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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1947
Page
7
A terse poetic fragment speaks of a soul not finding peace. It references heights, walls, a garden close, and a longing for calm that remains elusive. The speaker notes a heart wounded by distant stars and a vision that challenges but cannot grant lasting serenity.
A large gathering of relatives and friends joined Mrs. J. Y. Windham at her Hilton route one home to celebrate her sixty fifth birthday. Attendees include C. O. Chandler and family, Ira Windham, Lois Taylor, Vann and family of Graceville, J. Y. M. Windham and family, Dothan and Graceville residents, plus many other local friends and kin from Florida and Georgia.
Mrs. Frances Roberts hosted an outdoor celebration on North Oates Street for her daughter Claire as she marks her tenth birthday. The event featured a Supper on the lawn, games, a decorated cake with ice cream, and favors of balloons and candy for fourteen guests. Assisted by Mrs. W. R. Watford Miss Alice Watford and Mrs. James Thrower, the group enjoyed an evening of companionship and merriment.
Mrs E Hilson of Webb route one hosted a Sunday luncheon for the 70th birthday of Mr Hilson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chester Fowler and Dorothy, J B Hilson and Gene, Ralph Hilson and children Billy and Susan, Quinton Dodson and Charles and Elaine, Jimmie Johnson, Ann Fowler, and Ebb Hilson Jr. Others plan visits in Atlanta and Montgomery after a stop in Dothan with Rev C T Rogers.
Mrs Bustace Bishop and Mrs Woodfin Parkman Jr hosted a morning party at their mother Mrs Charles L Newton home. The gathering honored Mrs C W Wright of Bellevue Ohio visiting here for weeks with delicacies and spring flowers enhancing the reception rooms. The guest list featured numerous local ladies including Mrs E W Hawkins Mrs L A Farmer Mrs Zolly Doak and many others.
Miss Lilla Story was re elected as president for 1947 48 at a Business and Professional Women's Club meeting held at the Houston Memorial Library Other officers include Adger Moore vice president Gladys Holland recording secretary Marjorie Pullum corresponding secretary Willie Lewis treasurer and Annichou Strickland auditor Delegate to the state convention was Jewell Thrasher Letters from Governor Folsom Senator Hardwick and Representative Malone were read Plans for adopting Belgium children were reported A reading by Joyce Lamb Baxter titled When Mother Stays in Bed was presented during the session.
Sunday luncheon at the Hartford home gathered the children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. John Norrig. Attendants included families from Napier Field, Dothan, Columbus Georgia, Enterprise, Montgomery, and Columbia, with multiple generations present.
A small group gathered Sunday at the Pansey route one home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harrison for a birthday anniversary dinner. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Livingston with children, Mr. and Mrs. Ruffus J. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Hall Jr. with children, Linda, Larry, Mary and Junior, Mr. and Mrs. John Welch with children Elbert Frances Billy Joe and Sarg, Rudolph Harrison and Leonard Joe White.
Mrs. P. B. Cox entertained the Salmagundi Club Tuesday afternoon with a reception and flowers in the decorated room. Misa LaMerle Penn and the Dothan High School Glee Club performed, followed by refreshments for about twenty four guests.
Birth announcements include Mr and Mrs Hubert Melady welcoming Thomas Allen born April 24 with grandparents Mrs Joan Smith and Mrs A C McLain cited. Marine veterans Pte Edward Davie visits from Camp Pendleton after eighteen months in China and Japan, plans trips to Mobile and Jackson before returning to California. Several families— Newtons in Albuquerque, Wrights in Bellevue Ohio, Sealy and Armstrong in Atlanta— are hosting visitors. Jacksonville’s Sarah Carter and others visit. Many exchanges reference relatives visiting and returning to their homes in Dothan, Savannah, Albany, and Indianapolis area. The note covers several travel and family updates across multiple states.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church celebrated its 35th founding anniversary with a church party during Christian Family Week. A supper for members and guests featured spring flowers, a pink lit cake, and a program led by Mrs T G Amason. Messages honored China Japan and Korea, and Rev John R Strath gave a devotional. Fifty attended with districts reporting from several members.
Ebony fashion feature by EsPie Kinard describes cotton dresses with lavish yardage, bold colors, and long full skirts. Designers emphasize texture and pattern with checks and plaids, high neckerchief collars, and peplums, highlighting modern silhouettes for urban wear.
A Benton family reunion occurred Sunday near Slocomb at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Burdeshaw. Attendees from multiple towns include R. T. Burgess and Earl Burgess of Altha Florida. Fred Burgess of Grand Ridge Florida. K Upton Helma of Dothan. D. C. McLaney and children of Enterprise. Clarence Lee and children of Newton. Herachel Walden and children of Daleville. Leamon Benton and Xan of Columbus Georgia. Mra Edgar Benton of Newton. Bob Spivey and daughter of Dothan. J W Helms and son. C Vinson and children. James Helms and family of Slocomb. S J Helms and son. Cecil Helms and children of Colquitt. Gar Mro and Albert Herring of route five. H W Burdeshaw of Slocomb route two. Eva Nell Zorn. Bill Pitts. Marjorie Marah. Ned Gilmer. Betty Burdeshaw. Jack Morrison. Joan Hidle. Jewett Waters. Rex and Don Cox of Slomnh.
Mrs Hugh Cromer of Route 3 Gadsden Alabama reports dramatic health gains after taking Retanga a tonic marketed to relieve digestive distress loss of appetite and constipation. She says her weight rose from 108 to 115 pounds and she now sleeps well and feels stronger with improved digestion.
Six Dothan High School students Jackie Cooley Julia Lewis War ren a Cannon Ann Hanahan Mary Virginia Patterson Sarah Segrest were recommended by Principal T G Vaughan for invitations to the twelfth Student Career Conference July 15 18 at Alabama College Conference leader will be Mrs Ella Stephens Barrett of Raleigh North Carolina Barrett has been State Supervisor of Occupational Information and Guidance in North Carolina for four years and will deliver several addresses during the conference
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