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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1947
Page
6
A short tribute echoes Tabitha Ritzmann praising small seeds and talents as divine tasks. It recalls that good deeds endure beyond the mortal life, with quotes from Tabitha Ritzmann and Samuel Smiles about beauty, duty, and lasting impact. No signatures are provided.
Members of the W S C S of Foster Street Methodist Church met yesterday afternoon for study of Matthew and Luke with Mrs George Y Malone leading and several members reading scripture. Major and Mrs William Meck Arthur and son Don arrived from Vallejo California for a two week visit with Mr and Mrs S F Wilkes. Mrs C K Newton and son Cris of Bradenton Florida arrived yesterday to spend a fortnight with Dr and Mrs H A Hicks.
Unsigned reader testimonial claims 30 years of constipation ended after five weeks on Kellogg's All-Bran. Suggests daily use with water, offers money back guarantee if not satisfied after ten days, touts Bran as wholesome food rather than a laxative.
The Samson High School commencement was held Friday evening in the school auditorium starting at 8 00 p m. Rev Earl Dubois gave the invocation and Miss Jane Col ling along with Robert Burch provided special music. Forty one seniors received diplomas with Annie Frances Eason salutatorian and Reba Milton valedictorian. awards for good citizenship went to Annie Frances Eason and Bill Averett. Evelyn Helms earned the outstanding home economics girl award Ballard Phillips the outstanding agriculture student. Mary Davis won best student of American history. The seniors listed include Paul Buford Bedsole J land Davis Alfred Dunn Jack Gray Til Gilmore Ernest Maloy Jr Gatha Owens Markus Paul Robert Taub Ballard Philips Lamar Preachers Preston Pridgen Harry Les Rivenbark Marold Roney Norman Spann James Stephenson Don Whigham Hollis Owens Robert Williams Jo Barnes Audie Lee Catton Annie Frances Eason Louise Ezell Evelyn Helms F line Tee Narelle Martin Toma McDuffie Faye McDuffie Reba Milton Evelyn Murdock Mary Louw Newman Glenda Ritter Merline Spears Ann Watson Olene Whigham Marie Willian Tutner Leo Jack Williams Joe H Spears and Herman Ard.
Pin-Worma pests inside the body have troubled people for centuries. The text promises a fast solution with Jayne's P W treatment tablets that claim to remove Pin-Worms safely and effectively.
Miss Mary C Scott wed William G Blount in Clarendon First Presbyterian Church Arlington. Officiant Rev Isaac Steenson. Attendants Gilbert Stewart Jr Talmadge Little Dean Bars Joan Onley maid of honor Mary Joanne Stewart flower girl. Bride wore French marquisette gown with Juliet cap veil bouquet white roses. Groom a George Washington University student and WWII veteran. Couple celebrates with Maryland trip. others travel and recoveries noted.
The WMS of Southside Baptist Church met in homes for a mission study with eleven members at Lena Avery Circle led by Mrs Seaborn Dennis. Macy Givens Circle hosted twelve members and two visitors with prayers, messages, and a program featuring talks on evangelism and stories. Ida Dykes Circle met at Mrs Ralph Kirkland’s home with twelve members and two visitors studying How to Pray through led meditation and closing prayers.
The Lucile Causey Circle of the Webb Methodist W S C S met at Mrs. Brown Hinson's home for a social and business session. Reports were heard including treasurer Shelby Thomas. plans were laid to improve the church with new furniture and a sign feature.
Mr and Mrs Hilton Martin of Columbus Georgia announce the birth of son William Roderick born May 16. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs OOH Williams of Dethen and Mr and Mrs Frank Martin of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Red Davis announce the birth of daughter Connie Madge born May 24. Mr and Mrs Coke Jones Jr announce the birth of daughter Marcia Gene born May 13 at a local hospital. The infant daughter will be removed from the hospital Thursday to 1601 Tacoma Street.
The Hartford News reports the marriage of Miss Grace Lee daughter of Mrs H B Lee of Hartford to Charles Adams of Graceville Florida on May 16 at the bride’s home with Rev A G Thomas officiating. The article also lists numerous social visits and local residents’ travels in Hartford and nearby towns.
WOOSTER Ohio Plants sprayed in a summer with copper fungicides appeared more frost damaged than those treated with zinc containing organic materials. J L Wilson of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reports and suggests zinc may improve foliage condition before frost. Bordeaux mixture treated plants suffered most from October frost.
Sam Helander, a lunchroom worker turned devoted fire buff, rides to blazes at once after hearing police alerts and keeps a home firewatch radio on all night. He films fires for demonstrations at stations and to share with icemen, while noting leather shortages for shark hides and discussing sugar composition.
Miss Odessa Whittington Miss Ruth Bates and Miss Louie McFadden of Moody Hospital nursing graduate class were honored at a chicken supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Miller Parramore Ashford route one Contests included the honorees and guests Mr and Mrs Tow Briter Dothan Bobo Shaw Kansas City Miss Freddie Parramore Miss Betty Parramore Miss Phyllie Faulk Charnie Turner Parramore and Miss Etta Reynolds were named in attendance
Camp Springs Home Demonstration Club met Friday afternoon with 22 members present. Mrs J D Burdeshaw led the garden report and Mrs Powers the poultry report. Miss Grace Ward spoke on Rearranging Furniture. Social hour games followed and light refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs Fillis has returned home at 201 West Main after a long illness. Guests included Mr F C Smith of Donalsonville, and Mr and Mrs Emery Johnson with daughter Carole visiting Compass Lake with Mr and Mrs John P Robinson.
Mrs T W Butler Dorothy Danford honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mra Milton Patramore and Mrs C F Trawick at Mrs C J Langford Ashford route one. Guests registered include Mrs C I Danford Mrs Tommy Daniels Mrs R V Johnson Mrs George Danford and others. Miss Myra Mcleod left Saturday for Florence to visit her brother Max Mcleod.
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