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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1947
Page
21
A brief verse praising plainness over gaudy display, honoring honest speech and quiet virtue. The piece extols restraint, modesty, and sacrifice, urging praise for those who seek no gain and yield with no visible pain.
The notices list engagements in Hattiesburg Enterprise and Hartford with couples Cynthia Ellen May Clyde Smith Jeanette Cain Helen Meriweather and Louise Justice. March and Spring weddings planned. The Williford Justice marriage occurred February 18 at Hartford Methodist Church with Rev J H McLeod officiating. both reside in Geneva. Williford is a WWII veteran and bank employee.
Ozark couple announces Bradford Marvette Brannon Jr born March 21 in a Dothan hospital. Graceville couple greet Margaret Ann born March 19. Hartford parents share William Ralph born March 17 with Hartford and Watson families listed as grandparents. Cottonwood and Newton families welcome Bette Tau and Jacqueline with local kin noted. Lane baby Charles Edward born March 18 with Calhoun grandparents.
Miss Mary Kathryn Gilmore of Dothan route one married Wiley Hardwick of Hartsette Ala at 6:00 p.m. March 2 in the bride’s home. J A Collins officiated the ceremony with white carnations and gladioli decorations. The couple plans to reside in Caleria Ala after a Florida wedding trip.
The Marianna Auxiliary installed officers for the year at the church service. Elected were president Mel Wolian, secretary Adel Holmes Wandeen, treasurer and historian Mrs Bessie Dillon, with Circle One chairwoman Mrs Woot Bownett and Miss Mate Uatonbel heading the groups.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a medical announcement with unclear details about TB and treatment styling. The readable parts mention a specialist and a date code, but no actionable information or clear event.
Mes Lillie Alexander was named the State Home Demonstration Agent succeeding Mrs Risabeth Fornes who retired. Alexander, a longtime resident of Taedisenn County, graduated from Huntington College and did graduate work at Peabody College, Birmingham Southern College, and Crozer University, receiving actual credentials.
A Sunday radio guide lists Jack Henry Comedy and Gene Atey Hollywood Show on one network, plus Walter Winchell commentary and various music and variety programs across others. Notable entries include Meet Me on Pariey's, We The People guest show, Crosby Serenade, Pilgrim Hour, and The Shadow mysteries, with multiple orchestras and special investigations noted.
Funeral services are planned for Willie Ros Canady infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Canady of 306 West Neston Street. He died in an Atlanta hospital early yesterday morning. Dr. Henry A Parker will officiate at Ward Wilson Chapel with burial in the Spree Cemetery. Surviving are two brothers Ray Hoyt and James Ray Canady and two sisters Mrs Fring Sayvier and Miss Martha Jean Canady, all of Pothan.
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