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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1947
Page
5
Women's Page excerpt extols enduring beauty and unity in love and artistry. Ancient quotes from Ethel Brandley Meyer and J Alcott frame friendship as sacred, tender, and restorative once damaged but recoverable through grace and mutual understanding.
An ad for Nix Vitamin Tablets appears from a cash drug store. It promotes vitamin G and general health, with sidenotes about availability and mail order restrictions. The fragment emphasizes vitamin supplements and a storefront pharmacy context.
Miss Mary Eleanor Goldthwaite hosted a morning party on North Bell street honoring Miss Celeste Carmichael and Miss Sara Newton, the two future brides. Floral decor featured blue hydrangea and pink lilies with a green and white bridal theme. Gifts were given to the honorees and to Nettle Jean Lewis, whose marriage to Charles L. Jamey is set for Saturday.
Beulah Church adult Sunday School class hosted a chicken supper Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stephenson on route five. Mrs Roy Conner Barney Maddox and Mrs Chester Hollis led songs and piano selections for about one hundred fifty attendees.
The WM S of Grandview Baptist Church held its monthly business session Monday afternoon at the church. Mrs. G H Caraway delivered the spiritual message from Kings 11, followed by prayer by Mrs. Lowell Deese. Minutes were read by Mrs. C F McLeod and Young People's work report given by Mrs. C F Baxley. Circle chairmen reported, and members agreed to visit the sick in June. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. C D Martin.
Mrs Sallie Bell Gamble fifty seven of Headland route three died Monday night in a Columbus hospital after a short illness. Survived by five sons Marvin Gamble Otis Gamble Glenn and Quinton Gamble and Carl Gamble in U S Army. five daughters Gladys Armstrong and Louie Allen. three sisters and three brothers. Funeral arrangements by Headland Mortuary to be announced upon arrival of the son in the Army.
The Young Woman's Study Club held its annual luncheon at Mrs. Harry Hall's home. Co hosting members organized the event with gladioli and feverfew decorations. Retiring president J. F. Stallings spoke as plans for a varied year were outlined, including book reviews, architecture topics, interior decorating, period furniture, England and the Royal Family, and a final May luncheon.
Miss Bertha McAvery hosted a Friday evening party at Campbellton Road for members of Rehobeth School's Junior II class. Games and refreshments followed an informal gathering with many students and faculty present.
Mrs. L. W. Garner of Graceville announces the engagement of her daughter Frances Jones to Eddie Farris of Geneva. They will marry soon and reside in Geneva until October, then move to Nashville for Mr. Farris to study mortuary science at Gupton Jones College. The Young People’s Sunday School class held a fish fry at Kelly Springs with attendees listed. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gamble are visiting Webb route one with local residents.
R C Newton and J M Lee travel to Cleveland Tennessee for graduation exercises at Bob Jones College where their daughters Eloise Newton and Sarah Lee, students at the college, will accompany them home. Mr and Mrs F A Deel return to Washington DC after a two week visit with Mrs Deel's sisters Mrs J D Logue and Mrs W C Holland. Mrs R R Moring of Columbus Georgia was a recent guest and returned home with Miss Bessie Nordan who will stay several days at Columbus.
Mrs Harold Murphy formerly Margaret Dykes was honored Saturday at a miscellaneous shower in Pleasant Plains home of Mrs Bob Baxter. Co hosts were Mrs David Gamble. Guests registered greeted and were seated by Mrs Darrell Johnson with Mrs W O Baxter and Mrs Lucy Murphy presiding. Flowers included gladioli Easter lilies and gardenias. The bride wore a pink costume with white carnation corsage. Fifty friends attended including out of town guests Celia Calhoun Bernice Perry and Oscar Altman Jr from Dothan and Monfort Gamble and Tom Baxter from Headland.
Margaret of CHURCH NOTICE invites public to Homecoming day services at Cowarts Church on May 30 and requests attendance.
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