ellen Ward Grace Morris Kate Fondren Betty Burdeshaw Rufesta Hyman Ragymond Morris Willis Hall Richard Moss Charlie Bell Paul Campbell Donald Waters Grady Tew Glenn Bolin David Idle and Mr and Mrs Ocarvin FE Bolin and sons tiny foe Byford and Randall. The entry mentions a humorous note about the Encyclopedia and a marine analysis symbol.

Marie Bolin Slocomb Jackie Hath Imogene Hall Doris Jean Childs Jeanette Moss Joan Sidle Johnnie Maude Bolin Doris Hall Ellen Ward Grace Morris Kate Fondren Betty Burdeshaw Rufesta Hyman Ragymond Morris Willis Hall Richard Moss Charlie Bell Paul Campbell Donald Waters Grady Tew Glenn Bolin David Idle Mrs. Ocarvin FE Bolin and Sons Tiny Foe Byford and Randall

Napier Club Elects Officers and Meets for Program

The Napier Field Home Demonstration Club met at the school with eighteen members present. Miss Nellie Daughtry spoke on The Development of Personality in Children. New officers were elected: Mrs. Charles Horne president, Mrs. Julius Palmer vice president, Mrs. J. W. Steele secretary and treasurer, Mrs. J.D. Brookins parliamentarian, Mrs. A. R. Jenkins devotional leader. The third Thursday monthly was set as the regular meeting date. Fred Hodges, discharged from the Army Air Forces, visits his parents on route five before heading to Tuscaloosa for the University. Sun dials are primarily for telling time and can serve as a compass if time is known.

Napier Field Nellie Daughtry Charles Horne Julius Palmer J. W. Steele J.D. Brookins A. R. Jenkins Fred Hodges Army Air Forces Mrs. J. Hodges Tuscaloosa University

Sooty slate-colored lenis described in marine guide

A fragment notes that lengths from city waters appear slate colored due to soot in the air, as marine guide Bria describes in a 6 line entry.

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Also Mentioned on This Page

Julian Hall Ankoind Mr. Loftin Mrs. Wallace Penney’s Leader Dothan, Ake Y.W.A Miss Holland Irish Guards London Hyde Park Mr. Weed Legion Nat C. Faulk Blakely G. J. George Darnaceur Herbert Crunk Franklin, Tenn P. Crunk C. N. Walton Jemison Bennie Walton Grady Nall Emilee Walton Chester Parham, Jr Chester Bob Atlanta Mire Charde Peeples Chester Parham Napier Club St.Joseph Aspirin Jase Pepsi-Cola Pepsi-Cola Company Long Island City N.Y N. Foster ST Rockford Chambray
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