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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1947
Page
20
An afternoon scene unfolds with a brown-eyed woman in a silver gown and a green-gold quince fragrance. A map lies on the rug as laughter bridges talk and song, with a man singing of Sylvia in a rare, intimate moment narrated by Elaine V. Emans.
The wedding of Miss Margaret Hautense Ethridge daughter of Mr and Mrs T H Ethridge and Carlton W Long son of Mr and Mrs W T Long was held Saturday March 1 at Curtig Memorial Methodist Church. The Rev Arcorner M Carlton officiated with music by Miss Whitebinden and Miss Betty Seymour. A gray gabardine dress and pink accessories adorned the bride who wore an orchid corsage. Attendants included Miss Irene Gamble with Max Ethridge as best man. Reception followed with a hand-made cloth table cover and an embossed wedding cake featuring spun sugar roses and valley lilies.
Mrs Morris Garner entertained a group Friday at her North Bel Street home with a coffee party. Assisting were Mrs Leslie Smert Mrs E K Wilson Mrs J F Bliss Mrs Perry Calhoun and Mrs E T Moody. Camellias decorated the reception room and a lace tea table held a centerpiece of pink carnations and stock. Silver trays and compotes held dainty sandwiches and pink and white embossed cakes and confections.
The R A Moody Class of Curtin Memorial Sunday School was entertained Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wills. Shamrock theme decor and Irish names, games and contests, with Punch and wafers, marked the social.
The Young Adult Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School will nominate officers for next year at this morning’s regular class meeting. Nick Saad, class president, urged all members to attend.
Miss Nettie Jean Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Anna Lewis becomes engaged to Charles Larwood James son of Mr and Mrs W Jarvies of Birmingham The couple plan wedding details later Miss Lewis a Dothan High School and University of Alabama alumna taught home economics in Cottonwood and served as dietitian at Jefferson Hospital She studied at Columbia University and was active in social clubs and community groups James attended Whatlip Haugh School and Birmingham Southern College and earned a University of Alabama commerce degree He served as a pilot in World War II and later worked with Laberte Matus Company in Barninigivens The Birmingham Civic Club counts him as a member
Miss Evelyn Brent winner of the Dothan Service League poster contest promoting the Follies set for April 11 at the Martin Theater. The senior art student at Dothan High School, under Miss Jane Flurry, joins other student work in a 46 page program featuring Service League activities and sponsors.
Dick Cutobertson entertained the Young Adult Group of the First Christian Church after a supper Friday at his West Adams street home. A short business session followed the meal, then games. Attending were Loyd and Mrs Peacock, Horne couple, Frio Snyee and partner, Ralph Tyne son and wife, Mrs Bruckart, Miss Gedger, Miss Veazey, Charles Whiddon, James Grimaley, and Rev and Mrs Ty Carroll.
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