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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1946
Page
6
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a warm afternoon and a dawn walk. The text describes an early sun, soft wind, and the girl at the road as shadows lift like window shades. The scene evokes memory through sparse, evocative images rather than clear events.
Large group attends the dance hosted by Mrs. Crews at the club for the Headland Circle younger set. Donald Hawkins and Byrd Flowers provided entertainment for over 100 junior and senior high attendees. The Senior theme showed in floral decorations and blue-panted punch tables. The Southernaires and Caasperones led the music.
Miss Louise Parker celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a party at her Route Four home. Guests included Margaret White, Peggy Wade, Charles Moore, Jimmie Thomley, and many others. Separate notice: Hennena Hall Circle met at Mrs Drews home with Mrs Hollis presiding, welcoming new members and closing with a study and social hour.
Mavis and Mary Evelyn Powell of route four entertained a group of sixth grade girls from Grimes School at a party. The attendees included Ruth Jeanette Lingo Dorothy Ann Skipper Janie Aurelia Jenkins Mary Evelyn Powell Mavis Florence Powell Fannie Elizabeth Powell Robert Farr Powell Arthur Lee Powell Jimmie Johnson Bobbie Howard Medley and Mrs L J Powell.
Lady Nancy Astor arrives in Savannah to address a luncheon hosted by the Savannah Rotary Club. The Virginia-born MP faces questions over a controversial phrase about the city previously described as a beautiful lady with a dirty face, stirring a furor during her last visit.
Funeral services for Mrs. E. M. Rountree seventy eight who died at her home near Malone were held Saturday afternoon Survivors include two sons Walter Rountree Bascom and Harry Rountree Malone three daughters Miss Gertrude Rountree Malone Mrs J A Watford Plant City and Mrs H C Dean Tallahassee seven grandchildren and one great grandchild
Mrs B S Pope was celebrated Sunday at a dinner party for her seventy six birthday hosted by her daughter in Troz route two. Family and local friends from Troy Clayton Moultrie Birmingham and Midland City joined the event. Lamar Coe and Mrs Davis Jenkins with others were noted as visitors and updates on Webb Hospital’s Mrs Webb’s recovery were shared.
Miss Ruby Spencer daughter of Mrs F E Spencer wed Ernest L Cook son of Mrs Lory Cook in a 2 3 pm Methodist Church ceremony on Fourier Street. The bride wore a blue persey dress with a mantilla, corsage pink cartotis, and was attended by bridesmaids in blue gowns. The groom, a three year overseas Army veteran, returned to the States and will operate a business in Blountstown Florida. Family attendance included Rev Lamar Spencer East Tallassee and Rev Mershall Ford Best man. After a brief honeymoon in Florida, the couple will reside in Blountstown Florida.
Dothan woman Mrs Solomon displayed 27 camellia blooms in Atlanta for the Rhododendron Club at the home of Mrs Cherry Lewis. The exhibit featured 75 varieties with pink Magnolie flora, Donkelar rose and white, and Mathouana Rubra crimson, praised by the Atlanta Journal column The Pexeltree Parade. Mrs Solomon, sidelined by influenza, plans to compete next season and hopes for another Atlanta Camellia Show. Miss Salle Jean Crews and Miss Val Collins also visited.
Mr and Mrs Charles Newton Jet announce the birth of their son Charles Newis Jn. The family visits Charles La to spend the week with relatives. First class season VSars.
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