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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1948
Page
10
A frayed line of verse laments the desire to glimpse departed souls for one hour. The speaker yearns to know where loved ones rest and what becomes of them, recalling a shadowing memory before a forthcoming moment of awe.
Miss Lucile Churchwell bride elect to Roy Thagard Rev folds was honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. W. C. Cumbie and Miss Kathryn Cumbie on West Adams street. About 100 guests called. decorations featured pink and white gladioli Shasta daisies and Queen Annes lace.
Mrs Isaac David Collier announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Nell to Jerry Frank Watson son of Mr and Mrs T A Watson The wedding is planned for July 3 at the First Baptist Church and will replace a previously stated July 30 date
Faith Forrester and Janice Johnson hosted a prom party and dance at the Country Club with colorful summer flower displays and a white centerpiece table. Guests included both hostesses' families serving at the punch table, and prom cards were handed out by Nancy Carmichael and Susan Johnson. The Woman's Auxiliary to Wire Grass Post 3073 meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the VFW office on S. Oates to discuss important items. Mrs. William H Ball and children along with Mrs. J G Clark of Montgomery visit Long Beach Florida. Mrs. W C Fenn returns from Tampa after ten days with friends.
The Rev. J. C. Strickland was honored Sunday at his home for his sixty sixth birthday. A group sang and Dan Strickland La mar Guy Dalton Vann and Ben Guy performed. A picnic luncheon followed with many relatives and friends listed by name from Dothan Ozark Ashford and Ashford.
Mrs. Jennie Johnson hosted the Pleasant Plains Home Demonstration Club meeting on Wednesday. Miss Sara Del Phillips demonstrated making desserts while Mrs. Bob Baxter led group singing and roll call shared favorite dessert recipes.
The W S C S of Webb Methodist Church met at the church with Mrs J P Whatley as hostess. Mrs J H Lee presided and devotional was led by Mrs Joe Borland. Talks on Women in Paths of Service were given by Mrs A B Hinson and others. Several members and guests shared refreshments and plans mentioned for a Florida cottage visit.
Friends and relatives gathered at the Harrell home for a birthday party honoring Dock Harrell and his son Cecil. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Doc Harrell, multiple Harrell relatives, and friends such as Marvin Rice, J. W. Winslow, Frances Killingsworth, and Floyd Lock.
Mrs. J. B. Pope entertained six members and three visitors of the Mt. Pleasant Home Demonstration Club Friday afternoon. The program included a devotional, a pest control demonstration, reports on food poetry clothing cancer and safety, and a social hour with a salad course. A club score of 453 points was announced. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Graves Woodham's home.
Members of the Hollis Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. W. H. Kirkland’s home for a sewing machine clinic led by Miss Betty Hamilton. Refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. Fred Bass Mrs. Jack Bass Mrs. Chester Hollis Mrs. D. W. Hols Mrs. A J. Mager s Mrs. J. A. Parrish Miss Mary Parrish and Miss Hamilton.
Circle Number 2 of the W S C S at Pittard Methodist church met after noon with Mrs Kathryn Gissendanner as guest of honor. Hostesses were Mrs Ennis Gibbons and Mrs Martin Price. The group voted to name the circle Kitty Gissendanner Circle. A cottage of white gardenias was presented by circle president Mrs William Spivey. A social hour followed.
Mr and Mrs Kowman entertain a large guest list at a Kirthinay luncheon. Attendees include families from Ozark Napier Field and nearby towns, with the gathering noting table setup shade trees and a social program. The event also mentions Sam Blumberg and family visiting the Gulf beach.
Collie Holland of Hacoda was honored on her 73rd birthday with a dinner at Jeff Holland’s home. Henry Holland, 47, shared honors. Music by Luther and Jack Holland, Lex Shields, and James Ledger. Attendees included multiple Holland families from Hacoda Florala Palm Harbor Dothan Thomaston Napier Field Slocomb and surrounding areas.
Horace Parrish was feted at a birthday dinner hosted Sunday at his home near Cothar. Attending were Mere Parrish and children, Mr and Mrs Bud Clark and family, Mr and Mrs Woodrow Mallors and baby, Mr and Mrs Robert Mallory and children, Mr and Mrs Comer Granthany and family.
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