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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1947
Page
8
The text presents a biblical passage praising charity over gifts of prophecy knowledge and faith. It emphasizes patience kindness humility and enduring love as superior to spiritual abilities. The excerpt echoes Paul’s teaching on love as the greatest virtue across the ages.
Mr and Mrs Ewell Long announce daughter Starla Florence born in a local hospital. Grandparents CM Hasty Columbus GA and Dc W Long Webb. Mr and Mrs Ray Allen announce daughter Susan Edith born March 6 in a local hospital. Grandparents E H Allen Dothan and Stevens Stanley Cambridge MA. Mr and Mrs W C Mallory announce son Willie Christoph born March 2. Thelma Danzey formerly. Mr and Mrs Dunijeel Cheshire announce son George Irwin Cheshire born March 1. Carolyn Clark and daughter Carolyn returned to Dade City Fla after visit with Mrs G F Mercer. Some craters on the moon found to be 100 miles across.
Major and Mrs. O S MecAfes of Selma arrived in our town for a visit with Mr and Mrs Jaesa Spann. Mayor McAfee will return to Selma today and Mrs McAfee plans a longer stay. Miss Catalen Spann, Huntingdon Cullen student, visits with her parents over the weekend. The Spanns are joined by Mr and Mrs Deronie Spann and Mrs B W Pearney and her daughter Miss Hevy Wood Hearhan, a Wingdan student.
Rev Dan C Whitsett pastor First Methodist addressed the Marianna Senior Woman's Club on Indias historic background resources and future. He noted the intense push for independence as the country s only unifying force. The meeting followed a club report and nominating committee lineup for next year with officers listed and music by local musicians.
Multiple society notices announce engagements and weddings. Helen Eldise Walters to Reverend Denver Clarence Stringfellow in Louisville with an early Spong wedding planned. Ruby Helen Luquer to Wola Muswell Reynolds in Jamestown on April 12. Willie Mae York to Jack Flowers wed at home in Columbus with reception. Clara Mae Butler to Eugene J. Kelly solemnized March 1. Janet Beasley to Daniel Lansar Henderson Jr. married December 14. others note travels and upcoming visits.
Miss Charlottie Willis daughter of Mrs Gussie Willis Headland and William E Dent Jr of Jackson Miss and Washington D C were married February 14 at National Baptist Memorial Church Washington Dr Edward B Willingham performed the ceremony Lieut Thomas J Willis brother of the bride gave her away Best man was Thomas Dent of Jackson Miss The couple will reside in Washington D C Also noted Seaman First Class Robert Kelly Nichols son of Mr and Mrs John W Nichols Enterprise has graduated from aviation electrician school in Jacksonville Fla Cotton is used to make 9 percent of the world's clothing.
GADSDEN ALABAMA Lt Col Irving Levi Sr and his four year old daughter Joanne challenge a hospital policy as Joanne talks via a German portable telephone placed in her mother’s fourth floor room. Levi reportedly wired a telephone to his car. the tale weaves through a mix of local hospital rules and family anecdotes. The piece also references Dr E A Childs of Dothan and notes a Pennsylvanian Capitol sign confusion.
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