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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1950
Page
13
A fragmentary poetic note describes a miracle birth and mystic forms arising from earth and seed. It mentions a divine power opposed by science, and references of a figure named George Kungle amid dreamlike imagery of leaves, dawn fabrics, and crimson blooms.
Mrs Dewey Sellers entertained at a party for children at her home on N St Ane Grows street celebrating her son Dane s 12th birthday Punch and pop corn were served guests enjoyed proms music and games directed by Mrs Berta Lumorells The centerpiece featured red camellias and a teen embossed birthday cake An ice course ended the party Five guests attended and brought gifts to the honoree Church group meets ten Baptist WMS heard program at church plus a Bible study and refreshments for 18 members and two visitors Episcopal Woman s Auxiliary to present United Thank Offering at Holy Communion Geneva Garden Club to host a lecture on mannequins at the Geneva Community Center.
The Lima vechapar DAR meeting scheduled for Wednesday was postponed until March 7 4 due to many members attending the State convention in Mortgedat The hosts are Mrs E O Folkes and Mrs RM Grubb Also mentioned are MP and Mrs J Wo Baughman and son Billy of Wanel Ga visiting with Mrs JW Baughman and relatives over the weekend
Mrs N B Solomon was guest speaker Thursday afternoon at the 20th Century Meet held at the home of Mrs Franc Gaines. Solomon spoke on interior decorating followed by a general discussion. Hostess served a salad course to numerous members including Mrs Gaines and Mrs Hols among others.
Miss Eloise Williams and Frank Marshall were married in Webb at 400 pm on February. The ceremony was attended by Mrs Ropers Williams and Marvetle Mapswall among others. The couple will reside on Headland Life, with reception plans at Silvers Springs.
Enterprise announces the engagement of Tane Brooks to James Albert Brock Jr of Mobile son of Mrs Lamie Albert Brock and the late Mr Brock of Lexington Brockton. The marriage date is not yet fixed.
Mr and Mrs Henry Smothers of Headland route announce the marriage of their daughter Manuell o Ripert Sellers of Nene site. The marriage was salem mized March 4. Mr Sellers and his bride are residing on Headland route.
Miss Jean Hastey daughter of Brundidge residents and Edwin Hayes son of Florala couple united in a double ring ceremony February 26 at the Pelican Drive home. The Rev Henry Parker officiated as guests, organist Joseph Dean played, and a green and white reception followed with an embossed cake and a short wedding trip planned.
Miss Louise Waller was honored at a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at the Glausier home on South Lena street. Hostesses Mrs Lin ton Glautier and Miss Ernestine Lane arranged spring flowers and served dessert and coffee after games. Guests included Mrs J Woodham, Mrs Mame Waller, Mrs Roy Waller, Miss Worthyle McGrady, Mrs Carl Snellgrove, Mrs Jean Rogers, Mrs Shirley Hayes, and others.
Ashford special announces daughter Marie Elena born February 74 at a Do hospital to Mr and Mrs Sturat McArthur. Webb couple Preston Knowles welcome daughter Barbara Ann born March 2 at a local hospital. George G Holmes reports son Philip George born March 2. Grandparents Ralph C Hamm and Mrs Parker Davis. Kathryn Elizabeth born March 6 to Roscoe L Walker, formerly Virginia Boyd.
Mrs Allen H Meralt and child ren left for New York City after a visit with Mr and Mrs AK Marcil. Miss Corre Jean Hardy and Mrs Roys Lewis plan a weekend in ALoe Mus Ann Hanehan, a University of Alabama student, was elected assistant treasurer of the University chapter of Kappa Delta sorority. Several locals and visitors including Mr and Mrs Frank Bunkiey of Mobile and Dr Claude Adams hosted guests in town.
Mrs Higgins heads the VEW Auxiliary at the Marianna Jackson Memorial Post with elected officers including Ruby Higgins as president Margaret Bast senior vice president Mary Frances Caritea junior vice president Mary Elizabeth Baker treasurer Gertrude Register chaplain Pauline McGee conductress and Louise Peacock guard. Delegates to the forthcoming encampment were named Gertrude Gerth and Ben Kirkland. The banquet was at the Tac House in City Fall.
Dr Claude Ro Flory of Florida State University will speak and be honored at the Jackson County FSU Alumni Club dinner March 13 at Hotel La. A Virginia native, he earned a BA at Juanita Coffee and a PhD at the University of Pennsylvania, with studies at Oxford, and a 1938 European tour. He has published Economic Criticism in American Fiction. John C Winsett Jr. will sing and officers will be elected. Former and current students are invited.
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