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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1947
Page
13
A sentiment from Marjorie K. Rawlings speaks of enduring grief and the depth of love. The text laments the lack of recompense for sorrow and praises a loved one whose voice remains a guiding comfort through months of mourning.
Headland Chapter UDC met with Mire Louis Brannon hosting to observe the thirtieth anniversary. Miss Allie Garner of Ozark spoke on UDC growth since 1917 and its education work. Folk songs were performed by Mrs. Julian Epps and others, with remarks on Confederate Memorial Day and songs from 1861 to 1865. A Mother's Day tea by Phebean class at First Baptist featured sixteen baby-honorees and a large receiving line.
Miss Zalema Batchelor and Glen Weeks wed with Miss Helen Batchelor and Ellis Roberts in a double ring ceremony at the First Methodist church. The couples, local graduates and longtime residents, plan to reside in Enterprise after a brief wedding trip.
Calendar items list circles from Foster Street Methodist and Southside Baptist WMS groups meeting at various homes and churches at 3 00 p m Collected notices include Grandview Baptist WMS Royal Service program and Surheam Band gathering at Grandview Church 4 00 p m Inez Beasley to host Grandview Junior Girls Auxiliary and John McCrea trips abroad to Atlanta Athens and Greenville SC
A party honoring Sylvia Ann Vickery fourth birthday, hosted by her mother Mira Way, featured punch and refreshments. Attendants included Judy Warwen, Jammy Taylor, Caselyn Reynolds, D. C. visitors, Betty Stokes, and Meridian and Alabama guests, with several friends listed among attendees.
The Marianna Junior Woman's Club held its year end luncheon at Hotel Chipola on May 8 marking installation of new officers led by retiring president Mrs Fred Turner. Officers installed included Mrs C A Adams Jr president and vice presidents Mrs Turner and Mrs Ralph Daffin with others receiving roles. Guests included Mrs Alice Dickson and Mrs Marguerite Finlayson. Updates on club committees and member rolls followed alongside greetings to visiting club leaders and a benediction by Mrs Finlayson.
Mrs J J Maglish, Mrs C C Cotter and Mrs J F Collins attended a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs Edwin Baghish of Hartford at Mrs Kenneth Basa's home in Enterprise. Eloise Walden of Enterprise was honored. Weekend guests joined festivities in Lake Geneva and Sea Grove for Sgt and Mrs James Miller.
Special report from Marianna notes National Hospital Day events at Jackson Hospital inviting public inspection. The facility opened January 1, 1942 with a new obstetrical wing added February 1943 and a second wing nearing staff approval. The medical staff includes seven physicians, 36 nurses and aides, and two lab X ray technicians with 56 beds in use. Superintendent Elia G Cogdell has led since opening. Trustees include S A Daffin C Davis Turner Curtis Jackson W He Nobles and Fred Tindel.
The Welcome Wagon Company announces its new Dothan service with Mrs. Terese H. Merrill as hostess and Miss Susie ONeal as assistant hostess. They will visit new homeowners and engaged couples to extend welcome messages and introduce local merchants, backed by civic endorsement. Contact 142 M or 582 Lead for information.
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